Cavallo Point Lodge

Series of small, scenic waterfalls in a forest setting, reachable via a moderate, dirt-trail hike.

Trailhead & vault toilets for a challenging 6.5 mile hiking route taking in dramatic coastal falls.

Muir Woods National Monument is a tranquil forest getaway just outside San Francisco, where majestic redwoods tower over serene trails and stunning views.

Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs.

Secluded stretch of black sand, accessed by a steep trail of steps from the clifftop above.

Airy accommodations in a woodsy hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus farm-to-table dining. Set between the Shoreline Highway and Olema Creek, this woodsy, clapboard-style hotel is a 15-minute walk from Point Reyes National Seashore, and 14 miles from Tomales Bay. Airy, TV-free rooms and suites (some with patios or balconies) feature heated floors, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Some suites are bi-level, while 1-bedroom cottages add kitchens, creek views and pull-out sofas. Distinct features in some quarters include vaulted ceilings, living rooms and private hot tubs. Continental breakfast and parking are free. There’s also a farm-to-table restaurant/bar dating to 1865, a deli and a game room with a pool table, plus a garden.

71,000-acre park boasts a visitor center, hiking trails, expansive beaches & panoramic water views.

Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach.

Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views.

Tucked away on the coast, this casual seafood shack serves ultra-fresh oysters and smoked meats, inviting you to dine outdoors with ocean views.