The smallest national park in California at 26,606 acres, Pinnacles National Park is worth visiting for its unique geological features, its excellent network of hiking trails, and the opportunities to see birds and wildlife, as well as wildflowers in season. Located in Central California, just around 120 miles south of San Francisco, Pinnacles National Park is one of the easiest … Read More
Located along scenic California Highway 1, at the base of the Santa Lucia mountains, Garrapata State Park features spectacular scenery, a variety of hiking trails, and a sandy beach. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you will love Garrapata State Park, and all it offers. Acquired by the State of California in 1980, Garrapata State Park is one of a … Read More
Point Lobos State Reserve is an exceptionally beautiful California state park, and one of the top natural attractions near Carmel on the scenic Monterey Peninsula. It is so beautiful that one could even say that Point Lobos is the best state park in California! Located on the Central California Coast, just two hours south of San Francisco, Point Lobos State … Read More
Looking for the best Point Lobos hiking trails? If you are planning your first visit to the beautiful California state park, read on to discover the top six Point Lobos hiking trails to put on your itinerary! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, located near Carmel-by-the-Sea on the Central California Coast, is gorgeous. All the hiking trails in the reserve are … Read More
Considering a trip to Monterey, CA? Whether it’s just the city you plan to visit, or the Monterey Peninsula as a whole, you will find a wealth of recreational opportunities to enjoy. The many things to do in Monterey, California, are diverse enough that there’s something here for every type of traveler. With one of the richest marine environments on … Read More
Planning a visit to Cayucos, CA? There are plenty of fun things to do in Cayucos, from strolling the sandy beach to admiring the many murals in town. A tiny town along the scenic California Central Coast, Cayucos features a beautiful beach, iconic pier, on-point dining options, and hiking trails that make it well worth visiting. As a fishing and … Read More
McWay Falls in Big Sur is an 80-foot cascade that makes the perfect picture postcard. In a state known for its numerous beautiful waterfalls, McWay Falls holds its own as a must-see year-round ribbon of water along the famous Pacific Coast Highway. It is one of the most popular sights in Big Sur! A part of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State … Read More
One day in Pinnacles National Park allows you time to do some epic hiking, explore talus caves, admire and photograph wildflowers (if you visit in season), and look for California condors and other birds and wildlife. Pinnacles National Park is the youngest and the smallest of California’s national parks, and a must-visit for its namesake pinnacles and must-do hiking trails. … Read More
Bixby Bridge (or Bixby Creek Bridge) is one of the most popular stops along the famous Big Sur coast in Central California. And deservedly so! The handsome bridge is an engineering marvel. But it is also a dramatic sight as it straddles the canyon carved by Bixby Creek, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Santa Lucia Mountains … Read More
Carmel Valley is, simply put, charming. Not in a cute way, but it is pleasantly rustic and scenic: the perfect place for a relaxed weekend getaway. From baby lambs and foals and pretty wildflowers in the spring to vibrant leaf colors in the vineyards and woods in the fall, Carmel Valley offers plenty of natural beauty and a laid-back outdoorsy … Read More