Bay Area

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

The Cypress Grove Trail is one of my favorites of coastal CA hikes. The short hike loops through a rare Monterey Cypress grove and incredible clifftop vistas.

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

The short Bird Island trail in China Cove of Point Lobos is the perfect trail for great beach access and to see marine wildlife like sea birds and seals

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Time it right, and you’ll witness a valley filled with tons of white, blooming calla lilies right along the Highway 1!

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Overlook Trail & McWay Falls - Big Sur, CA

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Overlook Trail & McWay Falls - Big Sur, CA

McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is arguably the most iconic views in all of Big Sur, and the viewpoint is free and easily accessible.

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Berry Creek Loop Hike — Big Basin Redwoods, CA

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Berry Creek Loop Hike — Big Basin Redwoods, CA

The perfect day hike complete with beautiful waterfalls and tall redwoods, and all only a short drive from the Bay Area, CA