At Portola Redwoods State Park, silence and tranquility rule. The road leading to its 2,800 acres drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded&n...
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Burleigh H. Murray, for whom the acquisition is named, was born on the ranch July 19, 1865. His Father came to California from Vermont in 1852 foll...
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The area includes a protected, driftwood-strewn estuary at the back of a wide, sandy beach - with grassy bluffs along the coast. The estuary is hom...
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Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and ...
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Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which has been...
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This area provides access to miles of gently sloping, sandy beaches at the base of high sandstone bluffs. This day-use facility features a sm...
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The beach has a mile-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities.
Across the highway is P...
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIESCamping— 146 family campsites, four group camping sites, tent cabins, backcountry trail camps, and horse camping are a...
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Butano State Park was created in 1957 to protect California's coast redwoods. It has since then succeeded and visitors to the park will discover a ...
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The beach features fishing, picnicking and beachcombing. Visitors can explore tide pools with anemones, crab, sea urchins and other marine inhabita...
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From Candlestick Point State Recreation, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills,San Bruno Mountain as well...
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This state beach was named in memory of State Assemblyman Robert W. Crown, who campaigned for the site's preservation as public parkland.Known as A...
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This beach is a popular location for visitors who can explore the beach tide pools or go surf fishing. The beach is bounded by low hills both to th...
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Point Montara Light Station was established in February 1875 at Montara, California approximately 25 miles south of San Francisco. Three men, inclu...
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The area is at the northern reaches of the Santa Cruz range. The park provides Bay Area visitors with day-use facilities, hiking trails, and beauti...
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The beach (a.k.a. Devil's Slide) features a sheltered cove surrounded by cliffs that drop abruptly into the Pacific Ocean. A steep trail leads down...
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Perched on a cliff on the central California coast, 50 miles south of San Francisco, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest light...
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This beach is not available to the general public at this time.
Location and Directions
In Daly City, at the end of Thornton Beach Road. Follow J...
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