Start near the water or in the forest for views of ocean and redwoods. A major crowd-pleaser and deservedly so, this 7.3-mile loop begins in Stinson Beach and heads […]
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Photo ops abound in shorebirds’ natural habitat. Egrets, blue herons, ducks, and other wildfowl inhabit the oval-shaped Rodeo Lagoon. The 1.5-mile, well-maintained loop trail rings the inlet, marked
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Bidding has begun at Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s online auction. Some of my favorite wineries and other Sonoma County enterprises are participating in the 2023 SCWA Online Auction.
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Magnificent animals graze on former dairy ranch’s windswept meadows. In the 1990s the National Park Service reintroduced tule elk to Point Reyes National Seashore. The subspecies, at one
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Remnants of hot and cold wars add a historical component to this invigorating Marin Headlands hike with city, ocean, and mountain views. Coastal Trail Start at Rodeo Beach
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Abandoned military sites and sweeping ocean views make for a memorable stroll. Two abandoned gun emplacements with marvelous ocean views bookend this 4-mile round-trip Marin Headlands hike from
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The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin partied in this now-sedate Novato setting with a mountain trail. On a sunny summer Saturday when other Marin County trails are bustling with
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Boutique beauties, palazzo style, solid budget choices, winery digs, and even a (possibly) haunted hotel. No need to wade through thousands of user reviews. Below are the top
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