Oceanview trek’s sensory pleasures reward at every turn. This hike north of the town of Bolinas follows a section of the Coastal Trail to Bass Lake and Alamere Falls. …
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Bask in views of San Francisco, three bays, and beyond atop Mount Tam. On a clear day at East Peak on Mount Tamalpais you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring …
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When the flames die down, show up to support Napa and Sonoma’s workers and businesses. A Facebook post by Locals Tasting Room in Geyserville inspired “7 Things to …
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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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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 …
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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Grateful Dead, Janis partied in this now-sedate Novato setting. On a sunny summer Saturday when other Marin County trails are bustling with hikers, fewer than a dozen people might …
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