Stanford Inn by the Sea
Boutique eco-resort ranks among the best Mendocino hotels. A 2025 stop at the Stanford Inn by the Sea was part of a weeklong journey up the Mendocino Coast […]
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Points of Interest
A Brief History of Sausalito
From Miwoks to artists, this seaside town 4 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge has an intriguing past. Sausalito’s history dates back to the Coast Miwok people,
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Point Bonita Lighthouse
The city and coastal views are breathtaking at Marin County’s southernmost point. Distinctive rust-colored algae surround the entrance to the hand-dug rock tunnel leading to the Point Bonita
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Sonoma Plaza
Robust central green provides shade, history, and sage advice. Coast redwoods, London plane trees, several types of oaks, and more than two dozen other tree species shade the
Conzelman Road Vista Points
Take in views of San Francisco and beyond from Marin Headlands roadway. On a clear day, Conzelman Road, the southernmost Marin Headlands roadway, yields awe-inspiring perspectives on San
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Marin Headlands
Photogenic, historic, and explorable bluffs await minutes from San Francisco. At the Marin Headlands, a glorious, nearly pristine perch that starts at the northern end of the Golden
Muir Woods National Monument
Enchanting and marvelously primeval, Muir Woods prompts reflection not only about its majestic trees but also the broader ecosystem a redwood forest supports. The forest of old-growth coast
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Paso Robles Pioneer Museum
Granny’s-attic feel, great gadgets of yore tell region’s story. Drop by this sprawling downtown complex to find out what made Paso Robles tick before fancy tasting rooms and
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Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Info and more inside chapel of yore. Note: The visitor center has closed permanently. Online visitor information sources include the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Info & Ranger
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