With cool summers and a small-town vibe, San Gregorio California offers visitors the chance to escape big city life. Do some whale watching, or visit the sandy caves, when you make a stop at San Gregorio State Beach. The lovely… Read more
Abundant wildlife and serene wilderness dot the landscape of Pescadero. Offering refuge to birds and animals, Pescadero State Beach is a popular spot to view seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. You’ll find several beaches, as well as… Read more
Located just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, Pacifica feels worlds away from other communities on the West Coast. Bordered by rocky ocean bluffs and mountains, Pacifica is known for it’s biking, hiking and most of all surfing. Beginner surfers… Read more
Beautiful Moss Beach in San Mateo County is a community within the James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. You’ll find the reserve where California Avenue meets Beach Street. Featured in the recent issue of National Geographic, the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Park… Read more
Not far from San Francisco, is the rural town of Montara CA, with its historic charm. Montara State Beach is dangerous for swimmers due to the steep sandy drop, but popular with experienced surfers. Gray whales are a constant sight… Read more
Half Moon Bay CA is situated 45 minutes south of San Francisco on Highway 1, but it might as well be half a world away. Home to the world-famous monster waves at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay is a sleepy beach town with… Read more
Foster City CA in Santa Mateo County is a unique, one-of-a-kind planned community, one of the first in the U.S. It’s about 25 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles north of San Jose along the San Francisco Peninsula. It is… Read more
Daly City may sit in the shadows of San Francisco, but it rises above the rest with its fantastic beaches and breathtaking views. Thornton State Beach is great for hiking and horseback riding, but it’s not currently open to the… Read more
Guadalupe is known as the “Gateway to the Dunes,” and this town is the opposite of a big city. At first glance, it looks more like an old wild west movie set. The friendly Central California community of Guadalupe is… Read more
You want to go to a place that beckons with adventure and discovery. A place that offers epic days full of enjoyment that end with feet kicked up as the sun sinks low. A place that is on the coast… Read more