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(13 min drive)
A charming farm stand right on Hwy 1 where you can grab a fresh-baked pie made with heirloom wheat grown and milled right on site. Come for the crust, stay for the food-justice vibes and a peek at real coastal farm life.

(13 min drive)
Home to one of the largest mainland elephant seal colonies on Earth — thousands of massive battle-ready seals hauled up on the beach. Enjoy a guided coastal hike and one of the most stunning beaches in the area.

(9 min drive)
This wide, windswept beach is a playground for kitesurfers and windsurfers who come from all over to catch the reliable ocean gusts.

(8 min drive)
A beloved local fishing spot perched on a dramatic stretch of coastline, where anglers cast lines and tide pools teem with life at low tide. Steep cliffs, big views, and the kind of rugged beauty that makes you feel like you earned it.

(4 min drive)
A wide sandy beach where Scott Creek meets the Pacific — great for a surf session, a lazy walk, or watching kites rip through the sky.

(5 min drive)
Pull over and pick your own organic strawberries at this legendary farm stand, one of the first food-justice certified farms in California. Fuel up on fresh berries, jam, and strawberry shortcake before your next adventure.

(4 min drive)
Miles of open coastal bluffs, grasslands, and rugged trails that were saved from development and handed back to the public. Wander, explore, and keep your eyes peeled for all kinds of wildlife along the way.

(3 min drive)
A wide, easy-to-reach stretch of sand perfect for beachcombing, tide pooling, and letting the kids run wild while the adults breathe in that salt air. Dogs are welcome on leash, and the driftwood begs to be turned into a fort.

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(3 min walk)
Tucked below the bluffs with no signs and no crowds — you just have to know it's there (and now you do). A little scramble, a lot of reward.

(1 min drive)
One of the most jaw-dropping spots on the California coast, where a sea stack shaped unmistakably like a shark fin rises right out of the surf. Peek from the bluffs or brave the steep trail down to the beach.

(11 min drive)
Up the road into the charming Bonny Doon, visit one of the most legendary and free-spirited wineries, known for Rhône-style wines with real soul. Stop in for a flight and leave with a bottle for the road.

(11 min drive)
Seven thousand acres of trails winding through coastal bluffs, redwood canyons, and old Victorian ranch buildings, with sweeping Pacific views around every bend. Hike it, bike it, or just wander.