La Honda
Top Adventures in La Honda
Backpack Sam McDonald Park
5.0
6 mi
The Pescadero Creek Park Complex is a great place to escape for a day or overnight hike in the heart of the Bay Area. You will need to get a permit to stay overnight - these can be attained on a first-come, first-serve basis from the ranger station. Most of the campsites here are also available first-come, first-serve. A permit is required to park a car overnight. You can also pick up a trail m...
Hike the Brook Trail Loop
7.1 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
The Brook Trail Loop is a beautiful hike, starting off in Sam McDonald County Park and later entering into Pescadero Creek County Park. This adventure can be done in any season, with the trails almost entirely shaded for even the hottest summer days.
Starting off from the Heritage Grove trailhead, take the Heritage Grove Trail across the bridge over Alpine Creek, which is running for much of th...
Camp Under the Redwoods at Memorial Park
With old growth redwoods and a creek swimming area, Memorial Park is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. Memorial Park is only a few miles east of the town of Pescadero. To get here, you can either approach from Highway 1 and drive up Pescadero Creek Road or take Highway 84 and turn onto Pescadero Creek Road shortly after the town of La Honda. There are two main camping...
Bike Pescadero Creek County Park
5.0
12.5 mi
/ 1350 ft gain
Pescadero Creek County Park and the connected Sam McDonald and Memorial Park are located deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains holding a vast network of secluded trails. From biking to backpacking, this area is a perfect place for a day or weekend adventure. This area also has the added bonus having relatively few visitors compared to other outdoor hot spots in the Bay Area.This area can be accessed...
Sunrise Hike at Windy Hill
5.0
There are a few options to this hike. Usually I would recommend parking in the lot on Portola Road, but because the preserve doesn't open until 30 minutes before sunrise, it's best to park up on Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35). There are two places to park up on Skyline, but the main parking lot is the easiest to spot and has picnic tables and a bathroom. If you're coming from the north, it will...
Hike Russian Ridge
4.5
4 mi
Russian Ridge offers a great place to jump on the trail and in the right season, see some of the best wildflowers blooming. On top of that, you get access to amazing views from the ridge.
Once you hit your parking space, add a little extra warm up before jumping on the trail to make this 3.7-mile run into a 4-miler. In order to make it to the ridge, gain a little elevation and head uphill on ...
La Honda camping, hotels, and more
Boulder Creek, California
Creekside Gem w/ Deck, Fireplace & Pool
Nestled on Boulder Creek and adjacent to the golf club, this charming 2BR/2BA condo provides a delightful getaway in the woods. Spend sun...
From $138/night
Cupertino, California
Hollyhill Hummingbird Cabin
We just bought this property and are in the process of turning it into our second Urban Farm. Our first Urban Farm is just around the cor...
From $76/night
Los Gatos, California
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point is a micro climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains with an elevation of 2,000 feet about sea level. Sometimes above the fog and...
From $125/night
Los Gatos, California
Redwood Enchantment | Mountain Views | Hot Tub
Contemporary furnishings and rustic-chic details come together at this newly remodeled 3BR/3BA home to create a unique mountain retreat s...
From $478/night
Santa Cruz, California
The Romantic Tree House
FlipJack Ranch is a Farm Stay Style" Bed and Breakfast for adults. The ranch was settled in 1882 and is set among towering redwood trees ...
From $444/night
