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Fitzgerald Marine Bluff Trail
Moss Beach, California
0.9 mi
/ 46 ft gain
Fitzgerald Marine Bluff Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Moss Beach, California.
Explore the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Moss Beach, California
5.0
1 mi
Located beside a residential neighborhood, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve offers a rare glimpse of life in the northern California intertidal zones. There are parking spaces and restrooms available, as well as ranger-led guided tours.
Be sure to check the tide charts and go during low tide (preferably 1 foot or less). During elephant seal mating season, much of the beach is blocked off to protect t...
Explore the Cypress Tree Tunnels at Moss Beach
Moss Beach, California
4.5
0.5 mi
/ 1 ft gain
The Cypress Tree Tunnels are a quick jaunt from San Francisco (22 miles) and make for a great half-day trip. Getting here depends on traffic, but 30 minutes from the center of the city is doable. Parking is relatively easy. You can either park at the south end of the area at the Cypress Cove entrance (off of Cypress Ave & Beach Way) or north end at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Parking area...
Pillar Point Bluff Loop
Moss Beach, California
4.7
1.84 mi
/ 154 ft gain
Sitting on a 140 acre bluff top, the Pillar Point Bluffs are a simple, easy hike with breathtaking views throughout. The bluffs are 22 miles from San Francisco – a 30 minute drive depending on the traffic. There is a small 10 car or so parking lot off of Airport Blvd, but there are two additional trail head entrances in the Seal Cove neighborhood at Ocean Blvd & Bernal Ave. or Alvardo Ave &...
French Trail (God's) and Spine Trail (Sully's)
Half Moon Bay, California
8.16 mi
/ 1581 ft gain
French Trail (God's) and Spine Trail (Sully's) is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Half Moon Bay, California.
Alta Vista and Montara Mountain Loop
Half Moon Bay, California
5.42 mi
/ 1804 ft gain
Alta Vista and Montara Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pacifica, California.
McNee Ranch to Planet of the Apes
Half Moon Bay, California
4.88 mi
/ 1427 ft gain
McNee Ranch to Planet of the Apes is a 4.8 mile trail located near Montara State Beach that offers ocean views when it is not too cloudy. You can get amazing views when you hike up above the clouds. This hike follows one of the main trails up the mountain, but there are many smaller trails to explore as well. The trail starts off with a mild incline, and becomes harder near the top. At the ...
Mavericks Cliffs Trail and Pier
Moss Beach, California
3.71 mi
/ 259 ft gain
Mavericks Cliffs Trail and Pier is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near El Granada, California.
Maverick's Beach Trail
Moss Beach, California
1.24 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Maverick's Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Moss Beach, California.
Places to stay
San Francisco, California
Aquatic Park Cove San Francisco Maritime Nhp
Overview
Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of Ame...
From $10 / night
Sausalito, California
Bicentennial Campground
Overview
Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is...
From $20 / 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
Point Reyes Station, California
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Overview
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hi...
From $20 / night
Santa Cruz, California
Artemis
This campsite is steps away from stunningly beautiful hiking, bicycling and horse trails in the redwoods that open up to the ocean and Sa...
From $100 / night
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