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The 1100-mile California Coastal Trail is explored through interviews and highlights.
Can restoration efforts fix the mistakes of the past?
Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County is one of the most beautiful beaches in California.
Gaviota State Park is a strange beach -- on account of the giant, 811-foot long railroad trestle.
Designed to connect San Francisco and Santa Cruz, the incomplete Ocean Shore Railroad offered one of the most scenic rides in California. But it did not last long.
Still being built today, the California Coastal Trail's roots can be thanked to a ballot measure from over 40 years ago.
From a rugged coast adorned with pine trees to highlands hosting lush canyons and exceptional vistas, Monterey County is a hiking destination like none other.
From coastal bluffs to towering redwood groves, there is a unique camping opportunity to be experienced for all ages.
Sonoma County is home to some of the state's most stunning coastal terrain -- from cloistered coves to pygmy forests.
Just across from the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County beckons every city dweller north to its open spaces, pristine beaches, and scenic drives.
Encompassing part of the San Francisco Peninsula and bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains, San Mateo County offers a wealth of rural forests and beaches south of the densely populated Bay Area.
From sand dunes to majestic waterfalls, Santa Cruz offers diverse camping opportunities for those looking for an adventure in northern Monterey Bay.
