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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.
From the sweet scents of sycamore forests to unbeatable views of the San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County hosts an assortment of experiences for any hiker looking for an escape from the city.
From ancient coastlines to abandoned limekilns crouched in redwood forests, Santa Cruz County has a wealth of hiking destinations for any taste or experience level.
One of the original counties established when California became a state in 1850, Sonoma is home to some of the state's best coastal trails.
Formed in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of California, Marin County is a wealth of protected areas, from the Point Reyes National Seashore to Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Still being built today, the California Coastal Trail's roots can be thanked to a ballot measure from over 40 years ago.
"From birth to death, a reverence and connection with the natural world -- particularly the sea -- tied the many distinct tribes of the Chumash together."
