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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.
The soul of this famous art colony can be found in the artists who have been and continue to be inspired by its natural beauty.
Host to outstanding coastal and forest habitats, Humboldt County is a paradise of hiking destinations.
From deep redwood havens to driftwood-adorned beaches, visitors are spoiled with camping choices on this northern coast.
From historic trails through secluded forests to loops that offer vistas of remarkable sea stacks, Del Norte County is a vital destination for hikers seeking a rare California.
Sleep, dream and recreate at these five campgrounds that grace Humboldt's northern kingdom.
