San Gregorio State Beach (9 miles)
Take a walk on a beautiful sandy beach.

Pescadero State Beach (12 miles)
Rugged rocks, crashing waves, gulls, seals – great for photographs.

Pescadero Marsh (16 miles, off Hwy 1)
On the Pacific Flyway, over 200 species of birds rest and feed here.

Harley Farms (16 miles – just east of Pescadero)
Only operating dairy farm in San Mateo County.
See how their world famous goat cheese is made. Pet a goat! (optional)

Butano State Park (17 miles, left off Hwy 1 at Pescadero Road to Cloverdale Road, then right)
Giant redwoods, wonderful hikes in the forest.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse (20 mi.)
One of the tallest in the US-spectacular location.

Ano Nuevo State Reserve (27 mi.)
Elephant Seal breeding area – busy season is December through March, but the walk to where they congregate is always worthwhile.