San Francisco International Airport 50 min
Pomponio State Beach (7 min) Año Nuevo State Park (19 min)
State park with views of the shoreline showcases the unique geology of California's Central Coast. San Gregorio State Beach (10 min)
Sandy, cliff-backed state beach on the mouth of a creek with picnic areas, restrooms & parking. Butano State Park (9 min)
Off the beaten path, this secluded park features redwoods, a small stream & lots of solitude. Portola Redwoods State Park (39 min)
Featuring 18 miles of trails & a 53-site campground, parkgoers can also find creeks & redwoods. Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park (11 min)
Lighthouse and park Pescadero State Beach (10 min)
This mile-long stretch of isolated beach along a road features fishing, picnicking & tide pools. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (36 min)
Open grasslands & forest area with 12 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling & horseback-riding. Russian Ridge Preserve (44 min)
Massive 3,137-acre green space with many trails & a wide range of plant life & wildflowers. Bean Hollow State Beach (7 min)
44-acres by the sea offering a nature trail & a scenic beach for fishing, beachcombing & picnics. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (25 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Big Basin Redwoods State Park (19 min)
California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities. Monte Bello Preserve (48 min)
Large area with views of Santa Clara Valley & trails, including one for biking & horseback riding. Pigeon Point Lighthouse (11 min)
115-ft.-tall lighthouse built in 1872 on a scenic oceanside cliff, with scenic views & a hostel. Memorial County Park (13 min)
This wooded parkland offers an array of wildlife, hiking trails, picnic tables & camping areas. | 
