Harbor Mouth Surfing
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: You shouldn’t surf here unless you are 100% certain of your abilities and
Big River – Mendocino
Location: Mendocino, CA Features: River, beach, kayaking, fishing, surfing, boat ramp, dog-friendly, hiking, nearby rentals, wildlife (seals, otters, fish, birds), biking,
Caspar State Beach
Location: Caspar, Mendocino County, CA Users: Dog Friendly (on leash), kayaking, families Features: Nearby rentals, surrounding hiking trails, white sand beach, lagoon,
Montaña de Oro Bluffs Trail
Location: Montaña de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo County, CA Miles: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Duration: 1.5 hours Users: Hikers and mountain bikes permitted. No dogs or
Mavericks Surfing
Location: San Mateo County, CA Features: The wave quality is really epic here. If you didn’t already know this,
Manresa State Beach
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This destination is amenable to surfers of all experience levels. There are very
Four Mile
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: Just like the name says, it is located four miles to the north
Cowell’s Cove
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: This beach is located right in the city, and it is an easy
Capitola Jetty
Location: Santa Cruz County, CA Features: Capitola Jetty is located in the city, and it is easy to locate.