I found so many banana slugs on the Skyline to sea trail! It got warm real quick so make sure you…read morehave enough water and a hat. The volunteer working at the little store they had was so sweet and informative. He told me all about the fire that happened here several years ago! I'd come back again. Also, lots of benches to enjoy the views and good amount of parking.

Came here to see the waterfalls but unfortunately with the fires in 2020 it is closed. Not sure…read morewhen it will be back open for hikes. Nonetheless it was a nice hike here. It was nice to see benches made from the trees to allow for break times and snack time. Parking is $10 but it is good for the day and to other state park until sunset.

Perfect stop off from SF on our way to Yosemite. Site had hook ups, water, etc and is only a short…read morewalk into Boulder Creek for restaurants, gas, supermarkets, liquor store, gift shops, etc. A perfect location especially as the site itself is quiet and peaceful. However the big stand out plus of this site is John, the Manager. He goes above and beyond in helping people out. Whether it is onward travel directions, helping people hook up to the electric, guiding people into their sites (when they clearly don't know their right from their left!) or sorting mysterious lights on the dashboard, this man comes up trumps every time. And all with a smile! Thoroughly recommend this RV & camping site. Thank you John!

We enjoyed our stay here. We had to cancel a trip somewhere else due to fires and were able to call…read moreon a Thursday and book a dry camping spot here for our 26 ft trailer for the following day Friday - Sunday. Our kids enjoyed the pool they also had corn hole, badminton, and ping pong. The site was clean with a picnic table and bbq. It was a bit unlevel but was fine with our levelers. It has a dump station and water fill station near the entrance. There are long term residents, however they are kind of in their own section. We had no issue with that whatsoever. Our site did back up to a fence with houses or apartments on the other side which might bother some but we really had no issue with that either. Being surrounded by beautiful redwood trees was really just what we wanted and there were plenty of those. Overall we had a good experience here. The owners were very friendly and the place was quiet and clean and the perfect weekend getaway from Silicon Valley.

Kirby cove is a must-visit, easy hike just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Park at the Battery Ridge…read morearea in Marin. then you can hike out too the Battery Spencer viewpoint, then over to the Golden Gate bridge; there is an underpass so that you can reach the East viewpoint. Then you can hike down to Kirby Beach. Go during the week, and try to arrive before noon for good parking.

Kirby Cove is one of those hidden gems that feels like a true escape even though it's right next to…read morethe Golden Gate Bridge. The views are absolutely stunning--especially at sunset--and the beach feels peaceful and uncrowded compared to most spots in the city. The walk down is manageable but be ready for a bit of a climb on the way back up. If you're looking for a scenic, low-key place to relax or take photos, this is hard to beat.

We road our bikes through here years ago. This past weekend we finally camped here for 3 nights…read more We had a great time. The beach and trails were great. We will definitely come back.

Great beach for barbecues, but a little windy. A lot of grills available and about ten dollars to…read moreget in. Nice area about 10 or so miles from San Francisco. Gets windy later in the day which can make it challenging to make a fire but tables set in front of the ocean. Three bathrooms near picnic area. Overnight camping is allowed in separate area for $35 a night. Nice beach. Will visit again when in the area.

Sweetwood Campground is an exceptional location on a Halfmoon Bay bluff. ABayirst, it seems a…read morelittle tricky to find as you turn off the highway. You are given a gate key for you and your camping guests to lock and unlock the gate , keeping the space private. As you drive down the dirt road, the campsite reveals itself. There are four picnic benches, two grills, a campfire ring, and a prep station with a water faucet to rinse dishes, hands, and feet. The bathrooms are located close enough and far enough away so that no odorous smells drift into the campsite. The bathrooms are basic, with no flushing and a bit rough. You can access the bathrooms with the same key as the gate. The space is well-kept, level for tent placement, and large enough for big groups. It was a perfect location for a group of 7th-grade camp out; the late-night kid shenanigans and laughter did not disturb anyone.

This group site might be ok if you cannot find last minute group campsite. Location would be…read moreperfect if it was not so exposed to hikers and or people leisurely walking through your reserved campsite. Bathrooms not well maintained. We saw flies, bees, spiderwebs in the stalls of the vault bathrooms. There are flushing toilets about a 4 minute walk from the campsite but only open during park hours for Venice beach entrance. The sunsets are amazing. We stayed two nights and had over a dozen people walk/ride through our campsite without regard. But again, the sunsets were picture perfect.

Extremely expensive for anyone who goes to the lake. $40 per person even if you're just going to…read morewatch, weight limit is only 4lbs of trout and $10 per pound if you are over! Fishing is sporadic at best, many of the other fishermen who were there did not catch any fish! Also the bait shop did not have any worms for sale even though that is what the fish were biting on! Total waste of time and money, do not recommend!

The website said that it was pet friendly and you didn't have to pay but once we got there and…read morewalked in the door the man at the front desk got mad saying that my grandpa's dog wasn't allowed and it was 40 dollars per person and we could only catch four pounds and any more pounds was ten dollars each. We even told them that my grandpa was a cancer patient and that his dog was a service dog but they still wouldn't let him in. Would NOT recommend staff was really bad and it was really expensive. You would be better off going to a different place.

TikTok started showing me Del Valle Regional Park videos which made me wonder if the universe was…read moretrying to tell me I need to go on a hike... well, I did. And it was beautiful so who really won? I don't recall which trail we did, but the views were nice. There's not much shade along the trail we took so I'd say wear a hat if you can and stay hydrated. Once in a while, we saw a random cow walking along which was cool. This place is popular - we saw a lot of families and bicyclists when we were here.

What a beautiful way to begin the Lunar New Year…read more Yesterday, we hiked 4.2 miles at Del Valle Regional Park, and it felt like the perfect start to my new year goals. The trail was absolutely beautiful, even with a light drizzle along the way. Rain or shine, we still show up and that's something I'm really proud of. I'm so happy to say that my stamina is getting stronger with every hike. Each time we head out, I can feel the progress. The hills feel a little less intimidating, the miles go by a little easier, and my confidence grows a little more. When we reached the top and looked out over Lake Del Valle, the view was breathtaking, calm, peaceful, and completely worth the climb. Moments like that remind me why I keep pushing forward. Growth doesn't happen overnight, but step by step, mile by mile, I'm getting better. And thank you, Hubby, for always motivating me and believing in me. Having someone by my side who encourages me to keep going makes all the difference. Here's to starting the Lunar New Year strong and continuing to chase every goal ahead of us.

1. Half Moon Bay State Park's Kiosk Phone Number is (650) 726-8820…read more 2. Campgrounds' Reservations: Drive directly to Kiosk by 9:00 AM, put your name on the Waitlist IF, the soonest date via State Park's URL denies making a campsite reservation, obtain Waitlist #1 or #2 in order, guaranteeing obtaining a campsite then, return to Kiosk at 1:50 PM in order, solidifying obtaining a campsite!!!! 3. Bring a roll or quarters for the showers: Place two quarters into shower pay slot at one time; 50-cents equals two minutes shower time. Near-By Prominent Businesses: New Leaf Market sells organic products, produce, deli, organic coffee, etc. Ace Hardware Store: Behind Peet's Coffee Wells Fargo Bank Shopping Center is across the street from New Leaf Market Seafood and other delectable Restaurants Gas Station

Go early even if you have a reservation, sometimes the line to enter the park is backed up. But…read morevery nice spot.

I am a big fan of KOA and have stayed at all of the three levels that I thought they had up till…read morenow. This one is a small KOA - the manager tells me it's the first KOAExpress. The other levels, journey, destination and resort are increasingly fancy, but generally have some kind of market, a cafe or restaurant, pools, jacuzzis and the like - more so at the higher levels. Well, this one was a fraction of the size of most of those. it was very well kept, nice level paved sites, excellent bathrooms - two full bathrooms, where you get your own toilet, sink and shower and door It's essentially located right in the harbor, there's a gate that will get you to the docks. Including all the whale watching boats . A bunch of sea lions were my neighbors on a rock on the other side of the fence. There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance as well, so that makes up for not having one on site

I really love KOA campgrounds. This one is a hidden little spot between Monterey and Santa Cruz,…read moreless than a 1/2 hour drive to each. Really nice staff, very clean and safe. The spots are very close to each other, but this is a small campground, maybe 50 spots. The KOA person guided us into our spot, made it easy because if it was just me and the wife... well you know! Moss landing is an old fishing town, very small, abut very historical and interesting to walk around. The ocean beach is walking distance from the campground. I will return to this place, very safe and very secluded. Nice clean laundry room, landscaping is beautiful, location is in a very secluded area in the farming community. Very tight spots, you are really close to your neighbor. But that's OK, this is a place you stay at, and go out during the day to see the sites around the area. There is no stores or restaurants in the area. Only one deli (which is really good but only open to 3pm). So you will need to have food and supply with you.