One of my favorite beach parks on the coast! Beautiful trail through the cypress grove with…read morestunning views of the ocean and Pelican Rock. Plenty of driftwood along the wide beach, and the view of the town in the distance adds a nice touch.

Lovely campsite. Every single site is shaded. Some are huge, some are tiny, some are practically on…read moretop of each other. Half of them are also right on the river. We had sites 1+2 which were great for a group; 1 was VERY spacious (could have easily fit 4-5 tents). See my notes below - sorry for the incomplete sentences, I was doing this on my phone walking around. The raccoons are ruthless once it's dark out! They swiped food from our picnic table while we were sitting at it, just 5 feet away from it. I had my trunk open and left my car for a few minutes; when I came back they'd grabbed things from the cooler and broken some eggs we had. Be vigilent!! There is a beach nearby, with 4-7 year old kids, it was about a 40 minute walk. They definitely needed a lot of motivation to get there and back, but it was doable! The beach is beautiful, with all this stripped away dead wood that made for fun playhouses for the kids. But the waves are really tough there and there are about a million signs saying don't go into the water, as the sand gets very deep quickly, which creates these death trap waves. We had a dog off leash and someone told me that the rangers are really strict and will actually ticket if your dog is not leashed. *Note that EVERY SINGLE site is very well shaded. I stopped putting this in my notes halfway through when I realized this. F - 1 small tent, 2nd area for medium or large tent only, flat, river view, full shade, v private E - 2 tents,shade, river view, kind private D - two small tents, right on path no privacy, no river view, shaded C - 1 large tent, Right on path. No privacy, River view, shaded B - 2 medium tents A - two medium tents A/B basically like one site 11 - A little sloped, to medium times, no Riverview, kind of private 12 - not very private from the road, two medium tents s but would be tight, shaded but feels more open. No River View 13 - 3-4 of tent spots, isolated from other sites, shaded but feels open, a little bit Sloped, no River view 14 - very small, space for maybe one tent, shaded 15/16 - basically like one campground, very open right off the road, space for three to four tents 17 - space for two to three tents, open but shaded, semi-private 19 - Small, space for one to two tents, right off road 1 - very large for four or five tents 2 - space for 3 tents 3 - space for one or two tents, has the best river view 1-3 all in one line, shaded, on the river. 1 has the most trees 8 - One or two tents 9 - 1 tent 10 - 1 tent 8-10 All close to each other and not very private 8-9 very integrated, could be a group site. But really close to other sites on either side of the road 5-6 small, one tent each, could be a group site 4 - Small, maybe one or two tents. Right on River

Worth it for the baby seals. We didn't actually go down to the beach and instead chose to stay on…read morethe cliff and do the trails. Trails are easy from the parking lot and is dog friendly. As you get to the viewing point for the seals though, dogs are not allowed. (We saw a seal turn around and go back into the water after making eye contact/smell contact with our dog as we were walking near the cliff!) There were also seal docents who can explain what you're seeing and share binoculars.

This is a lovely cove beach, but I didn't find many shells! We were there at low tide and only…read moresaw a couple other people.

We had a pleasant experience at Gualala Park. We were surrounded by redwoods trees. It felt like a…read morefairy garden. The campgrounds are clean and well maintained by the workers. We reserved the river side campground and were pleased with the views. The on-site store is not a walk-in. It's someone at the counter and you point what you want to buy. 8 pounds of ice is $5. They have a coffee truck available only in the mornings. Bathrooms and showers are clean. There's a coin machine by the store to get quarters for shower usage. I recommend this campsite. It is unique and majestic.

I hate camping with that said I hated this place the least out of all the places my husband and his…read morefamily have brought me to. The bathrooms were nice. private enough there was even a family stall but it was always full. The showers were really nice the first night they are completely private little rooms, they are spacious it's a coin shower but it was like $1.25 for five minutes the water was warm too. Night two however 2/3 showers were broken and the water wasn't as hot in the one that did worked. The camp people, workers whatever they're called were very nice, not overly strict or creeping around like they minded their own business which I appreciate. We had a large family campsite so it was pretty private next to the river and we could have five cars which was great. Overall as someone who hates camping I recommend this spot and I would go back if someone invited me.

Beautiful trail. Look for the markets to stay on the trail when crossing the golf cart paths…read more You'll pass through a beautiful grotto with a waterfall and end at a gorgeous private beach. Lots of wildflowers and trees to observe, we saw a red legged frog on our hike today! Easy to walk.

Come at high-tide to feel insignificant and small. The waves are large and overpowering at this…read moretime and the wash goes all the way up the the cliff edge. There are giant overlapping crests and troughs of waves and you can easily imagine being swept away by the backwash. The first thing you see is a sign that says "This is one of the most deadly beaches in California". The next thing you see is a wooden rickety looking staircase that you use to descend down about 3 stories down to the beach. It was too wild at high tide to watch two children so I just went down with my brother, the wind and waves make almost deafening noise at the bottom. The sand is dark and there are black rocks jutting out of the water. Worth stopping at, its a short walk to the parking lot and if you don't want to brave the staircase at high tide you can always take great pictures from the top of the cliff.

Usually when up on the Sonoma Coast, I don't go further than Salt Point. Last weekend, I decided to…read morekeep driving north and see if there were any new beaches to check out. This was during a 100+ degree heat wave in the inner Bay Area, so the escape up to 65 degree coastline was much needed. After seeing the signs for Sea Ranch, and just past the Sea Ranch Lodge, there's a small sign pointing out coastal access. There's a small lot (10 cars, maybe) for Black Point Beach. It was full on a sunny July Saturday but I lucked out with someone getting ready to leave. There's a short trail, 1/4 mile or less leading to the beach and a 3 story staircase to get down to the sand. I came at lower tide so there was plenty of room for a walk along the length of the beach. There were interesting bluffs with water floating down in a couple of areas and mossy, smaller caves. The water seemed pretty rough but it was a nice day and lots of people were out enjoying sitting out on the sand. Much of the surrounding area is private property, so stay on trail too and from the beach. Nice stop if you're way up the coast.

Wonderful kayaking experience! Calm and flat waters, peaceful setting in the redwoods. A magical…read moreway to spend a few hours.

Great spot to view the wild life. Saw tons of Swallows nesting under the bridge. The host was…read moreawesome and helpful. Had a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend River Bend Kayaks!!

Margret and Unbeaten Path was outstanding! Her planned hike was exactly what we wanted. A…read morephenomenal mix of Sea Ranch's redwood forest mixed with some coastal vistas. A beautiful time experiencing the variety that the Sea Ranch area has to offer. She kindly hosted my wife and I for a very personalized experience. Margaret is a fantastic guide. She is so knowledgable about everything we saw: forest vegetation, relevant local history dating back to the native americans and logging days, architecture, Sea Ranch culture, coastal geology, and so much more! What an amazing way to experience this area. You will view the area through a different lens. Margaret was so professional and friendly. You can tell she's doing what she loves. You and your group will have an amazing day no matter which tour you select. Margaret will work to make it right for you and be sure you're satisfied. She even helped us with other suggestions on what to do while we are visiting. If you are in the area this should be priority ONE on your list to do. I can't recommend Unbeaten Path and Margaret enough - you will NOT be disappointed!

I took the Stornetta Public Lands Tour in February led by Margaret Lindgren, the owner of Unbeaten…read morePath Tours. When you take a tour with Unbeaten Path you will need to sign the usual release slip. In pre-planning for the trip we had plenty of email communication to make sure my particular tour would meet my abilities and my time constraints. The pricing for this tour was well worth it, especially given her attention to details about the area. This tour was marvelous- the area is indeed a national treasure! See it now before it becomes crowded- It's on every top 10 list of hot tourist spots. It is also a place where you can bring your dog (for now off leash). While it is not necessary to take a guide to view the public lands, having Margaret along made sure I saw many of the unique points that I'd otherwise be clueless to-- where the San Andreas Fault dips into the ocean, the making of sea stacks, blowholes, the only place where Spanish moss grows naturally. Margaret also shared many tidbits of the Mendocino area's history. After meeting up in The Sea Ranch we drove to the national monument (about 10 minutes north). My tour lasted about 3 hours. We hiked at an easy pace (or as Margaret rates it: 1 boot level). While the terrain for this particular tour was flat there were some areas that were slippery from the recent rains. She was very watchful of where and how I stepped, for which I was most appreciative as I am not that experienced of a hiker. While Unbeaten Path Tours provides a list of what to pack for the tour, it won't hurt to mention it here too. Make sure you bring along your camera and a small notebook to write notes of what you are viewing. It will definitely help you remember later when you're showing off your photos. And you will end up with great photos. Margaret would point out the perfect spot for that perfect photo. As we walked along she not only pointed out the geography of the area, but also the migratory birds including: Pelagic and Brandt cormorants, western, eared and horned Grebes (which I learned how to pronounce correctly - GREEEB), and we also saw a surf scoater floating about. AND there were whales galore off shore too! Margaret was a delight throughout the whole process. Her enthusiasm and love for the area was infectious. I would not hesitate to take another tour with her and would recommend it to others.

Amazing kayaking experience. We did the 2-hour ride and enjoyed the experience very much. We had…read morethe Noyo to ourselves, which was even better! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I would highly recommend this experience.

Forget about Moss Landing and the kayaking in that area and head to Visit Mendocino County and this…read moreprime location in Fort Bragg California. You take off in the beautiful Noyo Harbor and can head west towards ocean, or east into the redwoods. You never know what you will see on your trip as there are seals, fish, and even the local Coast Guard. Tell them that I sent you.

Getaway Adventures sends you on the most beautiful and picturesque bike ride ever. They are always…read moreso friendly, helpful and willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend them to anyone visiting Healdsburg.

Great -ebikes, great location, WONDERFUL service above and beyond the necessary! Highly recommend…read more And the area to bike around Healdsburg is fabulous.