
Marta Haftek
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Butano State Park - Backpacking/Camping
San FranciscoHidden within a redwood-filled canyon, Butano State Park is easily one of the most quiet and remote state parks on the peninsula.
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Montara Mountain - McNee Ranch State Park
San FranciscoEpic views of the ocean and peninsula for folks craving an outdoor workout near to the city.
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Alamere Falls
San FranciscoAlamere Falls is a dramatic 40-ft tidefall which pours its waters into the waves of the Pacific Ocean. The hike to get here offers countless spring wildflowers, wide ocean views, gray whale watching opportunities, and access to both Bass and Pelican Lakes.
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Mount Diablo State Park - Camping
San FranciscoMount Diablo has got it all: hiking, cycling, and family camping.
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Mount Diablo State Park - Hiking
San FranciscoVisible from all directions of the Bay Area, the prominent Mount Diablo (3,849 feet) beckons visitors to traverse its ridgelines and admire its far-reaching panoramic views.
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Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve - Trail Running
San FranciscoTrail Running Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
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San Bruno Mountain State Park - Hiking
San FranciscoLocated at northern terminus of the Santa Cruz Mountains, San Bruno State Park is the one of the last places to experience the peninsula’s native habitat before human development. Views of the Bay Area abound.
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Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
San FranciscoA peaceful oasis within the city where you can clear your head and inhale the scent of pine and eucalyptus.
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Dias Ridge and Redwood Creek Loop - Hiking
San FranciscoJust to the north of the city, this 6-mile loop has it all: beach relaxation, ridge top ocean views, and tavern time. To fully enjoy the hike, as well as the rest spots, allot a whole day for this adventure.
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Lands End
San FranciscoSpend a morning running through the fog and filtered sunlight at Land's End. You won't be disappointed.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
San FranciscoOffering romantic ocean vistas, contoured and rocky shores, colorful trees and wildflowers, and plentiful opportunities to see wildlife, it is no wonder Point Lobos is aptly named the crown jewel of the California state park system. All these wonders lie at your fingertips a couple hours’ drive south of San Francisco.
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Asilomar State Beach - Trail Running
San FranciscoIf you are visiting the Monterey Peninsula then Asilomar State Beach is a must-do. Simply park your car on Sunset Drive and step out onto the area’s well-maintained footpaths and boardwalks. The sea air and natural coastal scenery are an immediate reward.
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Henry W. Coe State Park - Hiking
San FranciscoBoasting the title of largest state park in northern California, Henry W. Coe State Park encompasses 87,000 acres of varied and largely undeveloped landscape: rolling hills, both narrow and wide valleys, high ridges, deep canyons, broad plateaus, along with gently flowing streams, vast grasslands, and thick woods.
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Heron’s Head Park - Hiking
San FranciscoLocated on the grounds of a failed pier project, Heron’s Head Park is a bird watcher’s paradise.
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Bean Hollow State Park - Hiking
San FranciscoWith two intimate beaches and plentiful tidepools to wander, Bean Hollow State Park is a relaxing destination about an hour’s drive from San Francisco.