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Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve

Wildflowers galore in the springtime. Credit: Cait Hutnik Open Space Authority

 

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Cloverdale Ranch Preserve

Trail runner on scenic Wilburs Watch Trail. Photo by Teddy Miller/POST

A huge piece of coastal wonder

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Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Looking across Upper Lake and the easy-access Upper Lake Loop Trail. Photo courtesy Midpen Open Space

Lush redwood groves.

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Calero County Park

Amazing but true: Calero County Park has ponds and a reservoir. Brendan Bane photo.

Hikers, horses and boaters welcome.

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Bean Hollow SB

A 1-mile trail connects the main Bean Hollow beach and Pebble Beach. Molly Lautamo photo.

A miniature bay and bizarre rock formations.

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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Those golden waves along the Ridge Trail.

High views from oak & meadow trails.

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Sam McDonald County Park

The Sierra Club Hiker's Hut at the border of Pescadero Creek and Sam McDonald county parks is available for rent.

The Heritage Grove and a hiker's hut.

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Rancho San Antonio

On Sunday afternoons, trails in the lower section of the park double as community promenade. Traci Hukill photo.

Maybe the Peninsula's most beloved park.

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Butano State Park

A creek crossing on Mill Ox Trail. Kelsey Farabee photo.

Redwood camping near the coast.

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Memorial Park

A toppled redwood at Memorial Park. Photo by Caducosity/CC.

Camp and picnic among ancient redwoods.

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