In Yosemite Valley find waterfalls and picture-perfect rock formations carved by millennia of wind and water. One of America's first national parks, Yosemite still stuns with the natural beauty of the Sierras. At the Marshall Store's seafood shack nosh on more oysters, as well as Dungeness crab and other ocean delights at picnic tables along the water. Reserve a table in advance or expect a long wait. Rooms start at $299.Įat at: Hog Island Oyster Co's (20215 Shoreline Hwy, Marshall, 41) shellfish farm serves up shuck-your-own, as well as pre-shucked and barbequed bivalves on a patio overlooking the Bay. Stay at: Nick’s Cove, where the bayside cottages are equipped with kitchenettes and wood-burning stoves. For a special treat, check out their night-time bioluminescence tour. Get a view from the water with a rented kayak or paddleboard from Point Reyes Outdoors. Go for a hike along Point Reyes National Seashore (1 Bear Valley Rd 41) to watch the elephant seals gather at Chimney Rock, then descend the stairs to the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Just up the coast, Tomales Bay is lined with tiny hamlets, old-school seafood joints and picturesque farms and wineries.Ĭheck out: Toby’s Feed Barn, a family-owned community center, has a generously stocked general store, farmer’s market, yoga studio, art gallery and coffee bar. This sleepy fishing town is known for its fresh oysters and natural beauty. For a more rustic experience, roll out sleeping bags in the resort's Human Nest, a lofted, woven-wood-art shelter (starting at $175/night).Įat at: Splurge on dinner at coast-hugging The Sur House, where local, sustainably fished seafood combines with foraged and housemade delights for an unforgettable meal. Stay at: Treebones Resort, a community of yurts furnished with queen-sized beds and heaters starting at $320/night. (Pro-tip: Skip the overpriced food and stick with drinks instead.)
In the evening, watch the sunset from the heated patio at Nepenthe, where you’ll get views of the mountains and ocean. Abandon your modesty for a soak in the clothing-optional hot springs at Esalen Institute, a New Age retreat open to the public by reservation only. The iconic drive down the California Coastal Highway (Hwy 1), alone, is worth the trip.Ĭheck out: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (47555 Hwy 1 83), the best-known section of Big Sur, has gorgeous redwood groves and an 80-foot waterfall.
Find unbeatable hiking, exhilarating scenery and a low-key neighborhood vibe at this woodsy coastal retreat.
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