Hikes near Central Coast
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Bishop Peak Trail
San Luis Obispo
Discover Bishop Peak, the tallest of the Nine Sisters, a stunning chain of volcanic Morros that grace the landscape of…
Laguna Lake Trails
San Luis Obispo
Laguna Lake Park lies south of Cerro San Luis. This 375-acre park includes a 25-acre lake and several hiking trails.…
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Antonelli Pond
Santa Cruz
Please note: Natural Bridges State Beach, which is also located on Delaware Ave., (on the opposite side of the street…
Arnold Rim Trail
Arnold
Hike, bike, or horseback ride the dog-friendly Arnold Rim Trail (ART), a mid-elevation non-motorized, 17.5-mile trail system in the central…
Arroyo Burro Trail
Santa Barbara
This hike is a challenge. It’s one of the rare front country hikes that has uphill both on the way…
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors.…
Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park
Morro Bay
Bay Pines Travel Trailer Park in Morro Bay, conveniently located in San Luis Obispo County along the stunning Central Coast,…
Black Hill Trail
Morro Bay
The hike to Black Hill summit is 3 miles round trip with 600-foot elevation gain. Black Hill is the second…
Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail
Avila Beach
The Bob Jones City to the Sea Trail in Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, offers a picturesque journey…
Byrne-Milliron Forest
Santa Cruz
The Land Trust owns and manages this property as a working forest, and takes pride in making it available to…
Cave Landing Trail
Shell Beach
Shell Beach, located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Cerro San Luis Trailhead
San Luis Obispo
Located in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, the Cerro San Luis Trailhead offers a…
Cougar Trail
Arroyo Grande
Cougar Trail is a 3.4 mile, easy to moderate out and back trail located near the entry to Lopez Lake…
El Moro Elfin Forest
Los Osos
The El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos, adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, is a 90-acre natural area belonging…
Emma McCrary Trail
Santa Cruz
Located along the eastern boundary of Pogonip in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, the Emma McCrary Trail offers a picturesque…
Eolian Dunes Preserve
Monterey
Eolian Dunes Preserve, spanning 28 acres in the Sand City section of the Coastal Trail, offers a serene escape for…
Felton Pipeline Road Trail
Felton
The Felton Pipeline Road Trail, located in Santa Cruz County along the California Coast, is a must-visit destination for outdoor…
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail
Cambria
Take Hwy. 1 to Cambria, then through 3 traffic lights. Turn left at 4th light, Windsor. Drive to end of…
Fort Ord National Monument Trails
Marina
Fort Ord National Monument has a rich history and diverse habitat. It is a coastal gem with more than 86…
Frog Pond Wetland Preserve
Monterey
A local treasure in Del Rey Oaks, the 17-acre Frog Pond Wetland Preserve is composed of a unique arrangement of…
Garland Ranch Regional Park and Trail
Carmel Valley
Located 8.6 miles east of Highway 1 on Carmel Valley Road, Garland Ranch Regional Park is 4,462 acres in size with…
Graham Hill Trail
Felton
This trail is located inside of Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. This is a moderate hike that will take you…
Gravity Car Road Trail
Mill Valley
Located in Mill Valley, Santa Barbara County, the Gravity Car Road Trail is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Irish Hills
San Luis Obispo
Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a geographically discrete 720-acre riding area, yet it contains over 8 miles of trails. Many…
Islay Hill Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Islay Hill at the eastern tip of the chain of volcanic plugs in San Luis Obispo, is the place to…
Jacks Peak County Park
Monterey
Jacks Peak Park, part of Monterey County Parks, overlooks the spectacular Monterey Peninsula and is located about two miles from…
Johnson Ranch Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Enjoy a hike through Johnson Ranch Open Space, a 3.7-mile loop that treats you and your leashed dog to breathtaking…
Laguna Lake Park
San Luis Obispo
Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is a beloved 375-acre recreational…
Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
Canyon Dam
The Lake Almanor Recreation Trail in Canyon Dam, Plumas County, Central Coast, is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Lake San Antonio
Bradley
Lake San Antonio, part of Monterey County Parks, is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area. It is geographically divided into…
Lampton Cliffs Park
Cambria
Lampton Cliffs Park in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a serene 2.1-acre retreat for visitors…
Land of Medicine Buddha
Soquel
Land of Medicine Buddha is located on 108 acres of ancient redwood groves and sunny oak meadows; it's a perfect…
Loch Lomond Recreation Area
Felton
Loch Lomond Recreation Area, located in Felton within the Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Cruz County along the California Coast,…
Lopez Lake
Arroyo Grande
Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, California, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for…
Mathews Trailer Lodge
San Luis Obispo
Mathews Trailer Lodge, located in the City of San Luis Obispo, offers a prime location in the “Happiest Place in…
Meadow Trail
Felton
This trail is located inside of Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. This park features 15 miles of hiking and riding…
Mission Trail Nature Preserve
Carmel By The Sea
The Mission Trail Nature Preserve in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, Central Coast, is a 34-acre park offering a…
North Natomas Regional Park
Sacramento
North Natomas Regional Park in Sacramento is a 212.31 acre park with sports fields, bikeways, bridges and large and small…
Ontario Ridge Trail
Shell Beach
Nestled along the stunning Central Coast of California, the Ontario Ridge Trail in Shell Beach, San Luis Obispo County, offers…
Pessagno Winery – River Road Wine Trail
Salinas
In the rolling hills of Salinas, along the picturesque River Road Wine Trail, lies Pessagno Winery, a hidden gem that…
Pogonip Trail
Santa Cruz
Ten minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, Pogonip Trail offers a serene escape within the city limits. Spanning 640 acres and…
Puma Road Winery – River Road Wine Trail
Soledad
Puma Road Winery, located along the scenic River Road Wine Trail in Soledad, Monterey County, is a must-visit destination for…
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Santa Barbara
This is probably the most popular canyon trail hike in the Santa Barbara front country. It's especially popular with dog…
Reservoir Canyon Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Just beyond the borders San Luis Obispo lies the vast Reservoir Canyon. Here, you’ll discover the grandest waterfall in all…
Royal Oaks Park
Watsonville
Located in north Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. It has…
Salmon Creek Trail
Big Sur
The Salmon Creek Trail, a picturesque 5-mile route within the Silver Peak Wilderness in Monterey County, is a must-visit destination…
San Lorenzo Park
King City
San Lorenzo Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is as picturesque as the Salinas Valley which surrounds it. Sitting along…
Santa Rita Road Trail
Templeton
Santa Rita Road Trail in Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is a 15-mile point-to-point trail that…
Seacliff Center Trailer Park
Aptos
Located just a short stroll from beautiful Seacliff State Beach, theHistoric Concrete Boat Fishing Pierand surfing. Conveniently locatednear fine restaurants,…
Serenity Swing Hike
San Luis Obispo
The Serenity Swing Hike, a 3.8-mile round-trip trail located behind the Cal Poly SLO campus in San Luis Obispo, offers…
Seven Falls Trail
Santa Barbara
Seven Falls Trail is a popular, dog-friendly hike in the Los Padres National Forest. It's best just after a rain,…
South Bank Trail
Carmel By The Sea
The South Bank Trail, a picturesque 1.5-mile route along the Carmel River in Monterey County, is a delightful destination for…
South Hills Open Space
San Luis Obispo
South Hills Open Space offers a picturesque 1.5-mile hike to its hilltop, conveniently located just south of Downtown San Luis…
Stenner Springs Open Space
San Luis Obispo
In the picturesque Santa Lucia Mountains near San Luis Obispo, Stenner Springs Open Space is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts…
Terrace Hill Open Space
San Luis Obispo
Terrace Hill Open Space in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, offers a delightful 0.8-mile hike leading to an…
Toro County Park
Salinas
Toro County Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the…
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden
Carmel Valley
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden in Carmel Valley Village is a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a…