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   Northern CA

   Shore Thing: Bike to Beaches

   Grab spring by the handlebars! These three Bay Area bike rides to beaches are primetime, with beautiful scenery, birds, brewpub breaks, and plenty more to keep you rolling. Ride on.

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   Southern CA

   Whoop De Doo Hikes!

   Can we get a whoop whoop? Inspired by a trail that’s having a moment in SoCal, these fabulous hikes deliver whoop-de-doos, big views, and wildflowers too.

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3. 
   Northern CA

   Celebrate Space—Right Here on Earth!

   With Artemis lighting the way, it’s a good time to look up—and get outside after dark. From observatory star parties to ranger-led night walks under some of the darkest skies around, here are a few stellar ways to celebrate space, right here on Earth.

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   Marquee Marin

   There may be no better place to find the best in coastal outdoors than the Marin Headlands. Bluff-side hiking trails, beautiful sandy beaches, big Pacific views, an iconic lighthouse, and unique lore in the area’s historic batteries are all part of the action here.

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5. 
   Southern CA

   Starry Adventures You'll Moon Over

   With Artemis in the headlines, now’s the time to head out and look up. From star parties to moonlight hikes and ranger-led night programs, here are a few ways to celebrate all things cosmic.

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6. 
   Northern CA

   Snap, Crackle, Poppies!

   California poppies should be popping right about now, joined by plenty of other beautiful blooms on these three Bay Area hikes and bike rides, all with big, bold views to match.

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7. 
   Southern CA

   Fresh and Up!

   Great hikes aren’t just about reaching the summit. Along the way you also get some sweeping views, coastal overlooks, and iconic vantage points. Here are three with fresh perspectives.

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8. 
   Northern CA

   Five Stars for Angel Island State Park

   Angel Island State Park may fly under the radar compared to other San Francisco Bay icons, yet it more than holds its own as a stellar standout, with panoramic views at every turn, picnic-perfect spots, scenic trails, hidden beaches, museums, and historic sites. Catch a ferry and make a fulfilling day of it.

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9. 
   Southern CA

   Beach Time!

   When the heat’s cranked, these beach-based outdoor adventures deliver coastal chill, camping, and beautiful scenery.

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10. 
    Northern CA

    Cruz Control

    When the weather heats up, the Santa Cruz coast delivers the perfect cool-down: beachcombing, biking along a bountiful shoreline with an iconic lighthouse, and sweet strolls to the sand. Time to shift into Cruz control.

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11. 
    Southern CA

    Getting Figgy With It

    Tree’s company on these three urban walks in L.A.—each featuring an impressive Moreton Bay fig tree, historic and cultural perks, and refreshing extras like a waterfall, ice cream, and beer. Fig yeah!

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12. 
    Southern CA

    LA’s Urban High Ground

    L.A.’s urban hikes are showing off right now—green hillsides, sweeping views, and trails just high enough to deliver a fresh perspective. Here are three that deliver higher-ground views.

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13. 
    Northern CA

    Marsh Madness

    The Bay Area’s wetlands are prime in winter and early spring, and with so much preserved habitat to explore, it’s hard to settle on just one spot. So consider this your wetland bracket: three places we recommend right now.

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14. 
    Northern CA

    Savor These Peak Hikes

    When the clocks spring forward, so should you—on these classic peak hikes. Chase the longer light and savor these summit views.

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15. 
    Sponsored

    2026-09-30

    Marquee Marin

    There may be no better place to find the best in coastal outdoors than the Marin Headlands. Bluff-side hiking trails, beautiful sandy beaches, big Pacific views, an iconic lighthouse, and unique lore in the area’s historic batteries are all part of the action here.

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16. 
    Southern CA

    Longer Days for Classic Peaks

    The clocks are about to spring forward. You go up. Chase the longer light on these classic peak hikes.

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17. 
    Northern CA

    Peak Green

    Rainy, dry, rainy, dry, rainy … dry?! Mother Nature’s been toggling the settings, but the skies are scrubbed, the hills are shamrock green, and everything’s sparkling. These hikes and bike rides have that fresh-from-the-rain glow. Clarity mode, activated!

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18. 
    Southern CA

    That Green Glow

    Okay, rain did its thing. The hills are glowing. Now’s your window for vivid greens, sweeping views, and maybe even a few early wildflowers. Hit these urban and wild hikes and bike rides while the shamrock shine lasts.

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19. 
    Northern CA & Southern CA

    All Aboard the Mendocino Coast

    Where dramatic—and secret—headlands meet a rollicking sea and a historic train winds through fragrant forest, Mendocino invites you to slow down, stay awhile. Ride the rails to a redwood grove with a beverage bar and bonus hike, wander wild bluffs and windswept beaches, then toast the day in a postcard-perfect village with a thriving culinary scene. This is Mendo-time.

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20. 
    Northern CA

    Last-Minute Romance!

    Roses are red, violets are blue, caught without a Valentine’s plan…we’ve got you! These three outings offer thrilling scenery, lovely greenery, early wildflowers, and bonus ideas for eats and drinks. Sweet!

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21. 
    Southern CA

    Romance Right Quick!

    Caught without a Valentine's plan? Oof. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have a few suggestions for a fun date in the great outdoors. Get sweet on them. 

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22. 
    Northern CA

    Big Love on the Coast

    This is the time of year when big things happen on our beautiful California coast. By big we mean elephant seals, currently in prime mating season but still willing to take a load off to just lounge around. Some are also in need of some rehab TLC. Here are three coastal excursions well worth the time for seeing why elephant seals are such a huge deal.

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