Things To Do
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003
Beautiful, easy hike to see the redwoods. This is where Patrick proposed- needless to say we like it.
Big Sur
CA
Stunning coastal views!
Elkhorn Slough Safari
7981 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Sea Otters! So many sea otters. Take a boat ride to these these sweet friends.
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Beautiful, mostly flat hike with ocean views and possible sea lions.
Capitola , Monterey, Carmel
CA
We live in Capitola, so we enjoy it. If you are lucky you can see the occasional sea otter, and find sea glass on the ocean. Monterey has its its famous aquarium, which inspired Finding Dory Carmel is a beautiful and very cute place to visit.
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
For the bookworms! Visit his hometown and museum of John Steinbeck; author of Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, and check out the museum dedicated to him.
Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Drive, Felton, CA 95018
Great for the adventurous folks out there. Climb among the redwood.
For all the days along the way