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Coastways Ranch
640 Cabrillo Highway
http://www.well.com/user/dmsml/coastways
(831) 469-8804
Operating in Pescadero since 1917. They have three U-PICK crops; Olallieberries in June, pumpkin and winter squash in October, and the kiwifruit and Christmas trees in November through January
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North Street
http://www.harleyfarms.com
(650) 879-0480
Award winning goat cheese
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San Gregorio General Store
7615 Stage Road
http://www.sangregoriostore.com/sggshome.html
(650) 726-0565
Going north of Pescadero on Highway One, visit the wonderfully eclectic San Gregorio Store . With its wonderful assortment of country style kitchenware, overalls, books, and hats to a great Bloody Mary, there is something of interest for everyone. You may even decide to sit near the old potbellied stove and listen to live acoustic music on weekends, reading a book of your desire.
The ambitious may wish to bicycle Stage Road to San Gregorio. The windy old stagecoach route through the hills offers breathtaking views and beautiful vistas.
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
210 Pigeon Point Road
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=533
(650) 879-0633
Historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse is a wonderful place to stop either for a tour to the top of the lighthouse or just a stroll to the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The tours and museum are open on weekends only.
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540
(831) 338-8860
The park is about 65 miles south of San Francisco. From Santa Cruz travel approx 25 miles northwest via Highways 9 and 236 to reach Park Headquarters. Park Headquarters is 9 miles north of the town of Boulder Creek on State Hwy 236. All roads into Big Basin are curvy. The Rancho Del Oso coastal unit of Big Basin is accessible on State Route 1, about 20 miles north of the city of Santa Cruz.
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Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale Rd
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536
(650) 879-2040
Butano State Park is located in a secluded Redwood-filled canyon.
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Ano Nuevo State Reserve
New Years Creek Rd
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523
(650) 879-2025
Located 11 miles south of Pescadero. Be sure to stop and enjoy the many scenic beaches you pass along the way.
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Portola Redwoods State Park
9000 Portola State Park Rd # F
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539
(650) 948-9098
Portola Redwoods has a rugged, natural basin forested with Coast Redwoods, Douglas Firs and Live Oaks. There are eighteen miles of trails, a 53 site campground, four group campsites and two beautiful creeks, the Pescadero and Peter''s Creek, that run throughout the park.
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Memorial Park
21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard
(408) 777-3120
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Sam McDonald County Park
13435 Pescadero Rd
(650) 879-0238
In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains and roughly on a parallel with San Jose, you’ll find Sam Mc Donald County Park a great place to explore. Our recommended route around the Heritage Grove Loop will take you to grasslands with sweeping open views of neighboring mountain ridge tops, before leading you down into a valley of old growth redwood trees.
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Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay, CA
http://www.halfmoonbaychamber.org
Half Moon Bay is a rural seaside community. Local activities include two award winning golf courses and a driving range, sport fishing, whale watching, horseback riding on the beach, a historical Main Street with unique shops.
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Huli Cat Sportsfishing Whale
723 San Carlos Avenue
http://www.sfsportfishing.com/hulicat.html
(650) 726-2926
Whale watching/fishing
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Half Moon Bay Golf Links
2 Miramontes Point Road
http://www.halfmoonbaygolf.com
(650) 726-1800