Top Locations for Back Packing in California

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AMuir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument
  • Hwy. 101
    Mill Valley, CA 94941
  • 4153882596
5.0
204+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • This probably the most delightful thing other than wine country in Northern California. People who live in the bay go there at least one a week....great place to cleanse your body....i highly recomend a visit especially if your under some stress or have been recently..just go and let your self be... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...even a toddler appreciates the magnificence of the towering ancient redwoods...the self-guided main trail is paved, flat, and easy for ... more on Amazon.com

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Muir Woods National Monument
Hwy. 101
Mill Valley, CA 94941

BGolden Gate Promenade

Golden Gate Promenade
  • Marina Blvd. at Baker St.
    Marina District, San Francisco, CA 94129
  • +1 415 751 8987
5.0
54+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: picnic tables, wheelchair accessible more
  • Did you know that Golden Gate Park is all man-made? The variety of trees and plants is extraordinary. One of the best things about the park is that there are so many areas of the park to visit. It's great to walk through the park or bike through it. And for those senior citizens, they can enjoy i... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ...climbing equipment, slide, swings, sandboxes, circa-1912 carousel with sixty-two vintage animals... more on Amazon.com

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Golden Gate Promenade
Marina Blvd. at Baker St.
Marina District, San Francisco, CA 94129

CTilden Park (Lake Anza)

Tilden Park (Lake Anza)
  • Canon Drive and Wildcat Canyon Road
    Berkeley,CA,94708
  • +1 510 843 2137
4.5
15+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available more
  • This is one of the best golf courses in the bay area. Not only is it a very good deal ($47 on the weekend), but it is so close to Berkeley. The staff really goes the extra mile ... more on TripAdvisor
  • I miss hiking the trails along the creek with the scent of moss and underbrush, musky, warm and inviting. (The essential oil Spikenard can transport me back.) My dogs absolutely loved the place, obviously enjoying the runs and scents themselves. The "mini" redwoods call out to be hugged. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Tilden Park (Lake Anza)
Canon Drive and Wildcat Canyon Road
Berkeley,CA,94708

DMorro Bay Golf Course

Morro Bay Golf Course
  • 201 State Park Rd
    Morro Bay,CA,93442
  • +1 805 782 8053
4.0
7+ reviews, 3 sources
  • overall great retreat location more on Epinions.com
  • nice, clean and comfy hotel with a great view of the bay. more on MyTravelGuide

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Morro Bay Golf Course
201 State Park Rd
Morro Bay,CA,93442

ESequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

  • 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers
    CA 93271-9700
  • +1 559 565 3341
5.0
4+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: alcohol permitted, visitor center, gu… more
  • There's no place like it! The Canyon and the Sequoia trees are a fabulous experience. It's very hot there in August even though you are at high elevation. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The trails are too long. My legs started to itch but we were still hiking on the trails. Very good and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers
CA 93271-9700

FQuail Lodge Spa

Quail Lodge Spa
  • 8205 Valley Green Drive
    Carmel, California 93923, USA
  • +1 831 624 2779
4.5
18+ reviews, 2 sources
  • this room was spacious, well appointed, very classic more on Fodor's
  • institution that has been around forever, they have done a great job staying relevant. more on Yelp

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Quail Lodge Spa
8205 Valley Green Drive
Carmel, California 93923, USA

GEl Dorado Nature Center

  • 7550 East Spring Street
    Long Beach, CA 90815-1617
  • 5625701745
4.5
24+ reviews, 2 sources
  • i love the different options of paths and it was great more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I used to walk my dog here. Unfortunately, my dog passed away so no more long leisurely walks at this park. more on Yelp

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El Dorado Nature Center
7550 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815-1617

HMountain Lake Park

Mountain Lake Park
  • LAKE ST @ 12TH AVE
    94118
  • +1 415 831 2700
4.5
34+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: picnic tables more
  • Edgehill Mountain Park (well, technically an "Open Space"--I wonder what the difference is) is a beautiful slice of forested hillside on the southwest ... more on Yelp
  • Nestled against a pool of water, 12th Ave., and the Presidio golf course, this park is one of those hidden city gems that you hate to call out. Mtn. ... more on Yelp

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Mountain Lake Park
LAKE ST @ 12TH AVE
94118

IPoint Reyes

Point Reyes
  • Point Reyes Station
    CA
  • (415) 464-5100
5.0
68+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: visitor center, wheelchair accessible… more
  • great site because you can see and hear the waves from the comfort of your private picnic table or tent. more on Yelp
  • great site because you can see and hear the waves from the comfort of your private picnic table or tent. more on Yelp

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Point Reyes
Point Reyes Station
CA

JSan Luis Bay Inn - Avila Bay Salon & Day Spa

San Luis Bay Inn - Avila Bay Salon & Day Spa
  • 3254 Avila Beach Drive
    Avila Beach, California 93424, USA
  • +1 805 595 2333
4.0
4+ reviews, 3 sources
  • beautiful view more on Travelocity.com
  • san luis bay inn at avila beach: beautiful pacific views and suites too more on Epinions.com

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San Luis Bay Inn - Avila Bay Salon & Day Spa
3254 Avila Beach Drive
Avila Beach, California 93424, USA