Parks in El Granada, California

Set against a backdrop of coastal mountains and the Pillar Point headlands, this picturesque harbor makes an excellent destination for beginners and experts alike. Within the protection of the breakwater is a 3-mile loop tour with ... More on Trails

Although it's short, this is the second most popular ride in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The Borden Hatch Trail is a 3.5 mile climb along a canyon wall, through a forest of redwood... More on Trails

Beautiful ride, but be ready for lots of uphill, some pretty steep. Downhil More on Trails

Junior Lifeguards is an active program, run by California State Park Lifeguards, that emphasizes ... More on GoCityKids

about Family Photo Fun: Family Photo Fun offers families affordable portrait packages. Studio shots are taken in the photographer's home in San Mateo. Clients purchase ... More on GoCityKids

Little Lessons, Big Beginnings offers Kindermusik and Signing Smart infant sign language classes on a drop-in basis.Becoming a Love & Logic Parent and Early ... More on GoCityKids

Half Moon Beach is a lovely, scenic beach that's generally pretty quiet, but it's worth noting that it's u...

Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setti... More on Parks

about Summer Sailstice - Treasure Island: The annual Summer Sailstice event offers a free weekend of sailing, cruising, racing, and onshore ... More on GoCityKids

All around family fun in the summer sun! More on GoCityKids

Moss Beach's Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (Moss Beach) is one of the best spots on California's Pacific coast to study intertidal ecology. At low tide, the tide pools serve up sea urchins, crabs, sea ... More on Visitsanmateocounty.com

Established in 1969, the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is one of the richest intertidal areas on the California coast. Extensive shale reefs are home for a wide variety of marine life, such as giant gr... More on Bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov

The whisper-quiet old growth redwood groves on this hike have a magical feel, partly because their immensity is immersed in isolated wilderness. This ramble along four distinctly unique trails exhi... More on Trails

Liked all but the Fire road section. The redwoods and ferns were gorgeous, More on Trails