Parks in Gorda, California

The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Jade Cove is a small rocky cove with smooth ocean-tumbled stones and nephrite jade. The isolated cove sits at the base of steep 100-foot serpentine cliffs eroded by the rough surf. The trail crosse... More on Trails

Jade hunters enjoy looking for this ... More on TripAdvisor

Just a little farther north is Sand Dollar beach. More on TripAdvisor

One-land dirt road that until Highway 1 was built was the only means of getting around Bixby Canyon. Not te... More on trails.mtbr.com

Well worth the effort, the views are nothing short of amazing . More on TripAdvisor

This is an out-and-back, 10.8-mile round-trip ride. It requires little technical skill, the terrain is gene... More on Trails

You'll want to shuttle . More on trails.mtbr.com

Willow Creek Vista Point is located on the west side of Highway 1 just south of the bridge over Willow Creek. From the north end of the vista point, a road leads down to the creek and beach. This f... More on Jrabold.net

The most dramatic stretch of coastline begins in Monterey County and ends 90 miles south in San Luis Obispo County at the Hearst Castle. Volcanic peaks rise from the surf and towering redwoods meet... More on GoingToTheBeach.com