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From sand dunes to majestic waterfalls, Santa Cruz offers diverse camping opportunities for those looking for an adventure in northern Monterey Bay.
From a rugged coast adorned with pine trees to highlands hosting lush canyons and exceptional vistas, Monterey County is a hiking destination like none other.
From coastal bluffs to towering redwood groves, there is a unique camping opportunity to be experienced for all ages.
Hiking on the San Luis Obispo county's innumerable miles of trails takes in many of the Central Coast's subtle beauties, from mountaintops to remote beaches.
The open skies, the fog, the mountains, the wildlife -- everything seems bigger and more intense here, begging for exploration.
Though there are far too many excellent trails of this kind to mention, here are a handful well worth the time and effort.
Santa Barbara's stunning coast was made for recreation.
Here's where you can see how all of the Ventura County coast used to look -- and a project to bring a huge stretch of it back to life.
Challenging and dramatic trails can be found here, and easier strolls along the beaches await, too.
Though small, Ventura County boasts quite a bit of undeveloped coastline with camping opportunities dotted alongside.
Roads, buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure are predicted to suffer $40 billion worth of damage due to rising sea levels.
Despite rampant development, we still have a few pieces of the natural Los Angeles coast, because of fierce political battles to preserve it.