California, Coast, Road Trips, Hiking, National Parks, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, State Parks, National Seashores Vanessa Richter California, Coast, Road Trips, Hiking, National Parks, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, State Parks, National Seashores Vanessa Richter

Northern California Coast Road Trip: 9 Places Not to Miss (From a Local)

The Northern California coast is where the state shows its wildest side. Winding roads along rugged Pacific views, damp fern-covered forests, redwoods more than a thousand years old — acres upon acres of nature with the occasional small town in between. A road trip up this coast feels like stepping back in time. Here are 9 of my favorite places, with the best hikes, where to stay, and what to know before you go.

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