Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Beach is located 3 miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge and is part of the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy. It's perfect for surfing, walking on the beach, spending the day with the family or flying a kite and more. There are a few picnic tables that overlook a lagoon and benches located along the main road. There are a few trails to explore and overall a beautiful small beach to enjoy. This beach does get very windy so I would suggest bringing layers.

Looking onto the main road from the beach. 

If you get there during low tide you can explore the rocks at the edge of the cove. 

You can see one of the trails that leads to an old bunker at the top of the hill.

One of the few large rock formations located in the cove. 

Rock formations

The rocks are covered in barnacles.

This is the lagoon that is located on the other side of the beach, there are a few picnic tables to the left that are ADA accessible. 

Here is more information on Rodeo Beach:
http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/rodeo-beach.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Forever wander,
~Vero

Roy's Redwoods (Marin)

Entrance

Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve is located in Marin County just outside of San Francisco, CA. It's a 293 acre preserve that offers hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking and dogs are allowed leash.

RR(Roy's Redwoods) is free to explore and is open daily from 8am-4pm. There is no parking lot as well but you can park on Nicasio Valley Road. RR is great place the whole family can enjoy.

Canopy of Redwoods

Open Meadow

View from the path over looking the meadow.

If you take the path that's located to the left of the entrance you come to a big open meadow that leads to hiking trails and many area to explore.

Path that leads to the trails

 

There are many large open spaces to explore.

Path from the Meadow loop trail.

Canopy of Redwoods


Roy's Redwoods is perfect for younger children to explore and there are many hallow trees that were created into small little houses. 

Exploring in progress

Small bridge

         

There are many fallen trees to climb and explore.

If you get a chance to visit I highly recommend going on a weekday, you would practically have the whole place to yourself except for a few locals that walk their dogs. Please note there are no picnic tables and wheelchair access is extremely limited. If you get to visit Roy's Redwoods I hope you have a wonderful time! 

Forever wander,

~Vero

Here is more information on Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve:

http://www.marincountyparks.org/depts/pk/divisions/open-space/roys-redwoods

http://www.marincounty.org/~/media/images/departments/pk/open-space/roys-redwoods/roysredwood-11_30_2014w.pdf

Photography website: 
https://silvamirandaphotography.com/

Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument is located just outside of San Francisco, 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County. It is open all year long, typical hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but hours vary between seasons. MWNM(Muir Woods National Monument) offers beautiful trails, camping, a picnic area and it is dogs friendly. MWNM can fluctuate between temperatures pretty quickly so always be prepared and bring a light jacket just in case it gets chilly. (40-70 degrees ave.)

The main entrance is ADA friendly with a main wooden/paved trail loop that is easy to walk, along the main trail loop there are various trails that are adjacent to the main path and are easy to strenuous. The main trail loop is perfect for families with children and seniors in their party and very wheelchair/ stroller accessible. 

Main trail loop with one of one of the four bridges that connect to both sides of the main trail loop. 

MWNM is home to many Coastal Redwood tree (Sequoia Sempervirens). Now they are not as wide in diameter to the Giant Sequoia Redwood but they are taller reaching as tall as 371.1ft and live to be 2000 years old. They can be found on the west coast from southern Oregon to Big Sur in California.

You can see many of the Coastal Redwoods growing in groups like in the picture above.

Canopy of Coastal redwoods

As I was walking the loop today I found a lovely ranger by the name of Jasmine speaking with some visiting tourists in Spanish. I found out that not only does MWNM give tours and educational programs but they are also offered tours in English and Spanish. I did not get the information for the English tours and programs but I did get Jasmine's information and you can get more information at (415)388-2596. I'm sure they will point you in the right direction if you as about the English tours. 
(Jasmine ofrece tours y vistias guiadas de una hora o platicas de arboles de 15 minutos duracion. Para mas informacion llame al (415)388-2596)

Here is Jasmine talking to a few folks about the Spanish program she she offers. 

If you have a chance to visit MWNM I highly recommend it. Its great for the whole family from children to avid hikers and it has great group camping sites. But mainly because it's absolutely beautiful. If you live in San Francisco it's a wonderful day trip and super close to SF. I leave you here with some photos of my hike and hope you get to experience it yourself. 

Forever wander,
~Vero 

Main loop trail

New growth sprouting from a Coastal Redwood

Camp Eastwood Trail

Fallen over tree

One of the many canopies of Coastal Redwoods

Camp Eastwood Trail

Redwood Burls

A creek that runs through the main loop.

Bed of clovers

Muir Woods National Monument is a beautiful place to visit and you can find more information here: 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/muwo/

Mailing Address:

Muir Woods National Monument 
1 Muir Woods Rd 
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Phone:

(415) 388-2595

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than one seeks." ~ John Muir

Photography Website:

https://silvamirandaphotography.com/