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[quote=Anonymous]We lived in San Jose for a few years and always preferred Big Basin (near Santa Cruz) to Muir Woods. A fire went through the park a few years ago, and during our visit last summer it was interesting to see the big trees partially charred yet growing and thriving. Plus the park currently limits visitors (you have to get a parking pass online) which means it's not crowded at all. So peaceful. (Muir can get madness especially on weekends.)

The drive from SF down to Big Sur is indeed incredible. Though check ahead because sometimes the road is messed up. Hearst Castle was fun to visit.

Monterey and Carmel is lovely to visit too. You can also drive around Pebble Beach and gawk at the mega houses. We took my parents to lunch at the restaurant on the golf course which my dad loved since he enjoys watching golf.

If you do Muir Woods, continue driving to the coast to Stinson Beach. It's a unique drive (cliffs, views, etc) and the beach was chilly but nice. There's been a couple of restaurants/food trucks down there when we went. Sausalito is a cute town to visit just on the other side of the Golden Gate.

Half Moon Bay is yet another cute town south of SF. There used to be this amazing sandwich shop there. We would pick up sandwiches then drive to the beach to eat them. (Just looked: San Benito House, still there!)

I know this is mostly Northern CA and like a brain dump, I was just thinking of the things I remember doing and wouldn't mind doing again. Have fun!

P.S. Last summer we also did Alcatraz, which I'd never done, with our preteen son. We all enjoyed it so much! And the bay was crystal clear that day and warm which was unusual.[/quote]

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