From a n id yl l ic mounta i n geta wa y i n Sou t hern Ca l i fornia to a n unex pec t ed w i ne lover 's pa rad ise i n Gold Count r y, we of f er 15 i nc red i ble dest i na t ions for your next epic d ri ve TRINIDAD There's plenty of adventure to be had on the southern Redwood Coast. Base yourself in Trinidad, nestled on picture-perfect headlands overlooking a harbor. Sleep at the Lost Whale Inn, its expansive lawn opening out to wave-sculpted sea stacks. Grab an almond-milk latté at the artsy Beachcomber Cafe, then kayak around Trinidad Bay to see seals and tidepool creatures, or hike to the top of Trinidad Head or nearby Luffenholtz Beach County Park to scan for whales. Refuel at the Lighthouse Grill with a mashed-potato waffle cone loaded with bacon and cheese. Pack your car with line-caught seafood from Katy's Smokehouse and drive to Patrick's Point State Park. Search for sea-polished agates and moonstones at Agate Beach, then climb to the top of Wedding Rock. Stroll along Big Lagoon's sand bar or stand-up paddle at Stone Lagoon. Want more? Redwood National Park is less than an hour away. VISITCALIFORNIA.COM | 23http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM