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MANCHESTER
Manchester State Park. A " catch basin " for sea debris,
this park is great for beachcombing, and two streams
are teeming with steelhead. Add wildflowers of all
hues, tundra swans, and grazing sheep, and you have a
magical place. 707/882-2463; parks.ca.gov
MCKINLEYVILLE
Little River State Beach. Serene and undeveloped,
the broad beach and rolling dunes here are bordered on
the north by the Little River and on the south by Clam
Beach County Park, which offers camping facilities.
707/488-2041; parks.ca.gov
MENDOCINO
Point Cabrillo Light Station. Visit this California State
Historic Landmark, a fully restored 1909 lighthouse and
blacksmith and carpentry shops; explore 270 acres of
coastal bluffs. 707/937-6123; pointcabrillo.org
Russian Gulch State Park. Hike a 3-mile trail shrouded
in a lush wash of greenery; take in pristine beaches
and a 36-foot waterfall; watch the tumultuous Devil's
Punchbowl. Also: bike, hike, fish, dive, kayak. 707/9375804;
parks.ca.gov
ORICK
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Sandy beaches,
giant sequoias, and fern- and lichen-draped trails are
this park's signature attractions. Hike and camp or rent
a cabin, and keep your eyes peeled for Roosevelt elk.
707/488-2039; parks.ca.gov
PHILO
Hendy Woods State Park. Two groves of towering
redwoods are preserved at this park, located in the
heart of Anderson Valley wine country. Enjoy hiking,
camping, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. 707/8953141;
parks.ca.gov
POINT ARENA
Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Standing watch
over the rocky shore of Point Arena, this light station-
the tallest on the Pacific Coast-offers guided tours.
877/725-4448; pointarenalighthouse.com
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. Hike 8 miles
of marked trails along the rugged coastline. View sea
arches, sandy beaches, and a milk barn dating back to
the early 20th century. 707/468-4000; blm.gov
SMITH RIVER
Pelican State Beach. Just south of the Oregon
state line, the relatively small, secluded stretch of
coastline preserved here is great for sandy walks and
beachcombing. 707/464-6101; parks.ca.gov
TRINIDAD
Sue-meg State Park. Lush forests meet the sea here,
where visitors camp, watch for migrating whales,
observe sea lions and seals, or explore tidepools. You
can also visit a native plant garden and reconstructed
Yurok plank-house village. 707/677-3570; parks.ca.gov
UKIAH
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. This
daytime-use reserve is home to towering redwoods,
most notably the magical Kellieowen Grove, which
is accessible via hiking 1/3 mile up the two-mile
Montgomery Trail. 707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov
WEOTT
Humboldt Redwoods State Park. One of the best
places to view soaring redwoods by car is via the
32-mile Avenue of the Giants, a magical, famous route
that parallels Highway 101. It's also notable for its
extensive campsites (over 250) and 100-plus miles of
trails. 707/946-2409; parks.ca.gov
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