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  • Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley, CA, USA – Pictures

    Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley, CA, USA - Pictures
    Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley, CA, USA – Pictures

    Berkeleys Historic Rose Garden is a regional destination with its 1,500 rose bushes and 250 varieties of roses, along with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

    The Berkeley Rose Garden is considered by many to be the finest rose garden in northern California. The roses are pruned in January in preparation for mid-May, when the garden is in its most spectacular state.
    For many years, the Parks Department held Rose Week activities in the garden each May, with a Rose Day Celebration on Mothers Day.

    1200 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708.

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  • Sausalito, CA, USA – Pictures

    Sausalito, CA, USA - Pictures
    Sausalito, CA, USA – Pictures

    Enjoy outdoor dining and savor the San Francisco bay view; stroll along the historic Sausalito waterfront indulging in the sights and sounds or get nautical and sail around the bay, paddle a kayak along the scenic shoreline, or climb aboard one of the schooners or charter boats for a day you will never forget.

    Kids on vacation? Visit the Marine Mammal Center, Discovery Museum or Bay Model. And do not miss one of the many outdoor fairs, art festivals or musical events all celebrating summer in Sausalito.

    Located just minutes from San Francisco at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, it is also the gateway to the legendary California wine country, majestic redwoods and wild northern coast. Visit one of the many parks and beaches in the area!

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  • Vista Point on US-101, Sausalito, CA, USA – Pictures

    Vista Point on US-101, Sausalito, CA, USA - Pictures
    Vista Point on US-101, Sausalito, CA, USA – Pictures

    Popular observation point boasting sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean.

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  • The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, CA, USA – Pictures

    The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, CA, USA - Pictures
    The Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz, CA, USA – Pictures

    Come to the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, CA and see for yourself what it is all about. We recommend that you buy advanced tickets online or by calling (831) 423-8897 especially during the summer and other busy times.

    The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned.

    The Mystery Spot was discovered in 1939 by a group of surveyors and opened to the public in 1940.
    465 Mystery Spot Road, Santa Cruz, CA.

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  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, USA – Pictures

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, USA - Pictures
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, USA – Pictures

    This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms.

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  • Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad, Felton, CA, USA – Pictures

    Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad, Felton, CA, USA - Pictures
    Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad, Felton, CA, USA – Pictures

    This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms.

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  • Davenport Landing Beach, Davenport, CA, USA – Pictures

    Davenport Landing Beach, Davenport, CA, USA - Pictures
    Davenport Landing Beach, Davenport, CA, USA – Pictures

    This protected cove is the original site of Davenport, a once thriving whaling town. Wheelchair accessible restrooms.

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  • Big Basin Redwoods State Park – Waddell Beach, Davenport, CA, USA – Pictures

    Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Waddell Beach, Davenport, CA, USA - Pictures
    Big Basin Redwoods State Park – Waddell Beach, Davenport, CA, USA – Pictures

    Waddell State Beach, located across Highway 1 from the park entrance, is known worldwide as one of THE spots for windsurfing and kite surfing. The steady strong North West winds and good surf provide ideal conditions for this demanding sport. Launching from the tops of incoming waves the best windsurfers can complete full loops and continue on their way.

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  • Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA, USA – Pictures

    Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA, USA - Pictures
    Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA, USA – Pictures

    The area includes a protected, driftwood-strewn estuary at the back of a wide, sandy beach – with grassy bluffs along the coast. The estuary is home to many birds and small animals. The beach is located 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1.

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  • Pescadero State Beach(South), Pescadero, CA, USA – Pictures

    Pescadero State Beach(South), Pescadero, CA, USA - Pictures
    Pescadero State Beach(South), Pescadero, CA, USA – Pictures

    The area includes a protected, driftwood-strewn estuary at the back of a wide, sandy beach – with grassy bluffs along the coast. The estuary is home to many birds and small animals. The beach is located 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1.

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