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Jan 23, 2024 · California North Coast Map. This map shows cities, towns, interstate highways, U.S. highways, state highways, state capital, county seats, airports, roadside rest areas, welcome centers, wildlife viewing areas, California missions, lighhouses, national parks, national forests, state parks and points of interest on the California North Coast.
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- How Did These Northern California Coastal Towns Make The Cut?
- Map of Northern California Coastal Towns
- Crescent City
- Trinidad
- Shelter Cove
- Fort Bragg
- Mendocino
- Gualala
- Bodega Bay
- Bolinas
We are recommending these 12 Northern California beach towns because they represent a diversity of the region’s geographic terrain and natural beauty. Some of these coastal cities are easy to get to, which pays of the “quick” part of a quick weekend getaway. But others are more remote, which offers a payoff for those of you who really want to get a...
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Crescent City was founded as a shipping city– or rather, as a shipwreck city, because the rugged coastline did in quite a number of ships between 1865 and the 1940’s. Crescent City is now better known as a gateway to one of the best redwood parks in California. You should definitely visit this coastal city for the Jedediah Smith State and National ...
Trinidad is an official gateway to the California Coastal National Monument. The Gateways include other towns on this list like: Fort Bragg, the Monterey Peninsula/ Pacific Grove, the Lost Coast/Shelter Cove and Pidgeon Point near Half Moon Bay. All of the Gateways are towns committed to following the principles of geotourism, sustainability, provi...
Shelter Cove is by far, the most out of the way coastal town in Northern California. You can’t drive directly north from Fort Bragg, nor can you drive directly south from Crescent City. To get there, you have to backtrack from Highway 101, then go along a winding 25 mile road. But don’t let that dissuade you, because there’s a lot of eye candy in S...
Fort Bragg was founded in 1857 as a military garrison. It was named after army officer Braxton Bragg, who at the time had served the U.S. in the Mexican–American War. Ten years later, the garrison was abandoned and the town began to transition to a timber economy. Fort Bragg is known for its nice mild climate. It’s also more developed than places l...
Mendocino is the only town on the California Coast that is designated as a historical landmark. It was established in the 1850’s and has a similar vibe to Victorian Maine. Mendocino has a lovely mix of redwood forest and killer ocean views and it’s perfect for a romantic coastal getaway. The town is close to the Anderson Valley wine region, which b...
This quiet Northern California coastal town is named for the river that flows through town and into the Pacific. The native Pomos used to call the area “q-ahwala-li”, which roughly translates to “coming down water place”, which the river does indeed do at Robinson’s Gulch right in town. Gualala is a good location for exploring the coastline of Nort...
For thousands of years the Miwok and Pomo Indians lived and harvested from the sea in what is now Bodega Bay. But the white settlement really ramped up in the early 1800’s when Russian fur traders came looking for otter and sea lion pelts, and lumber barrons looking for hardwoods. Bogeda Bay has now settled down to a sleepy fishing village of ~100 ...
Bolinas also makes our list of hippie towns in Californiafor its lefty leaning liberal culture topped off with with a layer of chill surfer vibe. The people living in Bolinas like it quiet thankyouverymuch. As proof of that, they have removed the road signs telling you how to get there. Public service announcement: the mobile coverage in Bolinas is...
- Morro Bay. Morro Bay is a charming little coastal town of about 11,000. The bay is a protected harbor and marine sanctuary, so its wildlife spotting opportunities are endless.
- Cayucos. Just 9 minutes north of Morro Bay is Cayucos, a tiny town of about 2,600 people. Now, it may be small, but this quaint coastal town is big on personality – and one of the cutest Northern California beach towns.
- San Simeon. Next up on your tour of seaside towns in Northern California is San Simeon. It’s only 30 minutes north of Cayucos, but worlds apart. Hearst Castle.
- Monterey. Monterey is one of the best Northern California beach towns to visit. To reach Monterey, you drive about 95 miles north up the coast from San Simeon.
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Jun 11, 2019 · The 5 Day Northern California Coast Driving Itinerary & Map. This is a 5 day driving itinerary which begins in San Francisco and winds its way up to California's northern border. If you haven't been to San Francisco before, you should spend one or two days exploring San Francisco's highlightsfirst.
Nov 30, 2023 · 25 Northern California Coastal Towns. These northern California coastal towns are either nestled on top of high bluffs, on rocky coastlines, or surrounded by forested areas of coastal redwoods with excellent views of the ocean.
