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Big Sur coastline near Carmel

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Carmel rocky coastline and Pacific water

Central Coast

Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach and Point Lobos walks

Big Sur coastline near Carmel

Central Coast

Big Sur Coast

Scenic coast + easy hikes

Lake Tahoe with snow and mountain scenery

Sierra / Alpine Basin

Tahoe Basin

Snow shoulder + scenic lake stops

Limantour Beach at sunset, Point Reyes

North Coast

Point Reyes

Coastal viewpoints + moderate hikes

Mammoth Lakes mountain lake and Sierra peaks

Eastern Sierra

Mammoth Lakes

Late-season snow + hot springs framing

Sonoma Coast cliffs above the Pacific

North Coast

Sonoma Coast

Bluff walks + food-town coastal loop

Death Valley sand dunes in warm desert light

The whole state is in season.

Twenty-eight parks, forests, and coastlines — pick a start city and see what's worth the drive right now.