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Motorized Land · Monterey, California
Skip the bus, keep the views. In a private 4–5 hour coastal tour from Monterey you’ll hit Bixby Bridge, redwood turns, Nepenthe, and the iconic McWay Falls with a local guide who times stops for light and tides.
Read the story →Motorized Land · Big Sur, California
A private, 2–3 hour tour along Highway 1 that threads together Big Sur’s most iconic overlooks—Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, and coastal redwoods—delivered with local insight and flexible pacing.
Read the story →Land Adventures · San Francisco, California
Gallop a Pacific shoreline, then disappear into the quiet of the Santa Cruz redwoods—all in a private, nine-hour day trip from San Francisco. This curated route dodges the crowds while serving up Highway 1 views, beach horseback riding, and old-growth canopy.
Read the story →Water Activities · Smith River, California
Trade rapids for rhythm on a 6.4-mile float down California’s undammed Smith River—an easy, wildlife-rich tubing trip that’s heavy on sensory reward and light on logistics. Ideal for families and anyone seeking a relaxed half-day in redwood country.
Read the story →Land Adventures · San Francisco, California
Start at Crissy Field, push across the Golden Gate, and climb toward cathedral-like redwoods: this 30-mile, 2,500-foot day ride mixes iconic Bay Area infrastructure with the hush of Muir Woods. Rugged yet accessible, it’s a cycling day trip that tests legs and soothes the mind.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Big Sur, California
A three-hour guided e-bike ride along a 10-mile pioneer wagon road through Big Sur’s ranchland and redwood pockets — expect steep climbs, sweeping ocean views, and a living slice of coastal history.
Read the story →Water Activities · Phillipsville, California
Pick up a SUP in Phillipsville and slide into Humboldt County’s calmest rhythm—the South Fork Eel River beneath cathedral redwoods. Here’s how to read the water, choose the right day, and make the most of a 4–8 hour rental.
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