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1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

Home to Mavericks, the biggest break on the West Coast, attracting pro surfers from around the globe with swells that can reach 60 feet in winter, the charming coastal town of Half Moon Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula boasts a stunning coastline that all can enjoy.

1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

The remote stretch of Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz meanders along the rugged Pacific coastline for nearly 50 miles, treating drivers to breathtaking views of windswept bluffs; driftwood-strewn beaches; crashing waves; a patchwork of artichoke, berry and Brussels sprouts farms; and refreshingly, not much else. Exploring this gorgeous, unspoiled segment of the San Mateo County coastline makes for an ideal day trip.

1 month ago | localgetaways.com | Lotus Abrams

There’s something for every beachgoer in Pacifica. Whether you want to surf, hike, fish, bike along the shoreline, or simply relax and take in the stunning scenery, there’s a beach for you in this coastal community located just south of San Francisco on the San Mateo County Peninsula. When you need a break from the beach, there are plenty of restaurants, breweries, shops and even a few hotels in the vicinity, too. Here are the best beaches in and around Pacifica.

1 month ago | marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson |Emma Robertson |Jim Wood |Lotus Abrams

Celebrating 20 Years of Marin Magazine In honor of celebrating our 20th anniversary, we hope you enjoy this trip through the last 10 years as we look back at notable stories. From Paris to Bombay, Author Alka Joshi Takes Readers on a Mysterious Journey in her New Novel Joshi takes us behind the scenes of her writing process.

1 month ago | marinmagazine.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lotus Abrams

Greg Dalton and Lucia Choi-Dalton have lived in urban locales around the world, but after a 2012 kayaking outing on Tomales Bay, the San Francisco residents knew they wanted to put down roots in rural West Marin. With its small-town community feeling and scenic setting surrounded by rolling hills, Nicasio proved to be the ideal choice.