Rodeo Beach, not Rodeo Drive, is the place to see dramatic colors and textures, at least in northern California! After spending the day in San Francisco, we headed across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sauselito, a quaint port town remniscient of Positano, Italy. When we tired of the shopping and wanted to let our toes sink in the sand, we drove to Rodeo Beach, which marks the beginning of the Coastal Trail. A quick stroll from the parking lot affords dramatic views of the craggy coast line, a large granite mass we affectionately named Elephant Rock, a small tidal lagoon, and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, framed by the rolling California hills. Few beaches we have visited so far offer good hiking and good surfing along with the classic ocean view, but this one does. And the best part is, it's free! The beach is rarely crowded, and even when a lot of people are out enjoying the few days of sunshine, it is easy to slip away from the crowd. For anyone heading out to San Francisco, this is a perfect day trip away from the city, as it offers a chance to see what really makes northern California shine.
By: Rebecca
Photo By: Ted (Taken at Rodeo Beach, CA)
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