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Introduction
58 miles SE of Monterey A little-known outpost 10 years ago, the 24,000-acre Pinnacles National Monument is now one of central California's most popular weekend hiking and climbing spots. In Steinbeck Country, southeast of Salinas, the mil... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Two entrances lead to the park: The West Entrance from Soledad and U.S. 101 is a dusty, winding single-lane road (not suitable for trailers) with the best drive-up view. Exit at Front St. in Soledad, turn right and then left on... Continue reading »
Soledad Travel Experiences
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Napa Valley, San Jose, Big Sur
After climbing out of the 1300 year-old redwood trees, Arina and Seumas drilled the locals of Calistoga for where they could find REAL, s... Continue reading »
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Elephant Seals and State Parks
As we continued north, one of the neatest things we saw were the elephant seals at the beaches of Piedras Blancas. There were a lar... Continue reading »
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From Morro Bay to Monterey
Lars & I had a great trip up the coast from Morro Bay to Monterey. We went along the Highway 1 the entire time. We arrive... Continue reading »
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San Francisco and Big Sur
Though the beauty of Salt Point was strong, the cold and wind were stronger. So we packed up camp quickly that morning and decided to get... Continue reading »
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Wildlife Adventures at a State Park By the Sea
After my drive partway up the coast, I stopped at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, hoping my interagency pass would grant me a discount. It... Continue reading »
