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Dec 13, 2019Nice for walking but dress warm.
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Nov 12, 2019The beach would have been nicer if there had not been 2 dead seals and a dead bird on it.
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Jukie
Sep 11, 2019Jack’s Peak is a great hike but watch out for poison oak. Monterey Bay is always lovely and Phil’s Fish Market is the place to go for excellent seafood.
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Aug 1, 2019Crowded and travelers should know the water is COLD on the Northern California coast!
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Anonymous
Jul 30, 2019Beautiful.... just beautiful
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