Muir Woods is the only old - growth coastal redwood forest in the Bay Area and one of the last on the planet. (nps.gov)
For a change of pace, drive a dozen miles or so up into the hills and you'll find a beautiful forest of coastal redwoods in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. (travelingninetofiver.com)
The North Coast is a welcoming respite featuring unspoiled coastline, hundreds of acres of coastal redwood trees, six rivers, busy seaports, idyllic farming communities and amazing Victorian and Craftsman architecture. (visitcalifornia.com)