Bay Area Nooks
For about a year, or maybe even two my only goto-spot in the bay area was the golden gate. It still is. I picked it from all the touristy spots I did rounds of when I was new to the area. Slowly I've started to explore other directions, and I find more nooks free from the crowds and just as awe inspiring as my favorite bridge. Pigeon Point Lighthouse Along the mostly secluded drive along Highway 1 that goes north from Santa Cruz toward San Frnacisco lies many spots. One such is the pigeon point lighthouse. A lighthouse at the edge of the cliffs, a walk on the trail battling the winds and watching the cold waters rush against the dark rocks can be surprisingly tranquil. Bernal Heights, San Francisco A view like few others, from the Golden Gate to the SF bay. Coastal Diaries park A little north of Santa Cruz is an awesome stretch of Highway 1 running right along the Pacific coastal cliffs. A spot free of tourist