Stepping Out at Stinson

Good things happen in threes when you start your adventures from Stinson Beach. From a classic hike to a hidden bunker with a nearby tree-swing, here are three good reasons to get to Stinson, stat!

Week: 08.18.2015
Regions: Northern CA

Hiking with Old Friends

Hike Steep Ravine and Matt Davis Trails

Stinson Beach can get packed on the weekend. We recommend arriving early or later in the day. No dogs on the hiking trails. 
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Adventures Beyond

Alaska Beyond and Adventures from the Bay Area

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Lounging beside turquoise waters, rafting through lush green jungle, hiking along volcanoes, sipping tropical cocktails at sunset … however you adventure, you’re just one low airfare away from a fantastic (affordable!) holiday with Alaska Air. Alaska Beyond is a new flight experi
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Swing on Up

Tree Swing Hike at Stinson Beach

We know of a hidden playground. The catch: You have to hike to it, and there's just one swing. Relive your recess days, gently swaying back and forth under a eucalyptus tree while looking out at a panorama of Stinson Beach. We're not sure who put up the swing, made out of climber
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Beach Rambler

Walk Stinson Beach to Bolinas Lagoon

So you're in the mood for a long walk on the beach. Get an early start and get to Stinson Beach. Larger than Muir Beach and less rocky than Bolinas Beach, this Bay Area staple of pristine soft sand stretches for 3.5 miles up the coast, with mountainous views of Bolinas in the dis
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