California COOL

California COOL

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Created by California Girl • Updated On: May 13, 2021

I grew up in L.A. and live in the Bay Area. These are some of my FAVES.

Courage Bagels is one of California COOL.

1. Courage Bagels

8.7
777 N Virgil Ave (Monroe), Los Angeles, CA
Bagel Shop · Silver Lake · 9 tips and reviews
Muir Beach Overlook is one of California COOL.

2. Muir Beach Overlook

9.4
15 Muir Beach Overlook (Highway 1), Muir Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 27 tips and reviews
Dipsea Steps is one of California COOL.

3. Dipsea Steps

8.9
Mill Valley, CA
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews
Muir Beach is one of California COOL.

4. Muir Beach

9.4
Highway 1 (at Pacific Way), Mill Valley, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
Good Earth Natural Foods is one of California COOL.

5. Good Earth Natural Foods

8.9
201 Flamingo Rd, Mill Valley, CA
Market · 9 tips and reviews
San Francisco Bay Trail is one of California COOL.

6. San Francisco Bay Trail

8.1
555 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA
Hiking Trail · Bayfront - Enchanted Knolls - Shelter Ridge · No tips or reviews
Good Earth Natural Foods is one of California COOL.

7. Good Earth Natural Foods

8.8
720 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA
Grocery Store · 18 tips and reviews
Coast Trail (to Alamere Falls) is one of California COOL.

8. Coast Trail (to Alamere Falls)

8.0
Woodville, CA
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews
Book Passage Bookstore is one of California COOL.

9. Book Passage Bookstore

8.7
51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA
Bookstore · 11 tips and reviews
Sausalito Yacht Harbor is one of California COOL.

10. Sausalito Yacht Harbor

501 Humboldt Ave, Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · 11 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of California COOL.

11. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 817 tips and reviews
Tiffany Park is one of California COOL.

12. Tiffany Park

Tiffany Park (Bridgeway), Sausalito, CA
Park · No tips or reviews
Rodeo Beach is one of California COOL.

13. Rodeo Beach

9.5
Mitchell Rd (at Kirkpatrick St), Sausalito, CA
Beach · 21 tips and reviews
Tennessee Valley Trailhead is one of California COOL.

14. Tennessee Valley Trailhead

9.5
591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, CA
Hiking Trail · 21 tips and reviews
Dipsea Trail is one of California COOL.

15. Dipsea Trail

9.3
Old Mill Park (Cascade), Mill Valley, CA
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews
Gabrielson Park is one of California COOL.

16. Gabrielson Park

8.6
Sausalito, CA
Park · 3 tips and reviews
Shutters on the Beach is one of California COOL.

17. Shutters on the Beach

9.0
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
Sausalito Sea Lion Statue is one of California COOL.

18. Sausalito Sea Lion Statue

8.7
558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Scenic Lookout · 3 tips and reviews
Galilee Harbor is one of California COOL.

19. Galilee Harbor

Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · 2 tips and reviews
Clipper Yacht Harbor is one of California COOL.

20. Clipper Yacht Harbor

Gate 5 Road, Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · Marinship · 3 tips and reviews
Waldo Point Harbor is one of California COOL.

21. Waldo Point Harbor

4000 Bridgeway (Gate 5 Road), Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · Marinship · 1 tip
Schoonmaker Point Marina (Kayak Beach) is one of California COOL.

22. Schoonmaker Point Marina (Kayak Beach)

85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · Marinship · 2 tips and reviews
Pier 39 is one of California COOL.

23. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 386 tips and reviews
Crossing The Bay is one of California COOL.

24. Crossing The Bay

San Francisco, CA
Boat or Ferry · 2 tips and reviews
Sausalito Ferry Landing is one of California COOL.

25. Sausalito Ferry Landing

Anchor St (at Humboldt Ave), Sausalito, CA
Pier · 36 tips and reviews
Stinson Beach Park is one of California COOL.

26. Stinson Beach Park

7.9
Stinson Beach, CA
Surf Spot · 1 tip
Red Tail Scenic Overlook is one of California COOL.

27. Red Tail Scenic Overlook

Matt Davis Trail, Mill Valley, CA
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip
Legion of Honor is one of California COOL.

28. Legion of Honor

9.2
100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · 114 tips and reviews
Exploratorium is one of California COOL.

29. Exploratorium

9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 334 tips and reviews
The Siren Canteen is one of California COOL.

30. The Siren Canteen

Stinson Beach, Bolinas, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Soban is one of California COOL.

31. Soban

8.8
4001 W Olympic Blvd (at S Norton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Cafe Du Nord is one of California COOL.

32. Cafe Du Nord

7.9
2174 Market St (at Sanchez St.), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews
Los Angeles Athletic Club is one of California COOL.

33. Los Angeles Athletic Club

9.0
431 W 7th St (at Olive St.), Los Angeles, CA
Gym · Jewelry District · 34 tips and reviews
Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi is one of California COOL.

34. Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi

8.1
114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Playa is one of California COOL.

35. Playa

8.3
41 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Mill Valley · 12 tips and reviews
Delarosa is one of California COOL.

36. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews
Delarosa is one of California COOL.

37. Delarosa

8.3
37 Yerba Buena Ln (Market St.), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 74 tips and reviews
Apple Union Square is one of California COOL.

38. Apple Union Square

8.1
300 Post St (at Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Electronics Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 417 tips and reviews
Boba Guys is one of California COOL.

39. Boba Guys

8.6
429 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 84 tips and reviews
Bridgeway Cafe is one of California COOL.

40. Bridgeway Cafe

633 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Café · 25 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Market is one of California COOL.

41. Golden Gate Market

6.7
221 2nd St (Richardson St), Sausalito, CA
Gourmet Store · 13 tips and reviews
Stinson Beach is one of California COOL.

42. Stinson Beach

9.3
Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA
Beach · 68 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: Best beach in Marin County!

San Francisco Design Center Showplace & Garden Court is one of California COOL.

43. San Francisco Design Center Showplace & Garden Court

7.2
2 Henry Adams St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Showplace Square · 8 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of California COOL.

44. Whole Foods Market

8.7
414 Miller Ave (at Evergreen Ave), Mill Valley, CA
Grocery Store · 12 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: Best organic market EVER.

Depot Bookstore and Cafe is one of California COOL.

45. Depot Bookstore and Cafe

6.0
87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Mill Valley · 22 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: I grew up here hanging out at the square and studying with lots and lots of lattes.

Copita Tequileria y Comida is one of California COOL.

46. Copita Tequileria y Comida

8.1
739 Bridgeway (at Anchor St), Sausalito, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Parkside Cafe is one of California COOL.

47. Parkside Cafe

7.1
43 Arenal Ave, Stinson Beach, CA
Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Mission Dolores Park is one of California COOL.

48. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 505 tips and reviews
Sausalito Yacht Club is one of California COOL.

49. Sausalito Yacht Club

8.2
Ferry Landing (El Portal), Sausalito, CA
Harbor or Marina · 6 tips and reviews
City of San Francisco is one of California COOL.

50. City of San Francisco

California
City · 197 tips and reviews
Piazza D'Angelo Ristorante is one of California COOL.

51. Piazza D'Angelo Ristorante

8.7
22 Miller Ave (at Sunnyside Ave), Mill Valley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Mill Valley · 22 tips and reviews
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe is one of California COOL.

52. Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

8.7
566 Columbus Ave (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Café · North Beach · 93 tips and reviews
City Lights Bookstore is one of California COOL.

53. City Lights Bookstore

9.2
261 Columbus Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews
North Beach is one of California COOL.

54. North Beach

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Cibo is one of California COOL.

55. Cibo

1201 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Coffee Shop · 75 tips and reviews
Kings Beach State Park is one of California COOL.

56. Kings Beach State Park

9.0
Kings Beach State Park (at N Lake Blvd), Kings Beach, CA
State or Provincial Park · 17 tips and reviews
Truckee River Rafting is one of California COOL.

57. Truckee River Rafting

6.4
185 River Road, Tahoe City, CA
Rafting Spot · 6 tips and reviews
Fire Sign Cafe is one of California COOL.

58. Fire Sign Cafe

8.1
1785 W Lake Blvd (at Fountain Ave), Tahoe City, CA
Breakfast Spot · 48 tips and reviews
Caliente Southwest South is one of California COOL.

59. Caliente Southwest South

6.4
8791 N. Lake Blvd. (at Chipmunk St.), Kings Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Brockway · 19 tips and reviews
Sand Harbor State Park is one of California COOL.

60. Sand Harbor State Park

9.2
Sand Harbor Park (Nevada 28), Incline Village, NV
State or Provincial Park · 42 tips and reviews

61. Sierra Storytelling Festival

18016 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 1 tip
City of Sausalito is one of California COOL.

62. City of Sausalito

California
City · 82 tips and reviews
College of Marin Diamond Physical Education Center is one of California COOL.

63. College of Marin Diamond Physical Education Center

College of Marin, Greenbrae, CA
College Gym · 1 tip
Half Day Cafe is one of California COOL.

64. Half Day Cafe

8.0
848 College Ave, Kentfield, CA
Breakfast Spot · 33 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Music Hall is one of California COOL.

65. Sweetwater Music Hall

9.1
19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, CA
Concert Hall · Downtown Mill Valley · 20 tips and reviews
Bouche is one of California COOL.

66. Bouche

8.0
603 Bush St (at Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 60 tips and reviews
Barrel House Tavern is one of California COOL.

67. Barrel House Tavern

8.5
660 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
American Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews
Terrapin Crossroads is one of California COOL.

68. Terrapin Crossroads

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, CA
American Restaurant · Canal Waterfront · 45 tips and reviews
Mystic Room + Tavern is one of California COOL.

69. Mystic Room + Tavern

417 Stockton St (btwn Bush St & Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 127 tips and reviews
49 Geary Art Galleries is one of California COOL.

70. 49 Geary Art Galleries

7.0
49 Geary St (at Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 4 tips and reviews
Fairfax Coffee Roastery is one of California COOL.

71. Fairfax Coffee Roastery

7.0
4 Bolinas Rd (at Broadway), Fairfax, CA
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews
City of Santa Cruz is one of California COOL.

72. City of Santa Cruz

California
City · 36 tips and reviews
Tosca Cafe is one of California COOL.

73. Tosca Cafe

8.4
242 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 119 tips and reviews
Blue Plate is one of California COOL.

74. Blue Plate

8.9
3218 Mission Street (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 90 tips and reviews
Roco Dance & Fitness is one of California COOL.

75. Roco Dance & Fitness

68 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA
Dance Studio · No tips or reviews
Bocadillos is one of California COOL.

76. Bocadillos

710 Montgomery St (at Washington), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Chinatown · 69 tips and reviews
Crissy Field is one of California COOL.

77. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews
The Fillmore is one of California COOL.

78. The Fillmore

9.3
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 125 tips and reviews
Oracle Park is one of California COOL.

79. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 480 tips and reviews
No Name Bar is one of California COOL.

80. No Name Bar

7.7
757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Bar · 17 tips and reviews
Sushi Ran is one of California COOL.

81. Sushi Ran

9.1
107 Caledonia St (at Pine St), Sausalito, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews
Outerlands is one of California COOL.

82. Outerlands

8.6
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews
SFJazz Center is one of California COOL.

83. SFJazz Center

9.5
201 Franklin St (at Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Civic Center · 53 tips and reviews
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of California COOL.

84. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9.0
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews
Mourad is one of California COOL.

85. Mourad

8.8
140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · SoMa · 84 tips and reviews
Cafe Brasil is one of California COOL.

86. Cafe Brasil

9.0
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Westside · 64 tips and reviews
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is one of California COOL.

87. University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

UC University Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
University · 29 tips and reviews
Pfeiffer Beach is one of California COOL.

88. Pfeiffer Beach

8.7
Sycamore Canyon Road Big Sur (at Highway 1), Big Sur, CA
Beach · 32 tips and reviews
Hearst Castle is one of California COOL.

89. Hearst Castle

8.6
750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA
Castle · 123 tips and reviews
Flake is one of California COOL.

90. Flake

8.8
513 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 83 tips and reviews
Sightglass Coffee is one of California COOL.

91. Sightglass Coffee

9.1
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Hawk Hill is one of California COOL.

92. Hawk Hill

9.4
Conzelman Rd, Marin Headlands, CA
Hill · 48 tips and reviews
Fort Baker is one of California COOL.

93. Fort Baker

9.1
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 17 tips and reviews
Battery Spencer is one of California COOL.

94. Battery Spencer

9.5
Conzelman Rd (McCullough Rd), Sausalito, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 24 tips and reviews
Marin Headlands is one of California COOL.

95. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews
Alcatraz Cell House is one of California COOL.

96. Alcatraz Cell House

9.0
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 55 tips and reviews
House of Air is one of California COOL.

97. House of Air

8.3
926 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Amusement Park · Presidio National Park · 38 tips and reviews
Mill Valley Beerworks is one of California COOL.

98. Mill Valley Beerworks

173 Throckmorton Ave (at Creek Ln), Mill Valley, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Mill Valley · 46 tips and reviews
Apple Corte Madera is one of California COOL.

99. Apple Corte Madera

8.0
1520 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera, CA
Electronics Store · 17 tips and reviews
Harrison House is one of California COOL.

100. Harrison House

(Santa Rosa), Sausalito, CA
Vacation Rental · 4 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of California COOL.

101. In-N-Out Burger

8.5
798 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd (at Tiburon Exit), Mill Valley, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Ventana Big Sur is one of California COOL.

102. Ventana Big Sur

8.4
48123 Highway 1 (at Coast Ridge Rd), Big Sur, CA
Resort · 34 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: Definitely stay here or at least stop by for a coffee. Outstanding views.

In-N-Out Burger is one of California COOL.

103. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
381 W Esplanade Dr (at Oxnard Blvd), Oxnard, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: Not to miss if you want that burger experience.

104. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.5
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · 186 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: Classic beach fun. Stay at the Dream Inn.

Samuel P. Taylor State Park is one of California COOL.

105. Samuel P. Taylor State Park

8.9
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Lagunitas, CA
State or Provincial Park · 9 tips and reviews
Bar Bocce is one of California COOL.

106. Bar Bocce

9.0
1250 Bridgeway (at Humboldt St), Sausalito, CA
Pizzeria · 136 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: I love the half chicken, which is crispy and served with grilled vegetables. Tonight I also tasted the eggplant parmesan, also served crispy, with the sauce as a side dip. Nice twist. Delicious!

Santa Monica State Beach is one of California COOL.

107. Santa Monica State Beach

9.4
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews
Cerveteca Venice is one of California COOL.

108. Cerveteca Venice

523 Rose Ave (at Rennie Ave), Venice, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 112 tips and reviews
Esalen Institute is one of California COOL.

109. Esalen Institute

7.7
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Hot Spring · 21 tips and reviews
San Francisco Art Institute is one of California COOL.

110. San Francisco Art Institute

8.9
800 Chestnut St (Jones St), San Francisco, CA
Trade School · Russian Hill · 15 tips and reviews
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine is one of California COOL.

111. Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine

9.3
901 Lincoln Ave (at 3rd St), San Rafael, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown San Rafael · 259 tips and reviews
Aziza is one of California COOL.

112. Aziza

8.3
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews
Kirby Cove is one of California COOL.

113. Kirby Cove

9.1
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), Sausalito, CA
Beach · 14 tips and reviews
Pelican Inn is one of California COOL.

114. Pelican Inn

8.1
10 Pacific Way (at Shoreline Hwy.), Muir Beach, CA
Pub · 45 tips and reviews
Mount Tamalpais State Park is one of California COOL.

115. Mount Tamalpais State Park

9.5
3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA
State or Provincial Park · 26 tips and reviews
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine is one of California COOL.

116. Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine

9.1
401 Miller Ave Ste B (La Goma), Mill Valley, CA
Puerto Rican Restaurant · Sycamore - Tamalpals Park · 61 tips and reviews
Fish. is one of California COOL.

117. Fish.

8.9
350 Harbor Dr (at Gate 5 Rd), Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marinship · 220 tips and reviews
Sea Drift, Stinson Beach is one of California COOL.

118. Sea Drift, Stinson Beach

8.7
Stinson Beach, CA
Beach · 2 tips and reviews
Bolinas Beach is one of California COOL.

119. Bolinas Beach

9.1
Ocean Pkwy, Bolinas, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Mt. Tamalpais Amphitheater is one of California COOL.

120. Mt. Tamalpais Amphitheater

8.2
E Ridgecrest Blvd (East Ridgecrest at Pan Toll Rd), Mill Valley, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews
Four corners is one of California COOL.

121. Four corners

8.6
Panoramic (Sequioa), Mill Valley, CA
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip
Mill Valley Market is one of California COOL.

122. Mill Valley Market

8.2
12 Corte Madera Ave (Throckmorton, in the downtown area), Mill Valley, CA
Gourmet Store · Downtown Mill Valley · 14 tips and reviews
Slide Ranch is one of California COOL.

123. Slide Ranch

8.2
2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach, CA
Farm · 1 tip
Tennessee Beach is one of California COOL.

124. Tennessee Beach

9.3
Tennessee Valley (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), Marin County, CA
Beach · 6 tips and reviews
Fairfax Scoop is one of California COOL.

125. Fairfax Scoop

8.6
63 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 27 tips and reviews
Marin Joe's is one of California COOL.

126. Marin Joe's

7.9
1585 Casa Buena Dr, Corte Madera, CA
Italian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Nick's Cove & Cottages is one of California COOL.

127. Nick's Cove & Cottages

8.9
23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Stinson Beach is one of California COOL.

128. Stinson Beach

9.3
Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA
Beach · 68 tips and reviews

California GirlCalifornia Girl: My favorite place to come every summer. I love it because its wild and beautiful. Big waves, hot sun, impressive fog. Look how dramatic it can get at sunset. Rent a house and stay awhile. #cglifestyle