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ROAD TRIPS 2014-15 | NORTH COAST SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE Sea Ranch Avenue of the Giants Towering trees, ocean waves, local bounty-head here for some of the state's finest natural treasures TOTAL MILES: 713mi/1,143km START: SAN FRANCISCO MILL VALLEY (15mi/23km; 25min). Walk in cathedral-like groves of coast redwoods in Muir Woods. Drive to the 2,571ft/784m summit of Mt. Tamalpais for outstanding views of San Francisco Bay. 1 BODEGA BAY (57mi/91km; 1hr6min). Order fish and chips at Sandpiper Restaurant. Drive to Bodega Head for awesome sunsets (in winter, look for whales too). 2 FORT ROSS (18mi/29km; 33min). Tour the 1800s encampment of a Russian fur trading company. Walk to the quiet cove where sailing ships once anchored to load seal and otter pelts. 3 SEA RANCH (25mi/40km; 42min). Explore coastal trails through windswept cypress groves. Shop for gifts at The Boutique at Sea Ranch Lodge. In Gualala, dine at stately St. Orres Inn, made of reclaimed redwood. 4 MENDOCINO (55mi/89km; 1hr 19min). Stroll streets lined with cozy cottages. Stop in at shops, such as Mendo Jams (ask for a free taste). Learn about the region's logging past at Historic Ford House museum. Follow paths along rugged headlands. 5 FORT BRAGG (10mi/16km; 6 15min). Browse Northcoast Artists Gallery on Main Street, the first of several now filling this old lumber mill town. Grab thin-crust pizza and local brews at cozy Piaci pub. HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK (97mi/156km; 1hr51min). Twist through 32 miles of coast redwoods along Avenue of the Giants. In tiny Miranda, shop for elegant wooden bowls and carvings at Stone's Redwood Gallery. 7 6 visitcalifornia.com ANDERSON (162mi/260km; 3hr6min). Swing by Shasta Outlets for bargains on Gap and Pendleton clothing. During summer, check the schedule for weekly live music alongside the Sacramento River during Anderson River Park's Summer Serenade. 8 KELSEYVILLE (150mi/241km; 2hr25min). Wine taste with views at Shannon Ridge and other wineries around Clear Lake. Catch live blues at historic Blue Wing Saloon. 9 PETALUMA (85mi/136km; 1hr 39min). Pick from 1,500 varieties of heirloom seeds at the Seed Bank, in a former bank building. Sample perfect fresh pastas at Michelin-starred Risibisi Italian restaurant. 10 END: SAN FRANCISCO (39mi/62km; 47min) Mark Your Calendar MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL Live music of all types, some in venues overlooking the Pacific. Jul 12-26; mendocinomusic.org Local Resources CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERS San Francisco PIER 39, #B12, 2nd Level; 415/981-1280 Anderson 1699 Hwy. 273; 530/365-1180 Santa Rosa 9 Fourth St.; 800/404-7673 TUNE IN WITH SPOTIFY Get inspired with a song custom picked for this drive. SONG 1 visitcalifornia.com/playlist HARRIOT MANLEY; KODIAK GREENWOOD NORTH COAST: GO WILD  http://www.mendocinomusic.org http://www.visitcalifornia.com/playlist http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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