No, I’ve actually never stopped at Pescadero Creek, Sam McDonald, Memorial, or Portola Redwoods Parks. Seems like my destinations are either the coast, Pescadero (Duartes) or Butano.
My wife and I like hiking along the coastal trail from the Ritz Carlton south of Half Moon Bay up to Princeton. We often hike from Venice Beach or Roosevelt Beach (north of HMB) to Princeton for lunch at Seville or Mezza Luna, then hike back. It’s a flat six miles round trip, but what views and super food at the end! Get the tapas, some sangria, and sit on the patio at Seville! Try the Moroccan Beef Empanadillas. Wonderful!
Mezza Luna? Pffft!!! ..../S
Barbara’s Fish Trap or Miramar.....