Golden Gate NRA & Mt. Tamalpais SP (Part 1) - Marin County, CA

On 27 January 2024, my parents and I took a trip to Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Marin County, CA. I took photos of scenery, banana slugs, Stinson Beach, Bolinas Lagoon, and night time photos of San Francisco. I split the photos into 2 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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This blog post features scenery photos from Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, along with a few photos of banana slugs.

We first drove up Mt. Tamalpais for some panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area.

A panorama with forest and clouds from Sequoia Valley Road shot in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Mill Valley, CA. 

In the background from left to right: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, Richmond, Tiburon, Angel Island State Park, Oakland, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and Yerba Buena Island.

In the foreground from left to right: Mill Valley and Marin City.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 41" N 122° 33' 25" W

A black and white process of the panorama above.

A scenery photo with forest and clouds from Sequoia Valley Road shot in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Mill Valley, CA.

In the background from left to right: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, Richmond, Tiburon, Angel Island State Park, Oakland, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and Yerba Buena Island.

In the foreground from left to right: Mill Valley and Marin City.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo with clouds from Sequoia Valley Road shot in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Mill Valley, CA.

In the background from left to right: Vallejo, Rodeo, Richmond, and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

In the foreground is Mill Valley, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 41" N 122° 33' 26" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

We then stopped on the side of Panoramic Highway for a pee and food break. I spotted a few banana slugs near where we parked.

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 54' 17" N 122° 36' 33" W

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 54' 17" N 122° 36' 34" W

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A photo of a banana slug shot near Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of forest and Panoramic Highway shot in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 54' 17" N 122° 36' 33" W

As we drove down to Stinson Beach, CA, we were met with a very nice view of the town of Stinson Beach on the side of Panoramic Highway, part of the way down on Mt. Tamalpais.

A scenery photo of Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Bolinas Lagoon (right), Pacific Ocean (left) and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of the Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 37" N 122° 37' 25" W

A scenery photo of Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Bolinas Lagoon (right), Pacific Ocean (left), and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of the Panoramic Highway in Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 39" N 122° 37' 27" W

We then continued north on State Route 1 and was met with a nice view of Bolinas Lagoon. We stopped near Stinson Beach School on State Route 1.

A scenery photo of Bolinas Lagoon, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and clouds. The photo was shot near Stinson Beach School near State Route 1 in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Stinson Beach, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 33" N 122° 39' 22" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Bolinas Lagoon, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and clouds. The photo was shot near Stinson Beach School near State Route 1 in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Stinson Beach, CA.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Bolinas Lagoon, Stinson Beach, and clouds. The photo was shot near Stinson Beach School near State Route 1 in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Stinson Beach, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 53' 33" N 122° 39' 21" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

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Eldorado & Humboldt-Toiyabe NF (Cellphone Photos) - California

On 19 December 2022, my parents and I took a day trip to Eldorado National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to see snow. We mostly drove along State Route 88 and then a short section of State Route 89. The photos are split into 2 blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Parts: Cellphone Photos | Olympus Photos

These are the photos I took on my cellphone. The photos are from both Eldorado National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The photos were shot at Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint, Shot Rock Vista Overlook, Silver Lake, Caples Lake, Red Lake, Hope Valley, Picketts Junction, and more.

The first national forest we arrive at is Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of Lower Bear River Reservoir, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Peddler Hill Scenic Viewpoint in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Shot Rock Vista Overlook in the Eldorado National Forest.

Travel Tip: You will need snowshoes to access Shot Rock Vista Overlook when it is covered with this much snow. If you don't have snowshoes, you will sink. Please also know that it is a bit dangerous as there are bushes and boulders buried under snow that is not visible. If you step on them, you will sink. I broke through the thin layer of snow and ice above a bush one time on my walk over to the view point.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Shot Rock Vista Overlook in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery panorama of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The orange you see on the right is not because of sunset. There was actually heavy smog in Central Valley, which caused that orange glow. The photo was shot at Shot Rock Vista Overlook in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 88 in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of Silver Lake, Treasure Island, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot on Plasse Road in the Eldorado National Forest.

A scenery photo of Caples Lake, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 88 in the Eldorado National Forest.

After Caples Lake, we drove past Carson Pass and crossed into the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Red Lake, Hawkins Peak (in the distance), snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Red Lake Vista Point on the side of State Route 88 in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Red Lake Vista Point on the side of State Route 88 in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Elephants Back (in the distance), snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Red Lake Vista Point on the side of State Route 88 in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Red Lake, Red Lake Peak, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot on Red Vista Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Pickett Peak (left), Hawkins Peak (right), snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Hope Valley Sno-Park in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. In the photo in the center are Freel Peak, Jobs Sister, and Jobs Peak (in the center). The photo was shot at Hope Valley Sno-Park in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Pickett Peak, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot at Picketts Junction near Burnside Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. In the photo on the left is Waterhouse Peak. In the photo on the right are Freel Peak, Jobs Sister, and Jobs Peak. The photo was shot at Picketts Junction near Burnside Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Waterhouse Peak, snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 89 in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Pickett Peak, State Route 89 (right), snow, mountains, forest, and clouds. The photo was shot in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

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Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park - Sunol, CA (Cellphone Photos)

On 17 December 2022, My mom and I took a hike in Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park in Sunol, CA. We went to the new section of the park that probably opened in 2020. We started our hike at Tyler Ranch Staging Area. I took some photos with my phone. I hope you enjoy viewing the photos.

A photo of a barn. The photo was shot at Tyler Ranch Staging Area.

A photo of a barn. The photo was shot at Tyler Ranch Staging Area.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Sunol, and Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (right). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Sunol, and Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (right). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Sunol, and Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (right). The photo was shot at Niles Canyon Overlook.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Sunol, and Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (right). The photo was shot at Niles Canyon Overlook.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Niles Canyon, State Route 84, and the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are the SF Bay Area (in the distance), and Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (right). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo is the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of Sunol Peak and radio antennas. The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Mt. Diablo (left), Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A photo of radio antennas shot at Sunol Peak.

A photo of radio antennas shot at Sunol Peak.

A photo of radio antennas, smog, fog, and the SF Bay Area (in the distance) shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo is the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (center), and the SF Bay Area (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Mt. Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery panorama of smog and fog. In the panorama are the SF Bay Area (in the distance on the left), Mt. Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore (in the distance on the right), and Radio Antennas (right). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore (in the distance). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore (in the distance). The photo was shot at Sunol Peak.

A sunset scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo is the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A sunset scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo is the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A sunset scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Mt. Allison & Mission Peak (center), and the SF Bay Area (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

A sunset scenery photo of smog and fog. In the photo are Niles Canyon, State Route 84, and the SF Bay Area (in the distance). The photo was shot on Sunol Ridge Trail.

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