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🌿 RelaxedDay trip · from San Francisco, CA

Coastal Cliffs & Artisan Charm

Wander windswept coastal cliffs and discover a quaint village brimming with artisan shops, farm-fresh cuisine, and timeless coastal magic.

Day 1 — Pescadero
Day 1Pescadero

Day 1Pescadero

🚗 3 hr 12 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
San Francisco, CAPescadero
1 hr 5 min8:00 AM9:05 AM
Pescadero
Pescadero
A quiet coastal hamlet with dramatic ocean cliffs, tide pools, artisanal bakeries, and a historic state beach where locals unwind away from tourist crowds.
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Lunch
Mercado & Taqueria De Amigos
Mercado & Taqueria De Amigos
4.5
A Bay Area Mexican market and taqueria with housemade tortillas and a rotating specials board that reflects what's in season. A strong option for a quick and satisfying stop.
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Afternoon
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Drive
PescaderoThe Mountain Winery
31 min12:00 PM12:31 PM
The Mountain Winery
The Mountain Winery
4.4
Sip Santa Cruz Mountains wines on a hillside terrace while gazing across rolling vineyards and distant valleys. Tour the historic Prohibition-era stone winery, then settle into Adirondack chairs for a leisurely afternoon of tasting and conversation.
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Evening
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The Mountain WineryDuarte's Tavern
31 min5:00 PM5:31 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:31 PM
Duarte's Tavern
Duarte's Tavern
Slip into this historic roadside tavern for legendary artichoke soup and comfort food in an authentically rustic setting that feels frozen in time.
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Duarte's TavernSan Francisco, CA
1 hr 5 min6:31 PM7:36 PM
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