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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 1 — Pescadero

Day 1 — Pescadero

🚗 3 hr 12 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
🚗
Drive
San Francisco, CA → Pescadero
1 hr 5 min
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
★ Reviews →
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
🚗
Drive
Pescadero → The Mountain Winery
31 min
The Mountain Winery
The Mountain Winery
★ Reviews →
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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Drive
The Mountain Winery → Duarte's Tavern
31 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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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Drive
Duarte's Tavern → San Francisco, CA
1 hr 5 min
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