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Drakes Estero

Inverness, CA
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Inverness
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Kayaking
Description: This small waterway is a popular destination for paddlers.
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Grass Valley, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful surrounding "dunes" and a clean, empty beach!

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sacramento, california
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Always buy oysters on the last day at Pt Reyes to bring home to Sacramento!

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Burlingame CA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The Estero trailhead is the start of the trail overlooking the Estero. You can make this a short pleasant hike, through grasslands with Douglas irises in spring, through a small cypress grove, then over the bridge and up to the first hill to look at the estero and ocean; or you can go all the way to Drakes Head (9.5... More

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Aptos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Great place to visit, potentially see elphant seals taking a nap. It has a very good and healthy lunch restaurant that is simple. Watch that the seagulls don't eat your food! It is a great place to walk the beach. Some hikes lead to the beach.

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Verdi, Nevada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I can see you Frances Drake stopped here! A must see!

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Drakes Bay Oyster Farm, a must see if you like oysters or are interested in the industry. They have the best oysters in the area.

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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Wonderful, less travelled part of the park. Comfortable for beginning and advanced hikers.

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Palo Cedro, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Such a great place to have a quiet tour of their special oyster farming techniques. Wonderful oysters. Very casual.

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