San Francisco peninsula hidden secret
Some things are better left a secret, which is the case for San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica. The entrance to this ‘little jewel” is located at the end of Linda Mar Boulevard, and to the right from the intersection of Linda Mar and Oddstad Boulevard.
The San Mateo County Department of Parks webpage describes San Pedro Valley Park as a vast area embracing the middle and south forks of San Pedro Creek, which are Steelhead spawning grounds; this park is nestled amongst the Santa Cruz Mountain range and the foothills of Pacifica. The park offers group picnic areas, family picnic sites with barbecue pits, a self-guiding nature trail, hiking trails, a visitor center, and views of a seasonal water fall.
Hikers, runners, bike riders, photographers as well as those looking for a good picnic area will find this to be a “user friendly” park, complete with it’s share of deer and various other types of wildlife, quail, rabbits an occasional bobcat.
There is plenty of parking either in the Park itself or on the adjacent side streets, such as Oddstad Boulevard and Rosita Road, accompanied by a short walk or bike ride.
A visitor center near the park entrance has exhibits about the ecosystem of San Pedro Valley and its plant and animal species. Some are live exhibits. Adjacent to the exhibits at the Visitor Center is a small park library and bookstore containing many trail guides and books about the local area. The center is open weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With the warm winter weather this place makes for an easy weekend afternoon adventure, enjoy.
For more info: Department of Parks, San Mateo County, California.
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