Beach
Bean Hollow State Beach is a free, low-key stop on Highway 1 with tide pools, colorful pebbles, and bluff-top views. Explore two beaches—Pebble Beach and Bean Hollow—connected by the one-mile Arroyo de los Frijoles Trail, lined with tafoni honeycomb rock formations. Perfect for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and dog-friendly walks (on leash). Swimming isn’t safe here, but it’s a top spot for tidepooling and coastal exploring!
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Nearby local secrets
Waterfall
Potem Falls
Secluded swimming hole in California
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