Short walk long view

A short walk up a dirt trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area leads to Homestead Hill overlooking Mill Valley, Tiburon, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay. In the fog this looks like Scotland. In the sun, this looks like paradise. Within minutes you are overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Cross Panoramic Highway, turn left, and take the Dias Ridge spur trail down into Muir Beach. Wild? Within 30 minutes you'll be looking over your shoulder for mountain lions. Stop for lunch and a pint at the Pelican Inn, a replica of an old English public house.

Directions:
From 101 take the HWY 1 Stinso Beach Exit. At Tam Junction follow HWY 1 1.8 miles. Turn right at West California. Make your first left onto Lattie Lane. Park at top of hill at dirt road.
--SM