The 673 acres Memorial County Park provides an opportunity to view outstanding old-growth redwoods and has picnic facilities, a nature center, a camp store, and campfire programs. The park is known for its family camping areas and the Tan Oak and Mt. Ellen Nature Trails.
Sam McDonald, a unique and interesting 850-acre facility, is located approximately 3 miles west of La Honda on Pescadero Road. Trees common to the redwood forest include the coastal redwood. Douglas-fir, various varieties of oak and California bay trees.
Loma Mar is a small unincorporated community in San Mateo County, California. It is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 10 miles southwest of the town of Woodside and about 15 miles northeast of the coastal town of Pescadero. The area is known for its beautiful scenery, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities, such as fishing and camping. It had 134 residents in 2020.
