{"id":49,"date":"2025-06-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogtemplate3.hebsdigital.dev.hebsdigital.com\/?p=49"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:24:26","slug":"get-outdoors-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/03\/get-outdoors-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Outdoors in the USA: West Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bright green mountains. Desert plains. Towering trees that reach to the heavens. America\u2019s West Coast is a nature lover\u2019s dream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, breathtaking beauty is everywhere you look, from the evergreen forests of Washington state to the southern tip of California, where humpback whales migrate from Mexico each winter. This dazzling coast is one of the most biodiverse regions on earth, ripe for outdoor adventures big and small, like mountain hikes and biking trails, surf lessons, paragliding, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the wonders of America\u2019s West Coast and get outdoors with Independent Collection\u2019s summer guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Table of Contents<br><\/strong><br>1. <a href=\"#el-paso\">El Paso<\/a><br>2. <a href=\"#san-diego\">San Diego<\/a><br>3. <a href=\"#san-francisco-bay\">San Francisco Bay Area<\/a><br>4. <a href=\"#monterey-bay\">Monterey Bay<\/a><br>5. <a href=\"#santa-monica\">Santa Monica<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"el-paso\"><strong>Try Rock Climbing in the West Texas Desert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"245\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"La Perla rooftop bar at The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park\" class=\"wp-image-245 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/JamesBaigrie_Plaza_laperla_1606-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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Once a glamorous hideaway for Old Hollywood starlets, this 1930s Art Deco gem unveiled a full renovation in 2020, reimagined with local art, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambarelpaso.com\/\">live-fire Mexican restaurant<\/a>, and a modern rooftop lounge that looks out to the Franklin Mountains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, mountains in Texas! Did you know the Lone Star State has over 2,100 peaks and mountains strewn about? In <strong>El Paso<\/strong>, the rocky <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/franklin-mountains\"><strong>Franklin Mountains<\/strong><\/a> are a wild backdrop for biking and hiking. Up for a challenge? Trek the Ron Coleman trail, the most demanding trail in El Paso, and you\u2019ll be rewarded with a bird\u2019s-eye view of the U.S.-Mexico border. And for the rock climbers, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitelpaso.com\/places\/mckelligon-canyon\">McKelligon Canyon<\/a> makes for an awesome afternoon of bouldering and top rope climbing\u2014or head a bit farther out to <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/hueco-tanks\">Hueco Tanks State Historic Site<\/a>, world-renowned for its incredible bouldering routes and ancient pictographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22-mile <a href=\"https:\/\/visitelpaso.com\/places\/river-park-trail\">River Park Trail<\/a> offers a more leisurely path for biking and birding. This quiet, secluded trail winds along the Rio Grande with views of the Franklin Mountains and New Mexico\u2019s flat-topped <em>mesas<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more relaxed stroll, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/txmg.org\/elpaso\/projects\/rose-garden\/\">El Paso\u2019s Municipal Rose Garden<\/a>, a colorful Eden with 430 rose varieties. Tack on a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanelizariohistoricdistrict.com\/\">San Elizario Historic District<\/a>, an \u2018old west\u2019 town with over 400 years of history, and take advantage of the district\u2019s free walking tour, held every fourth Sunday of the month. Learn about Billy the Kid\u2019s famous jailbreak from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losportalesmuseum.org\/oldcountyjail\">Old County Jail<\/a>, check out a historic re-enactment, or brave the afterlife with a guided ghost tour of 18th-century missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-diego\"><strong>Snorkel Ancient Sea Caves in San Diego<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3840\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"San Diego's Balboa Park.\" class=\"wp-image-3840 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-484722108-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Across state lines in <strong>San Diego, California,<\/strong> outdoor adventures come with epic ocean views. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/carte-hotel\"><strong>Cart\u00e9 Hotel<\/strong><\/a> puts travelers in the heart of it all, steps from the San Diego Bay and famous <em>trattorias<\/em> in Little Italy. Plus,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-beaches-in-san-diego\"> top-rated beaches<\/a> for swimming, surfing, and sporty excursions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick things off with a kayak tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/lajollamom.com\/la-jolla-sea-caves\/\">La Jolla\u2019s Sea Caves<\/a>, a stunning rock formation carved from ancient sandstone. Paddle across azure waters and keep your eyes peeled for the locals \u2013 leopard sharks and sea lions are known to take up residence! La Jolla\u2019s diverse wildlife is popular with snorkelers, too. Join a guided snorkel tour and learn the local legend of Sunny Jim\u2019s cave, a secret \u2018ocean tunnel\u2019 with Prohibition history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a break from fun in the sun? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/gaslamp.org\/\">Gaslamp Quarter<\/a>, a buzzy downtown area with sidewalk cafes, indoor-outdoor shops, and weekend artisan markets \u2013 all just a five-minute drive from Carte Hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can\u2019t go wrong with a day at <a href=\"https:\/\/balboapark.org\/\">Balboa Park<\/a>, a sprawling public park with several museums, botanical gardens, and stunning architecture that looks straight out of Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-francisco-bay\"><strong>Hike Through Forests and Wildflowers Near San Francisco Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4635\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4635 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2156091172-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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The massive outdoor park protects over 550 different plants and wildlife species, like nesting bald eagles and native butterflies. Take a self-guided tour through the serpentine grasslands and enjoy stunning views of the <strong>San Francisco Bay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also near Hotel Nia, the <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.santaclaracounty.gov\/locations\/almaden-quicksilver-county-park\">Almaden Quicksilver County Park<\/a> is great for hiking and casual bike rides. Almaden is a popular spot for horseback riding, too, with over 30 miles of equestrian trails.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fancy an old-fashioned picnic? Take a road trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redwoodhikes.com\/Portola\/Portola.html\">Portola Redwoods National Park<\/a>, the more secluded and lesser-known sister of Big Basin. Fewer visitors mean more peace and quiet, but do come prepared; this place is rugged. 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Rent a surrey bike and cruise to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seemonterey.com\/destinations\/monterey\/wharf\/\">Fisherman\u2019s Wharf<\/a>, get active with in-line skating, or plan a scenic picnic with a bottle of wine from nearby vineyards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=581\">Marina State Beach<\/a> is a must for thrill-seekers. This place is a global destination for hang gliding thanks to steady winds and unbelievable views from above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sky-high heights not your thing? Chill out earthside with a game of golf at the world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pebblebeach.com\/golf\/pebble-beach-golf-links\/\">Pebble Beach<\/a>, one of the top-rated public golf courses in America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or hit the road for a spectacular drive through <strong>Big Sur<\/strong>, Southern California\u2019s famous, rugged coastline. 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Take things easy at <a href=\"https:\/\/beaches.lacounty.gov\/will-rogers-beach\/\">Will Rogers Beach<\/a> and cruise the longest oceanfront bicycle trail in the world, or make your way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santamonica.com\/things-to-do\/santa-monica-beach\/\">Santa Monica Beach<\/a> for sunbathing, surfing, and silent disco parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/samo\/index.htm\">Santa Monica Mountains<\/a>, vacationers have their pick of scenery and sport. Try mountain biking through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=614\">Malibu Creek State Park<\/a>, or giddy-up for a horseback ride through<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/samo\/planyourvisit\/paramountranch.htm\"> Paramount Ranch<\/a>, a former film set for Western movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get on the water? 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