Mountain view hiking in Hollister, California

Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located in Paicines, California, United States. The area features rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush, oak forests, and grassy meadows. Laguna Creek flows through the area, creating scenic waterfalls in the Gorge. The park offers campgrounds at Laguna Mountain and Upper Sweetwater, with various amenities such as RV pads, fire rings, picnic benches, and vault toilets. Dispersed camping is also available, with certain restrictions to protect the wildlife habitat. There are three trailheads within the area, offering hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian opportunities. Visitors can enjoy a 2.5 mile hike to view the waterfalls along Laguna Creek.

Pacheco State Park, located at 38787 Dinosaur Point Road in Hollister, California, is a beautiful wilderness park and tourist attraction at the top of the Coast Range. This park offers a variety of activities such as the Wildflower Hike, History Walk, and Indian Games for school field trips. The park is the last remaining portion of the Mexican land grant, El Rancho San Luis Gonzaga, and has a rich history dating back to 1843. Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Central Valley and Santa Clara Valley, as well as explore the 28 miles of trails for horse-back riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including tule elk, deer, bobcat, coyote, fox, hawks, golden eagles, and more. Additionally, there are historic features such as an old line shack, part of the Butterfield Stage line route, and the remains of the original Pacheco adobe.