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Two campgrounds, Woodside and Gerstle Cove, both signposted off Hwy 1, have camp-
sites with cold water. Inland Woodside is well protected by Monterey pines. Gerstle
Cove's trees burned over a decade ago and have only grown halfway back, giving the
gnarled, blackened trunks a ghostly look when the fog twirls between the branches.
Ocean Cove Lodge Bar & Grill MOTEL
( 707-847-3158; www.oceancovelodge.com ; 23255 Hwy 1; r from $69; )
Just a few minutes south of Salt Point State Park is Ocean Cove Lodge Bar & Grill, a god-
send for those on a budget. It's just a basic motel but the location is fabulous, there's a hot
tub and a surprisingly good American-style restaurant on the premises.
Stuart Point Store & Retreat TENT CABINS, GROCERY
(32000 Hwy 1; d tents Mon-Fri $155, Sat & Sun $225-250; 8am-5pm)
For snacks, coffee and photo ops, don't miss a stop at Stuart Point Store just north of Salt
Point State Park. This may be the oldest continuously family-run business west of the Mis-
sissippi (it opened in 1868), and while the decor has stayed true to its heritage, the gourmet
fare on offer is deliciously modern. The owner's house is in the antique-looking ranch next
door and about a quarter of a mile south down Hwy 1 are the eerie remains of the old
schoolhouse.
'Glamping' is now available on the wild, 1200-acre property with canvas tents perched
400ft over stunning sea cliffs, all equipped with queen-sized beds and luxury linens. It's a
bit pricey considering there's no electricity (tents are lit by battery-powered lanterns) and
showers are outdoors, but the setting is unparalleled.
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