We took the suggestion to check out La Honda Creek Open Preserve and got a permit before we left (so easy and free) and spent a lovely day hiking, caught the sunset at the beach and then tried the local restaurant (there's really only one nearby, Alice's Restaurant--name inspired by the song, not the origin of the song). The next day we checked out after packing a lunch and spent the rest of our time at the San Gregorio Beach. The cottage was a great and comfy base to this all out of, and Joanne's additions (a bottle of wine, fire ready to light) were lovely. It made for a great weekend away from technology (while still having phone service) and other day to day concerns.