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California’s secret waterfall meets the ocean

Imagine a 40-foot waterfall pouring straight onto a wild Pacific beach—just an hour from San Francisco, yet most locals have never seen it. Alamere Falls isn’t your typical roadside stop; it’s a rare “tidefall,” one of fewer than two dozen worldwide, and you’ll need to hike through eucalyptus groves, wildflowers, and lakes to reach it. The payoff? A magical, ever-changing scene where fresh water meets salt waves, and you might even spot whales offshore. Have you ever hiked to a place that felt like your own secret? Would you make the trek for this kind of view? #Travel #CaliforniaHikes #HiddenGems