""The Sonoma Coast invites a different kind of stillness," the guide notes, praising the rugged shoreline as an antidote to crowded itineraries and overplanned escapes. The roundup also includes Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas, Tangier Island in Virginia, Olympic National Park in Washington and Red River Gorge in Kentucky. These destinations are, the guide says, "the kinds of places that offer something solo travelers rarely get: space to think, rest and reset on your own terms.""
"Just when you think the sweeping views at Bodega Head (Westshore Road) can't get any better, a gray whale or two surfaces ashore. From January through May, volunteer docents with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods are on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends to help visitors spot the annual migration. For those inclined to wander, the Bodega Head Trail offers an easy way to log a few contemplative miles along the bluffs."
Five winter solo-travel destinations combine wide open spaces and restorative coastal and park landscapes: the Sonoma Coast, Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Texas), Tangier Island (Virginia), Olympic National Park (Washington), and Red River Gorge (Kentucky). The Sonoma Coast features dramatic bluffs, whale migration viewing at Bodega Head, volunteer docents assisting with spotting from January through May, and the easy Bodega Head Trail for contemplative walks. Local flavors include Spud Point Crab Company chowder and saltwater taffy at Patrick's of Bodega Bay. Jenner sits where the Russian River meets the Pacific, and Café Aquatica offers morning views of harbor seals and river otters.
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