Loch Lomond Recreation Area

A stunning natural playground straddling the northern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, Loch Lomond Recreation Area is a serene reservoir retreat tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains above Ben Lomond. Ringed by redwood-shaded trails and calm blue water, it offers fishing, kayaking, hiking, and picnicking in a setting that feels worlds away from the coast — yet is only minutes from Highway 9.