In Short
Full of meandering creeks that run through the woods and are flanked by picnic tables, Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve makes for a thoroughly enjoyable lunch locale. Children can play in the shallow creek, while parents watch and relax at the adjacent tables. Beautiful is an understatement for this serene spot, with its 1,000-year-old towering redwood trees. The trees keep the woods pleasantly cool in the summer, and offer some protection from the rain during winter months.