15 Brilliant Ways To Celebrate The 2026 New Year In San Francisco
Happy New Year, San Francisco! Whether you plan to skip the late-night parties and celebrate with a morning hike, or you’re searching for epic night out plans, there are…...
Monarch Migration Meets King Tides: This Stunning Santa Cruz Beach Offers A Rare Dual Phenomenon On Only 6 Days This Winter
Unless you grew up on the California coast, you might not be familiar with some of its more niche coastal wonders. And although winter isn’t typically when you’d plan a beach trip, it’s actually the ideal season to witn...
The World’s Tallest Trees Look Unreal Beneath A Blanket Of Winter Snow — See Them In The Off-Season At This CA National Park
Visiting California’s Sequoia National Park during the winter is a uniquely magical experience. With fields of bright white snow contrasting against the towering trunks of the world’s tallest trees, guests are treated t...
The Exploratorium’s Beloved Winter Light Art Exhibition Returns — With 500 Suspended Orbs And A Mind-Bending Optical Illusion
The Exploratorium presents its 2025 rendition of the fan-favorite winter exhibition Glow, opening November 20, 2025 and running through January 25, 2026. This annual exhibition presents…...
The Country’s Largest Holiday Projection Mapping Light Show Turns SF Buildings Into Festive Works Of Art — And It’s Completely Free
The Downtown SF Partnership is bringing back Let’s Glow SF for its fifth annual rendition this winter! From December 5-14, 2025, the city’s Financial District will be transformed with glowing art and light p...
This Winter Phenomenon On The California Coast Brings Some Of The Best Tide Pooling Of The Year Near SF — Here’s When And Where
2025 king tides have arrived along the California coast, making for an especially dramatic experience at local beaches. The highest tides of the year, known colloquially as the “king tides” and technically a...
Thousands Of Monarch Butterflies Are Fluttering To The California Coast This Winter — Here’s Where To See Them Near San Francisco
The monarchs are back! At many places along the California coast, monarch sanctuaries are starting to see butterflies congregating at overwintering sites. These delicate insects cannot survive the cold temperatures in n...
Northern Lights Were Spotted In The Bay Area Last Night — Here’s What’s Going On
Did you see the northern lights last night in the Bay Area? Locals spotted pink, purple, red, and green hues lighting up the skies throughout the evening. Social media has been filled with photos of the phenomenon aroun...
This Cozy Christmas Village 1 Hour From SF Has The Region’s Largest Outdoor Ice Skating Rink And Private Igloos
Napa’s Meritage Resort & Spa is gearing up for the 21st annual rendition of Merry Meritage, their enchanting winter village attraction complete with a massive outdoor ice rink, cozy private igloos, and all sor...
This Gold Rush-Era Town Hosts A Victorian Christmas Event That’s One Of The Most Charming In California
Since 1978, Nevada City has hosted a delightful Victorian Christmas event that stands out among California’s numerous holiday events and attractions. Twice a week through Christmas, the tiny Gold Rush-era…...