Though we love San Francisco, there’s nothing wrong with a weekend getaway! Find some of our favorite nearby destinations, day trips, and hidden gems that are just a quick trip outside of the city.
It’s no small feat to crack Condé Nast Traveler’s yearly ranking of the world’s 50 best hotels, but a boutique lodge north of SF has gone so far as to nab the top position! The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a...
San Francisco doesn’t lack natural beauty. With gorgeous views, beaches, and hikes, it is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, with one caveat — there’s never any snow. Lucky for us, California is home...
These breathtaking waterfall hikes in the Bay Area are absolute musts for anyone hoping to make the most of their weekend. Here we’ve rounded up a series of fantastic local waterfall hikes near San Francisco rangi...
If you’re a fan of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the entire Peanuts gang, then the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa is an absolute must-visit destination. Just an hour’s drive from San Francisco, this mus...
Right off the highway in San Luis Obispo sits the Madonna Inn, a colorful, over-the-top getaway that never shies away from eccentric decoration. The inn is marked by a large pink sign and a retro-fairytale-inspired buil...
We’re lucky to enjoy some unbelievably scenic beaches within driving distance of San Francisco, from Ocean Beach with its dramatic sunset views to Kirby Cove right across the Bay. But what if we told you…...
If you’re a California native lucky enough to live on the coast, then you know that tidepooling is an awesome way to enjoy the beach. We’ve put together a list of great Bay Area tide pools, so put on your be...
San Francisco is well-located for some of best road trips in California. We’re lucky to live near countless beautiful small towns and natural wonders, whether you’re just going for a short day trip or an&hel...
With Shark Week in full swing, we’ve got sharks on our minds. While the bay is frequented by many different types of sharks (11 to be exact), massive great white sharks are also known to frequent the coast near SF...
Anytime there’s a long weekend or holiday, we’re quite well-located to check out some wonderful Bay Area escapes. Be sure to put these essential day trips from San Francisco on your to-do list for the next t...
