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.
At the edge of California near the Nevada border, sits a pristinely preserved that dates back to the . The town's origins date to 1859, when W.S. Body found small amounts of gold in the area, and a mill was built in 18...
Some of California's most unique attractions are found in Calaveras County, which is famous for its century-old and for having the most show caves of any other county in the state. In addition to California Caverns, w...
With its sunny, mild weather and close access to some of California's best snow, Bishop is a charming from the Bay Area. In fact, SFO is one of the few airports that offers direct flights to Bishop taking just over an...
While we're accustomed to enjoying dozens of fantastic local along the coast near San Francisco, the Bay Area also hides some underrated riverside towns that make for a memorable local . Among WorldAtlas' recent list...
California is known for its stunning coastline, from dramatic bluffs to long stretches of sandy beaches. Now, a part of the Sonoma Coast that had been privately owned is finally open to the public for the first time in...
Big Sur is one of the most beautiful and iconic parts of California — Highway 1 curves along the Big Sur coastline, featuring stunning ocean views from the dramatic bluffs. Unfortunately, the road is prone to landslides...
California Cavern is an extensive limestone cavern system in the Sierra Nevada foothills, famous for its Gold Rush history and magnificent network of underground passages. The cave is comprised of multiple interconnecte...
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-fairy-tale-inspired bui...
Every January, Downtown Napa starts the year with a unique art festival that features large-scale light installations throughout the downtown. The month-long festival features several major installations and events, inc...
“Whale season” in California lasts nearly all year, but gray whales dominate the scene in winter and spring, undertaking the longest migration of any mammal. Between December and February, about 15,000 gray whales jour...