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.
California is filled with iconic, diverse scenery from giant redwoods, stunning mountains, and its famous coastlines. One unique and often scenic way to see the state is by train, and Amtrak offers a…...
Yosemite is beautiful all year round, but it looks particularly magical with a dusting of snow. The many trees and staggering cliffs make for quite a picturesque scene in the winter. Yosemite had recent snowfall in the...
Every year from mid to late February, for a few fleeting moments, if the conditions are exactly right, the Horsetail waterfalls illuminate into a spectacular orange spectrum, as the water reflects the setting sun. For t...
Happy 2024, San Francisco! The National Parks Service has announced a new lineup of free National Park days in 2024 for over 400 national parks around the country, and now’s the time to put them on your calendar....
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...
Holidays at Filoli is one of the Bay Area’s most captivating and underrated light displays, but many San Franciscans have yet to make the trip. See Woodside’s Filoli Estate & Gardens adorned in thousands...
Palo Alto’s Four Seasons has created a gorgeous pop-up winter wonderland called Après Village, bringing the holiday skiing vibes right to the Bay Area. The après ski-inspired village is returned for the 2023 holid...
The historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse will officially undergo a 16 million-dollar rehabilitation starting in 2024. The California State Parks released that a contractor has been chosen for the massive project, allowing t...
The Bay Area has plenty of wonderful activities for the Holidays, from light displays to holiday markets; San Franciscans are busy enjoying the festivities. One activity that is definitely worth adding to your bucket li...