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.
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 ranging fro...
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 . We've put together a list of great Bay Area tide pools, so put on your best waterproof sho...
San Francisco is well-located for some of best road trips in California. We're lucky to live near countless beautiful and , whether you're just going for a short or an extended vacation. Read on for some of our favori...
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 and C...
These beach events come back every summer to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, but somehow they've remained a best-kept secret to those who don't live there. The drive down to Santa Cruz is a little over an hour, which i...
One of California's most iconic is the tiny town of Capitola in Santa Cruz County. It's best known for Capitola Village, a quaint neighborhood of multicolored homes, hole-in-the-wall shops, and fun restaurants right o...
Trails and Rails, a popular partnership between Amtrak and the National Park Service, is back for another summer season. On the program, passengers of select Amtrak routes are treated to Park Rangers and volunteers who...
San Francisco is known for its beautiful parks, and many areas in the Bay Area are filled with large, sweeping parks and reserves open for the public to enjoy. Now, San Franciscans can look forward to a new state park t...
Big Sur is known for landslides that often cause road closures. One earlier this year while repairs were underway. This has made it difficult for those looking to go sightseeing in the iconic area, especially durin...
The MICHELIN Guide has debuted its inaugural MICHELIN Key awards for hotels across the U.S., establishing a standard of excellence comparable to the renowned given to the finest restaurants. California is the state wit...