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.
There's a legendary ice rink just north of San Francisco! (AKA the Redwood Empire Ice Arena) is a must, whether you're a kid looking to get their skate on or an adult wishing for some cartoony nostalgia. The Snoopy-the...
Lake Tahoe is a delight in the summer but shines just as bright in the wintertime. Winter has arrived in Tahoe and the ski mountains are quickly reopening. Whether you're visiting for a ski/snowboarding weekend, a quie...
The Marin Headlands sits just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and offers a wealth of sights and areas to explore. It's home to beaches, bunkers, a lighthouse, and a former nuclear missile launcher, to n...
Wandering into the little town of Bolinas, on the Western edge of Marin County, feels like being initiated into a secret society. As the story goes, the locals regularly steal any and all road signs that direct people t...
Coors Light is offering you the chance to to New York City, Los Angeles or Chicago this summer. for your chance to win a three day getaway to New York City, LA or Chicago! You could win two nights in a high-class h...
If you're an avid Apple fan, consider paying a visit to the in Cupertino for the ultimate Apple Store experience. The beautiful two-story building is the only part of Apple's massive campus that's open to the public, a...
has reopened Hearst Castle as of May 11, after 2 years of closures due to the pandemic and rainstorm damage. The famous estate in San Simeon has been a cornerstone of California history since 1919, and its reopening is...
'Ms. Blue' is an 87-foot blue whale skeleton at Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Did you know that one of the world's largest displayed blue whale skeletons can be found just down the coast? 'Ms. Blue' is an authentic...
Have you ever visited this Greco-Roman water temple in Redwood City? The Bay Area is home to some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, but even locals may not know about the , a tranquil monument and reflec...
The Giant Dipper has operated continuously since 1924. The has been entertaining generations of Californians for decades since it was founded in 1907. Easily its most famous ride is the Giant Dipper, a legendary wooden...