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.
While the Bay Area doesn’t exactly turn into a snow-covered winter wonderland for the holidays (we tend to get more fog and rain this time of year), there are still plenty of ways to embrace the winter season here...
Unless you grew up on the California coast, you might not be familiar with some of its more niche coastal wonders. And although winter isn’t typically when you’d plan a beach trip, it’s actually the ideal season to witn...
Visiting California’s Sequoia National Park during the winter is a uniquely magical experience. With fields of bright white snow contrasting against the towering trunks of the world’s tallest trees, guests are treated t...
Just an hour outside of San Francisco sits Big Basin Redwoods State Park, known for its towering redwoods and miles of trails. Founded over 100 years ago, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest State Park, loca...
Napa is well known worldwide for its many vineyards and wineries. Just a short distance from San Francisco, it’s a popular day trip all throughout the year. While vineyards and wineries may be the typical destinat...
If you still need to book your holiday travel plans or want to organize a winter getaway, now’s the perfect time. Amtrak regularly has seasonal sales on its popular routes, and it just announced its winter sale, i...
Amtrak operates several trains through California, including coastal routes such as the Pacific Surfliner, known for its iconic waterfront views. One route connects San Francisco to numerous essential destinations throu...
A few hours from San Francisco sits one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in the world, dating back to the California Gold Rush. Once a massive mine that was in operation until the 1950s, it is now a histor...
Lava Beds National Monument is an unbelievable landscape spanning 46,000 acres in Northern California. It comprises an intricate network of more than 800 caves created by ancient volcanic eruptions, plus fascinating rem...
Recently, the prestigious Michelin Guide has added a new distinction to mirror its iconic star ratings for the best restaurants in the world. Michelin Keys are similar to awards for exceptionally great hotels, and 3 Key...
