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.
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...
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 win a luxury trip to New York City, Los Angeles or Chicago this summer. Enter the Coors Light summer giveaway…...
If you’re an avid Apple fan, consider paying a visit to the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino for the ultimate Apple Store experience. The beautiful two-story building is the only part of Apple’s massiv...
One of California’s most whimsical hidden gems is the small beach city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for its collection of quaint fairy tale cottages. Peek into these neighborhoods for a world that’s not quite...
California State Parks 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...
We love a good NorCal beach day – that is, enormous rocky cliffs with crashing ocean waves, blasts of sea spray, and a strong wind that takes your breath away. We’re lucky to have expansive stretches of raw...
Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga is one of Napa’s most unique wineries, in that it’s styled to emulate a Tuscan castle from the 13th century. The structure took 15 years to build, employing various medieval...
Hike to some of the most dramatic ocean views in the state. Wilder Ranch State Park, just a few minutes south of Davenport, is a 7,000 acre ranch from the late 1800s converted into a museum and…...
‘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....