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.
High up in Northern California, the 75-mile Lost Coast stretches from Rockport in the south to Ferndale in the north. It's a pristine, rugged, and nearly untouched coastline hiding a few hidden gems such...
Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors every year, with people drawn to its massive cliffs and incredible views. This spring, a luxury glamping resort is opening just a few minutes from the...
We all know that California is famous for its unbelievable giant sequoias, which are the largest trees on the planet. But even many lifelong Californians have never experienced the Avenue of the Giants...
Hidden under the San Joaquin Valley sits a maze of tunnels, hand-dug into the dirt to escape the heat. These aren't dark, dreary tunnels you might picture. Instead, they are home to thriving gardens with...
Just an hour from San Francisco sits California's first state park, boasting towering redwood groves that are over 1,000 years old. Founded over 100 years ago, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest St...
The former Gold Rush boomtown of Bodie, California, is one of the state’s most striking and best‑preserved ghost towns. Today it survives as Bodie State Historic Park, a lonely cluster of abandoned bu...
Did you know that you can take a bioluminescence kayaking tour in the Bay Area? Blue Waters Kayaking hosts these unbelievable tours on select nights each month, where you can paddle through glowing waters...
Just three hours north of San Francisco sits a unique, stunning botanical garden that is perfect to visit this spring. The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are notable not just for the many blooming flow...
Did you know that Muir Woods National Monument hosts free, ranger-led tours after sundown? The scenic national park site usually closes at sunset, so the popular Muir Woods Night Tour offers a unique op...
California is legendary for its numerous epic backcountry treks, like the Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail, and even the lesser-known Lost Coast Trail. But an exciting new NorCal route is about to...