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 numerous dazzling phenomena can be found in Yosemite National Park, you’re in for a real treat if you can catch a glimpse of a stunning “moonbow,” also known as a “night rainbow” or &...
Lake Temescal has fully opened for the summer swim season, welcoming visitors 7 days a week to go for a dip or enjoy a picnic on the sandy beach. The historic…...
Burney Falls is a magnificent waterfall found in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park in Shasta County, California. The dramatic falls have long been celebrated for their beauty and year-round water flow, even earn...
A troupe of whimsical troll sculptures is coming to Woodside’s Filoli Estate & Gardens this summer. Beginning June 7th, 2025, visitors can wander through the redwood forest and experience TROLLS:…...
Sequoia National Park’s dazzling Crystal Cave is a gem of the National Park System in California, offering a thrilling public tour experience that has delighted over 50,000 visitors a year since the 1980s. Now, af...
Lake Berryessa is one of California’s largest bodies of fresh water, measuring 23 miles long with 164 miles of shoreline. You might know it for the unique “Glory Hole” drainage feature, which looks lik...
If you love California history as much as we do, then you may already be familiar with California State Route 49—also known as Highway 49, the Golden Chain Highway, or the Gold Rush Trail. This historic highway runs rig...
Lake Anza is officially welcoming swimmers for the summer season! The 10-acre lake in Tilden Regional Park has a sandy swim beach on its shore with lifeguards on duty. Visitors are known to come from…...
One of Napa Valley’s most unique wineries is Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga, which hosts an experience that feels straight out of the Italian countryside. Fourth-generation winemaker Dario Sattui built the winer...
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Bumpass Hell might be one of the most bizarre unique hiking destinations in the state. The 16-acre hydrothermal area is accessible via a 3-mile trail open in the summer and fall, gu...
