
As your summer tan fades, you may feel a little sad as the peak travel season ends. But fall in California is a fantastic time for a weekend getaway. It’s not just about the fall foliage in the mountains and forests – the coastal fog goes away so that the beaches are sunnier, wineries and farms are harvesting their crops, and the overcrowded destinations are a little less crowded. It’s the secret season for local travel.

Get Away to Sea Ranch and Gualala
A hundred miles up the coast from San Francisco, but a world away, are the secluded communities of Sea Ranch ... Read more

Go Glamping at Safari West in Santa Rosa
Can't fly half a world away to go on a safari? No problem! Safari West in Santa Rosa has you covered. This ... Read more

Go Glamping with the Kids in Santa Cruz
A good starting point for families interested in glamping is the KOA near Santa Cruz ... Read more

Cruise the Westside of Santa Cruz
Tap into the laid-back, surfy vibe of the Westside of Santa Cruz. It's a great place to chill out ... Read more

Take a Sparkling Wine Tour of Napa Valley
Napa Valley boasts plenty of refreshing sparkling wine producers to fill a weekend tour dedicated to the bubbly ... Read more

Eat Your Way Through Wine Country
The restaurants in the wine country north of San Francisco have more than their share of Michelin stars and other ... Read more