You’re out having drinks with your friends, having a great time, and somebody yells out that you should all take a weekend getaway together. That sounds fantastic, and you quickly volunteer to set it up.
The next day, with a clearer head, you start to question what you got yourself into. Planning a weekend getaway for a group is challenging. Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Be upfront with your motivations for travel. If somebody wants an active vacation, and somebody else is looking for rest & relaxation…you need to know that before you commit to traveling together.
- Make sure everyone is prepared to compromise. All it takes is one person who refuses to compromise to throw a monkey wrench in the planning.
- Be sympathetic to everyone’s budget limitations. Be nice.
With those tips in mind, here are some getaways that our writers have tagged as good for groups. If your group includes kids, our kid-friendly getaways might be more helpful instead.
Go on a Wine Tasting Adventure in the Livermore Valley
Everyone has heard of Napa Valley, but did you know that there's fantastic wine tasting in the Livermore Valley? This ... Read more
Catch and Cook Tasty Dungeness Crab in Pacifica
If you love fresh seafood, you'll love Dungeness crab. Catch your own or watch the action on the Pacifica pier, ... Read more
Get Spooked at the Winchester Mystery House
The notoriously haunted Winchester Mystery House in San Jose is a perfect Halloween getaway destination for both adults and families ... Read more
Watch the Sandhill Cranes Migration Near Lodi
Witness the awe-inspiring annual arrival of majestic Sandhill Cranes at nature reserves near Lodi ... Read more
Celebrate Half Moon Bay’s Pumpkin Harvest
Pumpkins are a crop that has given us some of our most iconic fall symbols. What better way to honor ... Read more
Try California’s Own Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
Did you know that California has a native barbecue style called Santa Maria-style Barbecue? Plan a food-focused getaway to the ... Read more
