San Francisco
Yes, it's true that San Francisco is one of the most popular cities for tourists in the US, but city residents need getaways too. Since San Francisco and much of the East Bay are densely populated, trips to get out in nature are popular. Similarly, trips that let you slow down from the pace of city life or give you space to move (especially important for kids) are appealing. Whatever your motivations, there's an embarrassment of riches nearby.

Go Hiking to See Spring Wildflowers in Henry Coe Park
Henry Coe State Park is the largest state park in northern California and a spectacular place to view spring wildflowers ... Read more

Pan for Gold at Marshall Gold Discovery Park
Are you a history lover who wants to feel like a gold miner for a weekend? Marshall Gold Discovery State ... Read more

Drive to Carrizo Plain to See Stunning Landscapes
Carrizo Plain National Monument is spring wildflower heaven. It's one of California's best-kept secrets for travelers looking for new experiences ... Read more

Travel Back to the Lost World in Fern Canyon
With ferns cascading down canyon walls and towering redwood trees nearby, it's no wonder that the magnificent Fern Canyon in ... Read more

Keep Skiing Into Spring on Corn Snow
The arrival of spring in April and May signals the start of the corn snow harvest in Lake Tahoe ... Read more

Hike Through Redwoods and Relax on the Beach in West Marin
On this trip, you'll strike a balance between activity and relaxation while doing it all in a beautiful natural setting ... Read more