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.

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

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

Dine and Drink in Jack London Square in Oakland
It's easy for travelers to overlook Oakland in favor of San Francisco. But the area around Jack London Square is ... Read more

A Charming Gold Country Getaway
Take a step back in time and travel to Sutter Creek for a weekend getaway. This historical gold rush city ... 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