San Jose
Even in the heart of Silicon Valley, people need a break from their screens and electronic devices. Fortunately, there are lots of options and variety for a getaway, from the urban pleasures of San Francisco to the north, to the beautiful wilderness of Yosemite to the east, to the laid-back beach towns to the south, and everything in between.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in El Dorado
You can buy a plastic Christmas tree from the store, but why not get the real deal? Visit a Christmas ... Read more
Spend Your Post-Thanksgiving Weekend in Sebastopol
Instead of spending the days after Thanksgiving shopping in crowded stores, spend it in Sebastopol. Find your perfect live Christmas ... Read more
See Lovely Fall Colors in Sacramento
Sacramento, the city of trees, is a unique getaway to see fall foliage for travelers who don't have the time ... Read more
Visit Tiny Princeton to See Big Waves
Despite being a tiny community, Princeton-by-the-Sea has a lot to offer for a weekend getaway, including the famous Mavericks surf ... 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
Go Leaf Peeping in the Eastern Sierra
Since most Californians live close to the coast, it's easy to forget that the state has some of the best ... Read more
