While it’s tempting to hunker down at home during the colder months, California offers plenty of reasons to get out of the house during the winter for a getaway. The season starts off in a festive mood as destinations celebrate the holidays in their own unique way. In midwinter, the snow-covered Sierra mountains provide opportunities to play outside. And despite what you might expect, nature is abundant in the form of sandhill cranes, migrating whales, elephant seals, and early spring blossoms. ‘Tis the season for weekend getaways!
Find Dark Skies and Go Stargazing
If you live in the city or suburbs, it's easy to forget that nature puts on a show in the ... 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
Eat Oysters at Their Freshest in Tomales Bay
You know the old saying: You should only eat oysters during months with an "r" in the name. While modern ... Read more
Find the Best Tacos on the Stockton Taco Trail
Going on the Stockton Taco Trail and visiting museums and cultural centers is the perfect weekend getaway if you're a foodie and ... Read more
Learn Photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite
Experience Yosemite from behind a lens by learning photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery and bring home your own iconic ... Read more
Bring Your Camera for Mustard Season in Napa
Do you need a break from winter gloom? Brighten your mood by visiting Napa Valley during the mustard season, when ... Read more
