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!
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
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
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
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
Enjoy Beautiful Butterflies and Beaches in Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, aka "Butterfly Town, USA," is a fantastic fall and winter coastal getaway to see gorgeous ocean vistas and ... Read more
