A Guide to Visiting Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is one of the nation’s newest national parks, having been changed from a national monument under Obama in 2013. Compared…
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Presidio: Best Place for Family Vacation in San Francisco
Usually when planning a visit to San Francisco, we imagine a weekend of big city pleasures: views, food, museums, shopping, and, because this is…
30 Best Wineries in Napa Valley
I’ve been visiting Napa Valley for about 15 years, and it’s become one of my favorite places in California. But I remember feeling…
What to Do in Northern California in July
Traveling in Northern California in July is tricky. At the height of summer, the weather is often cold and foggy on the coast…
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
The Palace Hotel San Francisco: What is it like to stay in this beautiful, historic property in the heart of San Francisco? San Francisco’s…
8 Top Hotels & Inns in Northern California
When we plan a trip, there’s almost nothing I think about more than where I’m going to rest my head. Because the right…
30 Things to Do in Lodi
For a wine geek like me, Lodi is so much fun. Not only is it affordable and small enough to make visiting easy, Lodi…
Lake Tahoe RV Parks: Our Favorite Northern California Campground
We have a tradition of taking a camping trip with my mom and stepdad every summer — they have an Airstream, so we book…
How to Spend a Weekend in Half Moon Bay
For years I’ve been looking for the perfect Northern California coastal getaway. Some places are too far away, others are too remote or…
Things to Do Sonoma County: 30 Amazing Ideas!
Sonoma County is quintessential Northern California. The charming small towns, beautiful wine country, rugged coast and rolling, farm-studded hills make it one of my…