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…
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What to Do in Northern California in May
(Updated for 2024) Spring is a glorious time to be here in Northern California. Just being outdoors is one of the best things…
What to Do in Northern California in April
Spring is in full swing here in Northern California in April! This is such a wonderful time to be in Northern California — the…
Favorite 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…
Stags Leap District: The Best Way to Experience Napa Valley
When visiting Napa Valley for the first or fifteenth time, the number of wineries and, quite frankly, the prices can be overwhelming. How to…
Recycled Art in Sebastopol
I recently taught my students a unit about recycled materials and green design, and it opened my eyes to the many uses of found…