Where to See Elephant Seals: Año Nuevo State Park
My son Noah is finishing 4th grade right now, which means that he and his classmates have begun the study of science with animals….
Day Trips
Family-Friendly Tips for a Visit to Pier 39
This post is in partnership with PIER 39. San Francisco has long been one of my family’s favorite places. My family and I have tended…
The Perfect Day Trip to Livermore Valley Wine Country
One of the most impressive things about California is the sheer number of places to visit. Case in point: Livermore Valley wine country. I visited…
A Day Trip to the California Gold Country
Last week we took a day trip to California gold country east of Sacramento. We had our eye on three places: Black Chasm Cavern,…
A Day Trip to Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay is a convenient day trip from San Francisco or Sonoma County. This small town may not have a lot of attractions, but…
A Fall Day Trip to Apple Hill
A day trip to Apple Hill is a traditional fall activity for many people who live in this area. After all, Sacramento is flat…
Build the Perfect Day Trip to Napa Valley
How to Plan a Day Trip to Napa Valley I love going to Napa Valley. It’s not just the wine — it’s also the…
Build the Perfect Day Trip to Sacramento
One of my goals for this summer was to spend more time exploring my own backyard. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by all that Downtown…
Build a Perfect Day Trip to San Francisco
What do you do when family come to visit? When my in-laws come to visit from Brazil, we always take a day trip to…
Beautiful Napa Valley Day Trip in the Fall
You already know that I love California wine country, including the ridiculously beautiful Napa Valley. Every November, I take a Napa Valley day trip…