Hiking in Northern California hardly needs an introduction. Majestic mountains, luminous coastal views, and gorgeous redwood forests – there is no place like it to get your fill of the outdoors. Whether you’re seeking ocean views at Land’s End or a sea of fog rolling in on Mt. Tam, the Bay Area has an abundance … Read more 12 Best East Bay Hikes: Trails in Oakland, Berkeley, & Beyond
I may be — OK, correction, I definitely am biased — but Northern California has it all. Towering coastal redwoods hugged in fog, bubbling sulfurous geothermal pits in a volcanic landscape, pristine turquoise alpine lakes hemmed by pines: these are just a few of the diverse things you’ll see on a Northern California road trip. … Read more The Ultimate Northern California Road Trip Itinerary (By a NorCal Native)
2020 is a challenging year — but at least we can bring a little merriment into our homes by decorating for the holiday spirit. Relive your childhood years by heading to a local Northern California Christmas tree farm to pick out your holiday tree! Take a hike through the fields with your family and choose … Read more Northern California Christmas Tree Farms: Near San Francisco, Tahoe, Sacramento & More
A weekend in Tahoe is a great opportunity for adventure and relaxation. What a wonderful opportunity for magnificent landscapes and happy memory-making! Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe spans across 2 states, California and Nevada. It is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, and has 72 miles of shoreline. It is the deepest … Read more Your Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe Itinerary: 2 Days of Alpine Bliss
Need a change of scenery? Jump in your car and journey down some of the most scenic drives in Northern California, perfect for a weekend road trip. Even though the Pacific Coast Highway may be the most famous and well known scenic drive in California, there are so many more drives in Northern California worth … Read more 10 Jaw-Dropping Scenic Drives in Northern California
Napa Valley is one of the Bay Area’s best-loved weekend getaways, and it’s no wonder. Napa has it all: a fantastic downtown with a delicious restaurant scene, incredible vineyards just minutes from town, the funky Oxbow Market, chic wine tasting bars, and lovely boutiques that entice would-be window-shoppers. But there’s a double-edged sword to Napa’s … Read more 10 Charming Napa Airbnbs to Escape To
Whether you enjoy camping lakeside, within the redwood grove, above volcanically active areas, or with just a magnificent view, camping in Northern California offers tons of attractive campgrounds with plentiful amenities. Those looking to camp along the rugged Northern California coastline have a lot of sites to choose from, but Russian Gulch State Park has … Read more 9 Perfectly Located Campgrounds in Northern California
Sonoma County is one of the best getaways from San Francisco. More low-key than Napa (and better prices too), this lovely part of Northern California offers everything Napa does and more. Delicious wines? Check. Stunning vineyards? Absolutely. World-class dining? OK, well, Napa may have the French Laundry, but Sonoma County has some incredible restaurants all … Read more 11 Serene Places to Visit in Sonoma County