Weekend trips
Monterey, Santa Cruz, wine country, the coast, Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Weekend Trip: Vision Quest Ranch in Salinas
For a lucky few, an African wildlife safari is an unforgettable experience, but the cost and distance involved in traveling to the African continent to see lions, elephants, and zebras keeps most…
Weekend Road Tripping Along the California Coast
Summer time, for many, means a road trip. Time to hop in the car and head out of town, stopping at odd road side attractions, singing along with the radio and playing silly car games to pass the time…
Take a Road Trip to Wine Country
California's wine country - the Napa and Sonoma Valleys are the most famous though they make up just a few of the options in the state - is a well-known destination for wine lovers and those who…
Summer in the National Parks
I love summer. You can pack your backpack, the camping gear and head to one of the superb US national parks. The only problem is that…millions others will do just like you.
Visit a Hot Springs Near San Francisco
Just north of San Francisco, Harbin Hot Springs is one of the most famous hot springs in the country.
Plan a Bachelorette Weekend in Wine Country
Summer wedding season is almost here, and if you're getting married in the coming months, chances are you're about to start planning that most scandalous (or not) of pre-wedding events - the…
A weekend getaway in Monterey
Monterey is a beautiful coast city in California, a perfect choice for either a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Plan a Weekend Getaway in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, located on Monterey Bay in California, is an area full of natural beauty that lends itself perfectly to a great variety of outdoor activities.
Oakland: Underrated but Not Unworthy
New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami...these cities are bight lights, beautiful beaches, towering buildings, high profile, high power.
Los Angeles: an interesting side trip from San Francisco
San Francisco has a lot to offer on its own but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider visiting Los Angeles as a side trip.
Visiting San Diego – an interesting side trip while vacationing in San Francisco
California is a great year-round destination. Cities such as San Francisco and San Diego offer plenty of things to do and if you have quite a bit of time on your hands, you can plan to visit both of…