California Destinations
1. Sip with the Rolling Stones at Cliff Lede Vineyards. If Apple were in the wine business, their operation would probably look a lot like...More»
Start in San Francisco and end at a secluded beach enclave...or a leafy mountain hideaway, or a cider-tasting room, or a desert art Shangri-La. In California, your road-tripping options are virtually limitless, even if your time is...More»
Go on a brew tour from San Francisco to San Diego. California’s micro brew scene is booming right now, and summer is the best time to imbibe along the coast. Here are some must-do stops:...More»
Shop Last minute Christmas shopping is tough. Luckily, downtown St. Helena is full of one-of-a-kind consignment and home décor shops to check every person on your wishlist....More»
SAN FRANCISCO'S VERY OWN MOUNTAIN playground is less than four hours away (on a good day), which means that most stalwart weekend warriors have a go-to Tahoe routine. Say, circle for parking at Squaw; join the...More»
A last-minute four-hour drive south of the city recently landed me in the Central Coast enclave of Morro Bay. Despite having lived in the Central Coast for years, I somehow never made it to this quaint seaside strip of waterfront...More»
Saturday 10 a.m. For the drive north, opt for Highway 1, and revel in this year’s last taste of summer sunshine. Cruise over the newly repaved road on the stretch from Mill Valley to Stinson...More»
Oakland's crab festival Strap on a bib and dig in to a bottomless pit of Dungeness crab at the West Coast Crab & Jazz Festival. Wash it down with all you...More»
Good news: The state parks apocalypse has been averted. Over the past year, public-land advocates have collected enough money to keep these California treasures—many of which were slated...More»
It’s no secret that San Franciscans pine for a real summer. Granted, we do tend to get a few hot days in September and October—but assuming you can’t wait that long, Palm Springs is barely two hours away. Once you...More»
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