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Southern CA
Adventure Plan for Palomar
There’s a beautiful new trail at Palomar Arboretum, starry night camping on Palomar Mountain, and a panoramic lookout in Palomar State Park
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Northern CA
Love in the Great Outdoors
Some of the best dates happen in the outdoors. Whale watching, wine tasting, walking among murals or down to a restored lighthouse … whatever your outdoor loves may be, here are some options!
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Southern CA
Romancing SoCal
Some of the best dates are in the great outdoors. So show this to the one(s) you love and get out there!
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Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula
The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.
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Northern CA
Winter Hikes in Napa
Before hitting the big Cabs, hit the big views! The cooler months are a fantastic time to do any of these three vista hikes that lead to huge panoramas.
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Southern CA
Winter Wander Falls
Short hike to a waterfall? Water you waiting for! These three hikes have some sweet features that go with their flow.
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Northern CA
Winter Wildlife Wonders
Elephant seals, birds of all feathers, combine a wildlife hike and a beer for a wild weekend!
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Southern CA
Small Towns, Big Adventures
Three small-town explorations for you that include waterfalls, murals, and fabulous vista hikes.
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Joshua Tree
Desert Dream Trip
Joshua Tree National Park is stunning in winter. Our top recommendations on exploring this dreamy desertscape in two days.
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Northern CA
Where to Whale Watch: 3 Top Spots
Whale hello there! Here are three of the top spots for combining hikes and wine tasting with amazing vantages for spying gray whales.
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Southern CA
Short Hikes to Iconic LA Views
You don’t have to climb to epic heights or hike great lengths to get stellar panoramas of iconic Los Angeles.
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Southern CA
Lookout Adventures
Some of the best views are from high atop a fire lookout. Here are three to put on your bucket list.
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Northern CA
Easy Does It
Ease into 2020 by trying something new, from a new wine country hike to a new trail in the South Bay.
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Southern CA
Classic Peak Hikes
Get 2020 vision when you conquer any of these three classic SoCal peak hikes.
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Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula
The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.
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Northern CA
New Year Peak Hikes
Kick off the decade with a classic peak hike in the Bay Area. Cheers to these views!
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Southern CA
Top 10 of 2019
It's our last issue of 2019, and that means our Top 10 edition on the outdoor adventures you liked most this past year.
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Northern CA
Top 10 2019 Adventures (Readers Favorites)
The 2019 outdoor adventures Weekend Sherpa readers most liked in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
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Northern CA
Just in Time for the Holidays
Get into the holiday spirit on these classic Bay Area outings that are like a yule log for your soul.
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Southern CA
Fa La La Outside
Get into the holiday spirit by getting outdoors. Whether you’ve got friends and family in tow, or you’re just looking for a solo breather, these are classic SoCal outings for the holidays.
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Central Coast
The Coast Is Clear
Go hike the hills, paddle to a lighthouse, and explore coastal caves near the classic beach town of Avila Beach.
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Northern CA
Griswolding Outdoors!
Rule #1 this holiday season: Getting outdoors is a great way to clear the air, and the head, after too much spiked eggnog and turkey talk. And hell-yeah, bring the whole family—you’re all in this together, merry and bright! Here are three ways to hike, drink, and birdsong your way to holiday bliss.
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Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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Napa's Wild Side
It’s wine country’s Amazon. The gentle Napa River is an ecological—and recreational—delight. And Napa Valley Paddle sets you up for maximum enjoyment of this experience.
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Inn-spiration Point!
For more than a century, people have been hiking or mountain biking to West Point Inn for good reason. Perched at 1,785 feet on the southern slope of Mount Tamalpais, the historic inn has sweeping views from the Marin Headlands to the San Francisco skyline.
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A Thousand Steps to Paradise
A picture is worth a thousand words, but is a gorgeous beach in Laguna worth a thousand steps? The answer is yes, though the question is moot, because it’s only 223 steep steps down to the 400-yard stretch of sand known as 1000 Steps Beach.
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Muir Woods Through the Backdoor
A backdoor entrance into Muir Woods? Hike a tranquil trail that starts in Mount Tamalpais State Park and quietly leads into Muir Woods, letting you avoid the busyness of the main parking area.
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There's Always To Moro!
Looking for a rock-solid itinerary in Sequoia National Park? Pair the park's most famous viewpoint with one that's often overlooked.
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Rancho Style
Vicente Bluffs Reserve dazzles anytime, but during the golden hour it’s an absolute knockout. Majestic rocky bluffs, dreamy ocean views, and a picturesque lighthouse are just a few of the reasons.
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Lookout for This View!
Sierra Buttes Lookout, at a lofty 8,591 feet, is a memory maker for its pucker-worthy stairway to the tower’s balcony. It's a 5-mile (round-trip) hike to reach it. And the reward? Epic!
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