Who says all good things must come to an end? This is California! But still, there’s a few things better to do now than later … so soak in the last of the summer days on one or more of these outdoor escapes.
Watching an autumn sunset over the Bay is magical; so, where's the ideal spot for catching this show while enjoying dinner and drinks, too? Bring a home-packed meal and some adult beverages (totally allowed) for a 90-minute floating feast that’s…
Oceanside breezes, beautiful beaches, a car-free pathway for biking, and beer at the end: You’re on a roll! The San Mateo Coast was made for beach hopping and beer tasting … and it all goes down smooth as part of…
Sure, you’ve seen redwoods … but have you seen the redwoods? Humboldt County is home to the tallest trees on the planet and a designated World Heritage Site.
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Finding a last-minute campground in the Bay Area can be like finding a parking spot in San Francisco—possible, but painful. Which makes it all the more special when you snag a sweet spot! Set in a narrow grassy meadow among…
Want to hang out with the stars? Go visit Leah, Rachel, and Nellie. They’re the names of the three marquee telescopes at the Chabot Space and Science Center in the East Bay, where every Friday and Saturday evening no-cost telescope…
Beaches along Sonoma County’s Russian River come in all varieties: From boisterous with boomboxes to mellow with kayakers quietly floating by. This new spot east of Healdsburg is definitely the latter. Del Rio Woods has new beach access to the Russian…
Still haven't cycled over the Golden Gate Bridge yet? We…
With bright blue water, ospreys soaring overhead and evergreens towering…
A private cabin in Yosemite tucked among sugar pines? Yes…
If Big Sur had a little sister, we think it…
Choose the easiest and most view-rewarding hike in Yosemite. Okay,…
They say good things come in threes, and it’s true…
Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is…
Finally, “pardon our dust” has turned into “enjoy our park!”…
Big on the scene these days in Yosemite: about 500…
For the pinnacle view of Pinnacles National Park, you’ve got…
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve just might be the perfect place for feeling…
Berkeley’s best ingredients for fall hiking: forest for some color,…
