Northern California

Bryan Preserve Mendocino County When you think of California's North Coast, what comes to mind? Towering redwood trees? Desolate beaches? Zebras? Yes, zebras! The Bryan Preserve, located in Point Arena in Southern Mendocino County, is a wildlife preserve with two zebra species and several … [Read more...]

Mendocino is a city and county in Northern California. Its majestic redwood forests and rugged north coast beaches make it an excellent destination for a day trip, weekend getaway, or more extended vacation. The town of Mendocino was established in 1850. It has a unique location as the town's … [Read more...]

Avenue of the Giants is a 31-mile drive through the Humboldt Redwoods. The densest and most iconic redwood forest in the world, encompassing over 50,000 acres, with 17,000 acres of ancient coastal redwoods. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is in the heart of the Avenue of the Giants. Humboldt … [Read more...]

Marshall Gold Discovery Park, located along California’s historic Highway 49 and straddling the South Fork of the American River, is the birthplace of the Gold Rush. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historical Park, located in Coloma, California, is a significant historic site in the US, preserving … [Read more...]

Located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, about 45 miles southeast of Sacramento, this quiet town is the perfect hub to explore the past and present. Such as the Sierra Foothill Wine regions, including Amador County Shenandoah Valley, have thirty-four small family wineries dedicated to making renowned … [Read more...]

Come and explore the fantastic animals, ride the train, enjoy the panoramic view from the sky ride, or even pet some adorable goats. Oakland Zoo presents an exciting range of birthday party packages that promise a memorable celebration. Celebrating your birthday at the zoo is a distinctive and … [Read more...]

Dirty Sock Hot Spring is located on the southeast side of Owens Lake near Olancha, California. The spring consists of a sizeable concrete-lined pool fed by an underground spring. The natural hot springs water gives off a distinct odor that smells like dirty socks. While it is not sure how the … [Read more...]

The California North Coast has everything any traveler could want; stunning natural beauty, fabulous beaches, ancient redwood forests, historical landmarks, and possibly the best wine country in North America. One of the most significant advantages of traveling in NorCal is its easy access to … [Read more...]

Sonoma County Day Trip Ideas Located northwest of San Francisco, Sonoma County is widely recognized for its vineyards and wineries, making it the largest wine producer in California. While wine tasting is a popular activity for visitors, there are also numerous other attractions in Sonoma … [Read more...]

Convict Lake is situated east of the Sierras, adjacent to US Highway 395, just south of Mammoth. It is nestled in a mixed pine-hemlock forest, surrounded by towering granite peaks and adorned with golden aspen trees in the fall. Appropriately named for a band of escaped Carson City convicts that … [Read more...]

Shasta County Day Trips Shasta County is located in Northern California and boasts several noteworthy attractions, such as Lassen Volcanic National Park, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Whiskeytown Lake, and Shasta Lake. Visitors can indulge in various outdoor activities, including house boating on … [Read more...]

Keough's Hot Springs Resort is located near Bishop in California's Owens Valley, established in 1919 by Phillip Keough as a health spa. The resort has changed owners several times over the years. The current owners have endeavored to make Keough Hot Spring Resort as popular today as it was in the … [Read more...]