Only 16 miles from Santa Cruz, California, and within easy day-trip reach of San Francisco and Monterey, Sunset State Beach provides diverse experiences. The State Beach provides 3 miles of unspoiled Pacific coastline for visitors to enjoy. The approximately 167-acre park contains four separate … [Read more...]
Northern California
Owens Valley Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns Highway 395
Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns are located a few miles north of the small ranching town of Cartago in the Owens Valley of California. You can reach the kilns via a graded dirt road off Highway 395. This side trip can be made by just about any vehicle as long as you are careful. The kilns are about one … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Bodega Bay From San Francisco
Bodega Bay's small coastal town is probably best known for its cinematic past, which has been engulfed in Hitchcock horror. Still, this pleasant town on the Sonoma coast offers a lot more and is the perfect destination for a romantic weekend or family day trip. Clamming, camping, sailing, a walk … [Read more...]
Day Tripper’s Guide to Salt Point State Park
Salt Point State Park is not so far from some of California’s great metropolises. Once you arrive, however, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another world. Above and below sea level, Salt Point offers visitors a mind-boggling array of activities. There are trails for hikers and those … [Read more...]
Old Town Sacramento Day Trip Things To Do
The state capital of California, Sacramento, plays a crucial role in politics and decision-making for the state, but there’s a different side to the city. The Old Town District gives a fascinating look into what has shaped the area and offers a fun day about the town that shopaholics and history … [Read more...]
Clear Lake State Park Day Trip Kelseyville, CA
Tucked between the mountains of Northern California, you will find the watery oasis of Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake wholly contained in California. Clear Lake is believed to be one of the oldest freshwater lakes in North America, dating back at least 480,000 years. A unique geological … [Read more...]
Kern County Day Trips Things To Do
Kern County is often referred to as the “Golden Empire,” and for a good reason. Kern County is located in the southern Central Valley of California. It extends east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada range into the Mojave Desert. The area was first settled in 1866 and had rich … [Read more...]
Natural Bridges State Beach Day Trip
When traveling to Northern California, its must-stop is Natural Bridges State Beach, a refuge for monarch butterflies and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled in stunning Santa Cruz, California, this 65-acre California state park was named for the naturally occurring mudstone bridges that … [Read more...]
San Francisco Bay Cruise Discount Tickets
Red and White Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise The iconic San Francisco Red and White Fleet’s sign has been catching the eye of Fisherman’s Wharf visitors since 1945. Locals and tourists delight in viewing San Francisco’s world-famous landmarks from the comfort of the tour company’s fleet of … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz County Day Trips
Santa Cruz County is renowned for its natural scenic beauty, including sun-soaked beaches and spectacular redwood forests on California's central coast south of the San Francisco Bay Area. The county is not only famous for its surfing and artist community, with more than 2,000 artists calling it … [Read more...]
Ferndale California Day Trip
Step back in time and visit the charming city of Ferndale, California. Ferndale is one of the most well-preserved, beautiful historic cities in the whole state. The entire town is an officially designated California landmark. Known for its brightly painted Victorian homes, landmark hillside … [Read more...]
Anthony Chabot Regional Park Bay Area Day Trip
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is just 30 minutes from downtown Oakland and makes a great day trip from anywhere in the bay area. This park has something for everyone and is ideal for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, or camping. Visitors enter the park with thick drive-through stands of … [Read more...]
25 Places To Ride Trains in Northern California
Enjoy our list of exciting list of train rides in Northern California. The list includes tourist railroads, dinner train rides, steam train excursions, kids trains, and railway museums that offer train rides. We might have missed out on some Northern California train rides. If you know of any, big … [Read more...]
Presidio San Francisco Day Trip Things To Do
Surrounded by a park-like setting right next to the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay, the Presidio is arguably one of the most picturesque former military bases ever constructed. Once a military installation from 1776 until 1994, the Presidio saw duty for Spain, Mexico, and the U.S. … [Read more...]
Whitney Portal Campgrounds Hiking Mount Whitney
Sitting at over 8,000 feet up in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the boundaries of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest, Whitney Portal is the gateway to lofty Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet. Set against … [Read more...]
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