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California Road Trip: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Death Valley (with Mammoth and Las Vegas)
This trip takes you to two of California's most remarkable national parks: Death Valley and Joshua Tree, following a relaxing few days in lo…
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Highlights of Northern California
Northern California is one of the most beautiful places on earth (we might be a little biased being from here). Picking the highlights is a…
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Los Angeles
Also known as Tinsel Town, Los Angeles can certainly be star-studded with its Hollywood sites. However it's also home to outstanding beaches…
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Napa Valley and Surrounding Wine Region
Napa Valley is hard to beat. It's quintessential California wine region - a pretty valley covered with vineyards and wildflowers everywhere …
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San Francisco
A trip to the San Francisco Bay Area should of course, focus on the city itself. San Francisco is one of the prettiest cities in North Ameri…
Eat & Drink
Linden Room
bar · cocktails · speakeasy
SF Restaurant and Bar scene
bar · outdoor dining · san francisco
China Live
chinese · cocktails
Hog Island Oysters
oysters
Sardine Factory
Since 1968 this has consistently been one of the best restaurants in Monterey. Reservation…
Spruce
american · cocktails · fine dining
Alexander’s Steakhouse
steak
Seven Hills
fine dining · italian · pasta
Anaba Wines
wine
Arlequin Wine Merchant
salads · sandwiches · wine bar
Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
lunch · outdoor dining
Grgich Hills Estate
wine · wine tasting
Ozumo San Francisco
japanese · sushi
Foreign Cinema
californian · mediterranean · outdoor dining
Flour + Water
italian · pasta · pizza
Che Fico
italian · pasta · wine
Spark Social SF
casual · food trucks · outdoor dining
Merkado
margaritas · mexican
La Mar Cocina Peruana
cocktails · peruvian
Pacific Cocktail Haven
bar · cocktails
See
Yosemite National Park
climbing · hiking
San Francisco Cable Cars
cable car · history · scenic view
Chinatown
history · shopping
Mono Lake
lake
Monterey Bay Aquarium
aquarium
Golden Gate Bridge
bridge · scenic view · walk
Point Lobos
beach · forest · hiking
Alcatraz
history · museum · national park
Muir Woods
This is a spectacular Old Growth Redwood forest just 12 miles north from San Francisco. Wa…
Coit Tower
history · murals · scenic view
Legion of Honor
art · museum
Japanese Tea Garden
japanese · plants · tea
Bodie
ghost town
Ferry Building
artisan · crafts · dining
Exploratorium
museum · science
Point Reyes National Seashore
Gorgeous coastal scenery and beaches. Miles of trails and a waterfall onto a beach. Histor…
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA is the largest museum in the western United States. It has a vast array of collectio…
California Academy of Sciences
museum · science
The Getty
The Getty Museum hosts art from the 8th to 21st century as well as exquisite gardens and a…
Emerald Bay
tahoe
Do
South Fork American River Rafting
active · rafting
Winnemucca Lake loop hike
hike · hiking · lake tahoe
Steep Ravine Hike
This is one of the best hikes in California. Start at Pan Toll Station on the shoulder of mount Tamalpais and walk down along…
Pope Beach
beach · lake tahoe
San Francisco Giants
activity · baseball · sports
The Potholes
hike · swimming
Lands End walk
ocean · scenic view · walk
Grover Hot Springs
These are natural hot springs flowing into a pool where you can soak. There's a cooler poo…
Rombauer Winery
wine
Heavenly Gondola Ride
gondola · hike · hiking
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
activity · hiking
Stay
Awahnee
Stay in a hotel in the National register for historic places when you're in Yosemite Natio…
Tenaya lodge
Upscale lodging just outside the entrance to Yosemite near the Mariposa grove of giant seq…
Double Eagle Resort
hotel · Tuolumne Meadows · Yosemite
Yosemite valley lodge
Nothing special (sort of standard motel) but great location within walking distance to Yos…
Curry Village
Sort of like camping without bringing all the gear you can stay in a tent cabin in Curry v…
Tuolumne meadows lodge
camping · Tuolumne Meadows
The Inn at Death Valley
If you're staying in Death Valley this is the only place you should consider and is well-w…