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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
SF Restaurant and Bar scene
bar · outdoor dining · san francisco
China Live
chinese · cocktails
Hog Island Oysters
oysters
Alexander’s Steakhouse
steak
Sardine Factory
Since 1968 this has consistently been one of the best restaurants in Monterey. Reservation…
Anaba Wines
wine
Linden Room
bar · cocktails · speakeasy
Seven Hills
fine dining · italian · pasta
Spruce
american · cocktails · fine dining
Ebb & Flow
wine · wine bar · wine tasting
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
wine
Marlowe
american · burgers · californian
Kokkari Estiatorio
greek · mediterranean
Merkado
margaritas · mexican
Che Fico
italian · pasta · wine
Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
lunch · outdoor dining
The Fly Trap
beer · californian · cocktails
Brenda’s French Soul Food
cajun · french · fried chicken
Bourbon & Branch
bar · cocktails · speakeasy
ROOH SF
fine dining · indian
See
Alcatraz
history · museum · national park
Muir Woods
This is a spectacular Old Growth Redwood forest just 12 miles north from San Francisco. Wa…
San Francisco Cable Cars
cable car · history · scenic view
Point Lobos
beach · forest · hiking
Chinatown
history · shopping
Golden Gate Bridge
bridge · scenic view · walk
Monterey Bay Aquarium
aquarium
Mono Lake
lake
Yosemite National Park
climbing · hiking
Tuolumne Meadows
hiking · scenery
Ferry Building
artisan · crafts · dining
The Getty Villa
The Getty Villa in Malibu features Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities in a villa model…
Bodie
ghost town
The Getty
The Getty Museum hosts art from the 8th to 21st century as well as exquisite gardens and a…
Point Reyes National Seashore
Gorgeous coastal scenery and beaches. Miles of trails and a waterfall onto a beach. Histor…
Coit Tower
history · murals · scenic view
Exploratorium
museum · science
Legion of Honor
art · museum
Emerald Bay
tahoe
California Academy of Sciences
museum · science
Do
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…
Winnemucca Lake loop hike
hike · hiking · lake tahoe
South Fork American River Rafting
active · rafting
San Francisco Giants
activity · baseball · sports
Pope Beach
beach · lake tahoe
Rombauer Winery
wine
Lands End walk
ocean · scenic view · walk
Heavenly Gondola Ride
gondola · hike · hiking
The Potholes
hike · swimming
Grover Hot Springs
These are natural hot springs flowing into a pool where you can soak. There's a cooler poo…
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
activity · hiking
Stay
Tenaya lodge
Upscale lodging just outside the entrance to Yosemite near the Mariposa grove of giant seq…
Awahnee
Stay in a hotel in the National register for historic places when you're in Yosemite Natio…
Double Eagle Resort
hotel · Tuolumne Meadows · Yosemite
Tuolumne meadows lodge
camping · Tuolumne Meadows
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…
The Inn at Death Valley
If you're staying in Death Valley this is the only place you should consider and is well-w…