Northern California, from the San Francisco Bay area, through Sacramento, and north, includes coastal towns, verdant valleys, redwood forests, and mountains.
Sacramento offers a captivating history, beautiful outdoor landscapes, a vibrant arts scene, and locally sourced culinary delights. Sacramento is a city that beautifully intertwines its historical charm with modern elements. Here, the harmony between nature and...
Morgan Hill offers a relaxing getaway a 30-minute drive from San Jose with wineries, farms, and good times. Read on for our guide to 2 days in Morgan Hill. Until recently, I had never heard of Morgan Hill, California. That surprised me because I graduated from high...
South Lake Tahoe is perfect for summer vacationing families, couples, or solo travelers. Of course, Lake Tahoe, or Big Blue as locals call America's largest alpine lake, is spectacular in any season. Still, summertime offers activities satisfying folks of all ages,...
Mendocino, about a three-hour drive north of San Francisco, is filled with diverse landscapes, from vineyards and rolling hills to redwood forests and rocky shores. Its temperate climate lends itself to vacationing any time of year (just be sure to pack layers!), and there are activities aplenty. Mendocino is a place where life slows down a bit, affording you the chance to take in stunning seaside scenery, peruse boutiques and galleries, and savor the local flavors of both food and wine.
Find inspiration in the art and wine of Concord and Contra Costa County, California. Travel along the Contra Costa Wine Trail for the best of both worlds. Art and wine connect me to the places I travel to; each establishes harmony and balance in its surroundings....
Head to Concord, CA, about 30 miles east of San Francisco, for incredible tacos. These are the must-visit spots on the Concord Taco Trail—and options for dairy and gluten-free diners. Every city has an attraction that delineates them from other cities. In many...
California Gold Country stretches east of the state's capital city of Sacramento. Natural beauty defines the area, and it is rich in history, art, and culture. We sped down a highway past numerous road signs to small cities on Highway 80. Thanks to Visit Gold...
Located less than 30 miles from San Francisco, you can discover many things to do in Concord. Here are the best things to do in Concord, California. There are many things to do in Concord. During a recent conversation with the helpful team at the Visit Concord...
Planning on wine tasting in California's wine country? Check out this sommelier's list of the best guided winery tours in Napa and Sonoma. If you're looking for the best guided winery tours in Napa Valley and Sonoma, look no further. I've tried them all and these...
Explore the other Fort Bragg on California's wild and fragile Mendocino Coast. It is filled with wildlife, waves, wilderness, and wine. There's only one thing wrong with living in Fort Bragg; when you tell folks where you are from, they think you mean that lovely...