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With its iconic bridge, historic cable cars, and beautiful Victorian architecture, San Francisco is undeniably one of the world’s great cities. The entire region, in fact, demands to be explored. The vibrant and diverse East Bay, with cities like Oakland and Berkeley, is a cultural and culinary hotbed. Napa Valley and Sonoma County produce some of the best wine in the world. San Jose, and the Silicon Valley, is an essential hub of innovation. Plus, you’ll find quaint waterfront towns, incredible shopping, fantastic museums, and endless outdoor delights at Point Reyes National Seashore.
- Ways to Play in San FranciscoTurn your classic city tour into an exuberant adventure
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- San Francisco History: 10 Ways to Experience ItThese moments in San Francisco history combine to make the City by the Bay what it is today
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- San Mateo CountyThis narrow strip of rolling hills, rugged coastline, charming towns, and surprising biodiversity packs a plethora of easily accessible activities and attractions
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- San Francisco: Family-Friendly Vacation IdeasThere’s fun for the whole family in the City by the Bay, with a mix of shopping, cultural attractions, and outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else
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- Exploring San FranciscoFrom the chic Inner Richmond to hidden gems in North Beach to Downtown’s lively bar scene, get to know the City by the Bay’s vibrant neighborhoods
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- The Best Camping In and Near San FranciscoThe beauty of San Francisco’s landscape makes for great camping options, all within minutes of the city
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- So You Think You Know the East Bay?Look beyond the top-10 lists and discover less-traveled destinations on the sunrise side of San Francisco Bay
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- Napa Valley Wines & WineriesWhere to find top vineyards in Napa wine country
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- Twin Peaks Boasts an Incredible View of San FranciscoThe popular San Francisco park is centrally located, free to all visitors, and definitely worth a visit
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- Sonoma County Wines & WineriesToasting the region’s star sips
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- Santa Cruz Surf CultureGnarly, dude! Explore the lore, trappings, and history of California's ultimate ocean sport
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- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Berkeley and OaklandThe East Bay’s vibrant cities attract a young, free-spirited crowd with avant-garde art and culture, a ridgeline graced by tree-lined parks, and a revolutionary food and cocktail scene
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- Tech Tour
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Things to do
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 19–20, 2024Bay to Breakers
May 19, 2024San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade
June 29–30, 2024Mill Valley Film Festival
October 3–13, 2024Outside Lands Music & Arts Fest
Aug. 9–11, 2024San Francisco Jazz Fest
June 7–18, 2024Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
October 4–6, 2024
Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Hoist a mug to the Californian brewers who redefined the art of aleDining in San Jose
Food court dumplings, a Michelin-starred chef, and everything in betweenFerry Plaza Farmers' Market
Meet farmers' and chefs along the San Francisco waterfrontMarin Farmers' Market
Sample local bounty in pretty Marin CountySebastopol Farmers' Market
Experience a perfect Sunday morning in Sonoma CountyPoint Reyes Farmers' Market
A tiny town serves up one of the Bay Area’s longest-running all-local, all-organic marketsCrissy Field
Nab world-class Golden Gate Bridge views from this combo beach, park, wetland, and picnic areaFrancis Ford Coppola Winery
A big-name producer shares big-time funThe Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant
Microbrews on a green lawn in Golden Gate ParkAutoCamp
Bunk up in retro style in a classic Airstream
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23min
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35min
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34min
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