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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.

 

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  • Bottlerock Napa Valley

    Bottlerock Napa Valley

    May 22–24, 2026 A three-day musical festival in Napa Valley wine country

  • West Coast Craft Summer '26

    West Coast Craft Summer '26

    June 13–14, 2026 Get crafty at this talent-filled craft show

  • San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade

    San Francisco Pride Celebration & Parade

    June 27–28, 2026 The two-day festival features performances, booths, and (of course) a parade

  • Outside Lands

    Outside Lands

    August 7–9, 2026 Catch big-name acts, Bay bites, and art in Golden Gate Park

  • California Wine Month

    California Wine Month

    September 1–30, 2026 Taste Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more at events in wine regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Temecula Valley

  • Mill Valley Film Festival

    Mill Valley Film Festival

    October 1–11, 2026 This film festival brings Hollywood to Mill Valley

  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

    Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

    October 3–5, 2026 While rooted in bluegrass, the free festival also features zydeco, blues, and rock

  • Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

    Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

    October 17–18, 2026 A free, fall festival celebrating giant gourds

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