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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.
Featured San Francisco Bay Area
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- Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 10 Hours in San Francisco
Keep the Play Going: How to Spend 10 Hours in San Francisco
Follow this San Francisco itinerary for a perfect 10 hours filled with food, culture, and views - Ways to Play in San Francisco
Ways to Play in San Francisco
Turn your classic city tour into an exuberant adventure - So You Think You Know San Francisco?
So You Think You Know San Francisco?
You’ve been to Alcatraz, crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, and indulged in a Michelin feast. Now what? - San Mateo County
San Mateo County
Natural beauty, coastal towns, and innovation define this region, aka the San Francisco Peninsula - So You Think You Know the East Bay?
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 - Marin County
Marin County
Explore the panoramic peaks and hidden beaches of Marin County - Exploring San Francisco
Exploring San Francisco
From 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 - San Francisco: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
San Francisco: Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas
There’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 - The Grateful Dead Fan's Ultimate California Tour Guide
The Grateful Dead Fan's Ultimate California Tour Guide
Historical spots, music halls, and shops Grateful Dead fans can ’t miss in San Francisco and beyond. Let us be your guide on the bus to never-ever land. - San Francisco History: 10 Ways to Experience It
San Francisco History: 10 Ways to Experience It
These moments in San Francisco history combine to make the City by the Bay what it is today - The Best Camping In and Near San Francisco
The Best Camping In and Near San Francisco
The beauty of San Francisco’s landscape makes for great camping options, all within minutes of the city - Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Napa Valley Wines & Wineries
Discover Napa’s AVAs—iconic wineries, caves, tours, and tastings - 5 Amazing Things to Do in Berkeley and Oakland
5 Amazing Things to Do in Berkeley and Oakland
The 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 - Sonoma County Wines & Wineries
Sonoma County Wines & Wineries
Sip through Sonoma’s varied terroirs—from foggy coastal vineyards to warm inland valleys - Twin Peaks Boasts an Incredible View of San Francisco
Twin Peaks Boasts an Incredible View of San Francisco
The popular San Francisco park is centrally located, free to all visitors, and definitely worth a visit - Santa Cruz Surf Culture
Santa Cruz Surf Culture
Gnarly, dude! Explore the lore, trappings, and history of California's ultimate ocean sport - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Spend the day at this seaside charmer - Tech Tour
Tech Tour
- Santa Cruz Wine Country
Santa Cruz Wine Country
Visit tucked-away wineries in lush coastal mountains
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- San Francisco Travel
San Francisco Travel
- Visit Napa Valley
Visit Napa Valley
- Visit Sonoma County
Visit Sonoma County
- Visit San Jose
Visit San Jose
- The San Francisco Peninsula
The San Francisco Peninsula
- Visit Oakland
Visit Oakland
- Visit Berkeley
Visit Berkeley
- Visit Santa Cruz County
Visit Santa Cruz County
- Visit Tri-Valley
Visit Tri-Valley
- Visit Morgan Hill
Visit Morgan Hill
- Visit Pleasant Hill
Visit Pleasant Hill
Places to Visit
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- St. Helena
Napa CountySt. Helena
- San Francisco
San Francisco CountySan Francisco
- Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz
- San Jose
Santa Clara CountySan Jose
- Berkeley
Alameda CountyBerkeley
- Benicia
Solano CountyBenicia
- Santa Clara
Santa Clara CountySanta Clara
- Santa Rosa
Sonoma CountySanta Rosa
- Napa
Napa CountyNapa
- Sonoma
Sonoma CountySonoma
- Half Moon Bay
San Mateo CountyHalf Moon Bay
- Bodega Bay
Sonoma CountyBodega Bay
- Livermore
Alameda CountyLivermore
- Calistoga
Napa CountyCalistoga
- Sausalito
Marin CountySausalito
- Walnut Creek
Contra Costa CountyWalnut Creek
- Morgan Hill
Santa Clara CountyMorgan Hill
- Burlingame
San Mateo CountyBurlingame
- San Mateo
San Mateo CountySan Mateo
- Marshall
Marin CountyMarshall
Things to do
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- California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
California Restaurants: An A to Z Guide
Explore this alphabetically arranged guide to California’s essential eateries
- The Traveler's Guide to L.A. Hotels, Family Fun and McCloud California
The Traveler's Guide to L.A. Hotels, Family Fun and McCloud California
Spot celebrities in posh L.A. hotels, have fun and learn in the Bay Area, and visit a former Northern California logging town with modern charm
- The Local's Guide to San Francisco
The Local's Guide to San Francisco
Three locals chat about fresh ways to explore the City by the Bay
- Where to Celebrate America 250 in California
Where to Celebrate America 250 in California
Check out museum exhibits, go to festivals, and ride through classic American scenery at Disneyland
- 2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
2026 California Travel Deals You Can Book This Summer
Add a little extra sunshine to your vacation with hotel and theme park discounts
- Hotel and Travel Deals in California This Spring
Hotel and Travel Deals in California This Spring
Enjoy serious savings at resorts, wineries, and theme parks
- 12 Earth Day Events in California in 2026
12 Earth Day Events in California in 2026
Eco-friendly adventures await—here’s a guide to some of the top ways you can help protect the planet while exploring the Golden State
- 16 Amazing California Lakes
16 Amazing California Lakes
Swim, waterski, wakeboard, paddle, fish, or go houseboating on the Golden State’s lakes
- 10 Best Family Camping Sites in California
10 Best Family Camping Sites in California
Whether you’re looking for high-end amenities or an off-the-grid experience, California has a family-friendly campsite to meet your needs
- Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Top Food, Beer, and Wine Festivals
Every month offers delicious events for local crops, talented chefs, and great beer and wine
Events in this Region
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- Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 17–18, 2026 A free, fall festival celebrating giant gourds
- 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
- Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
October 1–11, 2026 This film festival brings Hollywood to Mill Valley
- Outside Lands
Outside Lands
August 7–9, 2026 Catch big-name acts, Bay bites, and art in Golden Gate Park
- 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
Places to Eat & Drink
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- Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Escape to California wine country to find secret vineyards, cozy inns, rich history, and sustainable practices
- Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries
Hoist a mug to the Californian brewers who redefined the art of ale
- Silicon Valley Wine Country
Silicon Valley Wine Country
Apricot and prune blossoms complement local vineyards
- Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf
Get your fill of San Francisco seafood, sourdough, sea lions, and souvenirs
- Union Square
Union Square
Discover downtown San Francisco’s land of luxury
- San Francisco Nightlife
San Francisco Nightlife
Reasons Not to Sleep in the City by the Bay
- Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square, a former chocolate factory, serves up fun, food, and shopping
- Dining in San Francisco
Dining in San Francisco
Where to experience some of the city’s best food, from Michelin standouts to taquerias to food trucks
- Jack London Square
Jack London Square
Discover the indoor and outdoor attractions of Oakland’s waterfront
- Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California
Get the big picture on the history, art, and biodiversity of the Golden State
Videos
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Luxury Minute
Auberge du Soleil: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Carneros Resort and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Cavallo Point: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Farmhouse Inn: California Luxury Minute Resorts
You Are Here. A California Love Letter
Heli-Cool: Henry's Sky-High View of California
California Dream Eater
Oakland's Farm-Fueled, Slurp-Worthy Ramen
California Dream Eater
Napa's Beloved Juicy Pork Chop
California Dream Eater
The Napa Valley's Tastiest Culinary Institute
Podcasts
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Bucket Lists, Craft Beer, San Andreas Fault
25min
Atlas Obscura, Packing Tips, Wine
26min
Big Sur, Waterfalls, Oakland
23min
San Francisco Dining, Channel Islands, Luxury Hotels
35min
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
37min
Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
33min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
Solo Travel, L.A. Street Food, Olive Oil Tasting
35min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
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