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Close-up of cherry blossoms with soft pink petals and lush green leaves against a bright blue sky, conveying a sense of springtime and renewal.

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Around the Bay Area — Here’s Where to See Them This Spring

Palace Hotel, Downtown San Francisco, Garden Court from Above

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San Francisco Chinatown Mural

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Grand Hyatt San Francisco

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Travel Like a Local

Aerial view of San Francisco's downtown skyline with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The image shows the Bay Bridge to the right and a marina with numerous boats docked in the foreground, perfect for local getaways, with the city extending outwards on a sunny day.

San Francisco

A fork in a forest trail with dense green foliage and moss-covered trees lining both paths. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a dappled effect on the dirt trail. A small, brown sign is posted at the fork, indicating trail directions for local getaways.

South Bay

Carmel

Carmel

A large outdoor event with a crowd seated under a clear tent canopy. String lights are strung overhead, and a symphony orchestra is performing on stage. The surrounding landscape includes a vineyard, trees, and a beautiful sunset sky in the background—a perfect scene for local getaways.

Napa Valley

The Lodge at Edgewood

Tahoe

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Monterey

Aerial view of a cityscape during sunset. Tall buildings and skyscrapers are seen in the foreground, with roads and bridges extending towards a body of water in the background. Hills and distant landscapes are visible under a warm, golden sky—a perfect moment to reflect on the Best Things to Do in the East Bay November 2021.

East Bay

A tranquil river curves through dense green foliage under a pale blue sky. The sunlight reflects off the serene water, and a distant fog obscures the horizon. Lush trees and shrubbery surround the river, creating a serene and natural landscape perfect for local getaways.

Sonoma

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Big Sur

A lifeguard tower on the beach is bathed in warm sunlight at sunset. Two people sit on the platform, facing the ocean along Central Coast California. The sky displays a gradient from deep blue to orange, with a hint of clouds in the background.

Santa Cruz

Group of kayakers on a lake

Marin

A nighttime view of Sacramento's skyline featuring illuminated buildings and the iconic Tower Bridge with its golden-yellow towers reflecting on the Sacramento River. The cityscape includes a mix of modern and historic architecture under a dusky sky.

Sacramento

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Choose Your Getaway

Discover relaxation, romance or something exciting

Limantour Beach

Beach Escapes

A group of chairs surrounds a fire pit on a patio overlooking a serene body of water at dusk. This perfect local getaway is framed by two buildings, with lush grasses and distant hills visible in the background. The sky is clear, transitioning from light to dark blue.

Romance

A luxurious indoor pool with arched ceilings, ornate columns, and large windows letting in natural light awaits you at one of the finest local getaways. The pool has two swimming lanes and intricate tile patterns. The elegant room features calming, ambient lighting that enhances the serene atmosphere.

Luxury

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Family

A person with short curly hair relaxes in a white bathtub in an outdoor setting with dark wooden panels, perfect for local getaways. There's a large plant in the foreground, a potted plant in the background, rolled towels, and string lights hanging overhead.

Wellness

Two long-haired Dachshunds with flowing fur joyfully run on a sandy beach by the ocean, their ears flapping in the wind. The sea and waves are visible in the background, capturing a playful and carefree moment that embodies perfect local getaways.

Pet Friendly

A serene outdoor pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas. The water reflects the golden light of the setting sun, and lush trees provide shade. In the background, a pink building with several windows lends an elegant backdrop to the tranquil scene—an idyllic answer to where to stay in Sonoma.

Best Pools

A multi-story building stands illuminated against the evening sky. The structure, part of Value Hotels Santa Cruz, features numerous balconies and large windows, with lights glowing warmly from within. Tall palm trees frame the sides of the building, adding to the serene and picturesque setting.

Vetted Value

For the Foodies

Life’s too short for a bad meal

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An interior shot of the SF Ferry Building, with tall vaulted ceilings and people walking to visit the various shops.

The Top San Francisco Ferry Building Restaurants Worth Visiting

A group of people sitting around a table at a cozy restaurant, considered to have the best restaurant view on the Monterey Peninsula, are illuminated by an outdoor heater. They are enjoying dinner while looking at their food and conversing. The background shows large windows with a view of the evening sky and a body of water.

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Travel With Purpose

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Gray whale from above

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A photo of a road as it extends into the distance with gray mountains in the background, a cloudy sky and forest along the sides of the road.

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A rusted iron bridge with a triangular truss design spans across a calm, winding river. The surrounding area is lush with green trees and vegetation on both banks, and the sky is clear with a few clouds. Hills can be seen in the distance—an inviting scene for those who visit Healdsburg.

4 Ways to Sustainably Travel in Healdsburg

A person wearing a hat, sunglasses, and gloves kneels on a sandy beach in the Bay Area, preparing sustainable seafood on a wooden plank near a cylindrical smoker. The background features a calm lake and mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Doggie Destinations

Travel with your canine companion

A golden retriever stands on a California beach with waves crashing nearby. The dog's fur is wet, and it looks happy with its tongue out. The scene is illuminated by warm, golden sunlight, giving it a serene and joyful atmosphere at one of the coolest dog-friendly beaches in Northern California.

The Coolest Dog-Friendly Beaches in Northern California

A small, fluffy brown puppy with floppy ears bounds toward the camera on a stone patio. The background shows stone steps and a blurry glimpse of a house or building. The happy and energetic pup looks ready for pet friendly adventures, perfect for dog-friendly getaways in Sonoma County.

Dog-Friendly Getaways in Sonoma County

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Who's Up For A Road Trip?

Explore up and down the California coast or throughout Hawaii

A scenic coastal landscape features rugged cliffs dotted with windswept trees and lush greenery overlooking a deep blue ocean under a clear sky, ideal for scenic drives in Northern California. In the background, a range of hazy mountains stretches across the horizon.

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Northern California

A scenic view of a mountainous landscape with a tranquil lake, one of The 7 Natural Wonders of California, surrounded by dense, evergreen forests. The foreground features rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, while distant mountains are visible under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

The 7 Natural Wonders of California

A winding road curves through a mountainous landscape adorned with dense autumn foliage. Pine trees stand tall among vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and green. Road tripping through California’s fall foliage is a visual feast, with the clear sky highlighting the vivid colors of the trees on the hillside.

Road Tripping through California’s Fall Foliage

A scenic coastal view with a sandy beach and gentle waves along the shore. A mountainous cliff rises on the left, extending toward the horizon under a clear blue sky. The beach stretches alongside a road with small structures and parked vehicles, capturing the charm of a Four-Days Ventura County Coast getaway.

Four-Days on the Ventura County Coast

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Region image credits: San Francisco: @sanfranciscohelicopters, Sonoma: Sonoma County Tourism, Monterey: Unsplash, Hendrik Cornelissen, Santa Barbara Mission: istock, Andrew Peacock, Waikiki: courtesy of Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Napa: Courtesy of Eagle Vines Golf Club, Tahoe: All Trails – Lisa Olson, Maui: Unsplash – Benjamin Rascoe, Kauai: istock – Everett Atlas, Palm Springs: Robert Kaufman, Wailea: Courtesy of Hotel Wailea, San Diego: Courtesy of Kona Kai Resort, Hawaii Island: Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Los Angeles: L.A. County Museum of Art

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