Donna Berry Glass, Author at Local Getaways

People hike on a trail lined with wood posts and rope through a redwood forest.

The Ultimate Bay Area Star Wars Tour

Grab your cameras, notebooks and light sabers: Here’s a four-stop tour in the Bay Area that no true aficionado should miss.

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People dining and walking in an outdoor urban garden cafe with the gentle hum of music. Tables with green umbrellas are surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers. Tall office buildings in the background create a cityscape, while a staircase in the middle leads to an upper level where drinks are served at a chic bar car.

Why Embarcadero Center is the Epicenter for Exploring San Francisco

Native Content Did you know that Embarcadero Center, adjacent to the picturesque Embarcadero Street which runs 2.5 miles along the San Francisco waterfront, is considered

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A cooked crab garnished with spices and seasoning is served on a white oval plate with two lemon wedges, showcasing the best seafood in Fisherman's Wharf. The plate rests on a wooden table, accompanied by a napkin with blue text and a crab cracker tool.

Pier Market: The Best Seafood in Fisherman’s Wharf

When visiting San Francisco, at the top of many visitors’ wish lists is a visit to the world renowned PIER 39, along with a stop

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A band of musicians wearing bright green hats and black outfits performs outdoors, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. They play a variety of brass instruments. In the background, several waste bins in different colors and a group of onlookers are present. Sunlight illuminates the festive scene.

Best Things to Do in North Bay This March

Looking for the coolest things to do in the green month of March? We’ve got you covered. Even after the St. Patrick’s celebrations wind down,

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Two hands clink wine glasses filled with white wine in a celebratory gesture. In the blurred background, several people are seated and enjoying the occasion. The atmosphere appears relaxed and casual, possibly outdoors on a sunny day—one of the best things to do in the North Bay January.

Best Things to do in North Bay This January

Even after the New Years celebrations end, there’s plenty to do in Marin this January. We’ve done the research for you on the best things

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Dancers in colorful traditional dresses perform on stage, with one wearing a teal dress with rainbow trim and another in a light lavender dress with purple accents. They wear face masks and have their hair adorned with ribbons, against a backdrop decorated with painted skulls. It's one of the best things to do in North Bay this November.

Best Things to Do in North Bay This November

November is full of exciting and festive events of all sorts. From free national park day to an annual turkey trot, you sure don’t want

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A person sits on a blanket atop a hill, overlooking a vast landscape of trees and mountains at sunset. The sky is clear with a warm, golden glow from the setting sun. The scene is serene, with tall grass surrounding the figure and soft light creating a peaceful atmosphere—one of the best things to do in North Bay in June.

Best Things to Do in the North Bay This June

Among the North Bay’s best things to do in June, you’ll find that most take advantage of the region’s great weather and beautiful surroundings. And,

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Best Things to Do in the North Bay This May

Usher in the height of spring with a a nod to the Irish, a classic car parade, the Mill Valley Music Festival and more.

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A scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The iconic red suspension bridge stretches across the blue waters beneath a clear, partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, yellow flowers are slightly out of focus, adding depth to the image—a must-see among the best things to do in April in the Bay Area.

Best Things to Do in the North Bay This April

All across Marin and Sonoma, spring festivals and events are popping up, dovetailing with the sunny spring weather—and many of them happening outdoors or in

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