Gil Zeimer, Author at Local Getaways

Aerial view of a large resort with buildings surrounding a central outdoor ice skating rink. The rink is encircled by several shaded seating areas, and a decorated Christmas tree stands nearby. Among the best things to do in Wine Country November 2021, this resort offers breathtaking scenes with trees and a distant mountain range.

Black Friday Alternatives: What to Do Besides Shopping in the Greater Bay Area

Black Friday is nearly here. Are you already planning your pre-dawn trip to the mall the day after Thanksgiving to get the best deals on […]

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Aerial view of a lush green tropical rainforest coastline on the Big Island, with foamy white waves crashing against the dark rocky shore, creating a dramatic contrast between the greenery and the ocean—one of the best places to scuba dive.

Best Places to Scuba Dive on the Big Island

The Island of Hawaii, in island terms, is bigger than big; it’s absolutely huge. As the largest and southeasternmost of the chain, it’s the largest

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A serene ocean scene at sunset with two small, triangular islands in the middle distance. The sun sets between the islands, casting a golden glow across the sky and reflecting on the water's surface, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere perfect for contemplating your next scuba diving adventure in Oahu.

The Best Places to Scuba Dive on Oahu

Oahu is the Gathering Place for all of Hawaii and home to nearly one million people — nearly two-thirds of the Aloha State’s population. With

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Aerial view of a lush, green valley flanked by steep, forested cliffs descending into the ocean. The coastline features a small, rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. The sky above is overcast, casting a soft light over one of the best places for snorkeling on the Big Island.

Best Places to Go Snorkeling on the Big Island

The Big Island of Hawaii offers snorkelers a bit of a dilemma. Should you snorkel on one of the 100 beaches by your hotel or

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A serene ocean scene showing the water's surface with a clear blue sky above. In the distance, a sailboat is on the right, and a large yacht is partially visible near a rocky shoreline on the left. Fluffy white clouds scatter across the sky. This picturesque spot is one of the best places to scuba dive in Maui.

The Best Places to Scuba Dive on Maui

Locals on Hawaii’s second largest island frequently tell you “Maui noka oi” (“Maui is the best”). And there are many things that keep people coming

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Aerial view of a lush, green coastline with a mountainous backdrop and turquoise waters. A rocky, reef-covered formation is visible in the water near the shore, with waves breaking on the reef. Dense vegetation covers the land, extending to the sandy beach—truly one of the best places to scuba dive on Kauai.

The Best Places to Scuba Dive on Kauai

Though it’s the oldest and northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is the fourth largest in both size and population, so its beaches, sites, and

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A snorkeler in a wetsuit swims underwater, surrounded by the clear blue waters and coral formations of Maui. A sea turtle glides nearby. The seabed is visible below, with patches of sand and rocks. Sunlight filters through the water, creating a serene snorkeling scene on Maui.

The Best Places to Go Snorkeling in Maui

With water temperatures between about 70 to 84 degrees around the island, you can just walk into the water on any of Maui’s 120 miles

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Rocky seaside landscape during sunset. The view shows a rugged coastline with rocks and cliffs, sparse green vegetation on the right, and calm waves washing against the shore. The sky is painted with hues of orange and pink, gradually blending into a clear blue, perfect for the best scuba diving Northern California offers.

Best Places to Scuba Dive in Northern California

If you want to scuba dive between the Oregon border and the Bay Area along the rugged Pacific Coast in Northern California, you’ll see a

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A bright orange scallop rests on a rocky seabed in Monterey. Its rough textured shell blends with the surrounding gray and white pebbles, while the vibrant orange inner part contrasts against the muted background. Small pieces of debris are scattered around, making it a hidden gem for Best Scuba Diving Central Coast.

Best Places to Scuba Dive on the Central Coast

Along The Golden State’s lengthy coast of 840 miles, Central California between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo (roughly 300 miles) offers some of the

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A serene coastal scene with clear blue skies and calm ocean waves washing over a rocky shoreline. The foreground features lush green palm trees and foliage, contrasting with the rugged, rocky beach extending into the distance—it's one of the best scuba diving spots in Southern California.

Best Places to Scuba Dive in Southern California

Scuba diving in Southern California is not all that different from Northern and Central California except for one thing: it’s a bit warmer, which can

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