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A stylish bar in Half Moon Bay features a well-lit, extensive collection of bottles on shelves behind a polished wooden counter. Seven padded brown stools line the counter, and modern pendant lights hang from the ceiling. Flower arrangements are at both ends of the counter.

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the South Bay

Image of Oxbow Public Market in Napa Valley. The market’s exterior features modern architecture with tall glass windows, and a sign reading "PUBLIC MARKET." Outdoor seating with large umbrellas is visible, alongside a banner on the railing—a perfect spot for Northern California holiday shopping.

Dog-Friendly Tasting Rooms in Napa Valley

A rustic wooden barn with a sign that reads "Soda Rock" stands proudly in the serenity of Sonoma County. Surrounded by large trees and greenery, it offers dog-friendly benches and potted plants nearby. The sky is clear, making it perfect for visiting one of the charming tasting rooms inside.

Dog-Friendly Tasting Rooms in Sonoma County

A minimalistic and modern, Michelin-rated sushi restaurant in Napa features a long wooden bar with high chairs neatly aligned. Two chefs are working behind the bar. The interior is adorned with soft lighting, decorative hanging elements, a shoji screen, and a floral arrangement on the right.

Explore Napa’s Michelin-Rated Restaurants

The Locals' Guide to What to Do in Northern California

Several vintage race cars, including a red BHR Porsche with the number 42, a white car numbered 58, and a yellow car numbered 77, are parked on a street lined with trees and shops. People are gathered around observing the cars at one of the best annual events on the Monterey Peninsula.

Best Annual Events on the Monterey Peninsula

A group of people dressed in elaborate, white and silver costumes walk through a snowy landscape. They carry umbrellas adorned with reflective silver material. Pine trees and parked cars are visible in the background, creating a festive wintry scene at one of Tahoe's best annual events.

Best Annual Events in Tahoe

A long, elegant outdoor dining table is lavishly decorated with greenery and flowers. Guests in formal attire sit on either side, conversing and enjoying drinks. Bathed in warm sunlight, this cozy and festive scene is one of the Best Things to Do in Napa Valley This October.

Best Annual Events in Napa Valley

A large crowd of people, including many children, run and play on a grassy field. High above them, colorful kites in various shapes and sizes are flying against a partly cloudy sky. The scene is lively and joyous, capturing one of the Best Annual Events in the East Bay with many participants engaged in the festivities.

Best Annual Events in the East Bay

A lively crowd of people dances energetically in front of a stage at an outdoor summer festival. The stage banner reads "Salsa Stage" at San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, one of the Best Annual Events in the South Bay. Trees and modern buildings can be seen in the background under a clear, sunny sky.

Best Annual Events in the South Bay

A colorful parade scene with people cheering and blowing bubbles. A float designed as a house from the animated movie "Up" is attached to a bunch of multicolored balloons, floating above the crowd. Victorian-style houses and trees are visible in the background, making it one of the Best Annual Events in San Francisco.

Best Annual Events in San Francisco

A vibrant nighttime scene with a crowd gathered by a lake, watching colorful fireworks burst in the sky at one of the Best Annual Events in the North Bay. The water reflects the fireworks and lights from nearby buildings, creating a festive atmosphere. Trees and tents line the banks of the lake.

Best Annual Events in the North Bay

The Best Road Trips in California

A lone hiker walks along a paved path flanked by towering redwood trees in a dense forest of Northern California. The hiker, wearing a hat, yellow backpack, and using trekking poles, embodies the spirit of adventure. Sparse leaves and small plants cover the ground in this serene and verdant sanctuary.

The Coolest California Redwoods Road Trip for People Who Love History

A stunning view of Yosemite National Park features majestic granite cliffs, lush green forests, and a clear blue sky. El Capitan and Half Dome are prominently visible, with the expansive valley floor covered in dense trees—a perfect highlight for any California road trip.

California Road Trip: Yosemite National Park

A straight road leads towards distant, rugged mountains under a clear blue sky. The landscape features dry, grassy terrain on either side of the road, with tall, snow-capped peaks dominating the horizon—a perfect scene for a California road trip to Mammoth Mountain.

California Road Trip: Mammoth Mountain

A marina with several sailboats docked along the water. A white sailboat with a blue cover is in the foreground. In the background, there are multi-story buildings, palm trees, and a partly cloudy sky. The setting appears to be a coastal city in San Diego, perfect for a California road trip.

California Road Trip: San Diego

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