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An overhead view of a table set with various appetizers—including olives, crackers with salmon, cheese-topped bread slices, vegetable skewers, and dishes of nuts—accompanied by glasses of red and white wine. Two hands reach for the food, evoking the ambiance found in Best Bay Area Wine Bars.

Best Bay Area Wine Bars

Wine bars are like snowflakes: each one is distinct in look and feel, wine selection and vibe. Customers play a role, too, influencing what gets […]

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A person rides a bicycle along a seaside path, with an American flag waving from the back. Another person runs alongside, energetically holding a large American flag. The ocean and blue sky provide a scenic backdrop—one of the best things to do in the Bay Area Labor Day Weekend.

Best Things to Do in the Bay Area This Labor Day Weekend

Ah, yes, Labor Day — the unofficial end of a great summer. However, Labor Day is more than just that — it’s a three-day weekend

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California’s Botanical Gardens in Full Bloom

I have a confession: If I didn’t have to review botanical gardens for my travel guides, I would never have learned how extraordinary these places

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A coastal landscape with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, partially covered by fog. Rocky cliffs and greenery line the shore, extending into the distance where rugged hills rise under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Waves gently crash against the shoreline—an ideal setting for one of Five Ways to Celebrate July 4th in the Bay Area.

Five Ways to Celebrate July 4th in the Bay Area

“Pomp, parade, games, sports, bells, bonfires, and illuminations” were just some of the features John Adams imagined would be used to celebrate American independence. It’s

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Six Affordable East Bay Excursions

I know, it doesn’t sound very sexy, but you’d be surprised how much fun you can have on a weekend getaway to the East Bay.

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A view of the Bay Bridge as cars drive across with a view of a city skyline ahead.

Top Activities in the East Bay

A conglomeration of architectural wonders, natural beauty, culture and so much more, here are the best activities in the East Bay.

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A small white mission-style church with a bell tower topped by a cross. The front entrance is an arched wooden door. Nearby is a tall tree and a signpost that reads "Historic Mission Santa Cruz," one of the iconic Northern California Missions. The sky is clear and blue.

Northern California Missions: From San Juan Bautista to San Francisco Solano de Sonoma

Looking for a whopping dose of California state history? There’s likely no better entry point than the missions. Here’s a look at seven of the

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A group of people scattered on a rocky beach, some crouching and some sitting. Each person appears to be scrutinizing or exploring something on the ground, enjoying one of many Bay Area family-friendly outdoor adventures. The ocean waves are visible in the background, and the sky is overcast.

Bay Area Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures

From Moss Beach to Point Reyes National Seashore, the Greater Bay Area offers dozens of fun family friendly outdoor adventures. So awaken your inner birder

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