Bay Area

Twelve fighter jets, part of the renowned Blue Angels, fly in a tight formation against a clear blue sky. They trail white smoke to form a symmetrical, arrowhead-like pattern. The jets, with dark bodies and precise spacing, showcase their exceptional aerial maneuvers.

Where to See the Blue Angels During Fleet Week

October in the Bay Area means Fleet Week and the booming sounds of the longest-running flight demonstration squadron in the country, The Blue Angels. The […]

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A person in a hat stands in front of a neon sign reading "Who's your Caddy" at one of the best mini golf places in the Bay Area. The golf-themed indoor area features vintage black-and-white golfing images, and a small flag is seen in the foreground. The lighting is predominantly green and red.

The Best Places to Play Mini Golf in the Bay Area

Looking for some unconventional fun this summer? Look no further than the sport of mini golf.

It’s a fun and easy activity to do with your friends, family and even coworkers. It’s great for socializing, it helps kids develop hand-eye coordination, and some even consider it exercise.
The Bay Area has a wide variety of mini golf venues to choose from, so we went ahead and picked our seven favorite mini golf courses that we think you should check out this summer.

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A white luxury yacht, chartered to live it up, glides on the calm waters during sunset with a city skyline in the background. The sky is clear with a gradient from blue to orange, reflecting on the water. Another boat is visible to the left in the distance.

The Yacht Life is Calling: Take a Cruise With Live it Up Charter

Photo: Courtesy of Live it Up Charter We’ve all drifted off into this fantasy: There you are on one of those megayachts off the Amalfi

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A green pot brimming with St. Patrick's Day-themed decorations sits on a wooden surface. The pot holds a sign reading "St. Patrick's Day," green beads, and a shamrock ornament. Shamrock confetti is scattered around the pot, set against a rustic wooden wall backdrop.

How, Why and Where You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day This Year

Why it’s important, its history, and what’s up with the green beer.

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A panoramic view of the UC Berkeley campus at dusk, featuring the illuminated Campanile clock tower in the foreground, vibrant city buildings, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the background against a hilly landscape and darkening sky.

Berkeley: The Jewel of the Bay Area

Berkeley has always been many things – spirited, historic, intellectual, epicurean and eclectic, but the best thing? It’s a little bit of everything. All in

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A group of people walk along a trail surrounded by tall palm trees in a rocky canyon, reminiscent of Native California landscapes. The trees have thick trunks and fanned leaves, creating a lush canopy. The rocky ground and towering canyon walls add to the natural, rugged scenery.

Visit Native California, Sacred Heritage of Our Ancient Past

California has it all. And now, California is embracing it all. During California’s ancient past, at least 64 different languages were spoken here, making this

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A woman with shoulder-length hair sits in front of a laptop, taking a selfie with her phone on Gen Z’s new favorite app. She is wearing a black turtleneck and has a tattoo on her arm. The background features a pink wall and a lamp on a side table. She smiles and looks at the phone.

Gen Z’s New Favorite App & What You Should Know About It

In the world of social media, there’s always a new viral trend or app every time you open your phone. We all know someone that

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A couple is seated at a dining table by a window, gazing at a white sailboat gliding on the calm blue waters of Tiburon. The lush, green coastline is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

The Renaissance of Tiburon

If you think you know Tiburon, you may want to think again. Sure, it’s a luxe enclave just 30 minutes north of San Francisco —

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Helen Russell: The Woman Behind Equator Coffees

There’s a lot of greenwashing these days, even in the progressive, forward-thinking, “live your truth” Bay Area. One company, however, has done it right. And

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A rocky coastline with several large rocks protruding from the water at Half Moon Bay. Waves crash against the rocks, creating white foam. Birds are perched on the rocks, and a few are flying in the cloudy sky above. The misty atmosphere adds a tranquil, moody touch to this perfect coastal getaway.

Half Moon Bay: The Perfect Coastal Getaway

One of the questions I get asked the most as a Bay Area-based travel writer is “Where’s a great place get away for the weekend?”

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