Anthony Chabot Regional Park is located just 30 minutes from downtown Oakland a makes a great day trip from anywhere in the bay area. This park has something for everyone and is ideal for a day of hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, or camping. Visitors enter the park with a drive through thick … [Read more...]
Northern California
Day Trip to Mount Diablo State Park
Formed when a mass of underlying rock was forced up through the earth's surface, Mount Diablo towers 3,849 feet over the San Francisco Bay. On a clear day, from the summit of this California ecological treasure, it is said that visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. And while many … [Read more...]
California Gold Country Day Trips
California State Highway 49 runs nearly 300 miles through the center of California Gold Country. Starting in Sierra County the "Mother Lode Highway" winds its way through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains all the way to the central valley. Malakoff Diggins State Park Malakoff … [Read more...]
Capitola Day Trip Classic California Beach Town
Fresh seafood cuisine, candy-painted storefronts along the ocean, local boutiques, and quiet beaches all wait just a few miles away from Santa Cruz in the relaxing and colorful beach town of Capitola, CA. If you’re looking for a classic California beach experience away from the hustle and bustle of … [Read more...]
Presidio San Francisco Day Trip Things To Do
Surrounded by a park-like setting right next to the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay, the Presidio is arguably one of the most picturesque former military bases to have ever been constructed. Once a military installation from 1776 until 1994, the Presidio saw duty for Spain, Mexico, … [Read more...]
California North Coast Day Trips
The California North Coast has everything any traveler could want; stunning natural beauty, fabulous beaches, ancient redwood forests, historical landmarks, and quite possibly the best wine country in all of North America. One of the biggest advantages of traveling in NorCal is how easy it is to … [Read more...]
25 Places To Ride Trains in Northern California
We have put together a fun list of places to ride trains in Northern California. Tourist railroads, dinner train rides, kids trains, steam train excursions, and railway museums offering train rides. Have we missed any Northern California train rides? Big or small let us know so we can add them to … [Read more...]
Butte Lake Camping Reservations Points of Interest
Butte Lake Campground is within walking distance of majestic Butte Lake perched at an elevation of nearly 6,100 feet in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. The campground provides visitors with the perfect blend of seclusion and civilization, amidst … [Read more...]
San Francisco Bay Cruise Discount Tickets
Red and White Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise The iconic San Francisco Red and White Fleet’s sign has been catching the eye of Fisherman’s Wharf visitors since 1945. Locals and tourists delight at viewing San Francisco’s world-famous landmarks from the comfort of the tour company’s fleet of … [Read more...]
Whitney Portal Campgrounds Hiking Mount Whitney
Sitting at over 8,000 feet up in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the boundaries of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest, Whitney Portal is the gateway to lofty Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet. Set against … [Read more...]
Lake Isabella Camping Trip Things To Do
Lake Isabella Camping Trip things to do while visiting this Kern County lake. Lake Isabella is nestled in what is known as the Kern River Valley between two sections of the Sequoia National Forest. Surrounding communities are the towns of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Bodfish, Caliente, and Wofford … [Read more...]
McArthur-Burney Falls Park Camping Day Use
One of the most beautiful parks in California, McArthur-Burney Falls, is located at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, just east of the Shasta National Forest. It is the second oldest park in the California state park system and contains one of the area's most spectacular natural wonders: Burney … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Day Trip Things To Do & See
Located south of San Francisco and just north of Monterrey is Santa Cruz. The beach and ocean are a big part of the Santa Cruz lifestyle and the area is well known for sailing, swimming, surfing, and paddling. Santa Cruz was once the location of an American Indian settlement, and one of the … [Read more...]
Fort Hunter Liggett San Francisco Day Trip
Fort Hunter Liggett is located about 25 miles southwest of King City, CA. It is accessible from Highway 101 in King City or Highway 1 from the south. This terrain and location made the land a prime location for training soldiers during World War 1. The military bought the property from local … [Read more...]
Lava Beds National Monument Day Trip What To See
The unique geology of the Lava Beds National Monument is the result of volcanic eruptions from the Medicine Lake shield volcanoes, which included cinder cones, lava beds, and over 700 lava tubes. The volcanic eruptions were a function of an oceanic plate subsiding under the continental plate. One … [Read more...]
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