Northern California

15 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco Before you head out of town on a day trip consider visiting one of these 15 attractions in and around downtown San Francisco. On the other hand, if you're ready to hit the road, continue ready below. Sausalito Day Trip Travel time 30 minutes - 10 … [Read more...]

San Jose is California's third-largest city and is home to high-tech computer firms, which sit alongside farms, ranches and open spaces that spread between the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding hillsides. It’s an old city that is culturally diverse, jam-packed with historic buildings, … [Read more...]

Pack up the car and head out to picturesque and peaceful Livermore. Just a short drive southeast of San Francisco, the area is a wine lover's dream come true. Even non-wine drinkers will have plenty to see and do on this day trip. Livermore is perhaps primarily known for being the oldest wine … [Read more...]

Located at the base of the Sierra Foothills you will find Folsom Lake. The Lake was once called the greatest operative electrical plant on the American continent and during the period of 1885 through 1952 it generated electricity for Sacramento residents. Most anything you like to do, outdoor or … [Read more...]

All aboard! Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is a fun, budget-friendly, mini adventure for kids and kids at heart. Located inside Oak Meadow Park, in Los Gatos, California, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is just a short drive from San Jose. A historic, one-third scale railroad offers rides on both … [Read more...]

California's past still lives in Jamestown 1897 State Historic Park, from the architecture of its buildings along Main Street to Railtown, a state park that has preserved a still-functioning steam locomotive repair and maintenance facility, portions of which date back as far as 1897. Formerly a … [Read more...]

There are not too many places in California where you can visit a lake and be the only person there. Owens Lake near Lone Pine is an exception. This once 12-mile long 8-mile wide body of water was all but drained when the Owens River was diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913. Before … [Read more...]

There are so many pretty parts of the northern Napa Valley to visit and explore. Calistoga could well be considered the cream of the crop. Home to several of California's top spas, retreats, and wineries, Calistoga makes a perfect day trip or weekend getaway destination. Calistoga Natural Hot … [Read more...]

The Folsom City Zoo is smaller than most zoos but has a nice variety of animals to see plus a very fun train to ride. There is a surprising assortment of animals housed at the Folsom City Zoo. Most of these critters are orphaned, seized or relinquished that cannot be released back into the … [Read more...]

Salt Point State Park is not so far from some of California’s great metropolises. Once you arrive, however, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to a whole other world. Above, and below sea level, Salt Point offers visitors a mind-boggling array of activities. There are trails for hikers; … [Read more...]

Keeler California was once a bustling town with a train station, a 300-foot wharf, public swimming pool, and several hotels. The town was originally called Hawley and later named Keeler after Julius M. Keeler. The town existence was partly due to the Cerro Gordo mines high above in the Inyo … [Read more...]