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 best known for its reputation as the oldest … [Read more...]
Northern California
California State Railroad Museum Day Trip
The California State Railroad Museum is in the historic Sacramento, California district. It is an intriguing museum that can easily occupy a whole day of exploration. The museum boasts an impressive collection of locomotives and passenger cars of various sizes and types. On the upper level, one … [Read more...]
Kern River Camping Trip Best Campgrounds
Kern River Camping areas include the Lower Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the Upper Kern River. State-run campgrounds, private resort-style campgrounds, and free camping areas can all be found along the Kern River Valley. There are plenty of free (dispersed) campsites along the Kern River. If you … [Read more...]
Angels Camp Day Trip California Gold Country
Angels Camp is located in California's gold country along Highway 49 and is a fun day trip destination to dig into California's Gold Rush history. Explore the town's historic downtown, visit a gold rush museum, or go wine tasting at a nearby Calaveras County wineries. Angels Camp was founded … [Read more...]
Folsom Lake Camping Day Use Year Round Activities
You will find Folsom Lake at the base of the Sierra Foothills. The Lake was once called the most extraordinary operative electrical plant on the American continent, and from 1885 through 1952, it generated electricity for Sacramento residents. Almost anything you like to do, outdoor or … [Read more...]
Fort Ross State Historic Park Day Trip
Fort Ross State Historical Park is situated along a new section of the Northern California coastline. Once a Russian settlement from the mid-1800s that served as a base for northern Pacific trade, Fort Ross must have been a bustling place. Today, Fort Ross is sublime but an exciting and well-kept … [Read more...]
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Day Trip
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest state park, covering more than 18,000 acres and reaching an elevation of more than 2,000 feet above sea level. In 1902 it launched the state park movement in California. However, today Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz, California, … [Read more...]
Northern California U-Pick Farms, Orchards & Tours
Where to find the best Northern California U-Pick Farms. Many growers allow you to pick their products right from the vine. Apples, cherries, citrus fruit, strawberries, pumpkins, and vegetables will be available depending on the season. A few farms on this list only offer farm tours but are worth … [Read more...]
Bay Area Discovery Museum San Francisco Day Trip
Bay Area Discovery Museum is an indoor and outdoor kids' playground at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, California. The museum is excellent for a kid's day trip and a perfect place to host a birthday party. Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed for children six months to 8 years … [Read more...]
Fort Bragg Day Trip Attractions Things To Do
Fort Bragg is a small town situated on the stunning Northern California Coast with a great mix of history, natural beauty, and lively events. Depending on where you live, it can be a fun day trip or a perfect weekend trip from San Francisco Bay. Fort Bragg was established in 1857 within the … [Read more...]
Western Railway Museum Suisun City Day Trip
The Western Railway Museum allows visitors to ride historic streetcars and interurban electric trains from all over California and other western states. Streetcars loop the shaded picnic grounds. Interurban cars run over the restored main line of the old Sacramento Northern Railway. With over 50 … [Read more...]
Filoli Estate & Gardens San Francisco Day Trip
Filoli Estate & Gardens is just 25 miles south of San Francisco. The Filoli estate is surrounded by nearly 700 acres of parkland and 16 beautifully landscaped gardens. Guided and self-guided tours are offered six days a week. Anyone interested in gardening will love this day trip. Filoli was … [Read more...]
Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad Day Trip
Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad is an exciting 4-mile railroad excursion near Yosemite Park's south gate on Highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives hauled massive log trains through the Sierra Mountains. Where mighty loggers felled, the timber and flumes carried lumber to the … [Read more...]
Half Moon Bay Day Trip Top Ten Attractions
Half Moon Bay is a scenic area of the California coast, about a one-hour drive from San Francisco. Half Moon Bay is a popular day trip or weekend getaway offering visitors art galleries, small restaurants, and shops in its small downtown. While visiting Half Moon Bay, things to do range from … [Read more...]
25 Things To Do In Northern California You Might Not Know About
Northern California is a great place to live or visit. Just about everyone knows about NorCal's significant attractions. Yosemite National Park, Fishermans Wharf, and Monterey Bay. This list highlights lesser-known travel destinations in Northern California. If you are looking for fun things that … [Read more...]
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