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25 Things To Do In Northern California…
Northern California is a great place to live in 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 … - continue reading -
Napa Valley Day Trip Top 16 Things to Do…
There is a famous welcome sign in the Napa Valley that features a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson. It reads, “… and the wine is bottled poetry.” Wine is often the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the Napa … - continue reading -
Tomales Bay Day Trip From San Francisco…
In Marin County, only 40 miles north of San Francisco, visiting the Tomales Bay Region is like visiting another world. Tomales Bay is a long, narrow strip of water that opens off of Bodega Bay. Because it is an outcropping … - continue reading -
Day Trip to Bodega Bay From San…
Bodega Bay's small coastal town is probably best known for its cinematic past, which has been engulfed in Hitchcock horror. Still, this pleasant town on the Sonoma coast has a lot more to offer and is the perfect destination … - continue reading -
Santa Cruz Day Trip Things To Do &…
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 … - continue reading -
Moss Landing Day Trip Kayaking Fresh…
Moss Landing is a sleepy little fishing village that time has forgotten. Located halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, most people visit this area to explore Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine. Elkhorn Slough is located … - continue reading -
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Nimbus Fish Hatchery Day Trip…
Nimbus Fish Hatchery is situated on the banks of the American River. The hatchery was constructed to replace the salmon and steelhead runs blocked by Nimbus and Folsom dams. Nimbus is more than just a spawning ground for … - continue reading -
California State Railroad Museum Day…
California State Railroad Museum is located in the old town section of Sacramento, California. You can spend an entire day looking around this interesting museum. On hand are full-size locomotives and passenger cars of every … - continue reading -
Old Town Sacramento Day Trip Things To…
The state capital of California, Sacramento, plays a key role in politics and decision-making for the state, but there’s a different side to the city. The Old Town District gives a fascinating look into what has shaped the … - continue reading -
Day Trip to Apple Hill Orchards U-Pick…
Apple Hill has been the perfect traditional fall family destination for a half a century, with its mix of kid-friendly activities and adult attractions. Attractions include over 50 u-pick apple ranches, a Christmas tree farm, … - continue reading -
Brannan Island State Recreation Area…
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along the east bank of the Sacramento River. Brannan is not entirely an island, but it is surrounded on three sides by water. For day … - continue reading -
Sacramento River Delta Day Trip…
With hundreds of miles of navigable waterways, the Sacramento River Delta, also known as the California Delta, provides a plethora of outdoor exploration opportunities, including boating, bird watching, camping and … - continue reading -
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25 Best California Natural Hot Springs…
California's Eastern Sierra region offers adventurous travelers numerous opportunities to soak and soothe the senses. Hot mineral water pools can be found in the upper Owens Valley to Bridgeport. Many primitive natural hot … - continue reading -
Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip…
Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip points of interest you don't want to miss. Take a drive in the Alabama Hills’ “movie flats” and walk in the footsteps of the Lone Ranger, Russell Crowe, Gene Autry, and Mel Gibson. Or … - continue reading -
Visiting Mammoth Lakes Things To Do and…
For over 100 years, Mammoth Lakes has drawn thousands of visitors to enjoy the area’s spectacular natural beauty. In addition to the town’s proximity to the stunning Yosemite National Park, the area surrounding Mammoth offers … - continue reading -
Bishop California Day Trips Points of…
Bishop California is a little town with an extensive history. It is located in Inyo County and has a population of under 4,000. Named Bishop Creek initially, it is the most populated place in Inyo County. Bishop is known … - continue reading -
Emerald Bay State Park Day Trip Things…
Only 3 ½ hours from San Francisco and 2 hours from Sacramento, Emerald Bay State Park preserves one of the loveliest and most photographed areas of Lake Tahoe. The Bay was carved in granite by the movement of glaciers. It … - continue reading -
Mono Lake California Eastern Sierra Day…
Mono Lake is a saltwater oasis of the Great Basin located just 13 miles from Yosemite National Park in California’s Eastern Sierra. Although it has suffered for decades at the hands of humans diverting water from its … - continue reading -
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Fresno County Day Trips Where to Go What…
Fresno County is one of California's largest counties with nearly 6,000 square miles. Our List of Fresno County day trips has something for everyone. Tourist attractions, national parks, hidden gems, and family-friendly … - continue reading -
California Living Museum Bakersfield Day…
Covering 17 acres of land in Bakersfield is the California Living Museum. The California Living Museum is ideal for a family day trip to a zoo and a botanical garden. All animals and plants are native of California’s … - continue reading -
Bravo Farms Kettleman City Roadside…
Bravo Farms is a roadside attraction on Highway 99 Tulare and Fresno. The Kettleman City location is the largest of the four Bravo Farms stores. The theme here is the wild west, complete with a ghost town, restaurant, huge … - continue reading -
Mono Hot Springs Historic Cabins Mineral…
Mono Hot Springs is located in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Fresno. If you are looking for an amazing wilderness experience with some of the comforts of home, then Mono Hot Springs Resort is well worth checking … - continue reading -
Don Pedro Lake Day Trip Tuolumne County,…
On average, over half a million visitors a year enjoy fishing, boating, and camping at Don Pedro Lake. There are more than 160 miles of shoreline and over 12,000 acres of land to explore. Three separate campgrounds offer … - continue reading -
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 once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra … - continue reading -