Stunning views of SF, Marin Headlands, and Mt. Tam. Hike or bike 12 miles of trails and roadways.
There are hundreds of miles of great trails here. On rainy days, take a drive through the beautiful, misty forest.
Bike over the Golden Gate Bridge, straight into Sausalito. Enjoy the incredible views and make sure you visit the unique art and design shops!
This 365-acre piece of man-made land is home to four wineries and a fifth that is expected to open soon. Read more.
William Randolph Hearst's masterpiece is a testament to over-the-top architecture and opulence. Saying the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement. Read more.
Explore the biggest, oldest, and richest mine from California's past. See some of the 367 miles of mine shafts and check out the beautiful owner's cottage and surrounding gardens.
Bull Valley Roadhouse recently landed a rare three-star rating from the San Francisco Chronicle’s critic Michael Bauer, earning top-ranking ‘foodie destination’ status overnight. Read more.
Hike to the top of the PGE trail to get an awesome view of the valley and the bay. Takes about 2-3 hours start to finish. Enjoy the wildlife you'll see on your way.
Have a picnic near “The Gates of Hell”. The Cantor Arts Center offers 20 major Rodin bronzes in this outdoor garden plus 170 works inside. Read more.
educational nature area, lots of bird watchers, duck pond. wind surfer dock..
Stop at McWay Falls and Pfeiffer Beach. There's no cell service and the road is hidden so look at a map before you go!
Great hiking and biking paths that circle the hills; great view of SF Bay, stinky area at end near bridge.
Have had two dinners here and both nearly killed me they were so good. Nice romantic place, unpretentious and downright great food. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST NEW LOCAL CHEESELafranchis traveled to their ancestral home, Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, & persuaded a cheesemaker to teach them.. Read more.
The Olympic-sized mineral hot pool is an incredible experience on chilly, clear nights. Not to be missed!
Best little English Pub in California! It is such a quaint respite close to San Francisco and Muir Woods
Check out the famous yurts and "human nest." Ocean view campsites are also available.
The oysters alone are worth the hour-long drive from San Francisco. But a bowl of clam chowder feels particularly restorative on a foggy day. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
this area of the central-coast was inhabited by the Chumash people from 10,000 - 11,000 BC. The Chumash had a large settlement south of Cayucos at Morro Creek.
Great place, but check the calendar and weather before going; main road closed in winter, etc.
dip in to the healthiest, most healing hot spring mineral water in the world. the high lithium content will level you out, and calm you down - it is like entering a different world!
The hole seems small, but I've seen Ford F150s, Suburbans, and H3s fit through.
Love this place! Short but steep hike gets you to a beautiful, remote German beer house with views of pristine CA mountains. Great German beer selection. Bring your own pick-nick food!
Beautiful redwoods! There is an easy 1 mile trail that stays flat for those of us not wanting a hike but wanting to be in nature. Walked it 41 weeks pregnant!!!
