Weekend trips from San Francisco

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Things to do for Halloween in 2020 in Bay Area and California

Have you already started thinking about Halloween in 2020? Let’s face it, we all know it won’t be the same this year, that is a given. Many famous Bay Area and California-wide Halloween events, festivals and other celebrations are cancelled this year. Now, how can we create some darn good lemonade from these lemons to …

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Yuba River Swimming Holes – Essential Tips for First Time Visitors

Yuba River swimming holes are one of the top destinations this time of year in California when the heat is up. If you are desperately searching for a refreshing escape then look no further – Yuba River swimming holes are perfect when it is 80+ Fahrenheit outside. Yuba River is very beautiful and it is …

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

10 Best Things to Do in Lassen Volcanic National Park With Kids

Are you thinking about Northern California road trip? If so I would love to share with you best things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park with kids – the true hidden gem of the Golden State. For starters, check out the stats below. If you like scenic natural beauty with no crowds, Lassen Volcanic …

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Big Sur itinerary – best hikes, scenic spots and hidden gems

“At dawn, Big Sur’s majesty is almost painful to behold. That same prehistoric look, the look of always, Nature smiling at herself in the mirror of eternity,”- Henry Miller. Big Sur lives up to its name and leaves you speechless. The origin of the name of this coastal region of California comes from the Spanish …

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Disneyland tips on how to keep your sanity and get more from your trip.

I am not a Disneyland fanatic. I don’t own a headband with Minnie Mouse ears and I would not wear one even if you give it to me for free. I like some of Disney movies and indifferent to other. I do not start hyperventilating when a new Disney flick is being released. Sometimes we …

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Sonoma weekend getaway: exploring Petaluma and Tomales Bay

Do you have a family travel tradition? Do you have a destination on the map that you love going back to again and again? For our family it is Sonoma County and nearby areas of Marin County of Northern California. I already posted several Sonoma weekend getaway itineraries for different tastes and interests: Family friendly …

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Northern Sonoma County – Exploring the “Russian Territory”

Our family is a big fan of Sonoma County. I have already published a couple of itineraries about Sonoma: Family Friendly Wineries in Sonoma and Sonoma Family Adventures – cheese, oysters, beer and the giants of the sea. We are especially in love with Northern part of the County, (North of the Russian River), which …

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