Bay Area Travel Guides
Bay Area Regions
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San Francisco
San Francisco is often the star city of the Bay Area. It has tons of attractions, like the famous Golden Gate Bridge. It also has a wide variety of restaurants, activities, and museums.
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North Bay
The North Bay consists of four counties: Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano. It has upscale towns, vineyards with gorgeous wineries, rolling hills, and nice hotels.
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East Bay
The East Bay is where I grew up. It has tons of hiking trails, a great winery and brewery scene, and includes Berkeley, Oakland, and the Tri-Valley.
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South Bay
The South Bay contains Silicon Valley, which is the home of Facebook/Meta, Netflix, Apple, eBay, and many other tech companies. It also includes the large city of San Jose.
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Peninsula
The Peninsula is the gorgeous coastal strip of land west of the South Bay. It’s where my first home of Half Moon Bay is, along with San Mateo, Woodside, and Menlo Park.
Bay Area Posts
Explore this Half Moon Bay day trip itinerary with the best sights and activities on the gorgeous coastline.
Explore the best things to do in Pescadero, including a goat farm tour, relaxing on the beaches, and eating artichoke bread.
Find your next getaway with these scenic weekend trips from the San Francisco Bay Area, from beach towns to redwood forests.
Looking for unique things to do in California? Discover my list of hidden gems, unusual attractions, and cool places throughout the state.
Discover my favorite places to visit in California in spring, from snowy mountains to hot deserts to lush forests.
California’s long coastline makes for an excellent San Francisco to San Diego road trip with ocean views, charming beach towns, and some of the most famous cities in the world.
Looking for fun holiday activities and events in the Bay Area? Discover my full list of festive Bay Area events for the holiday season!
Experience the magical Christmas lights and festive treats at Holidays at Filoli in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience Nightfall at Filoli in the Bay Area, with illuminated jack-o’-lanterns, spooky Halloween decor, and a haunted mansion.
There are many incredible places to visit in California during winter, whether you want a warm beachy getaway or a snowy winter retreat in the mountains.
Experiencing the Christmas activities in San Francisco is one of the best things to do during the holidays!
The pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay draw crowds from all around the country with their plentiful produce, seasonal decor, and fall festivities.
Planning a fall getaway in California? From fall foliage in the mountains to warm weather on the coast, fall in California is one of the best times to visit!
Whether you’re visiting California for the first time or have lived here your entire life, these are the most beautiful places in California from north to south and east to west.
An ideal San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip itinerary with multiple route options, including all the best stops along the way!
Explore the best of the city and indulge in the foodie scene with just one day in San Jose!
Explore the world-renowned wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and sprawling vineyards on a day trip to Napa Valley.
The ultimate guide to things to do, what to wear, the best time to visit, and what's blooming at Filoli Historic House and Gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Wildflowers are gorgeous and always a treat to find, but sometimes it’s nice to visit a planted flower field that guarantees great blooms. This list includes both wildflowers and non-wildflowers!
From shipwrecks to seals, there’s all kinds of maritime history and coastal sights to see in Point Reyes.
Sausalito is a town on the bay just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s charming, a bit upscale, and gorgeous.
San Mateo is a lovely town with a Japanese Tea Garden, great restaurants, and a nice downtown. It’s a great spot for a day trip!
Looking for the perfect Instagram spot, locations for engagement shoots, or just a nice place to take photos? These are my favorite spots that I’ve been and the spots at the top of my list to go to on a future trip!
Looking for the best things to do in Half Moon Bay? This guide covers everything from moody coastal beaches and scenic hikes to historic downtown streets and seasonal pumpkin patches.