Morning in South Lake Tahoe starts with a kind of stillness you can feel. From my room at The Coachman Hotel, I could see the pines catching the first light, the air clear enough to almost taste. A few guests…
Weekend Escapes
5 November 2025
An Autumn Escape to South Lake Tahoe
The light in South Lake Tahoe changes in the autumn. It goes from the hard glare of summer to something low and gold, catching on the edges of the water and tips of the pines. For a weekend, the whole…
19 September 2025
Best Pumpkin Patches in Half Moon Bay to Visit This Fall
Every fall, Half Moon Bay turns into the pumpkin capital of California. Just 45 minutes south of San Francisco, the coastal town becomes a patchwork of orange fields, family-run farms, and fall festivals. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect pumpkin,…
6 August 2025
Boots, Wine, and Folk on the Farm
A summer evening of music, cider, and dancing under the oaks at Delfino Farms. Here’s what it’s like to spend a Saturday at Folk on the Farm in California’s Sierra Foothills.
Not every weekend needs to involve TSA lines or a five-hour flight. Some of the best escapes are just a few hours from home—coastal drives, redwood cabins, small towns with good coffee and zero urgency. Whether you’re craving salty air, a wine-soaked itinerary, or just some space to breathe, these are my favorite weekend getaways from the Bay Area. I’ve done all of them myself (some of them more than once), and each one feels like a real reset—no plane ticket required.
1 July 2025
A Weekend Guide to Nevada City
Discover where to eat, hike, swim, and stay in Nevada City – a curated weekend guide to this Sierra foothill gem, from steakhouse dinners to river swims.
Looking for the best winter weekend getaways near San Francisco? From snowy adventures in Lake Tahoe to cozy coastal retreats in Big Sur, these destinations are perfect for a quick escape this season. Discover where to stay, what to do, and why winter is the perfect time to explore Northern California.
18 September 2024
Chasing the Best Apple Cider Donuts in the Bay Area
There’s something about the first hint of fall in the Bay Area that brings a craving for cozy moments and simple pleasures. For me, it’s the warmth of a freshly made apple cider donut—the perfect bite of autumn. Whether it’s…
When I first moved to California, I dreamed of Yosemite’s towering granite cliffs and Big Sur’s rugged coastline, but I never imagined the thousands of hidden paradises waiting to be discovered in between. South Yuba River is one of those…
31 December 2023
Dining at Tony’s Seafood Restaurant in Tomales Bay
If you love seafood, you need to take a trip up to Tony’s in Tomales Bay. The drive from the city is about an hour, winding through rolling hills dotted with dairy cows and towering redwoods, before emerging into some…
