After 18 years in SF, spending the day on Angel Island is one of my favorite day trips from San Francisco, and one you can do without a car! Somehow it still flies under the radar for many visitors, despite offering one of the best combinations of ferry rides, hiking, and panoramic views of the…
Day Trips
Why You Need to Visit Orvieto: The Most Beautiful Stop Between Rome and Florence
Orvieto is the perfect hilltop town to visit on a trip between Rome and Florence. Perched dramatically above the Umbrian countryside, the city rises from sheer volcanic cliffs, with vineyards stretching out below. Its Gothic cathedral glows in the afternoon light, the streets wind through a dense medieval core with Etruscan roots, and local tables…
Best Day Trips from San Francisco: Coastal Drives, Wine Country & Easy Escapes
San Francisco is an incredible destination on its own, but one of the things that makes living in—or visiting—the Bay Area so special is how quickly you can escape the City. Within just a couple of hours, you can trade foggy summer mornings for sunny wine country, coastal cliffs, redwood forests, or charming small towns…
Big Sur With a Dog: Photo Spots, Scenic Stops, and What to Know
Big Sur is one of the most iconic places to visit on California’s central coast, a stretch of Highway 1 known for its dramatic cliffs, winding roads, and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. From rugged beaches to quiet forested moments along the Big Sur River, the scenery shifts constantly and never stops being breathtaking. On a…
Dog‑Friendly Guide to Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea: 3 Nights in a Fairy‑Tale Coastal Town
Carmel-by-the-Sea is the one of the most dog-friendly towns in California. It is a place where you can sip wine on a patio with your pup, wander through secret passageways, admire fairy tale cottages, and enjoy a stunning white sand beach where dogs are allowed to run off-leash. After spending three nights here on a…