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…
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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…
Best Road Trip Stops Between Phoenix and Flagstaff: Sedona, Jerome, Prescott, Arcosanti & More
The drive between Phoenix and Flagstaff along Interstate 17 can be done in less than two hours. It is a scenic drive on its own, as you can watch the dramatic landscape change from desert to pine trees as you gain in elevation the closer you get to Flagstaff. If you are looking to explore…