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san francisco bay area
Hike 80 miles of trails or camp overnight.
831/338-8860; parks.ca.gov
BURLINGAME
The San Francisco Peninsula. 111 Anza Blvd., Ste.
410, Burlingame. South of San Francisco. North of
Expectations. Parks, hiking trails, bay and Pacific coast
beaches, farm-to-table cuisine, easy access to San
Francisco, dog-friendly. Stay Play Hike Eat Meet with us.
800/288-4748; thesfp.com See ad, p. 83
CALISTOGA
Castello di Amorosa. 4045 St. Helena Hwy.
Experience Italy in Napa Valley at our authentically
built, 13th-century Tuscan-style castle and winery while
learning about our Italian-style wines. 707/967-6272;
castellodiamorosa.com See ad, p. 91
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. Climb to the top
of Mt. Saint Helena, the tallest peak in California's wine
country, for 360-degree views of Napa, Sonoma, and
Lake Counties. 707/942-4575; parks.ca.gov
Visit Calistoga. 1133 Washington Street. Famous for
hot springs spas, world-class wines, artisan shops, and
award-winning restaurants. A sophisticated, friendly
small town with the most stunning scenery in Napa
Valley. 707/942-6333; visitcalistoga.com See ad, p. 91
CAPITOLA
New Brighton State Beach. Located just south of
Santa Cruz, this beach features picnic areas, swimming,
fishing, and a nearby forest. The camping area is on a
bluff and overlooks northern Monterey Bay. 831/4646329;
parks.ca.gov
CLOVERDALE
Cloverdale History Center and Museum. Sign up for a
docent-led tour of the 19th-century Gould-Shaw House,
one of town's oldest documented dwellings, as well as a
vintage mud wagon and cannonball safe. 707/894-2067;
cloverdalehistoricalsociety.org
CONCORD
Concord Pavilion. Each spring through fall, this
premiere venue is where music and comedy fans can
see their favorite performers take center stage.
livenation.com/venues/14806/concord-pavilion
See ad, p. 89
Markham Nature Park and Arboretum. Gardens, a
bee farm, and 45 plant species from California, South
Africa, Australia, South America with the Galindo Creek
running through! markhamarboretum.org See ad, p. 89
Mount Diablo. Towering 3,849 ft., Mount Diablo brings
hikers, cyclists and campers to its 20,000-acre park
with over 400 plant and animal species and amazing
views. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517 See ad, p. 89
Pixieland. An amusement park just for children with
colorful and fun rides like Red Baron Airplanes, Dragon
Roller Coaster, and the Pixieland Express. pixieland.com
See ad, p. 89
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Northern California's
biggest and most thrilling water park, home to more
than 35 world-class water attractions. sixflags.com
/hurricaneharborconcord See ad, p. 89
Todos Santos Plaza. Live music and events all year.
The park is surrounded by incredible spots for food
and beverage too! visitconcordca.com/things-to-do
/outdoors-nature/todos-santos-plaza/ See ad, p. 89
Visit Concord-Visitor Center. 2151 Salvio Street. Stop
by our visitor center in the heart of historic downtown
Concord. Find information on things to do, places to eat,
and all the community has to offer. visitconcordca.com
See ad, p. 89
DANVILLE
Blackhawk Museum. This Danville museum is a
must-visit for car lovers and history buffs. Experience
all five of the museum's distinct galleries: The Classic
Car Collection, The Spirit of the Old West, Into China,
Art of Africa, and World of Nature. 925/736-2277;
blackhawkmuseum.org
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site. Visit the home
where this first American playwright to win the Nobel
Prize for Literature penned the play Long Day's Journey
Into Night. 925/228-8860 x6422; nps.gov/euon
DUBLIN
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center. Visit the
military base that transformed Dublin into a thriving
city. See fascinating exhibits, take a virtual tour, or
peruse the free Military Book Library. 925/452-2100;
dublin.ca.gov
The Wave. Bring your bathing suit to this Dublin
waterpark to experience state-of-the-art aquatics
facilities including an expansive indoor pool, water
slide tower, and splash zone with water play features.
925/574-4800; thedublinwave.com
EMERYVILLE
Rotten City-Emeryville Cultural Arts District. This
arts colony first emerged when guerilla art began to
appear on the shoreline. The former industrial area
is now home to film studios, galleries, and theaters.
916/322-6584; caculturaldistricts.org/emeryville
FAIRFIELD
Jelly Belly Candy Company. 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield.
Store open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Factory Tours 9:15 a.m.-4
p.m., Café 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit jellybelly.com under Visit
Us, or call 707/399-2286 for current information.
See ad, p. 79
Visit Fairfield. Situated between San Francisco
and Sacramento, Fairfield is home to the Jelly Belly
Candy Factory, the Suisun Valley wine region, and just
minutes from Napa and Sonoma. visitfairfieldca.com
See ad, p. 79
FREMONT
Mission San José. Learn about the history of this
1797 mission at the Mission Museum before taking a
self-guided tour of the cemetery and peaceful church,
home to a rare Spanish pipe organ. 510/657-1797;
missionsanjose.org
GLEN ELLEN
Jack London State Historic Park. A National Historic
Landmark, this park has more than 26 miles of trails
and historic buildings from the time when the famous
writer and adventurer called it his home. 707/938-5216;
jacklondonpark.com
GUERNEVILLE
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
Magnificent sequoia trees stand together as a testament
to the wonders of the natural world. The reserve
includes a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater, nature
trails, and picnic facilities. 707/869-2015; parks.ca.gov
Russian River Visitor Center. Find helpful greeters
who can help you explore the majestic redwoods, find
a winery that suits your taste, book spa experiences,
and enjoy river activities. Open daily. 707/869-9000;
russianriver.com
HALF MOON BAY
Gray Whale Cove State Beach. This rugged beach
gets its name from the whales that can often be spotted
close to shore. Access the sheltered cove via a trail
leading down from cliffs. 650/726-8819; parks.ca.gov
Half Moon Bay State Beach. Camp, hike, run,
sunbathe, or swim along four miles of broad, sandy
beach. Camp overnight at one of 52 sites, both for tents
and recreational vehicles. 650/726-8819; parks.ca.gov
HEALDSBURG
Healdsburg Museum. Learn about the history of
Sonoma County through permanent displays and
changing exhibitions. Located in the former Carnegie
Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
707/431-3325; healdsburgmuseum.org
Sonoma County Wine Library. With a collection of
5,000 books, this is one of the most comprehensive
collections of wine information in the world. Housed
within the Healdsburg Regional Library. 707/433-3772;
sonomalibrary.org/locations
Wine Road Northern Sonoma County. Your connection
to over 130 wineries and 40 lodgings in beautiful
northern Sonoma County, CA. Just an hour north of
the Golden Gate. Maps, events, FAQs and more at
wineroad.com. Tune-in to wineroadpodcast.com for
winemaker interviews and itinerary ideas-you can get
the inside scoop! 707/433-4335 See ad, pg. 84-85
INVERNESS
Tomales Bay State Park. This park comprises three
distinct areas: Millerton Point, Shell Beach, and Heart's
Desire. Hike a one-mile trail to Jepson Memorial Grove,
one of the finest remaining groves of Bishop pine.
415/669-1140; parks.ca.gov
JENNER
Fort Ross State Historic Park. Venture into the past
at this former settlement from the early 1800s. Stop by
the visitor center and bring lunch to enjoy one of three
picnic areas. 707/847-3437; fortross.org
LIVERMORE
Discovery Center at the Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory. Experience a broad-based
display of science and technology, as well as highlights
of the laboratory's history. Free admission.
925/423-3272; llnl.gov
Livermore Valley Wine Country. Oenophiles, head east
of San Francisco to the scenic Livermore Valley, where
you'll find 50 family-owned wineries. Enjoy intimate
tastings, award-winning wines, and plenty of vineyard
tours at affordable prices. 925/447-9463; lvwine.org
LOS ALTOS
Los Altos History Museum. Learn about the area's
transformation from an agricultural paradise to the
high-tech hub of Silicon Valley. Housed in a turn-ofthe-century
Craftsman-style house. Free admission.
650/948-9427; losaltoshistory.org
LOS GATOS
Castle Rock State Park. Located along the crest of the
Santa Cruz Mountains, this park is popular for hiking,
backpacking, horseback riding, and climbing on the
area's caverns and rocks. 408/868-9540; parks.ca.gov
MARTINEZ
John Muir National Historic Site. Begin your
exploration of John Muir's life and legacy at the visitor
center, then hike Mount Wanda and explore the grounds
on your own. 925/228-8860; nps.gov/jomu
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