10 California Weekend Getaways
With summer still a few months away, a weekend getaway can be the perfect adventure to tide you over.
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It was the first full day of my redwood country road trip, about 180 miles north of San Francisco.
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I wasn’t thinking about condors as I drove through the dusty foothills of Central California approaching Pinnacles National Park.
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The region, known for its red tiles and retreats, isn’t just for the elite anymore. From stops in Ojai and Simi Valley to strolling State Street and luxuriating on the beach, here are 11 micro-itineraries.
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Sky-high hotel and restaurant tabs are commonplace in the Napa Valley wine country, but with a little advance planning you can still eat and sleep on the cheap.
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For those who don’t live downtown, Saturdays are a great day to visit the sprawling Downtown Arts District.
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Goleta in Santa Barbara County has the luxurious Bacara Resort, serene hiking, Ellwood Beach and Isla Vista in close proximity.
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There are two types of campers.
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Weekend Escape: The essence of John Steinbeck’s birthplace lingers in the blend of cultures, overcast skies, farms and hard-working, hard-drinking locals.
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It took me several trips here to realize this, but if you know where to look and time it right, Death Valley is one giggle after another.
