The Best California Road Trip Itineraries: 13 Grand Adventures
Find your California road trip itineraries with this list of classic road trip ideas. Explore CA’s mountains, deserts, beaches, wine country, gold rush history, and redwood forests.
The Best Time to Visit California: Season by Season Guide
Figure out the best time to visit California. This season-by-season guide gives you itinerary ideas for where to go…and when, with a FAQ on weather, crowds and other travel tips.
10 Fun San Francisco Cable Car Facts That Will Surprise You
Learn some fun facts about SF’s cable cars before you visit. Get the scoop on cable car history, tech specs, how they barely survived and offbeat factoids.
4 Tips for Riding the Cable Cars in San Francisco
All your questions answered for riding the cable cars in San Francisco. Get tips on the best line to ride, ticketing info, history and more nerdy trolley fun.
The Closest Airport to Mount Shasta (and Trip Planning Tips)
Figure out the best and closest airport to Mount Shasta, CA for your upcoming trip. This thorough guide also offers rental car and trip planning resources.
Do You Need to Rent a Car in San Francisco…It Depends
Should you rent a car in San Francisco? Do the math and get advice on whether to rent a car using these three different itinerary scenarios.
12 National Parks Near San Francisco (Under 3 Hours of Drive-time)
Get inspired to visit cool national parks near San Francisco. This guide lists ALL of the national parks within a 3 hour drive, with suggested things to do and a map.
How to Get From San Francisco Airport to Oakland Airport (Cheapest and Fastest Options)
Figure out the best, fastest and cheapest ways to get from the San Francisco airport to Oakland airport. We’ve got tips, routing suggestions and full costs.
21 San Francisco Travel Tips: Full First-Timer’s FAQ
Use these San Francisco travel tips to maximize your trip. Get trip planning advice, ideas for what to do, (and which touristy things not to do) and practical logistical tips.
The 10 Best Walks in San Francisco
Get off the couch and take one of these best walks in San Francisco. These walks range from 2-17 miles with forests, parks, epic views, urban exploration and SF history.
Where to Go Hiking in the Presidio: 5 Top Trails
Figure out where to go hiking in the Presidio of San Francisco. Get a curated list of trails with epic views, informative history and quirky stops.
Strolling San Francisco’s Barbary Coast Trail: How to Do it DIY
Take a stroll through SF’s most notorious Gold Rush neighborhood on this Barbary Coast Trail tour. Get background, things to do and a complete Barbary Coast map.