Experiencing the Christmas activities in San Francisco is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays!

Looking for fun holiday activities and events in the Bay Area? I’ve compiled a massive list of festive events around the Bay Area for the holiday season!

After a lifetime of living in and exploring this gorgeous state, I’ve broken down the differences between Northern California and Southern California to help you choose which region to visit!

California’s long coastline makes for an excellent San Francisco to San Diego road trip with ocean views, charming beach towns, and some of the most famous cities in the world.

The best places to stay in Mendocino are the three Inns of Mendocino run by Four Sisters Inns. They’re a collection of boutique, sophisticated bed and breakfasts in downtown Mendocino.

Wildflowers are gorgeous and always a treat to find, but sometimes it’s nice to visit a planted flower field that guarantees great blooms. This list includes both wildflowers and non-wildflowers!

For the perfect holiday activity in the Bay Area, take a walk through Filoli Historic House and Garden. Admire the Christmas lights, get a mulled wine at the Holiday Bar, tour the mansion all decked out for the holidays, and grab a bite to eat the the Quail Café.

The ultimate guide to things to do, what to wear, the best time to visit, and what's blooming at Filoli Historic House and Gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area.

California has an abundance of activities and places to visit up and down the state. It is, of course, most known for the stunning, long coastline it boasts along the West Coast.

From shipwrecks to seals, there’s all kinds of maritime history and coastal sights to see in Point Reyes.

There are tons of things to do in and around the Bay Area, and many of them are an easy day trip! These are the best places to take a day trip and things to do in each place.

Sausalito is a town on the bay just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It’s charming, a bit upscale, and gorgeous.

One of my favorite hidden gems in Northern California is the town of Felton. It’s a small town tucked into the redwoods with an incredible railroad camp from the 1800s!

San Mateo is a lovely town with a Japanese Tea Garden, great restaurants, and a nice downtown. It’s a great spot for a day trip!

Just a dozen miles north of Santa Cruz is the hidden gem Davenport, California. It’s an incredible coastal city with jaw-dropping beaches and small-town vibes.

You read that right. A DAY TRIP to Yosemite! It’s completely possible if you live in the Bay Area, or even within 200 miles of Yosemite.