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Weekend Getaways
Kick Back In Cayucos
Home to a laid-back vibe, amiable locals and a gorgeous coastline, this California beach town is the perfect destination for decompressing after the holidays.
A Swift Escape
This new B&B in Pacific Grove is a refreshing departure from the town's preponderance of Victorian chintz and teddy bears.
Pups On Parade
Elephant seals are returning to the beaches of Año Nuevo, just an hour and a half south of San Francisco, to give birth to new pups. Find out how you can see them.
Antidote To Winter
Two things guaranteed to warm you on a cold December day in Ukiah: a snifter of local brandy and a dip in heated mineral baths.
Outdoors
Second Only To Kilimanjaro
Looking to savor the second-grandest view on the planet? Make the easy drive to the 3,849-foot summit of Mount Diablo. Photos.
Romantic
Brewery Gulch Inn
Craftsman styling and views of Smuggler's Cove make this Mendocino inn the perfect place to soak in the North Coast romance.
Budget
Fern Grove Cottages
These 1920s cottages in the redwoods are a nice place to enjoy a Russian River weekend — at Courtyard by Marriott prices.
Family
A Great Place To Geek Out
Where will you find the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates? Most likely at the San Jose's Tech Museum, a wickedly fun place for kids and parents to geek out.
Food & Drink
Crack Open A Cold One
Our guide to Reno's best brewers, from the Silver Peak Brewery, home of the XXX Blonde, to the Great Basin Brewery, maker of the "Icky."
The Inn at Southbridge, St. Helena
The Inn at Southbridge Let's just make this point from the get-go: In the Napa...
It's Tops: Russian Hill
Stride up the numerous stairways to find luxurious gardens, historic homes, and Macondray Lane, the site of "Tales of the City."
Dominic Phillips' Picks
The event mastermind lets us in on some of his favorite places to dine, drink and plot ideas for all his wonderful bashes.
