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Weekend Getaways
Gold Country Goodness
The former mining town of Sutter Creek fits the formula for a classic getaway: cozy inns, a few vineyards and tasting rooms, innovative restaurants, and a good dose of fun.
Drinking It All In
Craftsman styling, epicurean hors d'oeuvres and views of Smuggler's Cove make Mendocino's Brewery Gulch Inn the perfect place to soak in the romance of the North Coast.
Look To The Skies!
The annual migration spectacle of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds is taking place now. Tom Stienstra lets you in on the three best tours in California and the Bay Area.
Yosemite's New Outlook
The famous view of Yosemite Valley just got a $3 million makeover. Before and after photos.
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
A Match Made In Sonoma
Like Laurel and Hardy or Posh and Becks, great wine and the right food can go together famously. Find out how at these Sonoma Valley tastings »
Budget
Paris Style For Under $150
Petaluma's Le Metro whisks you to Montmartre with a lavender-lined patio and cheery rooms decorated with vintage Villemot posters.
Outdoors
Best Fall Hiking, Camping, Views
From autumn foliage at Convict Lake to hiking along the Point Reyes seashore, Tom Stienstra's top picks for the season.
Fern Grove Cottages, Guerneville
Before the Golden Gate Bridge was built, the Russian River wasn't such an easy...
A Motel Classic
New beds, free parking and $169 for a deluxe queen make La Luna Inn on Lombard Street a prime pick.
Really Crooked Road
Move over, Lombard Street. S.F.'s most sinuous stretch is actually Vermont Street. Where it is »
