Peace Love & Levity on the Left Coast
You'll find no end of fun you can drive to for the day or a weekend from California's hub cities of San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Here are some of my favorite California day trips and getaways for locals and visitors, whether you're looking for rest and relaxation, active outdoor adventure, or family fun. {Go}
Hey there -- I'm Kat, your Savvy California blogger. My greedy goal is to find the real stuff in life right outside our doors, to sleuth out the sweet spots, chat up the experts, and share what's great in the Golden State. Want to be savvy in California? {more about ...}
In Southern California, you'll never find a shortage of amazing things to do. The question is, how do you choose? In the Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County areas, go for SoCal culture, fun in the sun, and getting out with friends and family. The Inland Empire and Desert areas also have their charms. {This}
In Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, there are so many fun activities I feel like I'm always on vacation, even though I live here. You can explore the beauty of the Bay, geek out in Silicon Valley, relax in wine country, or get in the car and head to the NorCal coast or mountains, all in a matter of days. {This}
We only go kayaking occasionally, but my favorite place is in La Jolla, CA, in the San Diego area. We especially love the 7 caves tour. Here’s my review.
California Academy of Sciences, in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, has so much to offer we want to go again and again. Maybe that’s why Condé Nast Traveler named it one of the “New Wonders of the World.” The museum features a world of fun, with an aquarium, planetarium, living rain forest, and more. Here’s the savvy way to plan a visit.
