Steep Ravine Trail and a BLT
When you’ve had enough dry summer air, head over to the deep wooded trails of Mount Tamalpais for some welcome relief on a foggy day. The fog might as well be heavy rain, as it condenses in all the trees … Continued
Highway 1 Brews, Gazos Creek Beach, A Winding Road
When you need a quick getaway for a burger and a little chill time on the beach, here’s a plan for you. Gazos Creek Beach is a relatively less-used beach south of Half Moon Bay and Pescadero. It takes a … Continued
Cooling off in the Stanislaus River
In the heat of summer, the temptation is often to head west to the ocean, but sometimes you can cool off even better by heading east into the mountains. This is one of those day trips… to a cold mountain … Continued
Highway 128 to Philo, Little River, Fern Canyon Trail
OK, this one is really all about the drive. It may be 3+ hours away, but that’s still a day trip in my book. Particularly when the 3-hour drive takes you past and through some of the greatest California scenery … Continued
Las Trampas Trails, Downtown Danville, and a Chicken Slider
Fro my local friends, none of this will be new to you. But for my other Bay Area readers, a trip to Danville might be a novel idea. So for today’s Day’ve Trip, I suggest you start off with a … Continued
The Carneros Resort, the Oxbow Market, and a Knock-Out Pinot Noir
At the southern end of Napa Valley sits the easily accessible Carneros Resort. Many of my friends have driven right on by it, not knowing what stunning amenities hide behind a modest exterior along Highway 12 in the Carneros Region. … Continued
Mt Diablo, a Car Museum, and a Fish Taco
The views from the top of Mt Diablo are worth the drive up. For a great day, follow it up with a visit to the Automotive Museum at Blackhawk. It’s close, and it is world-class, in my view. If you … Continued
Duckhorn Vineyards and Adult Mac n Cheese
It’s easy to overdo it when going wine tasting. What I prefer to do is make a day out of visiting just one. I like to have a leisurely meal nearby after wine tasting, so I can let the wine … Continued
My favorite Road, a Hike in the Woods, and a General Store
One of my favorites roads anywhere is the combination of Highway 35 south from San Mateo’s Highway 92 into Woodside and La Honda, combined with Highway 84 from La Honda out to San Gregorio and Pescadero Beach, then up North … Continued
Sonoma Dairy Country, Tomales Bay Oysters, and a Great Beach
One of my favorite nearby drives takes us through West Sonoma County’ s bucolic dairy farm country, to the very small town of Marshall for some oysters and on to a great picnic at Dillon Beach. The day trip I … Continued