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Not everyone has time during their California vacation to visit Wine Country. From San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma regions are a full day's trip when you factor in traffic, crowds, and a little extra time to sober up before getting back on the road.
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Just a few miles north of the city, the Marin Headlands is a superb spot to escape the hustle and bustle. As a bona fide urbanite, I was curious to find out what hikers, bikers, and bird-watchers have relished for years. In two days, I discovered that San Francisco's backyard offers much more to the intrepid visitor than iconic Golden Gate Bridge snapshots.
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When you're in the Bay Area, you never need to go far to experience California's rich agricultural heritage.
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Join us at the Marin Headlands Hostel on Friday, August 28, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the hostelling movement and the 75th anniversary of Hostelling International USA with an afternoon of festivities held amid the tranquil meadows and eucalyptus groves of the Headlands.
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The long, lazy days of summer are right around the corner, which in Northern California means a bumper crop of farmers' markets springing up in virtually every town.
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A unique city at any time of the year, San Francisco definitely puts its own spin on holiday traditions. Whether you're driving in from out of town, flying in from out of the country, or simply stepping out your front door, you're sure to find something to put you in the holiday spirit and chase away the "bah humbugs."
San Francisco City Center
San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
Sacramento
Marin Headlands
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Point Montara Lighthouse
Point Reyes
HI-USA Golden Gate Council's Urban Hike: The Ferry Building to AT&T; Park photoset
