Photo ops abound in shorebirds’ natural habitat. Egrets, blue herons, ducks, and other wildfowl inhabit the oval-shaped Rodeo Lagoon. The 1.5-mile, well-maintained loop trail rings the inlet, marked …
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Head to the northern Napa Valley to experience Calistoga’s best wineries, restaurants, and spas. Nothing could be finer than to be in Calistoga for the weekend. A town …
Magnificent animals graze on former dairy ranch’s windswept meadows. In the 1990s the National Park Service reintroduced tule elk to Point Reyes National Seashore. The subspecies, at one …
Remnants of hot and cold wars add a historical component to this invigorating Marin Headlands hike with city, ocean, and mountain views. Coastal Trail Start at Rodeo Beach …
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Abandoned military sites and sweeping ocean views make for a memorable stroll. Two abandoned gun emplacements with marvelous ocean views bookend this 4-mile round-trip Marin Headlands hike from …
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Wine and dine in the jewel of the Napa Valley. You’ll get a personalized experience at each of the tasting rooms in this easy-to-follow St. Helena wine tasting …
Grateful Dead, Janis partied in this now-sedate Novato setting. On a sunny summer Saturday when other Marin County trails are bustling with hikers, fewer than a dozen people might …
Five under-the-radar winery stops I love. I still have a soft spot for “Little Pieces of Paradise,” a story I wrote for Marin Magazine, and not only because …
Chic town’s choices include luxe resorts, boutique hotels, country inns, retro motel. No need to wade through hundreds of wordy user reviews. Narrow your search with this handy …
Fun stats, from acreage to Zinfandel. Acreage The Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) was established in 1983 with 17 wineries and 5,000 acres of grapevines. Today nearly …