Natural Wonders in the Shasta Cascade
Explore all eight national and state parks within the Shasta Cascade, about four hours north of San Francisco.
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Summer Fog Won’t Dampen Your Picnic
Enjoy the magical display of San Francisco fog with a picnic at one of these viewing spots.
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Hiking, Biking and more in the Shasta Cascade
Have an adventure in the Shasta Cascade on more than 200 miles of hiking, walking, biking and horseback riding trails.
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37 Places to Visit Around Lake Merritt
If you’ve ever walked or jogged the nearly 3.5-mile loop around Lake Merritt, you know there’s a lot to check out.
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8 Camping Sites Within Two Hours of San Francisco
When you’re trying to plan a weekend camping trip and half your friends work until 5 p.m. on Friday, you can be sure you’re not getting to Yosemite or Big Sur before nightfall.
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The Best Beaches Near San Francisco
offMetro SF scoped out six beaches that are cooler than everyone else’s beach. These are the sandy spots that will have your friends saying, “You went where?” while you grin mysteriously, knowing all the while you were within easy disctance of the city.
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Green Acres: Golden Gate Park
One of the largest urban parks in the world, Golden Gate Park stretches for three miles on the western edge of San Francisco. There’s not a single “Keep Off the Grass” sign and its 1,017 acres are a tonic for mind and body. Two major museums, splendid gardens and facilities for more than 20 sports confirm that this is a playground in every sense of the word.
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Best 10-Mile Bike Rides Around San Francisco Bay
From training-wheel-friendly family jaunts to rides that crank up the heat, these outings have you covered. So grab your bike (and helmet) and get the endorphins flowing on one of these best 10-mile bike rides around San Francisco Bay.
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Islands in the San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz gets the majority of the buzz when it comes to the islands in San Francisco Bay, but here are two other gems that are worth checking out on your next trip to the Bay Area.
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10 Best Bay Area Views
We live in one of the most photographed cities in the world, but city dwellers have a tendency to forget the unparalleled, natural beauty sitting just outside the man-made structures of San Francisco proper. Here are the 10 best views in the Bay Area.
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