Between the San Francisco Bay and Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Lodi, the unassuming little sister of better-known wine regions Sonoma and Napa Valley. Lodi’s most popular wines are Zinfandels, which are robust reds known for their strong, smooth finish and notes of berries and spice.

Healdsburg, a quaint and idyllic village among vineyards, lies about an hour north of both Napa and Sonoma. Dubbed one of the Nation’s Most Romantic Small Towns by CNN Travel, it is one of California

While summer is the peak season for traveling and tourism, autumn serves up some of the most breathtaking views you’ll ever see. One of our favorites are

One of the most frequent things I get asked about is traveling to wine country. People are always asking me about places to stay, wineries to visit, restaurants to try, etc. While I have many recommendations and many blog posts...Read More

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Ready to explore California's prettiest mining town? These are the best things to do in Nevada City on your next trip to Gold Country.

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Rhyolite ghost town (near Death Valley) is a well-preserved example of California late gold mining boom. This guide has Rhyolite's history and practical tips on how to visit.

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Turns out, the Kettleman City In-N-Out isn't the only awesome thing between SF and LA. There's a Kettleman City Jack In The Box, too! Oh, and also: Paso Robles.

Nevada City Winery is the oldest operating winery in the historic Sierra Foothills. Tastings are available daily to allow guests to enjoy the premium taste of foothill viticulture and the laborious art of fine wines. Nevada City Winery currently has 26 wines in its portfolio and continues to crush every year.

Finding the best hikes in Northern California isn't too difficult, because there are so many gorgeous trails peppered across the state. So get ready to be wowed by some beautiful views, on trails that are not too difficult (some are actually pretty easy), or long.

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The NorCal weekender mantra usually runs something like ‘Napa for wine, Tahoe for mountains.’ Well, how about California’s Gold Country for both? Set in gorgeous Sierra Nevada foothills, and struck with rich Gold Rush history, a seriously good foodie scene and great wine tasting without the crowds or pretension, Gold Country is the perfect short trip from San Francisco. Sutter Creek (about 2½ hours’ drive from San Francisco), a gem of a Gold Country town with raised sidewalks and Old West architecture, is an excellent place to stay (we like the Eureka Street Inn or the Sutter Creek Inn among the local B&Bs). Or take your pick of any of the string of historic towns dotting Hwy 49, one of California’s most scenic drives.

Madera County is California's oldest wine country. Vineyards and wine have been produced here all the way back in the 1800's. Explore the Madera Wine Trail for award-winning California wines.

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