The Bay & beyond

Bay Area travel guides

The spots I actually send friends to — honest local guides, road trips, and weekend escapes from someone who lives here.

  • Best places to visit in the Bay Area
  • Bay Area road trips
  • Weekend trips from San Jose
  • Indian-owned spots in the Bay Area
Scenic overlook of the San Francisco Bay Area
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay Area (A Local's List)

Not the tourist checklist — the spots I actually send friends to. From hidden coastal trails to the cafés worth the drive, here's my honest Bay Area shortlist.

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Open coastal highway winding along the California coast
Road Trips·1 min read

Weekend Road Trips from San Jose

Three of my favorite drives you can do in a weekend — Big Sur, Tahoe, and the wine country back roads — with where to stop, what to skip, and how to do it with a little one.