Pack your passionC'mon, spread those wings. Whatever it is you fantasize most about doing (scaling cliffs, sculpting clay, spotting grizzlies, digging up fossils, throwing out runners, knitting mttens, penning stories, cooking for 20, cruising the coral), there's an adventure vacation waiting for you. | A detour too tasty to missTwo reasons to stop in Napa on the way to the valley. |
Where I take a walk on the wild sideCombining art and the outdoors in the South Bay's coastal hills. |
Five great getaways |
Inside Escapes
NIGHT WATCH
A blast from the past
More like posh, old-style bars than dance venues, the city's newest nightclubs are packing them in.
WEEKENDER
Hidden treasure
Mendocino has gingerbread charm, but it also has crowds. So pull off at the Navarro coast, where a stay can be paired with wine and-gasp-sun.
STREET DETAIL
Hyde bound
It’s always had charm in spades, but now Russian Hill’s Hyde Street is even giving Pac Heights a run for its money.
WEEKENDER
A mellower charm
Cruise past the Giant Dipper and funnel cakes, and head for the low-key delights of Capitola.
WEEKENDER
Our own Arcadia
The charming enclaves of Los Gatos and Saratoga entice those who come down for dinner to stay the weekend.
STREET DETAIL
The Peninsula's Pleasantville
The digerati choose Menlo Park for its small-town charms. But as Silicon Valley resurges, can the village vibe survive?
