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You Can Now Hike the First 50 Miles of the Magnificent, New Lost Sierra Trail

With hundreds more miles of trail still to come, this largely undiscovered wilderness is prime for exploration

Sell the A’s to Trevor May

Oakland deserves professional baseball. Oakland deserves the Athletics.

The Raiders Might Have Left for Vegas, But This Bay Area Bar Didn’t Get the Memo

Raider Nation still has a home in this San Leandro strip mall

Your Guide to San Francisco’s Biggest Fall Concerts

Bhangra bangers, Swedish punk, Venezuelan funk and more, if you can believe it

Are You Ready for Dry-Aged Fish?

This Michelin-starred chef thinks the answer is…maybe

A Weekend in Eureka Means Happy-Hour Oysters and Coastal Redwoods

Forest bathing, a national park and possible Bigfoot sightings await

The 8 Best Dive Bars in SF, According to a Top Sommelier

Phillip Acquafresca of the Absinthe Group shares his favorite spots for grabbing a cheap drink

This Tiny Pacific Coast Town Is the Perfect Spot for Your Next Weekend Away

With a population of just 122, Jenner-by-the-Sea offers Russian River kayaking, sea lion-spotting tours and more

If You’re Going to Cook Dry-Aged Wagyu at Home, Use This Recipe

Chef Dustin Valette of the Matheson explains how to make his peppercorn-crusted steak

Exactly How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Big Sur

Here's where to stay, eat and play in NorCal’s most famous coastal retreat

Le Petit Pali Offers Two New Reasons to Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea

Palisociety nails it again with these twin inns on the coast

While Everyone Else Goes to Tahoe, Book a Trip to Clear Lake

Saloons or wine tastings? Kayaking or hiking? It’s all on the table in Lake County.

The Latest From David Lawrence Leads SF’s Best New Restaurants

The chef behind the superlative Black Bark BBQ is back with a menu of woodfire-grilled meats

31 Ways to Make an I-5 Trip Between LA and SF Way More Enjoyable

Camp at Pyramid Lake, visit state parks or follow the Oakland Cannabis Trail

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While Everyone Else Goes to Tahoe, Book a Trip to Clear Lake

Saloons or wine tastings? Kayaking or hiking? It’s all on the table in Lake County.

The Latest From David Lawrence Leads SF’s Best New Restaurants

The chef behind the superlative Black Bark BBQ is back with a menu of woodfire-grilled meats

31 Ways to Make an I-5 Trip Between LA and SF Way More Enjoyable

Camp at Pyramid Lake, visit state parks or follow the Oakland Cannabis Trail

Want to Try Fat-Washing Your Cocktails at Home? Here’s How.

Bay Area bartenders are here to help, whether you’re using bacon fat or coconut cream

The Best Stops on Oakland’s Cannabis Trail — Starting With Rose Mary Jane

If you’re looking for a cool cannabar to try some effect pairing, we’ve got a rec

SFO Has Six New Nonstop International Flights — Including to New Zealand’s South Island

United will be the only U.S. carrier to fly nonstop to Christchurch

The Sierra Grand Traverse Is a Brilliant New Hiking Trail Through California

There’s a narrow window of ideal weather for the 21-day hike, and it’s coming up

The 5 Best Road-Trip Stops From San Francisco to Yosemite

It's either a three-ish-hour slog, or a delightful exploration of all Central California has to offer

SF’s Super-Luxe Sommelier Recommends His Favorite Bottles

The wine Michael Lagau and his Bin 415 partner love to share, and their $$$ white whales

The 17 Best Concerts in San Francisco This Spring

From the godfather of punk to rappers on the rise, here are the shows to catch this season

These SF Bars Feature Elevated Tiki Cocktails 

Where bartenders take the ingredients seriously, but keep the final product fun

A Comprehensive Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Mocktails 

These 12 spots are light years beyond fake gin and tonics

The 21 Best Concerts Coming to San Francisco This Summer

You could fill your calendar with bucket-list stadium tours, but we’ve got winery shows and under-the-radar bands too