Top 10 Weekend Trips from San Francisco, California

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

The San Francisco Bay Area has everything to offer the wanderlust hungry, outdoor loving, adventure thirsty traveler. Here are 10 of our favorite weekend trips from San Francisco!

MORRO BAY

Morro Bay is a quintessential California central coast town and makes a great home base for exploring the surrounding area, such as nearby San Luis Obispo or the wine country of Paso Robles.

MONTEREY

Monterey’s world-class aquarium, fascinating history, fresh seafood, and rich arts scene make this coastal paradise a must-visit destination.

MONTEREY

Pacific Grove welcomes more than just ocean-seeking tourists — in fact, it’s known for the seasonal influx of migrating Monarch butterflies! Visit in the winter to see some of California’s most colorful seasonal residents.

Paso Robles

Paso Robles (known locally as simply “Paso”) is one of the world’s leading wine regions. It’s been described to us (many times, mostly by locals) as “what Napa was like 30 years ago.”

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