Muir Woods offers tranquility and some of the oldest and tallest redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) in the country. It’s the closest place to San Francisco to enjoy a quiet mile loop through California’s beautiful redwoods. Muir Woods is just a 2-hour drive from Sacramento, located about...
One of California’s coastal charms is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Home to 35,000 creatures in 34 extraordinary galleries, it’s about a three-hour drive from Sacramento. The aquarium is situated next to the beautiful Monterey coastline at the end of Cannery Row, a street made famous by...
If there’s anything California is known for it’s our beaches. Endless stretches of sand, lingering sunsets, and crashing waves on rugged cliffs or surfer-laden shores. Our admiration for our beaches shows not only in our frequent visits to them but also in our care for them. Most beaches in...
A trip to Apple Hill takes about 40 minutes. Once you’re there you feel the city life melt away. The quiet charm and the scenery of the country is very relaxing. It’s just north of Placerville. There are numerous stops on a weekend. I chose a weekday so I could drive at a leisurely pace...
