About

A travel resource for city dwellers who want to get out of town, oM reports on the best getaways—car optional—near San Francisco. offMetro provides original coverage of day trips and weekend jaunts that are easily accessible via alternative modes of transportation, be it by BART, bike, bus, or ferry. oMSF is proud to be an ambassador to the San Francisco Tourism Board.

If you’d like to contribute your own suggestions on cool places near San Francisco that you can reach with or without a car (though without is always preferable) please share your experiences by filling out the contact form.

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“offMetro is one of my favorite resources for getting out of the city and really traveling like a local. And with fuel prices rising, having options that are car-free make the experience even more valuable.”
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg

“It’s easy to decide where to go on vacation if you’ve got thousands of dollars and a week or more to spend, but planning a quick, cheap day or weekend away is surprisingly difficult—which is why offMetro is a great idea!”
Condé Nast Traveler’s Word of Mouth Editor Eimear Lynch