Pinnacles National Park, declared the 59th National Park in 2013, is truly a national treasure and has got to be one of my favorite day trips from San Francisco. You will likely need a car to get here, but you…
Although it’s best known as a base for tech companies and the future home of the San Francisco 49ers, Santa Clara is a destination in its own right. You may not think to visit it, but that’s exactly why…
Ring in the Chinese Lunar New Year in a festive fashion at Hakone Estate and Gardens in Saratoga. Celebrate the “Year of the Monkey” at its 8th Annual Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3…
Get ready for one of the Bay Area’s biggest summer music festivals! On August 7-9, the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest will rock downtown San Jose’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park with more than 100 shows on 13 stages….
Tech-savvy hikers, backpackers, and outdoorsy folks the world over have something to celebrate. National Geographic, in commemoration of its centennial anniversary in the adventure business, is planning to release hundreds of maps from its popular Trails Illustrated line for…
Within the heart of the Silicon Valley, mother of all things tech, are a few hidden and untouched gems that offer refuge from the everyday hustle-bustle. Long before they were dubbed “Silicon Valley,” Cupertino and Santa Clara County—then covered…
offMetro SF finished out 2013 with the Go offMetro Photo Contest, and the entries were sublime. You captured all that we love about California and gave us a list of places we want to revisit or see for the…
Summer, it’s a time for lounging in parks, frolicking on beaches, and making the most of the grill. But we all know that summer weather in San Francisco can be less than optimal. With that in mind, here are…
Here are the best green Bay Area destinations oM has discovered this year. A Wine Time: East Bay Winery Bike Tours | Oakland California’s newest wine sensation is closer than you think. And you can reach it by BART. And bike….
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