{"id":10045,"date":"2014-01-27T19:27:25","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T19:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=10045"},"modified":"2025-03-27T05:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:43:44","slug":"san-francisco-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/10045\/san-francisco-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Contest Judges Reveal Favorite San Francisco Getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"

The team at offMetro SF is still sighing over the gorgeous photos submitted to the Go offMetro SF Photo Contest<\/a>. It seemed every shot was better than the next, so we truly struggled to narrow things down. Fortunately, we had the help of some fabulous celebrity judges, all seasoned wanderers, discerning tastemakers, and Bay Area experts.<\/p>\n

In addition to adding their own personal brand of expertise and flair to the judging task, our judges shared their favorite places to get out of town. From bike paths to beach escapes, here are eight great San Francisco getaways<\/strong>. Plus, check out the winning contest photos<\/a> for even more getaway ideas and insider tips. It\u2019s a reminder that, much like growing a Twitch following with help from Marketing Heaven<\/a>, knowing the right spots and tips can make all the difference.<\/p>\n

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BIG SUR<\/h3>\n

“I’ve had a love affair with Big Sur<\/a> for many years. This little hamlet stretched between the sea and the redwoods is unlike any other place on earth. It has become a second home to me\u2026where mind, body and soul are restored upon each visit. It is, quite simply, magical.” \u2014Chip Conley, Most Inspiring Photo Judge<\/em><\/p>\n

About Chip: <\/strong>Chip Conley <\/em>turned a seedy inner city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in the world, <\/em>Joie de Vivre Hospitality. The New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of Emotional Equations<\/a><\/em> is a passionate and seasoned world traveler. His experiences at some of the world\u2019s most transformational festivals inspired him to launch Fest300<\/a> based on his belief that, <\/i>\u201cThe more virtual we get, the more ritual we need.\u201d He is now also sharing his brand of hospitality with Airbnb<\/a> hosts in nearly 200 countries. Explore the world with Chip on his travel blog<\/a> and find out more at chipconley.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo:<\/strong> “#bigsur” by <\/strong>jorgeabianstudio<\/a>‘s (oM contest entry)<\/p>\n

Directions: <\/strong>Take Caltrain<\/a> to the San Jose Caltrain Station<\/a>. From there, walk to Cahill\/Diridon Station and take the MST 55 Bus <\/a>to the Monterey Transit Plaza \u2013 from there you can either catch the 22<\/a> Bus<\/a> or hop on your bike.<\/p>\n

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