Listen "Top 10 Weekend and Day Trips from San Francisco"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we take you to 10 different towns within driving distance of San Francisco. We have broken this episode in two parts. The first takes you to 6 destinations for some of the best day trips from San Francisco, all within less than 2.5 hours drive of the city. For those looking for a little longer of an escape, we also included six weekends trips from San Francisco to see some of the amazing nature and mountains California has to offer.
All of the destinations on this list are under fives hours from San Francisco and let you explore northern california. This region makes for some of the best weekend trips - from wine to mountains, to national parks and beaches - knock off all four and you’ll have a true tour de Norcal while getting out of the city by the bay.
1. Point Reyes National Seashore
2. Bodega Bay
3. Napa Valley
4. Santa Cruz
5. Pinnacles National Park
6. Big Sur
7. Lake Tahoe
8. Lassen Volcanic National Park
9. Yosemite National Park
10. Mammoth Lakes
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All of the destinations on this list are under fives hours from San Francisco and let you explore northern california. This region makes for some of the best weekend trips - from wine to mountains, to national parks and beaches - knock off all four and you’ll have a true tour de Norcal while getting out of the city by the bay.
1. Point Reyes National Seashore
2. Bodega Bay
3. Napa Valley
4. Santa Cruz
5. Pinnacles National Park
6. Big Sur
7. Lake Tahoe
8. Lassen Volcanic National Park
9. Yosemite National Park
10. Mammoth Lakes
Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary
Shop our favorite travel gear and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop
https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast
Connect with us on Social Media:
● YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
● Jamal: @jamal_marrush
● Brittanie: @brittanieharbick
● Kim: @lushdeez
Email us at [email protected] to discuss:
● Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours
● Ask a Question of the Week
● Discuss brand partnerships
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