Tour the wineries, sample the local wines and see the colorful fields of vines in the Napa Valley Wine Country.
Walk among trees that have turned to stone, see the local geyser erupt, then wallow in a mud bath in Calistoga.
In Marin you can visit sick seals, walk among the redwood trees, and watch the tides at work in a model of the Bay.
After visiting the beautiful gardens of the Filoli mansion, drive over the hill to the peaceful, seaside town of Half Moon Bay.
In San Jose you'll find theWinchester Mystery House, the Egyptian Museum, and interactive exhibitions of old and modern technology.
Head to Santa Cruz to see hibernating butterflies and active dolphins, to explore tidepools, and to take a plunge in the ocean.
In Golden Gate Park you'll find buffalo and paintings as well as flowers and trees.
A short ferry ride from San Francisco or Tiburon takes you to peaceful Angel Island for quiet hiking and magnificent views.
Mount Tamalpais in Marin has trails to suit everyone, from occasional strollers to ardent hikers.
At Point Reyes you can visit the historic lighthouse, lounge on the beaches, dine on oysters and hike along a wide range of trails.
From ship or shore, you can see the great gray whales as they migrate along the California Coast every winter.
The Ano Nuevo Reserve near Santa Cruz is one of the few places in the world where you can see elephant seals in their natural habitat.
Taking a sailing trip on the bay is a sure way to guarantee yourself an exhilarating day.
Spend the day learning how to kayak at Sea Trek in Marin.
There's no shortage of companies to take you white-water rafting on California's rivers.
At the Renaissance Faire in Novato each Fall you can join in many Elizabethan-style pursuits.
Let a steam engine pull you up the mountain in Santa Cruz, or take a ride to the boardwalk in a caboose pulled by an old diesel engine.
The Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara has enough roller coasters to keep you spinning, falling and twisting all day.
Marine World Africa USA combines the features of a zoo, safari park, theme park and circus, with shows starring animals from around the world.
Experience the tranquility of floating over the beautiful valleys of Sonoma and Napa in a hot air balloon.
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