Things to do near SFO

Nepenthe Big Sur Nepenthe is a restaurant perched 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, overlooking the Santa Lucia M… foodExplore → Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Big Sur Rugged coastal reserve featuring cypress groves, sea otters, gray whales (seasonal), and dramatic rocky coves; 8+ trail… outdoorExplore → Andrew Molera State Park – Molera Beach Trail Big Sur Limekiln State Park features breathtaking views of the rugged Big Sur Coast and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary,… outdoorExplore → Carmel Highlands – Coastal Bluffs & Hidden Viewpoints Big Sur Carmel Highlands–Coastal Bluffs & Hidden Viewpoints is a scenic stretch of undeveloped California coastline along Highw… outdoorExplore → Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park – Ewoldsen Trail Big Sur Salinas River State Beach features a sandy beach and dunes that are part of Monterey Bay's unique coastal dune system, … outdoorExplore → Partington Cove Kayaking & Hiking Big Sur Partington Cove is a short, steep 1-mile round-trip hike in Big Sur that descends through a 60-foot tunnel to a pristin… outdoorExplore → Pico Blanco & Hiking in Los Padres National Forest Big Sur Backcountry hiking to 3,710-foot white marble peak offering 360-degree coastal and mountain views; accessed via challen… outdoorExplore → Post Ranch Inn Fine Dining Big Sur Sierra Mar is a Michelin Green Star-awarded fine dining restaurant perched atop Big Sur's cliffs, offering farm-driven … foodExplore → Skunk Train (California Western Railroad) Mendocino The Skunk Train is a historic railroad operating since 1885 that takes passengers through old-growth redwood groves, ov… tourExplore → Treebones Resort & Glamping Big Sur Treebones is a family-owned off-grid glamping resort perched on a Monterey County bluff above the Pacific Ocean, featur… otherExplore → Napa Valley Wine Train Sonoma The Napa Valley Wine Train is a luxury locomotive journey through California's Wine Country featuring multi-course gour… tourExplore → Safari West Wildlife Preserve Sonoma Safari West is a wildlife preserve that brings the African safari experience to California, allowing guests to encounte… otherExplore → Carmel-by-the-Sea Art Galleries & Beaches Big Sur A picture-perfect European-style artist village with world-class galleries, upscale shops, and white-sand beaches—a hub… cultureExplore → Chalk Mountain Winery Tasting Room Big Sur A intimate, appointment-only tasting room high above Big Sur serving small-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with pa… foodExplore → Elk Cove Inn & Spa Mendocino Elk Cove Inn & Spa is a 19th-century oceanfront bed and breakfast with sixteen unique rooms and direct beach access to … cultureExplore → Garrapata State Park – White Cove Trail Big Sur Garrapata State Park is Big Sur's northernmost state park, featuring two miles of dramatic coastline with beaches and c… outdoorExplore → MacKerricher State Park Mendocino Sinkyon Wilderness State Park lies on California's rugged Lost Coast, featuring coastal bluffs, black sand beaches, and… outdoorExplore → Mendocino Presbyterian Church Mendocino Iconic 1868 Victorian church with stunning Gothic architecture, original stained glass, and a prominent position on the… cultureExplore → Nepenthe Restaurant & Arts Complex Big Sur Nepenthe is a restaurant perched 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, overlooking the Santa Lucia M… foodExplore → The Big Sur Bakery Big Sur Big Sur Bakery is a restaurant and bakery open Wednesday through Monday, offering lunch Wednesday through Sunday and di… foodExplore → The Restaurant at Ventana Big Sur Big Sur The Sur House is an ocean-view restaurant at Alila Ventana Big Sur that serves Mediterranean-inspired, seasonally-sourc… foodExplore → Sonoma Coast State Park Sonoma A state recreation area that serves as an entryway to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, offering camping, boating, swim… parkExplore → Russian River Adventures Sonoma Russian River Adventures offers eco-adventure experiences on the Russian River in Sonoma County since 2001. Visitors ca… tourExplore → The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone Sonoma The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley offers culinary and wine education in a historic building… tourExplore → Big Sur Spirit Garden & Retreat Center Big Sur Immersive wellness experiences including sound baths, guided meditations, and plant medicine ceremonies set in native g… cultureExplore → Jade Cove & Coastal Minerals Walk Big Sur Secluded cove known among rockhounding enthusiasts for jade and serpentine stone hunting; visitors scramble down inform… hidden-gemExplore → Little Lake Mendocino Art Center Mendocino The Mendocino Art Center is a gathering place for artists located on Coastal Pomo land where redwoods meet the ocean. T… cultureExplore → Oswald Winery Mendocino Intimate tasting room for small-lot, estate-grown Mendocino County wines served in a historic building with a focus on … foodExplore → Pomo Brewing Company Mendocino Local craft brewery in Fort Bragg featuring house-made IPAs and stouts, food truck partnerships, and a community atmosp… foodExplore → Ragged Point Inn & Restaurant Big Sur Ragged Point Inn is a boutique oceanfront resort perched 350 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 at the gateway to Big … foodExplore → Ventana Spa & Wellness Retreat Big Sur Spa Alila is a wellness retreat at a luxury Big Sur resort that offers therapeutic massages, energy therapies, holistic… hidden-gemExplore → Dutton-Goldfield Winery Sonoma Dutton-Goldfield Winery produces character-driven wines from the Dutton Ranch vineyards and throughout the Sonoma Coast… wineryExplore → Tall Timbers Bar & Grill Mendocino Rustic restaurant in nearby Fort Bragg known for exceptional fresh seafood, wood-fired preparations, and a wine list sh… foodExplore → Bodega Head Trail Sonoma hikeExplore → Chalk Hill Estate Sonoma Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards is a winery on a 1,300-acre estate in Sonoma County's Chalk Hill AVA that has produced terr… wineryExplore → Iron Horse Vineyards Sonoma Iron Horse Vineyards is a pioneering estate winery founded in 1976 in Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, where v… wineryExplore → Bennett House Museum Mendocino Restored 1862 Victorian mansion and adjacent museum featuring period furnishings, local history artifacts, and carefull… cultureExplore → Big Sur Bakery & Pizzeria Big Sur Big Sur Bakery is a restaurant featuring a working bakery open Wednesday through Monday, serving lunch and dinner with … foodExplore → Big Sur Coast Gallery & Artists Studios Big Sur Cooperative artist gallery and working studio space showcasing local painters, sculptors, and photographers; visitors o… cultureExplore → Carmel Mission Basilica & Gardens Big Sur Carmel Mission Basilica is an active parish and historic religious site featuring a basilica, museums, and grounds with… cultureExplore → Drinking Goat Winery Mendocino Donkey & Goat is a natural winery in Berkeley that handcrafts wines from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards ac… foodExplore → Hendy Woods State Park Mendocino Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area is a tranquil outdoor destination situated along the shores of Big Lagoon in Humbo… outdoorExplore → Henry Miller Memorial Library Big Sur The Henry Miller Memorial Library is dedicated to preserving the life and spirit of Henry Miller through fostering lite… cultureExplore → Highlight Gallery Mendocino Highlight Gallery is a light-filled fine art and craft gallery specializing in Northern California artists, featuring h… cultureExplore → The Big Sur Deli Market & Restaurant Big Sur An unassuming roadside market and casual eatery serving locally sourced sandwiches, prepared foods, and organic groceri… foodExplore → Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma Dry Creek Vineyard is a family-owned winery founded in 1972 in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, known for producing awa… wineryExplore → Healdsburg Plaza & Downtown District Sonoma The Healdsburg Plaza is a historic, walkable downtown shopping district in Sonoma Wine Country featuring eclectic bouti… otherExplore → Oxbow Market Sonoma Oxbow Public Market is a public marketplace in downtown Napa Valley housing multiple food vendors and specialty shops i… otherExplore → Benziger Family Winery Sonoma Benziger Family Winery is a Sonoma Mountain estate winery offering immersive vineyard tours and tastings, voted Best Wi… wineryExplore → Buena Vista Winery Sonoma California's first premium winery, founded in 1857, featuring a historic tasting room and Press House where visitors ca… wineryExplore → Café Beaujolais Mendocino Café Beaujolais is a historic French-Californian restaurant housed in an 1893 Victorian farmhouse in Mendocino, surroun… foodExplore → Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Sonoma Gloria Ferrer is a sparkling wine producer in Carneros founded with a vision brought from Spain, specializing in handcr… wineryExplore → Imagery Estate Winery Sonoma Imagery Estate Winery is a Sonoma Valley winery that has explored the intersection of art and wine for over 30 years, f… wineryExplore → Jack London State Historic Park Sonoma Home and ranch of Jack London, famous author known for his literary accomplishments and dramatic exploits. The park off… parkExplore → Kunde Estate Winery Sonoma For over a century, five generations of the Kunde family have farmed their 1,850-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma Val… wineryExplore → Landmark Vineyards Sonoma A California winery that sources grapes from the state's best vineyards to create wines cherished by wine lovers and cr… wineryExplore → McWay Falls & Julia Burn State Park Big Sur Hike to a pristine 80-foot waterfall cascading directly onto an isolated white-sand beach surrounded by redwoods and se… outdoorExplore → Mendocino Art Center Mendocino The Mendocino Art Center is a gathering place for artists located where redwoods meet the ocean on Coastal Pomo land, o… cultureExplore → Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Mendocino A 47-acre nonprofit botanical garden on Northern California's coastal bluffs featuring diverse seasonal blooms includin… outdoorExplore → Mendocino Headlands State Park Mendocino Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve protects the Frank and Bess Smithe Grove of old-growth redwoods and features a 60… outdoorExplore → Post Ranch Inn Big Sur Post Ranch Inn is a luxury resort perched atop the cliffs of Big Sur, offering striking Pacific Ocean views and serene … foodExplore → Ravenswood Winery Sonoma Ravenswood is a California winery that specializes in Zinfandel wines sourced from Sonoma County's iconic vineyards. Vi… wineryExplore → Scribe Winery Sonoma wineryExplore → Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Sonoma A Napa Valley state park featuring the 2,729-foot Mount Baldwin with stunning views, where the headwaters of Sonoma Cre… hikeExplore → The Maiden Publick House Big Sur Artisanal gastropub celebrating local ingredients, craft beers, and wood-fired cooking; a rare casual-fine-dining gem i… foodExplore → The Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites Mendocino Victorian-era landmark hotel (1878) with a historic saloon, restaurant, and meticulously restored rooms that place you … cultureExplore → Ventana Wilderness Resort & Spa Big Sur Alila Ventana Big Sur is a 160-acre luxury resort nestled among redwoods and meadows along California's Highway 1, wher… foodExplore →