Fascinating Day Trips Around The Bay Area

By Marco Christiansen | Jun 21, 2021

Explore Monterey Bay on a Whale Watch

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Rediscover Your Inner Child in Santa Cruz

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Live Like a Local in Half Moon Bay

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Stroll Through the Redwoods at Muir Woods

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Take a Drive to the Top of Mount Diablo

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Visit Pier 39 & Tour Alcatraz Island

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Check Point Reyes off Your Bucket List

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Need More California Inspiration?!

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