Relaxing Stories

Northern CA

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    Reno Mountain High

    Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.

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  2. Roaring Redwoods

    Tucked next to brilliant Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz, the folks at Roaring Camp Railroads had a bright idea: When the sun goes down, the rainbow lights come up. Sequoias at Night brings big magic to some of the tallest trees in the world.

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  3. Beers, Bites, and Buck’s

    Grab lunch and enjoy beer-garden bliss in the historic towns of Woodside and Portola Valley, just west of Silicon Valley.

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  4. The Shack is Back!

    Point Reyes is full of hidden hideaways, including the unassuming boat shack at Nick’s Cove. Quietly perched at the end of a public pier overlooking Tomales Bay, the shack is a coastal landmark. It's well worth a visit!

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Southern CA

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  1. Sponsored

    Reno Mountain High

    Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.

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  2. Roaring Redwoods

    Tucked next to brilliant Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz, the folks at Roaring Camp Railroads had a bright idea: When the sun goes down, the rainbow lights come up. Sequoias at Night brings big magic to some of the tallest trees in the world.

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  3. A Moveable Feast

    Forget the yachts and sailboats. A picnic on the water is best enjoyed aboard a Duffy. Don your captain's hat and cruise Newport Harbor in a quiet electric boat that seats up to 12—perfect for a family outing or an afternoon with friends.

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  4. Best Ghost Town in the West

    Located in the high desert of the Eastern Sierra, Bodie State Historic Park looks like a Hollywood set for a Western movie. But this isn't Hollywood magic—it's a gold-mining ghost town (with summer ghost tours!) that's as pure Wild West as it gets!

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