Woman standing and looking at Cascade Falls in Mill Valley

Waterfall Start to the New Year

Want a waterfall way to kick off the new year? These three flows are all set within residential areas, making for easy access and nice strolls to oases buttressed by recent rains and other splashy features.

Week: 01.05.2022
Regions: Northern CA

Berkeley's Backyard Waterfall

Discover Berkeley's Hidden Waterfall

Berkeley's secret backyard waterfall
Hidden waterfall in Berkeley
Tucked among the hillside homes of North Berkeley is a winding stairway that leads to the “secret” entrance of a Narnia-like canyon with a 40-foot waterfall.
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Find Your Vibe

Plan Your Getaway to the Ventura County Coast

woman overlooking Channel Islands National Park
couple hiking Channel Islands National Park
man overlooking cliff Channel Islands National Park
Start off 2022 with some good vibes! Head to the destination that’s all about a California State of Mind. The Ventura County Coast has all the good vibes you’ll need for your next getaway. It’s home to Channel Islands National Park, also known as “the Galapagos of North America.”
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From Town to Falls

Hiking to Cascade Falls in Mill Valley

Mount Tam’s Cascade Falls is a bit under the radar, tucked back off a residential area in Mill Valley. Some people drive up to the tiny parking lot nearest to the falls. Do an easy 3-mile (round-trip) hike right from downtown Mill Valley, weaving through quiet streets and secret trails.
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Flowing and Glowing

See the Winter Lights and the Waterfalls at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

Hunting falls in Golden Gate Park
Rainbow Falls in Golden Gate Park
Skystar Wheel Golden Gate Park San Francisco
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park charms with splashy waterfalls, but in January it adds splashes of color too, thanks to its Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park displays, including the popular Entwined installation in Peacock Meadows.
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