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Baker Beach - Free Things to Do in San Francisco

3 Days In San Francisco, CA: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

June 21, 2026 by Elle L.

If you like incredible food, colorful neighborhoods, historic architecture, waterfront views, museums, and easy access to nature, San Francisco is one of the most rewarding cities in the country to explore. Despite covering just 49 square miles, the city packs an astonishing amount of personality …

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Categories California, Travel Guides, USA
best neighborhoods to visit in san francisco - travelswithelle

10 Iconic San Francisco Neighborhoods To Visit (And What To Do Beyond SF!)

June 21, 2026June 20, 2026 by Elle L.

San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods. Walk a few blocks in almost any direction and the atmosphere, architecture, food, and even the weather can feel completely different. Having lived in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring San Francisco, …

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Categories California, USA
things to do in chinatown and north beach sf

25 Best Things To Do In SF’s North Beach & Chinatown

June 20, 2026June 19, 2026 by Elle L.

North Beach and Chinatown are two of the most culturally rich and historically layered neighborhoods in San Francisco, and they’re also the ones I keep coming back to again and again. Even after almost 30 years in the Bay Area, these two are still in …

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Categories California, Travel Guides, USA
San Francisco Embarcadero - Local's Neighborhood Guide

San Francisco’s Embarcadero: A Local’s Guide To The Perfect Waterfront Walk

June 20, 2026June 19, 2026 by Elle L.

If you’re blessed with a sunny day in San Francisco, cancel your other plans and head straight for the Embarcadero. Stretching along the city’s eastern waterfront, the Embarcadero packs an incredible amount of goodness into a relatively walkable route. Over the course of a single …

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Categories California
morro bay ca - big sur road trip itinerary

20 Epic Weekend Trips To Take From San Francisco, CA

May 16, 2026 by Elle L.

California is the ultimate playground for road trippers. POINT BLANK! Honestly, I didn’t realize just how spoiled we are here until I started traveling more outside the state. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life (going on nearly 30+ years now!), and so …

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Categories California, USA
Kortum Trail - Sonoma Coast Road Trip

Road Tripping Along The Sonoma Coast: Seafood, Coastal Walks, And Secluded Resorts

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 by Elle L.

I’ve lived in the Bay Area for basically my entire life now (wow… saying 30 years out loud feels mildly offensive to myself…), which means a HUGE chunk of my weekends over the years have been spent road tripping around Northern California trying to find …

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Categories California
Timber Cove Resort Views

Timber Cove Resort: An Absolutely Phenomenal Stay On The Sonoma Coast

April 12, 2026 by Elle L.

Why, hello! First off, how did you find this post? You must have been looking up stuff about Timber Cove Resort or the Sonoma Coast. Which, if you did, you’re my kind of person (slow travelers, unite)! I’ll be honest with you, though, even as …

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Categories California
Giraffes - Safari West Review - Is Safari West Worth The Money - TravelsWithElle

Safari West: Experience A Slice Of Africa In California

August 23, 2025 by Elle L.

Taking a trip to Northern California’s Sonoma County? If so, I’ve got an absolute must-do for you. Enter the chat: Safari West, a wildlife reservation in Santa Rosa. The name says it all. That’s right, in good ol’ Santa Rosa, CA, you can actually experience …

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Best Things To Do In San Francisco At Night

23 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco At Night

July 23, 2025 by Elle L.

The world has known San Francisco for its glory days. Cable cars, Golden Gate views, colorful houses, hilly walks, tech booms, sourdough bread bowls—you name it. But after the pandemic, the city lost a bit of its shine in the eyes of outsiders. Headlines haven’t …

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Categories California, Travel Guides
53 Free Things To Do In The San Francisco Bay Area California

45 Free Things To Do In The San Francisco Bay Area

February 22, 2025 by Elle L.

The San Francisco Bay Area is probably one of the most expensive places to live in all of the United States. Nope, there’s no denying that. But you know what? You don’t need to go broke to explore the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. If …

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Categories California, USA
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