East Bay Activities

Six Affordable East Bay Excursions

I know, it doesn’t sound very sexy, but you’d be surprised how much fun you can have on a weekend getaway to the East Bay. […]

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A view of the Bay Bridge as cars drive across with a view of a city skyline ahead.

Top Activities in the East Bay

A conglomeration of architectural wonders, natural beauty, culture and so much more, here are the best activities in the East Bay.

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A small white mission-style church with a bell tower topped by a cross. The front entrance is an arched wooden door. Nearby is a tall tree and a signpost that reads "Historic Mission Santa Cruz," one of the iconic Northern California Missions. The sky is clear and blue.

Northern California Missions: From San Juan Bautista to San Francisco Solano de Sonoma

Looking for a whopping dose of California state history? There’s likely no better entry point than the missions. Here’s a look at seven of the

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A group of people scattered on a rocky beach, some crouching and some sitting. Each person appears to be scrutinizing or exploring something on the ground, enjoying one of many Bay Area family-friendly outdoor adventures. The ocean waves are visible in the background, and the sky is overcast.

Bay Area Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures

From Moss Beach to Point Reyes National Seashore, the Greater Bay Area offers dozens of fun family friendly outdoor adventures. So awaken your inner birder

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A modern building with a living green roof featuring several rounded domes. The glass facade is surrounded by a plaza where people stroll. Palm trees and green lawns adorn the foreground, with a blue sky overhead, making it one of the coolest kid-friendly museums in Northern California.

The Coolest Kid-Friendly Museums in Northern California

Who isn’t looking for some getaways to get everyone out of the house? We all are. With that in mind, here’s a roundup of my

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Aerial view of downtown Oakland, California on a sunny day, featuring a mix of modern high-rise buildings and historic structures. The landscape stretches towards the San Francisco Bay, with the Oakland Cannabis Trail weaving through the scenery, hills in the background, and water bodies at the horizon.

The Perfect Day Trip Along the Visit Oakland Cannabis Trail

A visit to the sunny side of the bay now offers a curated cannabis adventure that any seasoned traveler would appreciate. I recently blazed Visit

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A vintage steam locomotive with the number X-45 on its front leads a red passenger car through a lush forest in Northern California. The train engine has a shiny brown and black exterior and is enveloped by tall green trees. Smoke is billowing from the chimney as the train moves forward, creating a scene like those featured in trains and museums.

Historic Train Rides and Museums in Northern California

The Golden State owes almost as much to the “iron horse” as to the yellow mineral that spurred the nation’s westward expansion in the mid-19th

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A street in Pleasanton, California, features a large overhead sign that reads "PLEASANTON" with trees and buildings lining the sidewalk. A few cars are parked along the street, and a banner advertising an event is attached below the sign. An American flag waves on the right, inviting you to visit East Bay's Tri-Valley.

A Visit To East Bay’s Tri-Valley

Tri-Valley, a triangle-shaped wine region about 30 miles southeast of San Francisco, is known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, and the historic downtowns of Pleasanton,

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A dried, cracked landscape with visible shades of brown and tan. A single animal paw print, possibly from bay area wildlife, is pressed into the clay-like surface, highlighted by shadows and illuminated by sunlight. Small traces of green plant life emerge from some cracks.

5 Animals to Track in the Bay Area

The Bay Area is home to more than 50 species of mammals, 250+ species of birds, 20+ species of reptiles, and 10+ species of amphibians.

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A large crowd of people, including many children, run and play on a grassy field. High above them, colorful kites in various shapes and sizes are flying against a partly cloudy sky. The scene is lively and joyous, capturing one of the Best Annual Events in the East Bay with many participants engaged in the festivities.

Best Annual Events in the East Bay

Across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge lies the East Bay, home to popular towns Oakland, Berkeley and Livermore. With stunning views of the whole Bay

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