Author: Kat Thompson

Kat is a blog writer, personal assistant, and avid hiker, reader, and world traveler. She loves finding the hidden gems in each new place she visits, and has an unhelpful tendency to add three new places to her travel bucket list for every one she checks off.

An aerial view of San Francisco with the bay bridge in the background

An aerial view of San Francisco with the bay bridge in the background

alcatraz island view from the distance

How to Visit Alcatraz: Tickets, Tours, and Everything You Need to Know

Alcatraz Tickets: Quick Guide Alcatraz tickets sell out 90 days in advance, so buy…

Man with backpack standing at the crossroads of a path in redwood forest

Which Giant Redwood Forest Is Closest to San Francisco?

Giant Redwood Forest Closest to San Francisco: Quick Guide Muir Woods National Monument is…

a view of golden gate bridge with San Francisco buildings as background

Where to Stay in San Francisco: The City of Neighborhoods

Where to Stay in San Francisco: Quick Guide San Francisco’s best neighborhoods for tourists…

a view of monterey bay

Top 10 Things to Do When Visiting Monterey, CA

Monterey & Carmel

Things to Do in Monterey California: Quick Guide Monterey packs wildlife watching, world-class aquariums,…

painted ladies houses at Alamo square

A Weekend in San Francisco: The Best 1-,2-, and 3-day Itineraries for the City by the Bay

Weekend in San Francisco: Quick Guide A weekend in San Francisco lets you hit…

a bottle of wine and 2 glasses of white wine on top of a wooden barrel

Best Things to Do in Sonoma and Napa Valley in Fall

Things to Do in Napa in Fall: Quick Guide Fall brings harvest season to…

yosemite valley view during sunny day

11 Top National Parks Near San Francisco

Visiting a National Park near San Francisco is one of the best things to do in…

a couple holding hands in front of yosemite falls

Things to Do in Yosemite Valley: The Ultimate Guide

Things to Do in Yosemite Valley: Quick Guide Yosemite Valley packs the park’s biggest attractions into…

stairway path in between tall trees

What Is the Best Way to Get to Muir Woods from San Francisco?

How to Get to Muir Woods from San Francisco: Quick Guide Getting to Muir…

a person taking picture of the Golden Gate Bridge

19 Things to do in San Francisco in the Spring

Are you planning a trip to San Francisco in the spring? If you aren’t yet, we…

Point Bonita Lighthouse with the ocean on the background

The 14 Best Hikes in San Francisco

Best Hikes in San Francisco: Quick Guide San Francisco offers 14 incredible hikes ranging…

tunnel view with sun light behind the El Capitan

10 Best Things to do in Yosemite in Spring

What to Do in Yosemite in Spring: Quick Guide Spring brings Yosemite’s waterfalls to…

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