The Bay Area

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The Bay Area

TRAVEL GUIDE

GALLERY

It's rare for a metropolis to compete with its suburbs for visitors, but the view from any of San Francisco's hilltops shows that the Bay Area's temptations extend far beyond the city limits.

Guidebooks for Every Journey

Fodor's Southern California: with Los Angeles, San Diego, the Central Coast & the Best Road Trips

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Fodor's Northern California: With Napa & Sonoma, Yosemite, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe & The Best Road Trips

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Local Writers
Itineraries
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Fodor's California: with the Best Road Trips

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Local Writers
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Recommended Fodor’s Video

Guidebooks for Every Journey

Fodor's Southern California: with Los Angeles, San Diego, the Central Coast & the Best Road Trips

Easy Planning
Local Writers
Itineraries
Helpful Maps

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Fodor's Northern California: With Napa & Sonoma, Yosemite, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe & The Best Road Trips

Easy Planning
Local Writers
Itineraries
Pullout Map

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Fodor's California: with the Best Road Trips

Easy Planning
Local Writers
Itineraries
Pullout Map

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Hotels

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Fodor's Choice

Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel

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El Prado Hotel

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Nantucket Whale Inn

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Fodor's Choice

Olema House

Fodor's Choice

The Ameswell Hotel

Things to Do in The Bay Area

Where to Eat in The Bay Area

Articles

Arts & Culture|Chantel Delulio

New Room Uncovered in the Winchester Mystery House
The long-lost room was sealed away for over a century.

Chantel Delulio

Family|Tierney Finster

These Adults Literally Visit Disneyland Every Single Week
For these SoCal locals, Disneyland is a weekly ritual that brings them comfort, connection, and, of course, happiness.

Tierney Finster

Bites|Jennifer Stavros

Your Guide to Southern California’s Best Tacos
From the best taquerias to the best taco stands.

Jennifer Stavros

History|Briona Lamback

Trace California’s Black Cowboy Legacy and History From Rodeos to Compton Cowboys
Black cowboy culture is more than just a moment; it is a reclamation of history as it happened.

Briona Lamback

Where to Weekend|Chantel Delulio

The Perfect Weekend Getaway: The Monterey Bay Area From San Francisco or Los Angeles
Discover what makes the Monterey peninsula one of the most enchanting places for a weekend getaway.

Chantel Delulio

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Guidebooks for Every Journey

Recommended Fodor’s Video

Guidebooks for Every Journey

Hotels

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Articles

New Room Uncovered in the Winchester Mystery House The long-lost room was sealed away for over a century.

These Adults Literally Visit Disneyland Every Single Week For these SoCal locals, Disneyland is a weekly ritual that brings them comfort, connection, and, of course, happiness.

Your Guide to Southern California’s Best Tacos From the best taquerias to the best taco stands.

Trace California’s Black Cowboy Legacy and History From Rodeos to Compton Cowboys Black cowboy culture is more than just a moment; it is a reclamation of history as it happened.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway: The Monterey Bay Area From San Francisco or Los Angeles Discover what makes the Monterey peninsula one of the most enchanting places for a weekend getaway.

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New Room Uncovered in the Winchester Mystery House
The long-lost room was sealed away for over a century.

These Adults Literally Visit Disneyland Every Single Week
For these SoCal locals, Disneyland is a weekly ritual that brings them comfort, connection, and, of course, happiness.

Your Guide to Southern California’s Best Tacos
From the best taquerias to the best taco stands.

Trace California’s Black Cowboy Legacy and History From Rodeos to Compton Cowboys
Black cowboy culture is more than just a moment; it is a reclamation of history as it happened.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway: The Monterey Bay Area From San Francisco or Los Angeles
Discover what makes the Monterey peninsula one of the most enchanting places for a weekend getaway.