A great tourist city with famous attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge & Park, Alcatraz, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, SF Zoo, Legion of Honor Art Museum, & California Academy of Sciences.
With more than 400 wineries, each with its own unique style, setting and history, the valley offers something for everyone. Enjoy unforgettable wine tastings, stunning views and behind-the-scenes tours of wine cellars and caves. Plus, 95% of our wineries are family-owned and operated, which means nearly every spot will feel like home.
Think of the places you need to experience to say you know California: the Golden Gate, Half Dome, the curves of Highway 1 at Big Sur. Add this one, the Gold Country — the area bounded roughly by Nevada City to the north and Mariposa to the south. It’s beautiful, it’s fascinating, it’s changing, and it’s the place where the California we know now, in 2016, began.
One of the best parts of living in the Bay Area is its proximity to Pebble Beach, Monterey, and Carmel. These three destinations offer some of the best vistas, beaches, restaurants, and outdoor activities in all of California. A camera is required for this experience.
Hopping on the Livermore Wine Trolley is the favorite way to explore and experience Wineries located in the Livermore Valley. Livermore Valley is only minutes from San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek and Oakland. Whether you are on our All-Inclusive "Taste of Livermore" Wine Tour or using the Trolley for your group’s own Private Charter, you will be surrounded by lush rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and award-winning wineries who pride themselves on a tradition of hospitality and the Livermore Valley’s rich history.
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Gilroy, California is the “Garlic Capital of the World” and a great place for a getaway any time of year!
HALLOWE’EN CANDLELIGHT TOUR Inside one of America’s most legendary haunted mansions, guests are led by flickering candlelight through an original Theatrical Experience dotted with scares, stunts and fun. Debuting an all new show in Fall 2018 – The 13th Door. This year guests are taken on journey through 13 Doors whose purpose and secrets the Winchester widow took to her grave. Brave souls will roam the halls along a new, longer and maddening maze that is sure to rattle even the most skeptical among us. Due to increased demand the tours have expanded to 26 nights in September and October. This event sells-out so advanced reservations are suggested.
Getting around in California by train is green and efficient. Trains and Amtrak Thruway buses reach more than 90 destinations in the Golden State, including all the top travel destinations such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Learn more about each route and get ready for your California rail travel.