Weekend Getaways
Some enchanted weekend
Situated on the edge of Woodside, the 654-acre country estate known as Filoli is a must-see for its magnificent gardens and Georgian manor.
Hollywood for half the cost
Thank goodness for recessions: From the new Wax Museum to tours of the Kodak Theater, Hollywood's top destinations are now half price.
5 places for clowning around
Ever fantasized about a life in the circus? These five places will help you run away to a life under the Big Top, if only for a day.
Spas are hot in Reno
Your best bet in Reno these days: hot stone massages, sugar scrubs and mud treatments at the new full-service spas that are bubbling up at hotels and casinos.
Where Hitchcock fans flock
Ever since Alfred Hitchcock filmed scenes from his 1963 thriller "The Birds" in Bodega, the rural hamlet has attracted his fans.
Outdoors
Lakeside cabins for spring
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an overnight stay at one of these 10 cabin-sporting lakes. Tom Stienstra.
Budget
National Hotel, Nevada City
If you don't mind using a bathroom down the hall, ask for one of the Continental rooms ($65) by name.
Food & Wine
More friendly than fancy
Why make the drive to Paso Robles rather than Napa? A rural family vibe, a sense of getting away from it all, and one of the world's top 10 wines.
Romantic
It's business Thyme
At the Old Thyme Inn, romantically-minded guests can get cozy/busy inside garden-themed rooms with names such as Lavender, Rosemary and Mint.
Family
Art thou ready for fun?
Become a modern-day Guinevere or Lancelot and indulge in courtly pleasures at these five spots for medieval delights.
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Plenty of elbow room in Oakland
The 525-acre Knowland Park offers vast swaths of open space filled with hiking paths, birds, wildlife and stupendous views.
Dine and recline
We've found perfect spots for enjoying a beautiful meal and wine and not worrying about a late-night drive home.
