Escapes
From projects to prosciutto
A pass-through neighborhood on the north end of the Mission is finally giving people a reason to stop and look around.
 Our place in the cityFor one East Bay resident, a jaunt across the bridge means coffee, streetcars, and baseball. |  My secret swimming holeA short drive from Nevada City, the Yuba's south fork makes for perfect summer days. |
My adopted neighborhood for the weekendA day trip to Berkeley? Think again. And pack a toothbrush. | The view's better from my bikeDiscovering Pacific Grove's 17-Mile Drive on a bike: Priceless. |
Shows I'm delighted to leave the city forSaratoga's music venues might be the best in the Bay. |
Five great getaways |
Inside Escapes
WEEKENDER
Brief reprieves
Whether you’re planning an easy afternoon away, a day trip, or a weekend excursion, these nearby locales provide a respite from the urban landscape while still offering big-city attractions.
TRAVEL
Travel Resources
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WEEKENDER
Playground on the Pacific
Exploring the good life along Monterey’s craggy, comfortable shore.
STREET DETAIL
Guarding the nest
Bernal Heights has become the hot new breeding ground for parents who think outside of the box.
STREET DETAIL
For urban pioneers
Get in on the ground floor of the city’s hippest new destination, Dogpatch.
NIGHT WATCH
Out of the city, into the wild
At the Bay Area's enduring honky-tonks, the young'uns are restless.
WEEKENDER
Wine country on foot
Finally, in fast-developing Healdsburg, a way to sample the area’s finest wines without the long country drives.
