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One of the best outdoor getaways in the Bay Area is the Point Bonita Lighthouse in Marin. “Bonita” means pretty or beautiful in Spanish, and the term couldn’t be more appropriate. Crossing the new 132-foot-long footbridge toward the lighthouse, you have...

Our hostels will undertake a serious makeover by turning blue to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Not only will we celebrate with you on the 21st of September, but we decided to make it last and stretch the party until the 27th of September...

Pacifica, a beach-front community just 10 minutes south of San Francisco, is a charming town and recreational playground. It’s a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring everything from world-class surfing, mountain biking and hiking...

Atop Wolf Ridge on a clear day in the Marin Headlands several years ago, Tom Courtney paused to take in the view. Hikers always stop there, mostly to gawk at the Pacific Ocean to the west and Mount Tamalpais to the north, but also to catch their breath...

California Trail Blazers is an idea I had to showcase people from California that are doing unique things for or in the state. If you have a suggestion of someone you think should be featured here please contact me. The first time I heard about Tom...