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Weekend Getaways
10 jaw-dropping waterfalls
With great weather, high water flows and vacation time coming, you couldn't ask for a better week to view these waterfalls.
History blooms at Ardenwood
Home to a lovely Queen Anne home, a blacksmith shop and a historic locomotive, the 205-acre Ardenwood Historic Farm is a window into Fremont's agricultural past.
Carmel: It's a dog's world
Welcome to Carmel, home to a leash-free beach, dog-friendly restaurants, and over 25 lodgings where you can bunk with your hound.
Five places to 'go fish'
From the flying seafood of Pike's Place to the salmon runs of the Rogue River, the West is stocked with aquatic encounters.
Life's a beach in Encinitas
Home to Swami's Beach (a holy grail to hard-core surfers), Encinitas delivers a classic California beach experience at a classic price.
Food & Wine
Picnic picks in Wine Country
Summer in Wine Country is ideal for a midday picnic, and two spots have rolled out options designed to get visitors in the al fresco mode.
Budget
Bed & Boardwalk
If your ideal weekend is honky-tonk fun by day and a serene, rather elegant retreat at night, you won't do better than the Sea and Sand Inn.
Outdoors
Catch cabin fever
If you're stuck for a vacation destination this month, here are easy answers from Northern California: cabins and cottages.
Family
Time warp at Serene Lakes
Head to this placid Sierra resort for a flashback to Coppertone and cut-offs summers long past.
Romantic
5 places: It takes two to tango
No, the tango is not just for lovers: Anyone can visit these five spots and put a little passion in their step.
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Where to watch the World Cup
Soccer fans unite! Here's where to eat, drink and root. Map | World Cup blog
Back in the U.S.S.R.
Russians longing for a taste of the old country will find it in the delis, bakeries, tearooms and gift shops along Geary Blvd.
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