Local Getaways

06/02/2026

Your June just got sunnier ☀️ Here are the best things to do this month ⬇️

17th Annual SubZERO Festival
🗓️ June 5-6
📍 San Jose

San Mateo County Fair
🗓️ June 5–14
📍 San Mateo

Cherry Jubilee at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme park
🗓️ June 5–July 6
📍 Gilroy

Jazz and Blues by the Bay
🗓️ June 5, 12, 19 & 26
📍 Sausalito

Summer Nights at Filoli
🗓️ June 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
📍 Woodside

Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival
🗓️ June 13–14
📍 Novato

Juneteenth Festival
🗓️ June 13
📍 San Francisco

Stern Grove Festival
🗓️ June 14, 21 & 28
📍 San Francisco

Dipsea Race
🗓️ June 14
📍 Mill Valley to Stinson Beach

Alameda County Fair
🗓️ June 19–July 12
📍 Alameda County Fairgrounds

Juneteenth Festival
🗓️ June 20
📍 Marin City

North Beach Festival
🗓️ June 20–21
📍 San Francisco

Juneteenth Festival
🗓️ June 21
📍 Berkeley

FoodieLand Night Market
🗓️ June 26–28
📍 San Jose

San Francisco Pride
🗓️ June 27–28
📍 San Francisco

LakeFest Oakland
🗓️ June 27
📍 Oakland

Read all the details, plus more things to do here: https://localgetaways.com/california/best-things-to-do-in-the-bay-area-june

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05/29/2026

Your Friday just got better. Try one of these new Bay Area restaurants this weekend 👇

Rose Pizzeria
📍 San Francisco, Richmond District
Don’t Miss 👉 The She Wolf, with burrata, tomato sauce, slow roasted tomato garlic confit, olives, capers and Sicilian oregano.

Strāta
📍 San Jose
Don’t miss 👉 The ‘Float Your Boat’ cocktail, made with rum blend, coconut orgeat, passionfruit, lime and jasmine.

Nudi Blue
📍 Berkeley
Don’t Miss 👉 From the a la carte menu, try the ham and quinta tea sandwich, with brined rosemary ham, quinta cheese, crispy prosciutto, puffed pastry and micro leeks.

Hōm Coffee
📍 Hercules
Don’t Miss 👉 A latte — add syrup if you’d like — with a slice of the key lime pie.

Read all the details and more: https://localgetaways.com/california/where-to-eat-now-in-the-bay-area/

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05/28/2026

Don’t miss these musical events in and around Marin 🎸

Here’s the lineup:

🗓️ May 30: Teen Battle of the Bands
📍 San Anselmo

🗓️ June 6: The Ramble Presented by Bloodroot Wines
📍 Healdsburg

🗓️ June 7: Battle of the Dad Bands
📍 Larkspur

Which one(s) will you attend? Comment below!

Cover art by Matt Spinetta of

05/21/2026

West Marin is the perfect destination for your long weekend!

You can…

🚣‍♂️ Rent kayaks from Point Reyes Adventure Company

🥂 Taste sparkling wine at Heidrun Meadery

🧀 Sample cheese at Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

🦪 Try oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co.

Tag someone below who you want to go with👇

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend already?? Here are 10 things to do this weekend if you haven’t made plans yet ⬇️

Service at San Francisco National Cemetery
🗓️ May 23
👉 Best for: A traditional, reflective Memorial Day observance in one of San Francisco’s most historic settings

Marin County Memorial Day Services
🗓️ May 25
👉 Best for: A formal community ceremony with music, flag displays and veteran tributes

Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade
🗓️ May 25
👉 Best for: Families who want a classic small-town parade and a festive post-parade outing

USS Hornet Ceremony and Flyover
🗓️ May 25
👉 Best for: A dramatic, history-rich tribute aboard a retired aircraft carrier

Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade
🗓️ May 25
👉 Best for: South Bay and Peninsula families looking for a traditional parade with a festival afterward

Carnaval San Francisco
🗓️ May 23–24
👉 Best for: A colorful, high-energy city festival over the long weekend

Marin Greek Festival
🗓️ May 22–24
👉 Best for: Food lovers and families looking for music, dancing and a relaxed North Bay festival

Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue
🗓️ May 24
👉 Best for: A laid-back coastal barbecue that feels local, casual and community-driven

Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival
🗓️ May 23–24
👉 Best for: Curious food lovers, families and anyone who wants a quirky South Bay festival

BottleRock Napa Valley
🗓️ May 22–24
👉 Best for: Music fans planning a bigger Napa Valley long-weekend splurge

Read the full event details here: https://localgetaways.com/california/memorial-day-events-around-the-bay-area/

Presidio of San Francisco Marin County, California Mill Valley Recreation

Honor those who served at these many events and ceremonies happening in every corner of the Bay Area this May.

05/19/2026

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe... to which island will I go? 🏝️

Whether you’re traveling as a multigenerational family or for a group getaway, the islands of Hawai‘i truly offer something for everyone.

Here are our top suggestions for where to lead your pack in 2026, including unique experiences and notable lodgings with new looks and amenities: https://marinmagazine.com/travel/the-best-spots-for-a-hawaii-group-getaway-whichever-island-you-choose/

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina Koloa Landing Resort Waimea Plantation Cottages

Whether you’re traveling with family or a group of friends, the islands of Hawai‘i truly offer something for all ages and affinities.

05/13/2026

In search of the perfect hike? Here are 5 summit hikes with sensational views ⬇️

Mt. Diablo Grand Loop Trail
📍 WALNUT CREEK
🥾 Level: Strenuous — 6.2 miles

Ring Mountain via Loop and Phyllis Ellman Trail
📍 TIBURON
🥾 Level: Moderate — 3 miles

Mountain Home Inn to Mount Tam East Peak
📍 MILL VALLEY
🥾 Level: Strenuous — 3.9 miles

Bolinas Ridge, Cataract, and Old Mine Loop
📍 MILL VALLEY
🥾 Level: Moderate — 6.1 miles

Pedro Point Headlands Trail
📍 PACIFICA
🥾 Level: Moderate — 2.4 miles

Read the details here: https://localgetaways.com/coolest-bay-area-summit-hikes/

Enjoy sensational higher-elevation views on foggy or fog-free days with these Bay Area hikes that will take you above the clouds.

05/06/2026

May is here, and there is a lot to do! Here are the best things to do this month ⬇️

🏃 Best Overall Event
Bay to Breakers
📍 Starting in Downtown SF
🗓️ May 17

🌳 Best Outdoor Experience
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine and Music Festival
📍 Downtown Pleasant Hill
🗓️ May 16-17

🎥 Best AAPI-Culture Event
CAAMFest
📍 Venues in SF, including AMC Kabuki
🗓️ May 7-10

🥡 Best Family Activity
Chinatown Night Market
📍 San Francisco, Grant Avenue — California to Pacific
🗓️ May 8

🔥 Best Weekend Plan
Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue
📍 Santos Meadow
🗓️ May 24

🖼️ Best Gallery Experience
San Francisco Decorator Showcase
📍 2315 Broadway Street
🗓️ Open now through May 25

Learn about more events happening this May: https://localgetaways.com/california/best-things-to-do-in-the-bay-area-may/

Visit Pleasant Hill Center for Asian American Media

Discover the best things to do in the Bay Area this February. Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations, festivals and concerts.

05/01/2026

Just in time for the weekend! Here are 6 new spots to try in the Bay Area ⬇️

Maillards
📍San Francisco, Outer Sunset
Don’t miss 👉 The Spicy Maillards, with charred jalapeño, Fresno chiles, American cheese and jalapeño aioli

Two Pitchers Brewing
📍San Francisco, Outer Sunset
Don’t miss 👉 The $3 pints of the Baseline Lager, served all day, every day

Toast and Tonique
📍Newark
Don’t miss 👉 The Seoul burger for a flavorful fusion, with crispy Korean-style fried chicken, kimchi, avocado and a fried egg

Lulu's Little Kitchen
📍Albany
Don’t Miss 👉 The kebab bowl, with basmati rice, toum, harissa yogurt, pickled red cabbage and serrano slaw, hummus, avocado-tahini spread and chicken thigh marinated in yogurt

Third Space
📍Napa
Don’t miss 👉 The Hot Dirty Bird sandwich, with sliced turkey and smoked ham, pepperjack cheese, pickled onion, herby slaw, pickle and dijon butter, and mayo, all on a toasted bun

Porch 1919
📍Mill Valley
Don’t miss 👉 The Hot Dirty Bird sandwich, with sliced turkey and smoked ham, pepperjack cheese, pickled onion, herby slaw, pickle and dijon butter, and mayo, all on a toasted bun

Which one do you want to try? Comment Below ⬇️

Find more restaurants here: https://localgetaways.com/california/where-to-eat-now-in-the-bay-area/

📷 Courtesy of Toast and Tonique

04/23/2026

Hey Siri, take me to Sacramento!

Nikki Wood, Co-Founder and Publisher of Local Getaways, talks all things Sacramento on this week’s Live! In the Bay segment on Kron4.

Save this for your next trip to Sacramento!