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Where to score free coffee now
Westend61/Getty Images Realizing that it was #NationalCoffeeDay en route to work this morning was a little like, I don’t know, remembering that it was my best friend’s birthday at 10 p.m. ON THE DAY...
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Where to go this weekend: Mesa, AZ
Lulubell has many toys that can’t be found elsewhere in the States. (Lisa Corson / Sunset Publishing) With stellar art, offbeat shopping, new microbreweries, and now, a train, this East Valley city is...
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Vacation home rentals, fall camping, ghost towns—and more travel finds
This Fireside Resort cabin, near Grand Teton National Park, is one of our great, vacation-home-rental picks. (Photo courtesy of Fireside Resort.) It’s time to plan your weekend! Here with inspiration:...
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14 haunted places for an overnight stay
Samantha Everton/Getty Images If Fright Walks and haunted houses fail to raise your Halloween adrenaline, it’s time you spent the night in an actual haunted location in the West. Pack your bags for a...
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Where to go this weekend: Oakland’s Jack London Square
Happy hour at Nido. (David Fenton / Sunset Publishing) With a fresh influx of residents, shops, and restaurants, Oakland’s historic district (and Sunset’s soon-to-be home) has never been more fun. Josh...
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Meet SFO’s Wildlife Biologist
Drew Kelly/Sunset Publishing Geese and sea lions and snakes—oh my! Natalie Reeder has seen it all…on the runway. As SFO‘s in-house wildlife biologist, Reeder identifies escaped animals on the taxiway,...
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8 secret gems on Oahu
Kalama Beach in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. (Erin Kunkel) 1. Kailua, Kalama, and Lanikai Beaches Kailua Beach Park, toward Kailua Bay’s southern end, regularly garners awards as one of Hawaii’s top beaches,...
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Where to go this weekend: Temecula, CA
A California Dreamin’ balloon in flight above Temecula’s vineyards. (Dave Lauridsen / Sunset Publishing) Fairy-tale vineyards, farm-to-table eateries, and hot-air balloon adventures elevate this...
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We’ve got your new favorite tradition: Thanksgiving camping
Here’s a holiday getaway anyone but a Scrooge will love. (Eric Hernandez/Look Photography/El Capitan Canyon) News flash: You don’t have to spend the holidays cooped up at home—you could be camping. Why...
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Where to go this weekend: Duncan, AZ
A cactus grows on Carlisle Road. (Lisa Corson / Sunset Publishing) A cottonball’s throw from New Mexico, this tiny town delights with gorgeous vistas, homespun shopping, great bird-watching, and even...
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The giving season: A big-hearted classic returns to downtown L.A.
Clifton’s Cafeteria is back—a living piece of L.A.’s past. (Lisa Corson) When we heard that Clifton’s Cabinet of Curiosities was soon to reopen, we were intrigued and relieved. Founded in 1932, the...
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Where to go this weekend: Sandpoint, ID
No road? No problem: A skier makes his way to the slopes by bike. (Woods Wheatcroft / Sunset Publishing) Idaho’s lakeside retreat does wintertime right with plenty of snow sports, cozy urban wineries,...
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Oregon’s newest hot spot for climbers and hikers
Photograph by Dean Stauffer There’s something new beneath an arch of the Maple Avenue Bridge in Redmond, Oregon, 19 miles northeast of Bend: A challenging course for rock climbers. “The first day I saw...
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We’ve found your next Hawaiian getaway—a cottage on Kauai’s South Shore
A Club Cottage at Kauai’s Lodge at Kukui’ula. (Courtesy of the resort) Till recently, the only way to get a tee time or spa appointment at Kauai’s posh Club at Kukui‘ula was to own a vacation house...
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Where to go this weekend: The Presidio
The Presidio puts its barracks to new use. (David Fenton / Sunset Publishing) San Francisco’s former military post embraces its past and looks toward the future, with fun hikes, bites, and sites....
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Where to go this weekend: S.F.’s Mid-Market
Bon Marché Brasserie & Bar brightens up the Twitter building. (Drew Kelly / Sunset Publishing) A renovated theater, new shops, and a slew of restaurants are bringing San Francisco’s emergent...
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Where to go this weekend: Healdsburg, CA
Healdsburg’s plaza is within walking distance of more than 20 tasting rooms.(Aaron Wojack / Sunset Publishing) The heart of Sonoma wine country beckons with a soothing river, a dynamic food scene, and...
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Where to go this weekend: Cottonwood, AZ
Neapolitan pizzas take shape at Bocce. (Lisa Corson / Sunset Publishing) Top-notch restaurants and tasting rooms bring a touch of sophistication to a historic town in the heart of the Verde Valley....
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Where to go this weekend: San Juan Capistrano
The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California. (Lisa Corson / Sunset Publishing) The most famous flock in the West returns to this sun-soaked slice of Orange County every March. You’ll want to...
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Where to go this weekend: Boise, ID
Camel’s Back Park, a local favorite. (David Fenton / Sunset Publishing) From indie boutiques to a foodie-friendly downtown, Idaho’s outdoorsy capital has plenty of urban fun. Evelyn Spence shows us the...
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