Can’t get out of the Bay Area this summer? Check out these popular spots within a three hour’s drive from Cupertino.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Camp overnight to spend some quality time outdoors
Picnic at the tables near the quarry, or use the nearby grills for a barbecue
Tour the bird and butterfly nectar garden and optionally register for a naturalist educational program in the garden
loving it here but missing home a lot
Wilder Ranch State Park
Hike the clifftop trail overlooking the ocean
Picnic on the edge of the cliff or on the endless grass
Visit farm animals while learning about the Ranch’s history
more trail runs by rugged cliffs and crashing emerald oceans please
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Point Reyes National Seashore
Enjoy the view of elephant seals on the beach
Gaze out at the Pacific Ocean from the Point Reyes Lighthouse
Hike along the path to the lighthouse while viewing grazing animals
Happy birthday to us! The #PointReyes Lighthouse turns 146 today 
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Billy Goat Hill
Swing on the thirty foot rope that sways over 500 feet high
Rest at the rocks surrounded by eucalyptus trees
Enjoy the view of downtown San Francisco
Cute swing pic #1
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Napa Valley
Indulge in Napa Valley’s signature foods ranging from olive oil to tomatoes
Relax in mud baths and spas
Explore beautiful buildings like Castello di Amorosa and Domaine Chandon
Floating in heaven. #VisitNapaValley . 
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Sonoma
Enjoy dishes from world renowned chefs
Hike and bike through the surrounding redwood forests
Explore the multitude of art galleries in the area
Here i am working out north. I had to share because the spot we are staying at has a memorable view.#nocal #juicelee #topofthehill #chillinandworkin #california #mountaintop #worknotwork #mansion #view #nofilterneeded #rawview #iwishyouwherehere
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Santa Rosa
Swing your clubs at the Fountaingrove course
Tour the Charles Schulz Museum
Gaze over the beautiful ocean and hill scenery
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Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese Tea Garden
Tour the Botanical Garden to see statues covered with moss and flower beds
Visit the de Young Museum to explore American art from different centuries
That’s one nice bridge
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Sausalito
Gaze over the bay from Vista Point
Fly kites and go surfing at Rodeo Beach
Ride the ferry boat and look at the yachts at Sausalito boardwalk
Occidental
Zip line through the redwoods of the Sonoma Canopy Tours
Listen to the Occidental community choir and jazz music at the Occidental Center for the Arts
Tour the Grove of Old Trees, a sanctuary of redwoods
Finding inspiration. #natureismymuse
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