The 11 Very Best Day Trips You Can Possibly Take Around San Francisco

California is a dream state to be adventurous. Explore the many nooks and crannies this year. The options for day trips are limitless around San Francisco. Check out these great trips as soon as possible.

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Redwood Canopy offers 6 zip-lines with different length and difficulty. The best part is that the ziplines are in a redwood forest. The two hour guided eco-adventure includes six zip lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet.

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Try out Gilroy Gardens Theme Park, a Family Theme Park. This is the perfect place to spend the day with your family and enjoy nature, rollercoasters, and more. The park has 22 rides and five attractions, and six unique gardens, such as the Monarch garden, contained in a 60-foot greenhouse.

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A wildlife sanctuary is a place of refuge where abused, injured and abandoned wildlife can live in peace for the remainder of their lives. The Elephant Sanctuary is 2700 acres in size and is a protected environment that is home to 17 elephants.

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Mondavi is a well known brand and must do winery in Napa Valley. Walk around the Mondavi grounds and take in the beauty of this grand estate. Enjoy a tour with a sit-down guided tasting of three wines and one food pairing.

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Lake Tahoe is is great for a variety of things all year. Heavenly Mountain Resort created a mountain roller coaster that will take you on a thrilling adventure you won't forget. You'll go through forest, boulders, and zoom by within view of Lake Tahoe!

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Get close to nature and feel the beauty around Alamere Falls. There is more than one waterfall that you can get near and walk behind. Outside of the main tide fall on the beach, there are a number of little creeks and falls to explore!

Orr Hot Springs Site

Orr Hot Springs is a peaceful resort tucked in the rolling hills of the Mendocino Coastal Range. The pool is an area where springs flourish on 27 acres at the headwaters of Big River. There is a 15’ x 60’ cold pool, which is built directly into the rock of the hillside.

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This is a 12-acre mountaintop, located within the 18,000-acre Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve south of Los Gatos. Closed to the public since 1980, the summit of Mount Umunhum will finally open starting this September.

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If you go north of San Francisco you’ll discover an active volcano in Clear Lake on Mount Konocti. If you're adventurous try out hiking, horseback riding, or any number of off the beaten path wineries.

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Established in 2001, this farm has been dedicated to bringing lavender and even bees to the area. Shop for goods like lavender bouquets, sachets and honey.

Winding Cottage Guest Yurt Site

Windsong Cottage Guest Yurt is located only about an hour from San Francisco in the rolling hills of Point Reyes. This magical glampground offers a yurt with plenty of amenities like a hot tub, hiking, and more.

Have you been on any these day trips? Let us know. Check out one of the backroads featured above called A Drive Down San Francisco’s Loneliest Road Will Take You Miles And Miles Away From It All.