SAN FRANCISCO | DRINKING + NIGHTLIFE

Last call for many classic San Francisco bars

12:55 PM PDT, April 23, 2008 , By John M. Glionna

'The Corn,' 'Washbag' and others were eccentric and beloved. Their era is ending, but patrons forged bonds not easily forgotten.

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE | SANTA CRUZ

Camping at Manresa State Beach, near Santa Cruz

01:55 PM PDT, May 01, 2008 , By Tim Hubbard

The state beach is close enough for day trips to UC Santa Cruz but far from the sights and sounds of civilization.

NEED TO KNOW

Santa Cruz offering free birding, wildlife viewing kit

12:28 PM PDT, May 01, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE | SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Mountain biking, hiking at the Bay Area's Mt. Tamalpais

06:49 PM PDT, April 15, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

A Marin County destination popular with adrenaline chasers, Mt. Tam is best observed on foot.

ASIA | AIRLINES + AIRFARES

Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass, deals to Hong Kong & more

09:45 AM PDT, March 24, 2008 , From the Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Marin County's Bolinas Lagoon is for the birds

10:52 AM PDT, March 19, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Each spring, herons and egrets turn the lagoon into their personal nesting grounds.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | STINSON BEACH

Planning your visit to Bolinas Lagoon Preserve

10:51 AM PDT, March 19, 2008 , Hugo Martín

TRAVEL DEAL OF THE WEEK

Mendocino hotels offering $100 or less specials

05:58 PM PDT, March 11, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure

Raise a toast to local California winemakers while you while take advantage of spring lodging specials.

NEED TO KNOW | SAN FRANCISCO

Luxury resort to open at Golden Gate National Park

02:55 PM PDT, March 07, 2008 , By Valli Herman

NEED TO KNOW | HOTEL NEWS

InterContinental San Francisco to open soon

04:12 PM PDT, February 21, 2008 , By Jane Engle