Activities in California
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17-Mile Drive
Tour the 17-Mile Drive—preferably in a convertible—around the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links, ogling fantasy mansions with ocean views. More -
4505 Meats
Try their cereal bar with chicharrones—basically a Rice Krispies treat crammed with fried pork skin. More -
826 Valencia (Pirate Store)
Located in the Mission district, this pirate supply shop was established in 2002 by author Dave Eggers and teacher Nínive Calegari to fund the adja... More -
A. Rafanelli Winery
With 85 acres of vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley, this small production winery has been family owned and operated for four generations. In the ea... More -
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
The epicenter of boho-chic in Venice Beach, this one-mile boulevard is a colorful collage of independent boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, a... More -
Acacia Winery
Founded by Diageo Chateau & Estates—also the owner of notable Napa wineries BV and Provenance—Acacia is a relatively secluded facility specializing... More -
Acme Fine Wine
In downtown St. Helena, ACME Fine Wines was created as a destination for those looking to acquire hard-to-find wines sourced from vintners in the N... More -
Adventure Out
From the Big Sur coast to the Anza-Borrego Desert, this outdoor adventure school provides access to some of California’s most scenic and remote are... More -
Adventures by the Sea
Take a kayak tour ($50) of the bay from Cannery Row. More -
Afterlife Boutique
Siblings Danielle and Luke Teller helm the well-edited Afterlife Boutique, which carries reconstructed antique jewelry by the shop's Adoura Demode ... More -
Air Conditioned
Known locally as “The AC,” the Air Conditioned Lounge is located in a non-descript white stucco building with red tile roof. The interior, however,... More -
Alcatraz Island
The island itself has remained more or less the same since the Park Service first opened it to visitors in 1973, but the tours of the world-famous ... More -
Alinder Gallery
The Alinder Gallery displays authentic works by a range of artists, but most notably from Ansel Adams (one of the gallery owners has even written a... More -
Alla Prima Studio
Inspired by her international art education, Napa native Gretchen Kimball founded Alla Prima Studio as a way to bring both novice and experienced a... More -
Alpha Gear for Gents
Frequented by the AG-jeans-and-tank-top-wearing men of West Hollywood and Melrose, this antique-wallpapered, two-room shop is a gift-givers’ dream.... More -
Alpine Beer Co.
Career fireman Pat McIlhenney opened this microbrewery in 2002, but it wasn’t until 2009 that he became a full-time brewer. About 30 minutes outsid... More -
Altitude Skybar
Altitude Sky Lounge is an open-air bar on the rooftop of the 22-story San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. Views of the city's skyline are the main ... More -
American Museum of Ceramic Art
This overlooked gem of a museum showcases clay as an art form, from ancient vessels to contemporary works. More -
Amoeba Music
Amoeba Music on Haight Street is a must for music lovers: 24,000 square feet packed with 2.5 million new and used CDs, DVDs, video games, and vinyl... More -
Amoeba Music, Berkeley
Housed in Berkeley’s historic Amoeba building—the center of the city’s Free Speech Movement during the 1960’s—this iconic shop is billed as the wor... More -
Amoeba Music, LA
Located on legendary Sunset Boulevard, Amoeba Music is a proverbial mecca for stereophiles in Los Angeles. The store is a monument to vinyl, with o... More
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