Weekend Getaways (Trip)

When I read the magazine "MyTown silicon valley", I suddenly came up with an idea to put getaways options in a blog, so that I can reference to this in the future. California is a such a beautiful state with lots of places for weekend retreats, beaches, mountains, gardens, wild, trails and so many.
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Vision Quest Ranch
400 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908

Monterey Zoo

Listen to the lions and tigers roaring only yards from your canvas walled hotel suite. Each African tent style bungalow is creatively decorated and equipped with comfortable furniture and complete bathroom facilities. 

~1.5 hours drive from San Jose
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Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Northern California
2500 Daniels St, Manteca, CA 95337

It was opened in June 2021. When you’re not splashing in our indoor water park, there is plenty of fun to be had on dry land. Embark on a magical quest at our interactive adventure game MagiQuest, win some prizes at the arcade, and discover new skills with our variety of attractions.

~1.5 hours drive from San Jose
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Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Stock Yards
Hotel Drover
97 West (in-house restaurant)
John Wayne Museum
World's largest Honky-tonk
Provender Hall
Sidesaddle Saloon

~3 hours flight from SJC
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Mar Vista Farm + Cottages,
35101 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445
https://marvistafarmandcottages.com/

Mar Vista Farm + Cottages instills that sense in nearly everyone who visits our magical site on the “secret coast” in Mendocino County, where life slows down so you can forge stronger connections with nature and the ones you love.

Stocking up before getting to Gualala ,with the well-stocked kitchen, you can definitely cook up some good meals.

~3.5 hours drive from San Jose
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Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
https://www.safariwest.com/

Discover wildest Africa in the heart of wine country! At Safari West, every day means adventure as we journey out in search of herds of wildebeest, romping rhinos and towering giraffes. From ring-tailed lemurs to the dazzling zebra, nearly 900 animals from over 90 unique species roam through our 400-acre preserve.

~2 hours drive from San Jose
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
https://filoli.org/

Connecting our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories. Introduce yourself to Filoli, where you can explore 16 acres of formal gardens, step back in time in the historic house museum, and hike through the lush and varied natural communities of the estate. 

~30 minutes drive from San Jose
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference Dr, Felton, CA 95018
https://mounthermonadventures.com/

For over a decade, we’ve been helping people adventure outdoors, creating lasting memories with loved ones.
We respect and care for our amazing forest, have expert local guides, and draw together like-minded adventurers who share your passions.

~40 minutes drive from San Jose

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Bodega Bay
103 Coast Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923

Sonoma county coast, The lodge at Bodega Bay, Drake's upscale restaurant, Bodega Head Trail, Doran Beach, Sebastopol Cookie Company, The Barlow, Eat Oysters.  Hotel, food and seaside view.

~2.5 hours drive from San Jose

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Sonoma 

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
Sonoma Plaza
Cornerstone gardens
Free wine tastings (Adastra wine, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Sonoma Portworks)
Layla (located in MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa)
Drake's (located at The Lodge at Bodega Bay)
Taste of the Himalayas (Samosas, momos, lamb tandoori, naan - India food)

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Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035
Beach town, Oxnard
Ox & Ocean onsite restaurant

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More to come