Day Trips Worth the Drive
No flights, no hotel, no excuses. California's best adventures are often just a tank of gas away. Here are the day trips we keep coming back to.
Beginner-friendly. Cody-approved. Always worth it.
π Bay Area Favorites
Starting from the East Bay, South Bay, or Peninsula β these trips are all under 3 hours each way.
25 Best Bay Area Day Trips
East Bay Trails Challenge
East Bay Parks Map
βοΈ Snow Day Trips
When the Sierra Nevada gets snow, the Bay Area goes north. Here's how to do it right.
Best Snow Day Trips from the Bay Area
Soda Springs Snow Day
Donner Summit Winter Adventure
π Coastal Day Trips
California's coast is never far. These day trips put you on the bluffs, beaches, and tide pools in a few hours.
Bodega Bay Day Trip
Bodega Bay Coastal Escape
Santa Cruz
πΊοΈ Plan with our maps
Not sure where to go? Let the maps decide. Browse by region, activity, or distance from home.
Bay Area Day Trips Map
California Adventure Map
Road Trip Planner
See the trips in action
We film these day trips so you can see exactly what to expect before you go.