Drives and Destinations

Santa Ynez Valley a Trendsetter

The Santa Ynez Valley is wine country that's for sure, but it's also welcoming for the craft beer crowd, as these couples in Buellton demonstrate

TASTE News Service, March 11, 2020 — As travel habits evolve and new interests pique, the Santa Ynez Valley always seems to find itself at the forefront of the latest trends in travel.

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Golden Gate Park at 150

Would you believe that these guys (and their friends) live in San Francico? You'll find them in Golden Gate Park's Buffalo (Bison) Paddock

TASTE News Service, February 19, 2020 – This year marks the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park in San Francsco.

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To Be Like Miguel

By Rachael Lucas Do you ever meet someone and decide you want to be just like him when you grow up? I had one such encounter during my visit to Costa Rica this month.

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Tuolumne County Starts To Bloom

TASTE News Service, February 11, 2020 - Spring is about to bloom throughout the rolling hills of Gold Country, the meadows of Yosemite National Park, and the peaks of the High Sierra.

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TASTE News Service, February 5, 2020 -- A new two-level food hall opening Summer 2020 in Jack London Square - a short BART or Ferry ride from San Francisco - is set to be the Bay Area's hottest new food destination.

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Sonoma Co. Named “Best Place to Go”

The Farmhouse Inn brings Michelin star dining quality to tiny Forestville

TASTE News Service, January 29, 2020 — Sonoma County has been selected as the “readers’ choice” in the Frommer’s “Best Places to Go” in 2020 list.

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Year Round Whale Watching in San Diego

TASTE News Service, January 21, 2020 – You can experience the thrill of observing migrating whales year-round off the coast of San Diego.

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Snowshoe Races Begin at Tahoe

TASTE News Service, January 7, 2020 – High stepping fun returns to Camp Richardson Jan. 18 as amateur contestants strap on snowshoes and try their luck in the resort's annual snowshoe cocktail races.

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Winter Road Trips

By Dan Clarke Sure, most people think of traveling during sunny, summery weather. Nothing wrong with that, but what about all the rest of the year?

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Sonoma Expects Exceptional Vintage

Sonoma County includes diverse topography among its appellations. This view is from a hilltop Fort Ross vineyard in the Sonoma Coast AVA

TASTE News Service, December 11. 2019 — Sonoma County Vintners believes this year’s harvest produced outstanding grapes.

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History of the Sonoma Plaza

Sonoma Plaza was site of declaration of short-lived Bear Flag Republic 173 years ago, Today that same plaza is encircled by restaurants, boutique hotels and smart shops

TASTE News Service, November 26, 2019 - Sonoma’s town square is an enormous shaded plaza rimmed with old adobe buildings and carefully preserved historic structures.

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