San Luis Obispo
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By Jennifer Chen
California is the Gwyneth Paltrow of the US: beautiful, blonde, and so easy to mock. Unlike Paltrow, however, California is genuinely versatile, boasting beaches, mountains, and yearlong sunshine — at least in Los Angeles. One of the best parts of living here is driving a few hours to discover one stunning gem after another.
San Luis Obispo County, about three hours north of LA and one hour from Santa Barbara, is a rambling place — the state’s 17th largest county by total area — dotted with adorable getaways. Meander along the 101 for postcard-pretty coastal views that will make you…
When you have an “I need to get on a plane” moment but don’t want to go too far
By Bridget Veltri
The Bay Area is a pretty great place to live, but it’s also a great place from which to start a vacation. From San Francisco it’s just a quick ride to the wine havens of Sonoma and Napa, the serene redwood forests of Muir Woods or the surf destinations Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. But if you feel the urge to fly, here are some great weekend getaways that are less than an hour-and-a-half flight from the city. On your mark, jet set, go!
Reno, Nevada
Flight Time: 55 minutes
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