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Camping Essentials in Big Basin Redwoods
The California Redwoods is one of the top destinations for camping and hiking. I am so happy to share that this is now in my backyard!! Growing up in Florida you do not camp often because it is too hot, sticky and so many bugs. In June we were invited on a camping trip in the Santa Cruz Mountains at Big Basin. Naturally, I googled and pinterested all the things we could possibly need. So let me give you the scoop on everything you need to survive a few nights in the Redwoods.Luckily, my husband had camped in this decade, so he handled the equipment. Camping Essentials Tent (you need…
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Napa Bucket List: Cave Tasting & Hot Air Balloon Rides
Cross Napa off your bucket list in less than 48 hours. Here is the guide on how to do it all in so little time. If you are familiar with Tiffer Time then you know I love wine and with wine comes a love for Napa. If you want to know all about the best vineyards and how to spend weeks in wine cellars and at vineyards check out the more detailed Napa Trips. But, if you are like me most of the time and running short on said time, these are the details you need to knock off the Napa bucket list. Travel Time: San Francisco to Napa: 1.5…
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Day Trip to Sonoma
Not enough time or money to stay in Sonoma wine country? I get it, I have been there. Hotels are crazy expensive especially on the weekends. I don’t know about you but dropping $600 on a hotel I only plan on sleeping in, is not my jam. So, let’s just go for the day! Want a weekend getaway? Check out my Napa Getaway. First and foremost, if you plan on doing tastings or drinking. Take the bus or rent a driver to take you up there. It keeps you safe and lets you still have a blast. Most vineyards open at 10 or 11 am. Perfect to grab brunch first! Sonoma Plaza…
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What do I wear? San Francisco
Mark Twain said, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. <img src="https://tiffertime.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/How-to-pack-for_-San-Francisco-nvbbwr59wiq8xgfdnfsrt0lhqx5ew6tstdnza2jeaw.png" title="Packing for San Francisco" alt="List of What to Pack each Season in San Francisco" /> This being said, I have come up with the list of the main staples you need to pack for San Francisco. By no means would I say my summer in San Francisco was the coldest winter I have ever survived. But, I would say it has been my coldest summer. Needless to say, the weather is all out of whack here, or should I say not what you would expect. I don’t know about you, but when I…
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Best 3 Bay Area Hikes
Bay area hikes are huge particularly in the city. You wouldn’t think a city as small (land wise) would actually have hikes, but we do! The best way to learn the city whether you are visiting or a new local is to get out and explore. These bay area hikes help me really understanding where things are in San Francisco. Each of these hikes can be accomplished by just about anyone that can walk. They are very mellow and well maintained, unlike a few I have posted about. If you are looking for a challenge check out my favorite Alamere Falls and Mission Peak. Bay Area Hike: Land’s End Park…
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Tips and Tricks to Driving Cross Country
Cross Country Drive Itinerary If you live or were raised in the US, driving cross country or traveling cross country has probably crossed your mind. My husband and I got the opportunity to do this for our honeymoon in 2017. We were leaving Fort Lauderdale, Florida and moving to San Francisco, California. We had gotten married a few months before the big move and decided to make the drive cross country our honeymoon. That is one of the best decisions we made. We took two weeks to do it. Also, if you are looking for things to do in<a href="https://tiffertime.com/locals-guide-fort-lauderdale-fl/"><b> Fort Lauderdale</b></a>, here are my highlights. If you have a…
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How to Save on Sightseeing
If you find yourself in San Francisco with a car at your disposal or if you want to rent one, here is a list of can’t miss places to go sightseeing. Driving around can save you money, I feel like every time I get into a Uber or Lyft it is well over $10, so touristing around can add up quickly. Public transportation is always an option as well as walking! 12 Top Sightseeing Landmarks 1. Land’s End & Sutro Baths Looking for a hike. Land’s End is a breezy walk along the ocean that you can take all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. You can park at Sutro Baths for free! On our drive…
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How To See San Francisco in 48 Hours
Let me guess you found this post because you are heading to San Francisco for a work trip or conference? How did I know? Well, San Fran is one of the busiest conference center hubs I have ever seen. Something is always going on, literally. Every convention you can think of happens here! Hence, why I have compiled this list of sights to see when you’re in the area for a quick work trip. The beauty of this is list is: you can accomplish all of these things, if you can’t get away during the work day no biggie, all of these attractions are at your finger tips after hours. …
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Top 6 Unusual Happy Hour Spots
Tired of doing the same old happy hour every week? Check out this list of happy hour ideas. It has your boozy PG activities in a new setting, active boozy happy hours (don’t worry, no running) and even a good old-fashioned dinner and a show. San Francisco has so much to offer, so it is easy to get out of the norm once you know where to go 1. Happy Hour at SPiN This is an adult ping-pong! You probably, remember playing ping pong at a rec. center or in a buddy’s garage. To be honest that last time I saw a ping pong table was in college and we were…
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SF Travel Guide: 17 Must See’s
San Francisco is only a 7×7 mile radius, but it has so much jam-packed into it, that it is impossible to cover it all in a day or even a weekend. Here is your travel guide to San Francisco and what not to miss when you are visiting. If you are buying tickets, check out Trip Advisor for killer deals!! I haven’t really used Trip Advisor but it has some of the best deals on Cable Cars, Alcatraz, the Double Decker Bus and multiple shows. Check it out! Where to Stay? SF has so many little districts it can get confusing where is the best spot. My personal favorites are by the Wharf…
