20 small Bay Area towns you need to visit right now

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Plan a day or weekend trip to one of these tiny destinations—and leave city life behind

20 small Bay Area towns you need to visit right now

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When the city grid starts to feel too much, San Franciscans are lucky to have our choice of getaways. And now that the city’s annual two weeks of summer is almost here, there’s a wealth of variety—Russian River, St. Helena, Bodega Bay, and other tiny towns are all at our disposal.

In need of a laid-back day at at cozy cabin? No problem. Prefer to party in the middle of the woods? You've gotta head up to Guerneville.

Here’s a mapped list of 20 great little destinations to get you exploring beyond the limits of San Francisco, Oakland, or Silicon Valley in 2019.

Find a town that suits you, pack light, and explore.

Want to sleep overnight in a cabin? Check out the 11 best cabin and cottage getaways near the Bay Area. Prefer to stay in the city while checking out? Check in to one of the 21 most essential San Francisco hotels.