Easy access to weekend getaways from San Francisco are one of the very best things about this city, thanks to a strategic location that places SF between beaches, forests and mountains. Head north to find the wineries of Napa and Sonoma, giant redwoods and a rugged coastline. South, you’ll discover charming Carmel-By-the-Sea and stunning Big Sur. Also within driving distance: Yosemite and Tahoe, both bucket-list destinations that offer stunning scenery and tons of activities year-round.