More than San Francisco: Experience the Best of the Bay Area

Although San Francisco is clearly the most captivating city in the Bay area, a journey outside its confines will lead you to a plethora of interesting sights and breathtaking beauty. All you need to do is give them a chance.

Hop on the BART and head to the haven of hippie idealism, Berkeley. As the home of the University of California-Berkeley, there are countless coffeehouses, record stores, and restaurants around Telegraph Avenue where you can kick back and relax the day away.

Across the Golden Gate Bridge lies the laid-back community of Sausalito, which features a little bit of everything along the waterfront. While you initially may be drawn to the main drag of Bridgeway, head to Caledonia Street for the far broader selection of antique shops and cafes without the stranglehold of tourists.

Tiburon home rentals are a great option in the Bay Area since they offer some spectacular views of the city, convenience to San Francisco, Sausalito, and the Wine Country, and an all-around pretty setting.

If you still can’t decide which of the many Bay Area rentals are for you, then consider heading further south to the charming hamlet of Half Moon Bay. The great outdoors are on full showcase here as the moderate waves of Half Moon Bay State Beach attract surfers and bodyboarders, while the golden sand beaches and overall gorgeous scenery are ideal for horseback riding.

Slightly further away from the action but still a manageable distance, San Jose vacation rentals are convenient to Paramount's Great America theme park and exceptional shopping at Santana Row. However, no matter which city best suits your vacation tastes, you can always count on an amazing vacation in the Bay Area.