Category: Destinations

Romantic Getaways on the Capitol Corridor – For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

February 2, 2019

What’s one of the most classically romantic activities? Riding the train, of course! This Valentine’s Day season (or any time of year), make your travel a breeze by relaxing on the Capitol Corridor train, with spacious seating, scenic views, and a Café Car. We’ve curated a getaway guide to three world-class destinations along our route— San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento— where you and your special someone can enjoy a getaway, featuring your choice of these especially romantic hotels, activities, and dining locales.  More Romantic Getaways on the Capitol Corridor – For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

February Picks: SF Native American Two-Spirit Powwow, San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, SF Giants FanFest, Martinez Wine & Chocolate Stroll, SF Chinese New Year Parade, and Oakland Black Joy Parade

January 30, 2019

While February may be the shortest month of the year, there’s definitely no shortage of exciting things to do! From ringing in the Lunar New Year in San Francisco and San Jose, to celebrating the Native American Two-Spirit tradition and the Oakland Black experience, opportunities to partake in vibrant cultural expressions are not to be missed. You also have the chance to meet your favorite Giants player or stroll along the historic Main Street in Martinez while sipping fine wine and tasting delicious chocolates. Whatever you choose, there is a lot to look forward to along the Capitol Corridor!

More February Picks: SF Native American Two-Spirit Powwow, San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, SF Giants FanFest, Martinez Wine & Chocolate Stroll, SF Chinese New Year Parade, and Oakland Black Joy Parade

48 Hours in Berkeley

January 8, 2019

Your Getaway Guide to an Iconic Bay Area City

As home of the highly-prestigious University of California at Berkeley, and epicenter of the ‘60s activist movement, the city of Berkeley has long been an attraction to diverse visitors from around the globe. Today, it also thrives as a destination for world-class culinary, social, and outdoor delights that cater to a variety of tastes and price points. Centrally located along the Capitol Corridor route (about halfway between Sacramento and San Jose), Berkeley is bursting with eclectic sights and flavors that reflect the rich diversity of the surrounding community.

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January Picks: Oakland & Berkeley Restaurant Weeks; San Jose Three Kings Day; Martinez Cars, Kids & Coffee; San Francisco Civil War Days; and Oakland A’s Fanfest!

January 3, 2019

Ring in the New Year all month long with exciting events along the Capitol Corridor! Pamper your palate at not one, but two, renowned East Bay Restaurant Weeks; celebrate the joyous Latino tradition of Three Kings Day in San Jose; bring your kids and enjoy coffee at a signature car aficionado event in Martinez; relive the fascinating history of the American Civil War at San Francisco’s Fort Point; and meet and greet your favorite baseball players in Oakland. 

More January Picks: Oakland & Berkeley Restaurant Weeks; San Jose Three Kings Day; Martinez Cars, Kids & Coffee; San Francisco Civil War Days; and Oakland A’s Fanfest!