Weekend Picks: San Francisco Chinatown Street Fair, San Jose Bacon & Beer Classic and Oakland Lunar New Year Celebration

February 21, 2018

Kick off the weekend with Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco and Oakland or savor the taste of bacon dishes in San Jose. There are so many reasons not to stay home this weekend and get on the Capitol Corridor!

More Weekend Picks: San Francisco Chinatown Street Fair, San Jose Bacon & Beer Classic and Oakland Lunar New Year Celebration

5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California

This post was originally published on September 8, 2016.

Northern California’s 170-mile Capitol Corridor train route links the state’s original capital, San Jose, with its modern-day counterpart, Sacramento. But that’s not its only historical connection. Each of the Capitol Corridor’s 18 stops showcases some of California’s rich history—from the Spanish Missions to the Gold Rush to Prohibition—and five cities in particular are worth a stop. Check out these historic towns in a whirlwind weekend, or, for thorough historians, stretch out your tour over a series of excursions—either way, the Capitol Corridor is your ticket to time travel. More 5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California

Weekend Picks: San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, San Francisco Hops on Fire, Berkeley Great Winter Backyard Bird Count, and Oakland Tricycle Drag Races & Pig Roast

February 14, 2018

Explore Asian traditions at the Lunar New Year Celebration in San Jose, enjoy pints and spice in San Francisco, follow the birds in Berkeley, and race your friends in Oakland! You can try it all when you take the Capitol Corridor.
More Weekend Picks: San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, San Francisco Hops on Fire, Berkeley Great Winter Backyard Bird Count, and Oakland Tricycle Drag Races & Pig Roast

Weekend Picks: Tulipmania at PIER 39, San Francisco Russian Festival, San Jose Pillow Fight, Sacramento Bacon Festival, Martinez Wine and Chocolate Stroll

February 7, 2018

Enjoy an array of fun events along the Capitol Corridor this weekend! Tiptoe through the tulips of Tulipmania, celebrate all things Russian in San Francisco, join in on the biggest pillow fight in downtown San Jose, stroll Main Street Martinez sipping wine and eating chocolates, and feast on bacon all week in Sacramento! More Weekend Picks: Tulipmania at PIER 39, San Francisco Russian Festival, San Jose Pillow Fight, Sacramento Bacon Festival, Martinez Wine and Chocolate Stroll