Weekend Picks: Oakland White Elephant Sale, San Francisco History Expo and San Jose South First Fridays

February 28, 2018

The Oscars aren’t the only thing happening this weekend, and there’s plenty to do along the Capitol Corridor before the Red Carpet gets underway! Find treasures at the biggest rummage sale in Oakland, learn all about San Francisco’s history, and get you fill of art and culture hopping in San Jose.
More Weekend Picks: Oakland White Elephant Sale, San Francisco History Expo and San Jose South First Fridays

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