Late to holiday planning and new to SF! Recently moved here and didn’t make any plans for Christmas - me and spouse have 24th and 25th off -
what are some fun things we could do or places we could drive to and stay for a couple days near the Bay Area?

We were thinking Lake Tahoe - is it going to be super crowded - crazy to drive etc. due to winter weather and traffic?

Thanks for your help :)

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I’d stay local, SF is leas crowded during the holidays and u could take advantage of local hiking trails having less traffic

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Welcome! Point Reyes national seashore or Bodega Bay (about 1.5 hours north up the 1) are nice for a weekend getaway. Great coastal hikes and oysters. Or Healdsburg for wine tasting and great restaurants.

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Lake Tahoe will be extremely crowded and the roads could be challenging depending on your exact timing. I would avoid if you are looking for a casual weekend getaway during the holidays. What kind of a vibe are you looking for?

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I'd head down to Big Sur if I had the time off (but do you have to be back on the 26th? Could be tricky to do it in only 48 hours). But Big Sur is so so beautiful and Idk if I think it'd be that busy during Christmas. I guess hotel availability will let you know if it's going to be super crowded

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Why would anyone want to hike during Christmas time?!!? You can do that anytime of the year. Are there any Christmas specific fun activities around?

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