By: Theresa Gonzalez
Fall lovers rejoice! We’re just a month away from crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the best weekend getaways for you and your shotgun rider. From quaint villages and scenic drives in New England to National Park hiking trips to a few surprise romantic fall weekend getaways, here are some of the best places to travel for fall. So, break out your cozy sweaters and fall boots for a relaxing trip surrounded by the beauty of autumn, AKA the best season ever.
Romantic Fall Weekend Escapes
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco comes alive during its Indian summer when it’s finally warmer than actual summer. The city’s infamous Karl the Fog gives way to clear, sunny skies and the city is seriously magical. Stay at the Inn at the Presidio inside the beautiful Presidio of San Francisco , a national park at the Golden Gate Bridge, which is right across the street. Enjoy the view with locals at the First Sunday Afternoons at Presidio Tunnel Tops, where the city’s best food trucks gather, or grab a bite at Sessions at the Presidio, a buzzy craft-beer bar and gastropub with a modern decor and outdoor seating. Walk along the beach at Crissy Field Park, grab a hot chocolate at The Warming Hut, and sit with the seagulls while looking out on the Bay, the Bridge, and Alcatraz. Fall is also the season for festivals, including the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival in early October. Explore the neighborhoods like Pacific Heights along bustling Fillmore Street (grab a coffee at cute Jane Cafe) and Hayes Valley for indie shopping, outdoor beer garden Biergarten, and delicious sweets at French-inspired Miette. For sure, grab a cocktail atop the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel for a fantastic 360-degree view of the city.
