Great Weekend Getaways in Driving Distance of Yuba City, CA

We all dream of weekend getaways to incredible destinations where we can kick back, relax, and unwind. Turn your dream into reality behind the wheel of a Kia Seltos, Sportage, or Sorento and follow the road from Yuba City, CA, to some of the most breathtaking spots in the state.

1. Angel Island State Park

Take a two-hour road trip to San Francisco, board a ferry at Gate B at the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, and spend an incredible weekend camping on Angel Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. Pitch your tent at one of the four camping areas, soak up the sun on the sandy beaches, Hike or bike along the trails, and climb to the 788-foot-tall summit of Mount Livermore for 360-degree panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay area.

On a clear day, you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Mount Tamalpais. Explore the island by riding on an open-air tram to learn about the island’s military history dating back a hundred years, and visit the Civil War buildings and the Immigration Station, the first port of call for millions of Asian immigrants entering the country.

2. Sunol Regional Wilderness

The breathtaking Sunol Regional Wilderness at 1895 Geary Road in Sunol, a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Yuba City, is nestled in a lush green wooded valley and is well-known for being one of California’s most beautiful natural areas. 

Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty by discovering the area’s natural wonders on miles of trails that wind through grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, along ridges lined with alders, willows, and sycamores, and up to the hilltops for spectacular views of the picturesque valley below. Follow the babbling Alameda Creek down to Little Yosemite, a breathtaking gorge where small waterfalls cascade down enormous boulders into serene pools. 

3. Sequoia National Forest

For the ultimate getaway, head to the vast 1.2 million-acre Sequoia National Forest at 1839 South Newcomb Street in Porterville, five hours away, and discover the land of the giants. Over 850 miles of multi-use trails cut through the forest where the sequoias, the world’s largest trees, grow in groves along the forest’s lower slopes, and giant granite monoliths pierce the sky. 

Explore the rugged, glacier-carved canyons and marvel at the awe-inspiring view of the mountainous landscape. Swim, fish, paddle, and whitewater raft down the rivers and lakes, and sleep under the stars in a scenic family campground, a secluded backpacking or equestrian campsite, or get cozy in a historic cabin deep in the woods. 

Go on an adventurous road trip to stick your toes in the sand on an island in San Francisco Bay, explore a breathtaking valley, and walk through groves of giant sequoias. Contact Geweke Kia today for a checkup before heading down the road to ensure your vehicle gets you safely anywhere you want to go. 

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