If you're like me whose travel plans have all been cancelled due to 2020, hopefully this post will motivate you to pack your bags and aim for somewhere closer. As we all adapt to the new normal, local getaway maybe the best chance that we have at unplugging and restoring our work-life balance. If you live in the Bay Area, coastal escape or a retreat in the redwoods is often accessible within an hour drive away! With that said, planning a vacation with social distancing in mind is still the most important. That's why I prefer to stay at a rental house where there's little to none human interaction.

Over the past weeks, most of my tabs on Chrome have been dominated by Airbnb listings and my wish-list for Bay Area staycation has grown from a sad list of 3 to now 20! Being someone who's still paranoid about traveling due to Covid, I always make sure to pick listings that follow Airbnb's enhanced cleaning protocol, which according to their website is "a rigorous set of cleaning standards developed by Airbnb with leading health and hospitality experts for the times of COVID-19 and beyond."

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Here's my top 10 Airbnbs in and around the Bay Area that's perfect for a quick getaway especially during Covid time!

Ukiah Hilltop Retreat in Award-winning House | Ukiah, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 baths
Distance from SF: 2+ hours
Price: $240/night

I've had the experience of staying at this hidden gem last year and I can definitely attest that it's one of THE BEST Airbnb stays you'll find in the Bay Area! More about this Airbnb will come at a later post (hopefully!). 

Award-winning ocean view luxury master suite | Tiburon, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 30mins
Price: $485/night

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access | La Selva Beach, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 1.5 hours
Price: $521/night

The Cobb Haus | Cobb, CA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 2+ hours
Price: $118/night

Oceanfront cottage w/deck, stunning 180-degree views & 7.5 acres | Elk, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 3 hours
Price: $283/night

Gorgeously styled bungalow overlooking Bodega Harbor | Bodega Bay, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 baths
Distance from SF: 1.5 hours
Price: $206/night

Nestled in Nature | Forestville, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 1.5 hours
Price: $298/night

Casa Azul - Midcentury Chalet in Blue Lake Springs | Arnold, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 baths
Distance from SF: 2.5 hours
Price: $157/night

Adorable A-Frame in Blue Lake Springs | Arnold, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 2.5 hours
Price: $142/night

Enchanting Garden Getaway, Inverness Seaside Village

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 1+ hour
Price: $261/night

Luxurious architectural gem w/ ocean & golf views | Sea Ranch, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2 baths
Distance from SF: 2.5 hours
Price: $429/night

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View | Aptos, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bath
Distance from SF: 1.5 hours
Price: $765/night

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Staycation is my favorite kind of vacation because it requires little effort of getting there so our actual vacation time is maximized.

After years of living in the Bay Area, my go-to staycation destination have always been either up North (Napa area) or down South (Carmel area). When a coworker told me that there’s a great hotel only 40mins away from my house, I had to check it out. Here are some photos from my weekend stay at Rosewood Cordevalle, if you’d like to see..


Photos don’t do the lobby justice. It’s so much nicer in person.






The room that we stayed at was nearly as big as my apartment and offered incredible views. It has a fireplace, a butlers bar in the entry and ample room in the closet.





The bathroom has one big tub next to the window, a small vanity area and double sinks. I could live in this bathroom!




The bedroom’s patio doors open up to terraces with lawn chairs that are perfect for getting some sun and enjoying breakfast and coffee in the morning.






Rosewood Cordevalle is a great staycation spot if you’re looking for a quiet oasis away from the buzzing Silicon Valley.

I live for exploring my own town as a tourist and there is always a surprising find after an easy Google search on where to go next in the Bay Area. This time, we picked a place that sits right at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge..

For someone who doesn’t really drink wine, I sure have been finding myself back in Napa pretty often. It is one of my favorite staycation destination if I don’t feel like flying / driving anywhere far. Here are some of the things I enjoy doing in Napa..

Have you ever tried glamping? I have always wanted to try and when my friend found out about this place on Hipcamp, I knew I had to give this a try..

By this time, you'd probably know that I have an obsession over The Naked Pig - up to the point that I'd make a trip to Santa Rosa just so I can have my bacon waffle fix :p Last weekend, I went up north to Santa Rosa to stay for a night and headed west toward Point Reyes National Seashore where the tule elks are..

Starting the year right with a weekend trip up north to where the ocean is :) Last weekend, I visited Sea Ranch, Gualala, Bodega Bay, and had a pleasant stay at Timber Cove Resort. Some photos from the trip if you'd like to see..

My favorite day trip usually involves a delicious brunch, picking up pastries from the local bakery and ending it with sunset by the beach..