Clara Hogan

Clara is an Oakland-based freelance journalist writing on travel, food, business, and life in the Bay. Proud native of the great state of Iowa. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

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Getaways

A Modern Guide to San Luis Obispo: Boutique Hotels, Fresh Eats + Wine Tasting

Getaways

How to Plan the Ultimate Russian River Float Trip

Everything you need to know for a perfect day on the water.

Getaways

Modern Guide to Carmel-by-the-Sea: Boho-Chic Stays, Fresh Eats + All the Wine

What's new and hot in California's most picturesque seaside village.

Workouts + Wellness

Hang Ten: Learn to Surf (at Last) at 6 California Surfing Schools

What Californian doesn't have "learn to surf" on their bucket list?

Drink Here Now

Oakland Wine Shops Redefine the Tasting Experience With Neighborhood Vibes + Organic Pours

Getaways

A Weekend in Ojai Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Travel

Semi-private flights from the Bay to L.A. are first class for the price of coach

With boutique airlines like JetSuiteX, you might never set foot in the airport security line again. Plus, free cocktails.

Modern Guide to Pacific Heights: Tony Shops, Instagramable Eats + Pretty Parks

Modern Guide to NoPa: Iconic Restaurants + Indie Shops in an Emerging 'Hood

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7 Airstream Stays Along the California Coast

14 Dog-Friendly Hotels Down the California Coast

A Modern Guide to San Luis Obispo: Boutique Hotels, Fresh Eats + Wine Tasting

Wild West Rx: Big country meets tiny homes at a tony Jackson Hole sporting club

How to Plan the Ultimate Russian River Float Trip

Everything you need to know for a perfect day on the water.

Modern Guide to Carmel-by-the-Sea: Boho-Chic Stays, Fresh Eats + All the Wine

What's new and hot in California's most picturesque seaside village.

Hang Ten: Learn to Surf (at Last) at 6 California Surfing Schools

What Californian doesn't have "learn to surf" on their bucket list?

Oakland Wine Shops Redefine the Tasting Experience With Neighborhood Vibes + Organic Pours

Summer in Mammoth: Hiking, Biking, Yoga + Sunrise Hot Springs in the Famous Ski Town

Waterfalls, mountain biking, beers and more.

SoCal Escape: A Perfect Weekend in Pasadena

The Green Wine Trail: 10 of Napa's Most Sustainable Wineries

Cheers to Mother Nature.

A Weekend in Ojai Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Semi-private flights from the Bay to L.A. are first class for the price of coach

With boutique airlines like JetSuiteX, you might never set foot in the airport security line again. Plus, free cocktails.

Kaepernick inks deal with Disney, an SF photog captures local spirit + more good news from around the Bay Area

In Duboce Triangle, a time capsule of Victorian and midcentury style asks $4 million

He got "The Talk" at 16. The author passes down what it means to be Black in the face of the police

Essential Guide to San Francisco's Most Iconic Streets and Neighborhoods

Spend a perfect day (or more) at Edgewood, Tahoe's only lakefront resort

9 Cannabis and CBD Products for Everyday Wellness

SF Champagne Society soothes pandemic pain with bubbly pickup and delivery