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Inside Scoop: Mei's Eclectic Eats and Treats in San Francisco
January 31, 2012
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Sacramento Gold: A Guide to Local Brews
January 30, 2012
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Hungry, Hungry Hostellers: 24-hour dining in San Francisco
January 20, 2012
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The Great Indoors: Exploring art and culture in winter (part II)
January 9, 2012
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Inside Scoop: Jessica's Active Activities in San Francisco
December 21, 2011
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The Great Indoors: Exploring art and culture in winter
December 19, 2011
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Inside Scoop: Kate's wildlife walks in Point Reyes
November 30, 2011
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Meet the Neighbors: Olive Bar
November 29, 2011
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Sacramento on two wheels: Biking the American River Parkway
November 16, 2011
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Inside Scoop: Paul's favorite eateries in San Francisco
October 31, 2011
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Get two-for-one train tickets for California travel, through January 2012
October 20, 2011
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San Francisco Classics: A walking tour of city originals (both famed and fabled)
October 1, 2011
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Free shuttle to the Marin Headlands Hostel runs through October 31
September 20, 2011
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Inside Scoop: Oak's top seven spots to snap a photo in the Marin Headlands
September 19, 2011
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Fabulous Food: A Culinary Tour of Point Reyes Station
August 30, 2011
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Inside Scoop: Allison's unusual (and cheap!) souvenirs of San Francisco
August 24, 2011
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Meet the Neighbors: Hyde Away Blues BBQ and Jambalaya Cafe
August 19, 2011
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Inside Scoop: Casey's top Sacramento burger joints
July 27, 2011
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Urban Hiking: The Barbary Coast Trail
July 18, 2011
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Urban Hiking: Civic Center to Ocean Beach through Golden Gate Park
June 27, 2011
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Travel News

New national parklands added near the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
January 18, 2012
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Call for Entries: Action for Nature's Eco-Hero Awards
December 21, 2011
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HI-USA opens new "Morty Rich Hostel" in Houston, Texas
October 19, 2011
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Trek new trails near the Pigeon Point and Point Montara lighthouse hostels
September 22, 2011
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Join HI-San Diego's annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride
July 6, 2011
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Summer Art: Two Picasso exhibits open in San Francisco
May 19, 2011
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Discover "Our Vast Queer Past" at San Francisco's new GLBT Museum
May 18, 2011
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New Terminal 2 opens at SFO April 14
March 9, 2011
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San Francisco will host the 34th America's Cup!
February 11, 2011
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Hostel News

Book 4,000 hostels worldwide with Hostelling International's new iPhone app
February 3, 2012
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Winter Weekday Special: Get your third night free at the Point Montara and Pigeon Point lighthouse hostels
December 31, 2011
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Free WiFi now available at the Marin Headlands Hostel
December 29, 2011
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Free beer and wine tastings, Mission walking tours, seasonal events, and more at the SF Downtown Hostel
December 13, 2011
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New "Red Lounge" Hostel opens in Niagara Falls, New York
November 22, 2011
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Free bike rides, pub crawls, yoga, and more at the SF Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
November 19, 2011
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse lens to become new, temporary installation in Fog Signal Building
November 10, 2011
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Get Cultured / Get Wild: Save with $59 winter packages at the SF City Center Hostel
October 31, 2011
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Get your third night free at HI-Sacramento, through February 2012
October 27, 2011
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Enjoy winter mid-week savings at the Point Reyes Hostel, through February 2012
October 26, 2011
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Join Team HI-USA for the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon
August 25, 2011
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Skater Special: Bring your board and save $5 per night at the Sacramento Hostel
August 11, 2011
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Trek the Pacific coast (and get a free t-shirt) with an HI-West Coast passport
August 2, 2011
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Ivy's Cafe opens at the SF City Center Hostel, serving beer, wine, and snacks
July 22, 2011
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Guided night hikes for groups now available at the Marin Headlands Hostel
July 20, 2011
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You're Invited: Community Walls mural receptions (July 26, 27)
June 30, 2011
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Find a favorite local brew at the SF Downtown Hostel's weekly beer tasting
June 16, 2011
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Sacramento Hostel now hosts free weekly movie nights
June 8, 2011
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Free breakfast, 24-hour reception start at the Sacramento Hostel in June
May 27, 2011
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Sponsor the Point Reyes Hostel's new LEED-certified addition
May 25, 2011
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