Tahoe, the Russian River, Monterey: Gay San Francisco's Top Weekend Getaways

If you're planning a trip to San Francisco this spring, try setting aside a few days for a side adventure to the countryside. It's an easy and typically scenic drive to get from pavement to paradise, whether it be Sonoma's and San Luis Obispo's wine countries or Tahoe and Yosemite's soaring mountain peaks. Western Sonoma County's Russian River Valley is the most famous gay getaway in the region, but that's just one of a number of gay-friendly vacation destinations.

Here's a list of 10 terrific gay San Francisco weekend getaways.