Coast

The Best Day Trips from San Francisco Without Owning a Car

A car subscription lets San Francisco residents keep weekend day trips to Muir Woods, Sonoma, and the coast a standing habit, without owning a second car.

Jul 21, 2026

The Perfect Weekend in Pacifica: The Weekend Trip from San Francisco Worth Making a Ritual

Pacifica is twenty minutes from San Francisco, close enough to be a weekly ritual. How Upshift members make coastal Saturdays a habit without owning a car.

Jul 11, 2026

Moving to San Francisco from abroad? Here’s What to Do About a Car

Upshift is a lease alternative that is perfect for tech professionals relocating to San Francisco who need a car available without the commitment of owning or leasing one. If you just landed an H-1B, L-1, or O-1 role in SF, South Bay, or the Peninsula, the car question comes up fast — and the answer [...]

Mar 9, 2026

Jenner, California: a Pearl on the Sonoma Coast

Beat the Big Sur crowds. Enjoy local oysters, beer, and cheese. Discover hidden beaches, take a hike, or go kayaking. It’s all where the Russian River meets the rugged Sonoma Coast. And you can have it all to yourself.

Apr 16, 2018