Originally Posted by
Sixth Freedom
However I fear that I cannot get the best out of America because I do not hold a driving license.
You're right, even on the west coast. For instance, Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California, or Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon, would be really difficult to do without a car. San Francisco, on the other hand, as well as good portions of the Bay Area, can be done with public transit.
The weather this weekend is just stellar in Northern California with highs over 100F (37C) forecast. You can even go skiing up at Lake Tahoe as we've had record snow in the mountains this year.
Mount Lassen and Crater Lake:
