Summer's 5 Road Trip-Worthy California Music Festivals

Outside Lands

[Photo via] Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. When: August 9th-11th. Artists We Like: Paul McCartney; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Phoenix; Red Hot Chili Peppers; The Head And The Heart; Foals; Chromatics; Smith Westerners; Willie Nelson And Friends; Vampire Weekend; Kurt Vile And The Violators. Not that you need any push to visit the one and only San Fran, but a three-day music festival of epic proportions in Golden Gate Park should definitely seal the deal. With art installations, late night concerts and DJ sets, and delicious food provided by the 2013 Taste of the Bay Area, there is so much more to enjoy at this festival on top of live performances by some of the best and most legendary musicians around. Just imagine rocking out to the likes of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Nine Inch Nails and dozens of other by day, and rage in the Mission District by night. Since camping isn't provided, you can really get a taste of what the of San Fran metro area has to offer and hopefully get to know some of the intriguing locals that give this city by the bay it's charm. [Details] [Photo via]