Oakland does not come to mind as a prime travel destination. It has a bit of a sour reputation and it does not have the postcard perfect beauty and appeal as other locations in San Francisco Bay Area. However, I think it would be unfair to dismiss Oakland from your travel plans completely. It has …
One of my most favorite things to do with kids is visiting California flower fields and flower scavenger hunting. California is one of the best places for such activities because very few places in the U.S. can compare with California flower fields. There is ALWAYS something in bloom in California, even in winter, and in …
Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve in Redwood City is one of the multitude parks and preserves perfect for family hiking in San Francisco Bay Area along HW 280 corridor. It is one of my favorite parks for many reasons. We love Edgewood because: It is easily accessible right off HW 280 It has 2 entrances: …
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Mark Twain once said: “The coldest winter I have ever experienced was summer in San Francisco”, and he was right. A sunny, warm and not windy or foggy day in San Francisco is a very rare occurrence and once nature grants you such a gift you have to use it wisely. The best thing to …
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Stanford University campus is on of the most beautiful university campuses in America but I like to bring visitors here not just for the unique architecture of its buildings but for the variety of things you can see and do here. This can be a great one day family road trip itinerary for a weekend …
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For many people Fremont, California does not come to mind as a top tourist destination in San Francisco Bay Area. But it actually works for your benefit: there are some cool attractions in town but they won’t be overcrowded as many places are on the other side of the Bay. Two great places in Fremont …
I live and work in Silicon Valley, it has become an integral part of my everyday life but even I was amazed and thoroughly entertained when we took our out of town guest for a 1 day Silicon Valley tour highlighting its heritage. This essentially FREE (you only pay the entrance fee to the Computer …
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