San Francisco is best known for it’s hills, Victorian homes, bustling waterfront, and dynamic food scene. What most people may not realize is that just outside of city there is so much to see and do. If you are visiting during the summer months, you may just want to escape the frigid summer temps in […]
Browsing Tag: SF Bay Area
Arastradero Preserve | A Mother’s Day Hike
Each year, I have only a couple of requests for Mother’s Day. I want to do a family hike at Arastradero Preserve I don’t want to referee any sibling issues I want a day off from the dishes Pretty simple requests don’t you think? This year I was 2 out of 3, not bad I […]
A Guide to San Francisco
Guide to San Francisco I’ve been coming to San Francisco since 1990 and have lived here since 1994. It’s been my home for more than twenty years. I love sharing my current favorites with friends and family whether they are locals up for an adventure or just visiting the city that has my heart. Marlowe – SoMa, […]
U-Pick Berry Farm | SF Bay Area
U-Pick Berry Farm – One of our favorite summer traditions opened this week. It’s the much anticipated arrival in our family for opening day of berry picking season. Our local U-pick announced the opening day at their farms this week. I can’t wait to head out their for a fun morning pick and sampling berries […]
Garin Regional Park | East Bay
This year I’ve been working on a little personal experiment I like to call “Heck Ya!” I have been trying to be more self-aware of when opportunities present themselves, where I would have formerly thought them over, decided how they could or could’t fit into my schedule and generally over-thought all the options. I’m trying […]
Windy Hill | Santa Cruz Mountains
I received a text from my hubby the other day when he was away on a business trip. It said, “Can we go for a hike?” Um, yes! I love hiking. I love hiking with my favorite guy. and I LOVE day dates! Seriously the best. All happy and in love without the dressing up and […]
Oddyssea | Half Moon Bay
We love to explore our world both at home and far away. It’s important to us that our kids grow up and appreciate the beauty that is around us daily as well as globally. On weekends when we are in town, we make a concerted effort to get outdoors and get to know the greater […]