On a slow day around the San Francisco Bay, why not check out what the South Bay has to offer. Some offer free days and/or discounts, making them a little savvier to see, although they are all worth a look. 22 Museums & Attractions in San Francisco’s South Bay Here’s my diverse list of 22 amazing museums and […]
Things to do in the SF South Bay & Peninsula
The SF South Bay/Silicon Valley and Peninsula area has no shortage culture or family fun. Check out the fun things to do at venues like The Tech Museum of Innovation, California's Great America, San Jose Museum of Art, Hiller Aviation Museum, Gilroy Gardens and more. You'll find some amazing discount tickets and free events, too, along with savvy tips for enjoying every experience.
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How to have fun at Harley Farms, Pescadero
Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero, California is one of my favorite day trips any time of year, especially when I’m craving organic honey-and-lavender chèvre cheese (it happens). But the best time to go is just after the baby goats are born, like now (early February through early April). No kidding. I found this out a few […]
CuriOdyssey Museum, San Mateo: wonder of science
One of my favorite Bay area Museums is CuriOdyssey, in San Mateo. CuriOdyssey is a kid-friendly environmental science and wildlife center housing more than 50 non-releasable animals native to the area. Even if you don’t have a child with you when you go, you’ll experience that sense of wonder all kids feel when the see the […]
Pillar Point Harbor Kayaking, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is a fun place for a kayak paddle because you can take it easy in Pillar Point Harbor, or venture out into rougher waters. Sure, you can do more, but if you’re like me, a leisurely paddle past the boats and over to view the Mavericks surf competition area, but within the […]
Mavericks Surf Spot in Half Moon Bay
As regular readers know, I live in Half Moon Bay (lucky me). Once of the most frequent questions asked by visitors to the coast side is, where’s Mavericks? Sometimes they’re looking right at the world famous surf location off Half Moon Bay’s Pillar Point, about a half hour drive south of San Francisco, but they don’t […]
Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose
See what’s new, get discounts, get tech Silicon Valley is all about tech, or so they say. That can be amazing or annoying, depending on who you ask. But the one thing most of us agree on is the Tech. It’s awesome. The Tech Museum of Innovation, in downtown San Jose, highlights all things innovation, of course, […]