Category Archives: California

Hiking around East Bay SF: Kennedy Grove

Posted on February 17, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Park and search through the eucalyptus trees in the big lawn until you stumble upon the trail, Kennedy Grove [6531 San Pablo Dam Road El Sobrante, CA 94803] seemed somewhat of a mystery to me on a foggy day. The … Continue reading →

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Hiking around East Bay SF: Sobrante Regional Preserve

Posted on February 16, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A quiet residential park holds an uncommon treasure: a rare strand of Alameda Manzanita trees. The trees remain at Sobrante Regional Preserve [Coach Dr Richmond, CA 94803] because of the fog that spills over the hills and tempers the summer’s … Continue reading →

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Hiking around East Bay SF: Tilden Regional Park

Posted on February 15, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A true gem in the East Bay this park has something for everyone. I visited Tilden Regional Park [Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563] to take a hike on the Nimitz Way trail. It begins at Inspiration Point, a sight … Continue reading →

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Hiking around East Bay SF: Tennessee Valley

Posted on February 14, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Just 20 minutes outside of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is an easy hike filled with natural splendor. The Tennessee Valley Trailhead [591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941] is 1.7 miles out to the … Continue reading →

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Rosie the Riveter National Park, East Bay SF

Posted on February 13, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Driving around the East Bay, I kept seeing signs for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park [1414 Harbour Way S #3000, Richmond, CA 94804]. Phewww, that’s a mouthful, but I love WWII history so I was intrigued. … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through East Bay San Francisco

Posted on February 12, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Ike’s Place, 2204 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 (multiple locations) Nothing satisfies like a stellar sandwich, you’ll get that at Ike’s, there is a reason stores have sprouted all over the state of California. Hop on line and try to narrow … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball in East Bay San Francisco

Posted on February 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Pacific Pinball Museum, 1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501 This is real pinball madness, over 70 machines on free-play after you purchase admission. Dig the retro and pinball based décor, there are even some really cool see-through pinball machines. The … Continue reading →

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The best thing I ate in SF: Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop

Posted on February 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

What is the best thing I ate in San Francisco? Without a doubt the coffee crunch cake from Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop [1790 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115]. PRO TIP! Call or stop by to reserve a slice of the … Continue reading →

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Best of Desserts of SF: Benkyodo Co

Posted on February 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Located in the heart of Japantown is a seriously authentic mochi spot. Open since 1906, Benkyodo Co [1747 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115] is one of the oldest Japanese establishments in San Francisco and has the history to go … Continue reading →

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Best of Desserts of SF: Tartine

Posted on February 8, 2017 by julieovaltrades

In the heart of the Mission District this is the quintessential bakery of San Francisco: Tartine [600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110]. Come in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner they’re open until 7 or 8PM depending on the night. … Continue reading →

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