Category Archives: California

Hiking around East Bay SF: Kennedy Grove

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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