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Clarion Alley & Balmy Alley, San Francisco

Posted on January 28, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A city is only as great as its street art, and San Francisco happens to have a phenomenal scene. Scattered around the city are fantastic works, but if you’re looking for condensed colorful alleyways covered in murals there are two … Continue reading →

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Wave Organ, San Francisco

Posted on January 27, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Check the tide table and slap on some sneakers, it’s time to go listen to some music. High tide is the best time to hear the lullaby of the Wave Organ [83 Marina Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94123], another … Continue reading →

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Best of San Francisco Parks

Posted on January 26, 2017 by julieovaltrades

If you look at a map of San Francisco it is speckled and checkered with green splotches, there are countless parks for whatever rhyme or reason you feel like getting some fresh air. Here are my top park picks in … Continue reading →

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Lands End, San Francisco

Posted on January 25, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A quirky park on the shoulder of San Francisco is my favorite little area in the entire city. Lands End has a powerful punch of nature and some seriously strange wonderful characteristics. First – the city has made the ruins … Continue reading →

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A day in Point Reyes National Seashore

Posted on January 24, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Magical, stunning, full of life – a day trip to Point Reyes National Seashore was one of the highlights on my recent trip to San Francisco. If you are a nature lover this park is sure to thrill – before … Continue reading →

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Play Pinball in San Francisco

Posted on January 23, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Free Gold Watch, 1767 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Pure pinball. Dozens of machines in a relaxed setting steps away from Golden Gate Park. You’ll find great games including Walking dead, Metallica, X-Men, the Hobbit, and Super Mario Bros. Plan … Continue reading →

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San Francisco on my mind…

Posted on January 22, 2017 by julieovaltrades

It’s a real busy weekend (Psst, I’m in the Everglades), but San Francisco is on my mind! Stay tuned this week to learn more about my favorite spots. Here are some of my beautiful postcard memories until tomorrow…

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San Francisco 101: Your first time around!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I visited San Francisco back in 2013, the year I caught the travel bug (you might guess that I’m still happily suffering from the virus). This was my first time in the city and also to the west coast. Everything … Continue reading →

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A quick visit to Sacramento, California

Posted on January 20, 2017 by julieovaltrades

On the long drive from Lassen Volcanic National Park to San Francisco, Sacramento was a perfect place to stop off and stretch our legs. We grabbed some chow and libations at Karma Brew [1530 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814], but … Continue reading →

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A day in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Posted on January 19, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A lesser known park, but nonetheless extraordinary – Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in northern California and it is filled bubbling mud pots, lava rocks, and out of this world hydrothermal sites. Upon visiting just after an October storm, … Continue reading →

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