CuriOdyssey San Mateo is a very popular place for school groups and families at Coyote Point, just a few miles south of San Francisco International Airport on Highway 101. It’s located in a lovely wooded area next to San Francisco Bay. As a solo adult, I felt a little conspicuous.…
Friday in the Golden Gate Park
I planned to spend an afternoon in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and the de Young Museum in the park on Friday, March 11th. But on that day, we were all following the news of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. In California, including San Francisco, we were on…
In Redwood City: Cerveza, por favor!
The challenge seemed easy enough. Jade at Vagabond3 posted that the Week 3 “Travel your own city” activity was to go to a part of your city that you don’t usually visit and find a new restaurant — extra credit if it’s a Mexican restaurant. What could be simpler? But…
Sunrise over the East Bay Hills
Good morning! Sunrise over the East Bay Hills in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Family, Friends and Snoopy
A day trip north of San Francisco to Santa Rosa and the Charles Schulz Museum.
Glimpses of a Golden Age at Filoli
“Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life.” Taking the first two letters of each part of his motto, William Bourn named his lavish country estate Filoli.
BOO! Tales of a frightened traveler
Go ahead. Visit and stay in these places … if you dare!
California Central Coast: Coastline, Castle, and Chardonnay
The Pacific Coast Highway, Highway 1, along the California Central Coast through the famous Big Sur area is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world.