Neeharika’s guidebook for Bay Area
Sightseeing
5-min drive from home. Best place for a stroll in the redwoods or run a 3-mile trail or go mountain biking. I go there with my dog 3x/week
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Sequoia Bayview Trail Trailhead
10800 Skyline Blvd5-min drive from home. Best place for a stroll in the redwoods or run a 3-mile trail or go mountain biking. I go there with my dog 3x/week
Route to Coastal Trail Parking in Marin on G Maps. At that point stop G maps and continue down Conzelman towards Black Sands beach and further to Point Bonita (If you G Maps to Point Bonita, it takes you down a faster path which isn't as pretty). this will be one of the prettiest drives or bike rides you've done in your life. Feel free to spend time enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset on Hawk Hill.
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Marin Headlands
Route to Coastal Trail Parking in Marin on G Maps. At that point stop G maps and continue down Conzelman towards Black Sands beach and further to Point Bonita (If you G Maps to Point Bonita, it takes you down a faster path which isn't as pretty). this will be one of the prettiest drives or bike rides you've done in your life. Feel free to spend time enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset on Hawk Hill.
You can walk all the way to Montara beach and back, beautiful views of the pacific. Can catch sightings of a few whales in season
Gray Whale Cove Trail
Gray Whale Cove TrailYou can walk all the way to Montara beach and back, beautiful views of the pacific. Can catch sightings of a few whales in season
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThat is where the cover photo is taken. Very popular spot
Baker Beach
Another popular spot
So much to do and see in Sonoma Coast. Drive up 101. Hit Muir woods, Muir beach, drive up the coastal path for gorgeous views, stop by little cafes and wine bars along the way. You can anchor this trip for Jenner or Russian River Valley or keep it simple to wine tasting in Dry Creek Valley. Jenner is where Russian river meets the pacific. Russian River is a wine growing region with some water activities and redwoods in nearby Cazadero. Dry Creek Valley has the best Zinfandels, try Dutcher Crossing vineyards. Not the way back, stop at Sausalito
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Sonoma
So much to do and see in Sonoma Coast. Drive up 101. Hit Muir woods, Muir beach, drive up the coastal path for gorgeous views, stop by little cafes and wine bars along the way. You can anchor this trip for Jenner or Russian River Valley or keep it simple to wine tasting in Dry Creek Valley. Jenner is where Russian river meets the pacific. Russian River is a wine growing region with some water activities and redwoods in nearby Cazadero. Dry Creek Valley has the best Zinfandels, try Dutcher Crossing vineyards. Not the way back, stop at Sausalito
Food scene
Jo's Modern Thai
3725 MacArthur BoulevardClose to home and good food
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardClose to home and good food
Maybe I'm biased but Limon is my place to go. Love the ceviches, veggie empanada, octopus, maracuya sour
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Limón
2450 Valdez StreetMaybe I'm biased but Limon is my place to go. Love the ceviches, veggie empanada, octopus, maracuya sour
Another popular food spot for creole comfort food. Believe their fried chicken is the most popular (I don't eat chicken). Other than that, shrimp and grits and beignets
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Brenda's
4045 BroadwayAnother popular food spot for creole comfort food. Believe their fried chicken is the most popular (I don't eat chicken). Other than that, shrimp and grits and beignets
If you are from a big city you are already familiar with Blue Bottle coffee. It is originally from Oakland
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Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StIf you are from a big city you are already familiar with Blue Bottle coffee. It is originally from Oakland
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdNeighborhood grocery store
Bar Shiru
1611 Telegraph AveOne of my favorite bars in Oakland
My favorite Sichuan food place! Add it on the day you are exploring SF's Chinatown
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Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StMy favorite Sichuan food place! Add it on the day you are exploring SF's Chinatown
DAYTRIP
4316 Telegraph AvenueUp and coming restaurant+bar with raving reviews. They geek out on fermentation
Neighborhoods
Go to Jack London square on a nice evening. Plenty places to eat, drink and find live music. Yoshi's has good Jazz and other music (wouldn't recommend their food though).
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Jack London District
Go to Jack London square on a nice evening. Plenty places to eat, drink and find live music. Yoshi's has good Jazz and other music (wouldn't recommend their food though).
I lived on one end of the Embarcadero for 6 years and miss it everyday. If you can look past the homeless, this is extremely fun for a leisurely stroll. Stop by the farmer's market on Saturdays between 9am and noon. Have some oysters at Hog Oyster followed by ice-cream at Humphry Slocombe. See the super lazy sea lions with the best life on Pier 39. You can walk all the way from the baseball stadium to Ghirardelli square and beyond to Golden Gate Bridge if you like. ALWAYS CARRY A LIGHT DOWN JACKET WHEN IN SF!
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Embarcadero
I lived on one end of the Embarcadero for 6 years and miss it everyday. If you can look past the homeless, this is extremely fun for a leisurely stroll. Stop by the farmer's market on Saturdays between 9am and noon. Have some oysters at Hog Oyster followed by ice-cream at Humphry Slocombe. See the super lazy sea lions with the best life on Pier 39. You can walk all the way from the baseball stadium to Ghirardelli square and beyond to Golden Gate Bridge if you like. ALWAYS CARRY A LIGHT DOWN JACKET WHEN IN SF!
Spend the afternoon in Dolores Park. Try to find a spot near the corner of 20th and Church St for the best views. Walk to Valencia st for food and drinks after. It is a party street with lots of life. Mission district ain't the cleanest so wear close toed shoes and find secure parking.
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Mission District
Spend the afternoon in Dolores Park. Try to find a spot near the corner of 20th and Church St for the best views. Walk to Valencia st for food and drinks after. It is a party street with lots of life. Mission district ain't the cleanest so wear close toed shoes and find secure parking.
Chinatown
So much to see and try when walking around here.
University Avenue
University AvenueAnother fun spot near UC Berkeley. Plenty restaurants and bars
My favorite way of doing Sausalito is to bike one way and take the ferry back the other way.
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Sausalito
My favorite way of doing Sausalito is to bike one way and take the ferry back the other way.