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Crystal Springs Shopping Center

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:49:09 GMT

Crystal Springs Shopping Center has several interesting little shops.

Sawyer Camp Hiking & Biking Trail

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:23:32 GMT

Sawyer Camp Hiking & Biking Trail is the most popular in San Mateo, CA. Even beginners & children love it.

Lyon Street Steps, San Francisco, CA

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:50:15 GMT

The Lyon Street steps in San Francisco is one of the most wonderful places in the city, indeed in the world.

Tasty Gourmet Treats -- Great Crepe, Gelato, Smoothies, Coffee Shop in San Mateo

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:41:10 GMT

Tasty Gourmet Treats -- Great little Crepe, Gelato, Smoothies and Coffee shop in Crystal Springs Shopping Center, San Mateo, not far off Hwy 280 and Hwy 92.

Cafe Gibraltar, El Granada, CA

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:13:43 GMT

Cafe Gibraltar, El Granada, CA - fine "hidden" dining on the Half Moon Bay Coast

Grand Coffee in the Mission, SF

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:12:32 GMT

This coffee shop is grand indeed! It is a small 1-person shop with great Mission Street ambiance and pleasant service. The Four Barrel gourmet coffee

Best San Francisco Activities

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:50:16 GMT

These are some of the best San Francisco activities -- by land, water, or air -- for fun in the SF Bay area

The Ravioli House, San Mateo ... a real taste treat

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:10:17 GMT

The beef ravioli with meat sauce is outstanding! It is made on site and you can eat there or take the ingredients home to cook yourself. Strangely

Christmas breakfast at Macys, above Union Square SF

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:59:14 GMT

Eating breakfast at The Cheese Factory, eight stories above Union Square in SF is a fun holiday thing to do.

Great sausages+beer+atmosphere ..... a winning SF combination!!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:26:43 GMT

Here's the winning combination! A Rosamunda grilled sausage sandwich together with Belgium beer from the Toronado dive bar next door. This is an outstanding

Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA, Map of nifty things to do

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:03:00 GMT

Ocean Beach, SF, CA, map of interesting things to do and see. Show exact locations of best things to do.

Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:02:59 GMT

Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA, is a recreational paradise which has surprising hidden treasures well worth investigating.

Dicken's Christmas Fair, Cow Palace, SF

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:01:08 GMT

Yes, it's already that time of year again. Can you believe it? The Dickens Fair, held 4 weekends including the Friday after Thanksgiving, is an entertaining and educational way to get into the spirit! Bring the kids.

4 nifty things to do in San Francisco

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:54:29 GMT

See four current favorites which even a "very" jaded San Francisco local will find interesting.

Best dog parks - San Francisco Bay Area. Details, rules, maps, & tips

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:24:36 GMT

Discover the very best dog parks, San Francisco Bay & beyond. Personalized details, maps, tips & local rules.

World's Top Surfers at Ocean Beach, SF, Nov 1-12, 2011

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:34:53 GMT

UPDATE: 11/2/11 Just saw 39 yr old Kelly Slater, USA, win his 11th world title ... the most ever in history. However, there is still 2 more days

Trap & Skeet shotgun Shooting at Pacific Rod & Gun Club, San Francisco

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:50:13 GMT

Just visited the Pacific Rod & Gun Club which has a surprisingly nice trap & skeet facility. This 77 year old institution provides a safe (no accidents

Best Capitola Things To Do

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Best Capitola things to do and to see ... which even a jaded San Francisco Local will enjoy. See this insiders guide!

Fleet Week SF 2010 & 2011 -- the best ever!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:20:28 GMT

Update: The 2011 Fleet Week runs Oct 6-11, 2011. See schedule for details. The article below describes a more relaxed version of Fleet Week. If you

Mr. Toots Coffeehouse, Capitola

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:54:39 GMT

The fantastic beach view from the little balcony alone makes this one of my very favorite coffee shops in the entire SF Bay area. Mr. Toots is quaint,

Stella Alpina Osteria, food from the Italian Alps in Burlingame?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:35:15 GMT

One of the best northern Italian restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area is hidden on the basement floor of a Burlingame, CA, side street, of all places.

Pebble Beach Concourse dElegance on the cheap

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:10:33 GMT

Pebble Beach Concourse dElegance on the cheap. Enjoy 80% of this great auto show for less than 20% of the normal cost.

Casual elegance at The Village Pub, Woodside

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:04:06 GMT

This recipient of a Michelin Guide star is very nice but not too formal. You can even get a good (& expensive) burger and beer here or, of course, something

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, Menlo Park

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:40:08 GMT

Very, very tasty grilled Caribbean food at reasonable prices. The jerk pork, oxtails, and fried bread (called corn festivals) are great examples. Spicing

Flying Fish Grill, Half Moon Bay

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:16:33 GMT

Excellent food in a new location (which is much bigger than their old shack but still quite modest). Better food than the more expensive places which have

Happy Taco Taqueria, Half Moon Bay

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:15:24 GMT

Just about the best and cheapest Mexican restaurant around. It is our long-time favorite for tasty, quick, clean Mexican food even though the decor is

Mori Point, Pacifica, CA,
is a SF gem on clear days

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:03:42 GMT

On a clear day in Pacifica here's a hidden gem worth checking out. Only the locals seem to know about this Golden Gate National Park even though it is

Civil War Reenactment at Fort Point,
San Francisco, on Sat 8/13/11, 10am-5pm

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:33:36 GMT

A retired military participant I met at the Presidio information office recommended this interesting event. He said it would be an exceptionally good

San Francisco ice cream favorites!

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:26:56 GMT

These old-time San Francisco ice cream shops have been loved for generations. Treat yourself to the best ice cream in the SF Bay area.

Map of Potrero Hill, San Francisco -- best things to do

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:40:57 GMT

This map of SOMA is a quick way to quickly locate some great things to do in this neighborhood.

Map of Dogpatch in SOMA, San Francisco -- best things to do

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:52:43 GMT

This map of Dogpatch in SOMA,San Francisco, is a quick way to quickly locate some great things to do in this neighborhood.

Serpentine in San Francisco, a nice place for Sunday brunch

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:41:43 GMT

This nice newish little gem is hiding out behind a nondescript exterior in the historic Dogpatch neighborhood south of the Ballpark. It's accessible to

"SF Bay Model" Visitor Center, Sausalito

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:27:39 GMT

An engineer's delight, this giant 1.5 acre 3D working hydraulic model of the entire San Francisco Bay was developed in 1957 by the Army Corps of Engineers

Palo Alto, CA, Map -- best things to do

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:12:51 GMT

This Stanford-Palo Alto, CA, map shows some the best things to do in and around Stanford.

Stanford-Palo Alto best things to do and see

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:11:47 GMT

Stanford-Palo Alto area best things to do and see -- tips and highlights.

ZombieRunner Coffee Bar, California Ave, Palo Alto

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:53:33 GMT

An excellent gourmet coffee bar run by two ultra-marathoners who know their coffee. It's located inside a well-stocked running store which makes this

FREE Sausalito Houseboats & Art Tour ... Saturday April 30, 2011

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:38:11 GMT

The Artists of Issaquah show is a great way to step inside some fabulous Sausalito houseboats ... which is one of the best things to do in Sausalito

Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show Half Moon Bay Airport coming Sunday May 1, 2011, 10am-4pm

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:56:25 GMT

Do you like interesting old airplanes, cars, motorcycles, tanks and unique machines; then this has got to be one of the greatest shows on earth! And,

SOMAguide.com -- A guide to SOMA for locals by locals

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:27:14 GMT

SOMAguide.com burst onto the scene just last weekend. It's a brainstorm of Michael Orrfelt, SOMA resident and local SOMA Guy who spends most of his days

Ramen Dojo -- Excellent Japanese Noodle House in San Mateo

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:59:20 GMT

All they serve is excellent Japanese spicy noodle soup at $8.95 for a large & filling bowl. I spent a little more to add a cold Sappora beer plus three

L'acajou Cafe & Bakery, SOMA, SF

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:26:04 GMT

This is a new local coffee shop with excellent coffee and baked wares. It is small and service can be slow but the food is tasty and atmosphere comfortable!

Best Dog parks San Francisco ... map to find the best!

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:15:39 GMT

Map of best dog parks near San Francisco. Exactly where to find, with details.

Book Lovers Find! -- Book Bay Store, Fort Mason, SF

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:47:52 GMT

This is a nice find for book lovers! Book Bay is an excellent used book store run by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. It is bigger, more

Best all-American breakfast on the SF Peninsula -- Nina's Coffee Shop

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:24:53 GMT

Extremely good all-American breakfasts (and lunch) in an old fashioned coffee shop setting. Hearty too; in fact, don't go if you are on a diet. The combination

Tasty Filipino breakfast at Good Bites Cafe, Belmont

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:48:56 GMT

Interesting, good, hearty Filipino breakfast & brunch. Tasty Mediterranean homemade pita bread with hummus, friendly service, good prices, dumpy hole-in-the-wall

Old St Hillarys Open Space Preserves & Church, Tiburon

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:15:27 GMT

This is one of the finest hidden gems in the entire SF Bay Area. No exaggeration! On a picturesque hill overlooking Tiburon is Old St Hilarys Church,

Marin Headlands Map of special highlights

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:54:09 GMT

Marin Headlands map of the most interesting things to see and do.

Sausalito map of special attractions

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:53:31 GMT

Tiburon-Sausalito map of special highlights in this beautiful area.

San Francisco Coffee Houses Map

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:28:49 GMT

This San Francisco coffee houses map shows many of the best places to drink coffee in the City.

"Baked" ... a tiny but good bakery shop in San Francisco

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:44:33 GMT

Very small cute bakery run by two ladies who met each other in culinary school. They bake right in the tiny store so the goods are definitely fresh.