Duckhorn Vineyards and Adult Mac n Cheese
It’s easy to overdo it when going wine tasting. What I prefer to do is make a day out of visiting just one. I like to have a leisurely meal nearby after wine tasting, so I can let the wine … Continued
My favorite Road, a Hike in the Woods, and a General Store
One of my favorites roads anywhere is the combination of Highway 35 south from San Mateo’s Highway 92 into Woodside and La Honda, combined with Highway 84 from La Honda out to San Gregorio and Pescadero Beach, then up North … Continued
Sonoma Dairy Country, Tomales Bay Oysters, and a Great Beach
One of my favorite nearby drives takes us through West Sonoma County’ s bucolic dairy farm country, to the very small town of Marshall for some oysters and on to a great picnic at Dillon Beach. The day trip I … Continued
Redwood Forest in Oakland, a Hidden town, and a Moraga Brewery
Our destination today is Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. It sits atop a high ridge straddling the bustle of Oakland and the quiet town of Moraga. It’s just a 25 minute drive from my house, and although it is minutes from … Continued
Half Moon Bay, a Lobster Roll, and a Hike to Maverick’s
When you need a quick and easy day trip to satisfy your need for fresh air, coastal views, and some excellent food, this is it! There are many other ways to enjoy the San Mateo Coast, and you’ll find them … Continued