Journals / California / The San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is a vibrant and diverse area of California. It is rich with culture which is showcased in neighborhoods like San Francisco’s Chinatown and San Jose’s Japantown. Landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Muir Woods, are abundant. Intertwined in the larger cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose you can find numerous unique smaller towns.
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EncounterSan Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden
San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden in the spring is the epitome of tranquility. 🌸 The vibrant blooms and trickling water...
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EncounterMill Valley
When in Mill Valley, start your day at Shoreline Coffee for a locally sourced breakfast! Alice’s Special was just enough...
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EncounterA Saturday in San Francisco
We went to San Francisco on Saturday without a plan and it turned out much better than expected. We started...
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EncounterAlcatraz: California’s Historic Destination for Unexpected Beauty
When in San Francisco, we decided to take a tour of Alcatraz Island, because neat, right? Well, not really. More...