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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EncounterJune’s Pizza
While in the Bay Area for the San Francisco Marathon, carbs were needed – and we found just the place....
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EncounterHyphy Burger
Hyphy Burger is a fresh addition to West Oakland’s food scene, and it’s bringing big flavor with a small menu. They...
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EncounterThe Campanile Clock Tower
According to UC Berkeley, the Campanile (Sather Tower) is the second tallest freestanding clock and bell tower in the world...
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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...