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1️⃣📍Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: “the crown jewel” of CA’s 280 state parks; a mecca for people interested in seeing beautiful vistas and magnificent animals.
2️⃣ Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata State Park.
📍Calla Lily Valley: a, small, seasonal canyon known for thousands of blooming white calla lilies that peak from January to April.
📍Garrapata State Park has 2 miles of beach front, with coastal hiking and a 50-foot climb to a beautiful view of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
3️⃣📍Pfeiffer Falls: a 60-foot waterfall at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, use the 1.6 mi roundtrip Pfeiffer Falls Trail.
4️⃣📍Henry Miller Memorial Library: a forest sanctuary and nonprofit bookshop that celebrates the life and legacy of writer Henry Miller through art, music, and community events.
5️⃣📍Big Sur River Inn: a must stop along Highway 1, the public river bank with wooden chairs to enjoy the cool Big Sur River waters.
6️⃣📍Bixby Creek Bridge: stands as an architectural marvel that effortlessly merges with the breathtaking natural landscape of Big Sur, creating an experience that transcends the ordinary.
7️⃣📍Rocky Point: a wonderful hidden place where you can enjoy stunning views in silence. Location: right before the Bixby Bridge, right turn where is the sign the “Rocky Point restaurant”. The restaurant is currently closed.
8️⃣📍MacWay Falls: an incredible 80-foot waterfall that drops directly onto the sandy beach at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Easy 0.5 mile roundtrip, it takes an average of 8 min to complete.
9️⃣📍Pfeiffer Beach: a perfect spot for a walk, stunning sceneries, sunbathing, and appreciating what nature has to offer; Famous for it’s Keyhole Rock and Purple Sand.
🔟 Phoenix Shop & Hawthorne Gallery
📍The Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe: a unique gift shop featuring exceptional merchandise from around the world as well as from local artisans.
📍Hawthorne Gallery: a piece of art itself, the gallery sits like a beautiful jewel on the Big Sur Coast.
📍Nepenthe, American cuisine restaurant.
📍Cafe Kevah.
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📍Año Nuevo State Park is breathtaking in every season as the Elephant Seals can be viewed year-round. But right now is prime time - ELEPHANT SEAL BREEDING SEASON - December 15 to March 31.
🚨Closed through March 1st!!!
🦭 Northern elephant seals come ashore to give birth and mate from early Dec through Mar. Bull seals engage in battles for breeding access to the females from early Dec through Jan. Pregnant females come ashore to pup from late Dec to early Feb, and mothers nurse their pups for about a month before mating and returning to the sea. By early Mar, most of the adults have returned to the sea. Pups remain behind through Mar, basking in the sun and learning to swim in the intertidal zones.
🎫 Año Nuevo State Park offers Docent-Guided walks between Dec 15 and Mar 31, which feature the elephant seals in their natural habitat. To view the elephant seals during this season, you must be on a guided walk. Elephant seal viewing requires a 3-4 mile moderate hike over varied terrain, including sand dunes. The walks last about 2.5-3 hours.
⏰ They operate daily from early morning to mid afternoon. Approximate walking start times: 9:00 | 9:20 | 9:40 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 12:40 | 01:00| 1:40| 2:00 | 2:20.
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased on site on a “First Come, First Serve”. To make reservation: reservecalifornia.com
☎️ Call to State Park: (650)879-2025
🎫 Price: $7.00 + $3.99 reservation fee for public walks (children age 4 and under are free) + the entrance to the park itself $10.
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April 1 to August 31 - Elephant Seal Molting Season | September 1 to November 30 - Fall Juvenile Haul Out.
The Wildlife Viewing Area within the Natural Preserve is open for self-guided hiking by Visitor Permit (daily 8:30am-3:30pm) only. No reservations are required and no Guided Walks are offered. Visitors must exit the Natural Preserve by 5pm.
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December 1 to 14 - Natural Preserve Closed
Pregnant females and adult males begin to arrive on the beaches and form harems. Visitor access is closed during this period.
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📍8800 Cabrillo Highway Montara, CA 94037
🚘 Every time we drove along scenic Highway 1 between Pacifica - Half Moon Bay, we’d see the small lighthouse from afar, but for some reason we thought it wasn’t open to the public. But this time, we decided to stop and check it out, and we were surprised and charmed. Yes, it’s a bit off the highway and not as well-known as Pigeon Point, but it’s no less interesting: historic lighthouse, beautiful coastal location, hostel with stunning ocean views, beach access.
🧭 Directions. On Highway 1, seven miles north of Half Moon Bay and one-half mile south of Montara, look for American Youth Hostel signs on the west side of the road which will take you to the lighthouse. The hostel grounds are open from 9 a.m. to sunset.
🧐 Originally established in 1875 as a fog signal station after several ships ran ashore in the late 1860s, this historic lighthouse and hostel is still an operating aid-to-navigation maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard.
🛌 Make a reservation at the hostel: [email protected]
(650) 728-7177
Pets are not allowed.)
🚙 45 min from San Francisco
15 min from Pacifica
15 min from Half Moon Bay
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1️⃣ CITY HALL Winter Lights activates the historic façades of City Hall and frames it as a shared canvas for holiday imagination and community spirit.
⏰ Diring December from 5:30pm to 12:00am every half hour with duration approximately 10 minutes.
🦉You can also visit the Christmas tree inside the City Hall.
2️⃣ PIER 39. Witness dazzling décor throughout The PIER, groove to smooth and swingin’ holiday music, meet Santa Claus himself, and so much more. Find unique gifts across 70+ shops and sweet and savory treats to satisfy any palate.
🎄 Enjoy our 60-foot live Christmas Tree that “comes to life” every half hour from 5 to 10pm.
3️⃣ CHASE CENTER. During the Christmas season, SF Thrive City at Chase Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland with a 90-foot Christmas tree, a free ice skating rink, and a host of festive events:
☃️ Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating.
⏰ December 23-29th (open seven days).
🎄The annual Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s Eve Celebration.
⏰ December 31st, 9:30AM - 12:30PM.
4️⃣ FAIRMONT HOTEL. Enjoy the Life-sized 25-feet-high GINGERBREAD HOUSE and Christmas Tree through the New Year.
5️⃣ UNION SQUARE.
🎄83 feet tall Macy’s Christmas Tree decorated in ornaments and lighting up Union Square throughout the holidays.
6️⃣ PALACE HOTEL has one of the most beautiful lobbies in the city, made even more impressive with its colorful and ornate Christmas tree.
7️⃣ NEIMAN MARCUS. Located right on Union Square. A unique Christmas tree with best view from the 3rd floor.
8️⃣ WESTIN ST. FRANCIS hotel is known for its extravagant SUGAR CASTLE on display during the holidays, an impressive sweet creation placed in the center of the Tower Lobby.
9️⃣ GHIRARDELLI SQUARE. The stately brick buildings in SF’s impressive 1895 Chirardelli Square, the original site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. This square is always decorated for Christmas and has a special festive atmosphere.
🔟 45 Upper Terrace. One of the most colorful private houses decorated for Christmas. Also check the 5 Upper Terrace and 101 Upper Terrace.
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Had the opportunity to sit down with @yogii80z_ to talk about social media success, family, Bay Area culture, streaming, Speed pulling up to the Bay 🔥, and so many gems you’ll never learn in school.
This is the start of a new series where I interview successful entrepreneurs and creators, giving them space to share their story and their Brand in the most authentic way possible—through a haircut. 💈
Tap in, more powerful conversations on the way.
It was an honor ♟️💐 @yogii80z_@bayshiro 🎥
Full video on YouTube: link on my bio ✔️✅
One of the best cheeky holiday pop-up bars is back for its 9th year in San Francisco! This year, Deck the Halls has unveiled a “naughty candy shack” in the heart of the Castro.
Not only are they back with cute, festive, and dirty cocktails (with many that can be made as non-alcoholic mocktails), but they’ve also launched all-you-can-eat weekend brunch! From Friday-Sunday (11am-4pm), you can feast on all your favorite brunch items, including a build-your-own parfait station.
My favorite holiday cocktails were their Resting Grinch Face (with matcha) and their Nut Nog.
🔥 This is one of the few holiday bars that also has outdoor seating (with fire pits and adorable candy stools).
📍 Deck the Halls Pop-up Bar (2298 Market Street, San Francisco in the Castro District)
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📍Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch, 225 Laguna Ave, Morgan Hill.
🎃 For over 80 years Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch has been a proud provider of holiday fun and education for the whole family! What started as a small patch established by The Spina Family in the 1940’s has become a beloved, fall time community tradition featuring rides and attractions for all ages.
🔗 spinafarmspumpkinpatch.com
🕓 Open Daily 9am - 9pm - weekdays
8am - 9pm - weekends
Oct 31st (Halloween), Fri: 9am - 4pm
Nov 1st, Sat: 8am - 8pm
Nov 2nd (Last Day!), Sun: 8am - 8pm.
💰 Admission: Free
Park Pass - $35 a person (includes entry to all 5 above Attractions).
🅿️ Parking: Mon - Thu Free
Fri, Sat, Sun - $25 Cash Only.
🎃Attractions: Express Train | The Cow Train | Hay Ride | Corn Maze | Dinosaur Walk | Pumpkin Cups | Dino Ride | Pumpkin Blasters - $8.
🎬 Filmed in Fall 2024
🚘 1.1 hour from San Francisco
20 min from San Jose
2 hour from Sacramento
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🗓️ When? -
In 2025, Fleet Week takes place October 5-13: ✈️ U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show: October 10-12, 2025;
✈️ Fleet Fest: October 11 and 12, 2025.
🌏 What’s special about this year 2025? -
This year’s event holds particular significance as it will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
🚨 Activities -
🚢 Parade of Ships: A procession of naval vessels along the waterfront.
🚢 Ship Tours: Public access to modern naval vessels to interact with personnel.
🛫 Fleet Fest: Held at Pier 30/32, offering live entertainment and a chance to experience Fleet Week.
🛫 Air Shows: Performances by the Blue Angels, military aircraft, and historic World War II aircraft.
🎭 Honor Our Fallen Concert: A special event on October 9 at the Marines’ Memorial Theater.
🎤 How to Participate -
🎪 Attend Events: Check the San Francisco Fleet Week website for a full schedule and tickets for the air show.
🎪 Volunteer: The San Francisco Fleet Week Association welcomes volunteers, 16 years and older, to help with the event. 🎪 Visit the SS Jeremiah O’Brien: Book a spot on the SS Jeremiah O’Brien for a special cruise with unique views of the air shows and ship tours.
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📍The Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur, CA, is a forest sanctuary and nonprofit bookshop that celebrates the life and legacy of writer Henry Miller through art, music, and community events. It serves as a cultural hub with a bookstore, performance space in a redwood grove, and a gallery.
📇 Address: 48603 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA.
⏰ Open: Every day 11 am to 5 pm.
🎟️ Admission: Free to visit.
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