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Portola Redwoods State Park

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The road leading to the park’s 2,800 acres drops from a ridgetop into a deeply Read more...
9000 Portola State Park Rd
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San Francisco Bay Area Aloha Festival

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What is the PICA Bay Area Aloha Festival? Each year thousands of islanders and islanders-at-heart Read more...
1346 Saratoga Dr
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Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail

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The Half Moon Bay State Park’s Coastside Trail is a segment of the California Coastal Read more...
2 Oceanview Ave
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of Read more...
21600 Big Basin Way
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Coyote Point Recreation Area

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Coyote Point is a regional recreation area that provides a wide variety of opportunities: picnicking, Read more...
1701 Coyote Point Dr
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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

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This high-quality festival, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, attracts 250 fine art Read more...
1130 University Ave
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Belmont

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Relax in stylish comfort at our new Homewood Suites by Hilton Belmont hotel. Whether you’re Read more...
1201 Shoreway Rd
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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central

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Located off Hwy 101 just minutes from Palo Alto, our hotel Holiday Inn Express® Redwood Read more...
1836 El Camino Real
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The Inn Above Tide

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Panoramic San Francisco Bay views are the signature of The Inn Above Tide. This intimate Read more...
30 El Portal
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Best Western Coyote Point Inn

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Off Highway 101, this casual hotel is a mile both from the Coyote Point Recreation Read more...
480 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
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The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort

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Enjoy a striking destination inspired by an extraordinary landscape melding the offerings of valley wine Read more...
4549 Cross Rd
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Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

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At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, Read more...
2050 University Ave
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Best San Mateo Dishes and Foods Wide variety of cuisines and local delicacies to choose from.

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Cantina at San Benito House

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The Cantina features craft beer, tequila, & Mexican Fare located within one of the oldest Read more...
356 Main St
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11:30 am - 8:00 pm
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Original Johnny’s

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Original Johnny’s | American (Traditional) | 547 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Read more...
547 Main St
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Evangeline Cuisine

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This is a Husband and wife restaurant whom have work in restaurant industry for over Read more...
225 Cabrillo Hwy S Suite 110D
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 6:00 pm
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The Village Bakery

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The Village Bakery | $$ | Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New) | 3052 Woodside Read more...
3052 Woodside Rd
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Ogiku Kaiseki

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Japanese restaurant Read more...
2432 Broadway
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La Fonda

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On the first of May 2015 the dream begins. Luis and Alfredo Santos (Los Carnalitos) Read more...
820 Veterans Blvd STE C
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