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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Festival
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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Riptide Charters

Tours
Deep sea fishing aboard Riptide Sportfishing in the Half Moon Bay Area in California! Fishing Read more...
1 Johnson Pier
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Weinberger Homestead & Animal Experience

Tours
We are a small private family petting zoo, all animals are rescued and there’s no Read more...
17600 Monterey Hwy
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California Canoe & Kayak

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We are committed to providing safe and enjoyable classes and trips. We would love to Read more...
487 Seaport Ct
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Children’s Discovery Museum

Attractions
Kids lead the way at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, exploring and discovering through Read more...
180 Woz Way
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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San Mateo County Event Center

Attractions
The San Mateo County Event Center is the only venue accessible by all local major Read more...
1346 Saratoga Dr
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Places to Stay Find the perfect places to stay for you and your loved ones

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East Brother Light Station

Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1873, this beautifully restored California Victorian Lighthouse Inn – perched atop an island Read more...
1900 Stenmark Dr
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Lighthouse Hotel

Hotels
Pacifica Lighthouse, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is your gateway to the best of California. Our Read more...
105 Rockaway Beach Ave
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Gigi’s Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast
My name is Gigi, I am a retired RN who grew up in Paris. I Read more...
543 43rd Ave
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica

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Wake up to the sounds of the ocean and start your day right. Fairfield Inn Read more...
500 Old County Rd
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Hotel Aura

Hotel Aura

Hotels
Set 3.1 miles from San Francisco International Airport, this traditional hotel is also 9 miles Read more...
190 El Camino Real
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The Pelican Inn

Hotels
The romantic escape over the hills to the beach. . . an inn capturing the Read more...
10 Pacific Way
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Best San Mateo Dishes and Foods Wide variety of cuisines and local delicacies to choose from.

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Navio

Restaurants
An American menu & elaborate weekend brunch in a Ritz-Carlton dining room with Pacific views. Read more...
1 Miramontes Point Rd
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Closed
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The Fisherman’s Taverna

Restaurants
Relaxed, counter-serve spot with fried & broiled seafood with beer & wine, plus a fish Read more...
99 San Mateo Rd unit b
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11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Closed
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11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen

Restaurants
A snacking menu features unusual international flavors at this brewpub with guest & house beers. Read more...
730 Main St
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11:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Closed
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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11:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Cafe Capistrano

Restaurants
Established in 2001 Cafe Capistrano is a family owned restaurant specializing in Mayan cuisine. Using Read more...
523 Church St
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Restaurant 3000

Restaurants
Seasonal American breakfasts & lunches served in an airy, contemporary dining room with a deck. Read more...
3000 Sand Hill Rd
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen

Restaurants
We are a family-owned food truck specializing in Oaxacan food. We do pop-ups in Half Read more...
724 Main St
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Closed
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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