Ulistac Natural Area is the LAST 40-acres of undeveloped land in the City of Santa Clara. It is a phenomenal environmental walk that lets you experience how the San Francisco Bay Area looked long before the first settlers moved in. We are so fortunate to have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the seasons bring to the Bay Area, and Ulistac is definitely a place to enjoy all year round. Like many locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Ulistac was inhabited by the Ohlone Tribe, who occupied the Northern California coast. They founded a village in this area, called “Ulistac”. “Ulis” means basket, and “tac” means place –…
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Rancho San Antonio: Outdoor Adventures in San Francisco Bay Area
In the heart of the fast-paced Silicon Valley, Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve offers a refreshing escape from the daily grind. With its lush green meadows, scenic rolling hills, and dense wooded forests, Rancho San Antonio is perfect for anyone who enjoys just “getting away” now and then, without having to travel very far. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain range, this park is a local favorite destination for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding. Rancho San Antonio is easily accessible from anywhere in the Bay Area, and is quite extensive. The 165-acre Park combined with the 3,988-acre Preserve, has plenty of hiking…
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Paso Robles, CA — Small Town, Big Heart
Somewhere between Los Angeles and San Francisco, there lies an enchanted land of wine and honey, lavender fields and olive groves. Every time we visit, we admire the views of the beautiful rolling hills covered with almond orchards and centuries old oak trees, and enjoy conversations with super friendly residents. Claiming the #6 Spot on the New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2020”, Paso Robles is only 2.5 hours from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley and just 3 hours from Hollywood glamour. Wine, Beer and Spirits Now boasting almost 300 wineries with a wide variety of excellent wines produced in the area (the region is known…
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The Winchester Mystery House – San Jose, California
One of our local treasures in the San Francisco Bay Area is the gorgeous and bizarre Winchester House in San Jose, CA. The Winchester Mystery House is at the top of multiple lists as one of the most Haunted Houses in the world. It has been featured in Ghost Adventures, Ghost Brothers, MythBusters, short films, and in the movie “Winchester”, starring wonderful Helen Mirren. It is a MUST place to visit in San Jose whether you believe in ghosts or not. This Victorian mansion with its immaculate gardens is located at 252 S. Winchester Blvd, straight across from the hustle and bustle of one of San Jose’s popular hangout spots,…
