Guide to the Bay Area 

The Bay Area has a plethora of things to do, from unique nature experiences to neighborhoods ripe with culture and history. From redwoods to dim sum, here’s your guide to the Bay Area.   

San Francisco, California 

San Francisco, California has so many iconic sights to see, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Painted Ladies to the Palace of Fine Arts, it may be overwhelming to decide what to do. Here’s some activities to do off the beaten path: go hiking amongst the California redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument, go on a foodie tour in one of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, like Japantown, ride the hills of San Francisco by cable car, read poetry in the Poetry Room at City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, or listen to cds at nineties nostalgic Amoeba Music San Francisco.  

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Oakland, California 

Oakland, California is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. Founded in the 1850s, there was a surge in the population after a San Francisco earthquake in the early 1900s. There are nearly 50 restaurants in the neighborhood, most notably Peony Seafood Restaurant for dim sum, Sobo Ramen for “Black Garlic Ramen”, and Tay Ho Oakland for Bun Cha Hanoi. Admire the dragon murals by Dragon School 99 on a walking tour, too.  

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Berkeley, California 

When in Berkeley, California, visit the heart of the city by wandering on Telegraph Avenue. Telegraph Ave. has been a historical landmark since the 1960s when the Free Speech Movement was born. Since then, it has been a hub for counterculture intellectuals, and its proximity to UC Berkeley moves intellectual dialogue forward. Today, you can catch a show at Zellerbach Hall or grab a burger at Freehouse Berkeley or eat an ice cream at CREAM. 

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Half Moon Bay, California 

Enjoy hiking the Coastal Trail, a breathtaking array of nature that’s filled with mountains and beachside views. “The Half Moon Bay Coastside has done a great job of filling in most of the expanse along this portion of the San Mateo County Coast,” says Visit Half Moon Bay. Check out seals on Seal Beach at Cowell Ranch State Beach, or access some of the best tide pools in California by going north to Pelican Point Beach.  

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