Nall's Guidebook
Nature
Peaceful creekside hiking, trails lead to beautiful view of Silicon Valley.
95 locals recommend
Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek RdPeaceful creekside hiking, trails lead to beautiful view of Silicon Valley.
Easy hike with amazing view and abundant CA poppy (CA state flower)
14 locals recommend
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Sierra RoadEasy hike with amazing view and abundant CA poppy (CA state flower)
Ed R. Levin County Park
3100 Calaveras RdBig Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayVasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill RdNola's Iris Garden
4195 Sierra RdCastle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35Capitola
Quaint beach town next to Santa Cruz
Food scene
Castro Street
Castro StreetMultiple restaurants with diverse cuisines.
Tomisushi Restaurant
4336 Moorpark AveFresh, authentic Japanese sushi
Downtown
Sushi Tomi
607 W Dana StTrue Japanese sushi
La Bodeguita del Medio
463 California AveFor Cuban food lover
Milpitas Square
Barber LaneUniversity Ave
So Gong Dong Tofu House
4127 El Camino RealFresh flavorful tofu and Korean dishes
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdOpen air music venue and dining
Tacos Al Pastor
428 Toyon AveChez Maman West
401 Gough StFrench cuisine, lively
Shana Thai
311A Moffett BlvdGreat Thai food
Chapeau!
126 Clement StGreat French place, fixed prix dinner
Short drive to family friendly wine tasting. Bring your own food for picnic on patio.
Big Dog Vineyards
4545 Felter RdShort drive to family friendly wine tasting. Bring your own food for picnic on patio.
Sightseeing
Stanford University
450 Serra MallSanta Cruz
Inspiration Point station
Hakone Estate and Gardens
21000 Big Basin WayRose Garden
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdRoaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdThomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline BoulevardMission San Juan Bautista
406 2nd StCrissy Field
Battery Boutelle
Shopping
Great Mall
447 Great Mall DrBerressa Farmers Market
945 Piedmont RdPoint of interest
Intel Museum
2200 Mission College BoulevardGreat playground and picnic area for family with kids. Great view of the SF Bay
114 locals recommend
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetGreat playground and picnic area for family with kids. Great view of the SF Bay
Carmel City Beach
Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon StGolden Gate View Point
Old Conzelman Road
Stow Lake
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailTreasure Island
Great view of SF skyline
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayGreat view of the city and science museum for children
Twin Peaks
Go only during the day for great view of the city
Easy parking
There are always parking spaces here on a busy day in Golden Gate Park when there are no parking on the main/major park roads.
Stow Lake Drive East
Stow Lake Drive East