Wendy’s guidebook
Wendy’s pick for the area
3-min drive:
1.Farmer’s Market
At the parking lot,: every Saturday (9am-1pm)
One of the best in the Bay Area (truly): fresh local fruits and produce, fresh local milk, kefir, and cheese, local nuts, amazing French bakery, prepared food for breakfast and lunch, panoramic bay view, local musicians, and etc.
2. Tennis
Large and nice tennis facility in nature setting, 3 courts with backboards, open to the public (a small parking fee is required at the meter machine on school days)
3. Library: impressive library with panoramic bay view
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College of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd3-min drive:
1.Farmer’s Market
At the parking lot,: every Saturday (9am-1pm)
One of the best in the Bay Area (truly): fresh local fruits and produce, fresh local milk, kefir, and cheese, local nuts, amazing French bakery, prepared food for breakfast and lunch, panoramic bay view, local musicians, and etc.
2. Tennis
Large and nice tennis facility in nature setting, 3 courts with backboards, open to the public (a small parking fee is required at the meter machine on school days)
3. Library: impressive library with panoramic bay view
2-minute drive, by Chevron Gas Station; One of the top produce stores in the entire Peninsula – organic & local options with reasonable price, plus specialty imports (it won the heart of my European relative
Crystal Springs Produce
770 Polhemus Rd2-minute drive, by Chevron Gas Station; One of the top produce stores in the entire Peninsula – organic & local options with reasonable price, plus specialty imports (it won the heart of my European relative
2-minute drive:
In addition to the convenience of Safeway, CVS, Starbucks, and post office, it is a very nice neighborhood center with many small but excellent independent businesses.
Below are the comments posted by HiddenSF (a good resource) for Food & Drink-
-Diandas Italian American Bakery: An old-time Italian bakery from San Francisco. Coffee comes in real porcelain cups and they are well known for their cakes.
-The Field Club: Restaurant/sports bar. Small but tasty menu and a full bar.
-Rainbow Pizza: Good Greek pizza which is a nice variation from typical pizza options.
-Wakuriya: High-end Japanese sitdown dinner restaurant. To get in it is smart to make your reservations a month in advance.
-Neal’s Coffee Shop: Old-fashioned eating place popular with Seniors. Food is just OK but the service is very pleasant.
-Lily’s Creperie: This excellent little cafe specializes in gourmet crepes and gelato. Very popular for a tasty snack or light meal.
Crystal Springs Shopping Village
100 De Anza Blvd2-minute drive:
In addition to the convenience of Safeway, CVS, Starbucks, and post office, it is a very nice neighborhood center with many small but excellent independent businesses.
Below are the comments posted by HiddenSF (a good resource) for Food & Drink-
-Diandas Italian American Bakery: An old-time Italian bakery from San Francisco. Coffee comes in real porcelain cups and they are well known for their cakes.
-The Field Club: Restaurant/sports bar. Small but tasty menu and a full bar.
-Rainbow Pizza: Good Greek pizza which is a nice variation from typical pizza options.
-Wakuriya: High-end Japanese sitdown dinner restaurant. To get in it is smart to make your reservations a month in advance.
-Neal’s Coffee Shop: Old-fashioned eating place popular with Seniors. Food is just OK but the service is very pleasant.
-Lily’s Creperie: This excellent little cafe specializes in gourmet crepes and gelato. Very popular for a tasty snack or light meal.
most popular trail in San Mateo County. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Less than 5-Minute drive
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Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs Roadmost popular trail in San Mateo County. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Less than 5-Minute drive
Every Sunday, 9 am-3 pm year-round (subject to weather). Auto traffic is blocked on lovely Canada Road for approximately 2 miles between Highway 92 and the Filoli Estate entrance.
Cañada Road
Cañada RoadEvery Sunday, 9 am-3 pm year-round (subject to weather). Auto traffic is blocked on lovely Canada Road for approximately 2 miles between Highway 92 and the Filoli Estate entrance.
Half-moon Bay; 15-min drive: Organic, sustainable, and local!
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New Leaf Community Markets
150 San Mateo RdHalf-moon Bay; 15-min drive: Organic, sustainable, and local!
3-minute drive; Organic market; specialty food such as raw milk; great selection of cheese; nice prepared food.
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Piazza's Fine Foods
1218 W Hillsdale Blvd 3-minute drive; Organic market; specialty food such as raw milk; great selection of cheese; nice prepared food.
Sightseeing
35min drive: Hike with amazing ocean view and Golden Gate Bridge without the city traffic.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail35min drive: Hike with amazing ocean view and Golden Gate Bridge without the city traffic.
In Marin; amazing view of bay and golden gate bridge; great biking and walking path with fabulous view; sea side village and ferry landing with view, restaurants, treats, and shopping. Before you reach the town, there is a nice walking trail with a parking lot: Tiburon Historical Trail.
Tiburon Peninsula
In Marin; amazing view of bay and golden gate bridge; great biking and walking path with fabulous view; sea side village and ferry landing with view, restaurants, treats, and shopping. Before you reach the town, there is a nice walking trail with a parking lot: Tiburon Historical Trail.
20 minute drive
History, watching hang gliders, climbing sand dunes and amazing sunset.
Personal favor: walk north from the parking lot (the trail on the top of the cliffs); explore stops with historical information; adventure into the sand dunes (ultimate fitness training); walk down the pass way to the beach; walk south along the beach, and you will arrive at the bottom of the cliffs from the parking lot; time the sunset as you climb the stairs back to the parking lot; watch the sun sinking into the sea from the observation deck on the top of the cliffs.
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Fort Funston
Fort Funston Road20 minute drive
History, watching hang gliders, climbing sand dunes and amazing sunset.
Personal favor: walk north from the parking lot (the trail on the top of the cliffs); explore stops with historical information; adventure into the sand dunes (ultimate fitness training); walk down the pass way to the beach; walk south along the beach, and you will arrive at the bottom of the cliffs from the parking lot; time the sunset as you climb the stairs back to the parking lot; watch the sun sinking into the sea from the observation deck on the top of the cliffs.
20-min drive
Favorite of my guests
great view and paved walk/hike
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Devils Slide
20-min drive
Favorite of my guests
great view and paved walk/hike
California Coastal Trail in Half Moon Bay (keep an eye on migrating whales between November and April)
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California Coastal Trail
1001 Miramontes Point RdCalifornia Coastal Trail in Half Moon Bay (keep an eye on migrating whales between November and April)
Near Half Moon Bay.
amazing setting, sunset, water color and nearby hiking trails
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Near Half Moon Bay.
amazing setting, sunset, water color and nearby hiking trails
25-min drive: Panoramic view & sunset from CONSERVATORY, NAVIO & OCEAN TERRACE
-Perfect for meetings, celebrations, romantic getaways, or just afternoon teas!
-beautiful beach
-Amazing bagpipe musicians enhance the settings playing an hour & half before sunset
-Navio is the formal restaurant (better to make reservations on weekends)
-Personal favor: CONSERVATORY
Causal; no need to make reservation; amazing sunset view; organic and sustainable ingredients (try to avoid the lunch and dinner rush hours on weekend)
-Parking:
*a small public parking lot before you reach the hotel guard (free), but it is usually full during peak hours on weekends
*a public parking garage inside the hotel property (free); the guard will provide you the access code if you are visiting the beach.
* valet parking $15 (can be validated at one of their restaurants or bars)
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point Rd25-min drive: Panoramic view & sunset from CONSERVATORY, NAVIO & OCEAN TERRACE
-Perfect for meetings, celebrations, romantic getaways, or just afternoon teas!
-beautiful beach
-Amazing bagpipe musicians enhance the settings playing an hour & half before sunset
-Navio is the formal restaurant (better to make reservations on weekends)
-Personal favor: CONSERVATORY
Causal; no need to make reservation; amazing sunset view; organic and sustainable ingredients (try to avoid the lunch and dinner rush hours on weekend)
-Parking:
*a small public parking lot before you reach the hotel guard (free), but it is usually full during peak hours on weekends
*a public parking garage inside the hotel property (free); the guard will provide you the access code if you are visiting the beach.
* valet parking $15 (can be validated at one of their restaurants or bars)
10 min drive
Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd10 min drive
Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
50-min drive: Breathtaking! coast walk/hike - the elephant seals can be viewed year-round.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
50-min drive: Breathtaking! coast walk/hike - the elephant seals can be viewed year-round.
Near Monterey. Magic Carpet is blooming between April and June (peak usually around end of April and end of May, depending on the weather). great walking path along the ocean to enjoy the sea view and magnificent blooming. you can rent bikes or run on the path. A local favor!!!
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Pacific Grove
Near Monterey. Magic Carpet is blooming between April and June (peak usually around end of April and end of May, depending on the weather). great walking path along the ocean to enjoy the sea view and magnificent blooming. you can rent bikes or run on the path. A local favor!!!
Near Carmel. Best California State park
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Near Carmel. Best California State park
Food scene
~20min drive, near Stanford, in Menlo Park. Great coffee, brunch/lunch, bakery, treats, and sustainable & Organic!
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Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino Real~20min drive, near Stanford, in Menlo Park. Great coffee, brunch/lunch, bakery, treats, and sustainable & Organic!
Sirayvah Organic Thai Cuisine
366 El Camino Real15min drive. Healthy and mostly organic Thai
30min drive; 2 locations: San Jose and Campbell.
Organic or sustainable ingredients. I like the menu lists which farms meats come from. There is nothing to hide like many trendy "so-called" organic places. Tasty tortillas are organic and home-made! Service was outstanding!
LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Pruneyard
1875 S Bascom Ave30min drive; 2 locations: San Jose and Campbell.
Organic or sustainable ingredients. I like the menu lists which farms meats come from. There is nothing to hide like many trendy "so-called" organic places. Tasty tortillas are organic and home-made! Service was outstanding!
Burlingame: 10-15min drive:
Sustainable Upscale Indian.
Personal favor: Lamb curry and Dosa
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RASA
209 Park RdBurlingame: 10-15min drive:
Sustainable Upscale Indian.
Personal favor: Lamb curry and Dosa
San Francisco: Mexican- Organic and sustainable; family favor: Quesadilla Roja con Chicharrón, Carnitas, and Mole Poblano con Pollo
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Nopalito
306 Broderick StSan Francisco: Mexican- Organic and sustainable; family favor: Quesadilla Roja con Chicharrón, Carnitas, and Mole Poblano con Pollo
Mission district, San Francisco; Organic, sustainable and tasty; family favor: brandade gnocchi and meat loaf
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Blue Plate
3218 Mission StMission district, San Francisco; Organic, sustainable and tasty; family favor: brandade gnocchi and meat loaf
Dough Zone Dumpling House San Mateo
111 East 4th AvenueFavorite of a guest
Little Shanghai
17 E 25th Aveauthentic shanghai style dumplings