Plus, 10 recs for where to eat around Half Moon Bay Ronald, the COVID conscious pumpkin (photo by Sahale Greenwood) Autumn is upon us. And after an uncertain spring and strange summer, the calendar turns to one of our favorite times of year on the SF Peninsula. Yes, fall is here…so head towards Highway 1, grab some gourds and eat outdoors. Here is the Six Fifty’s guide to getting your pumpkins (and fall-festive feelings) ...
Read MorePaluca Trattoria (aka Blue Blues Cafe) advertises its connection to the HBO series. Day trip through the locations of the hit HBO show and follow the trail of the Monterey Five. There’s no shortage of colorful ways to characterize HBO’s hit show Big Little Lies: It’s compelling, it’s devious, it features an A-list cast. But perhaps first and foremost, it all plays out in a gorgeous setting. Yes, Big Little Lies is a series — like ...
Read MoreWe found love in an affordable place: The 650 guide to cheap dating in Silicon Valley. Sunset hikes, artistic excursions, classic cinema….How to date on a budget in the Bay’s most expensive zip codes. Illustration by Kaz Palladino/Awkward Affections Who says you have to break the bank for an amazing date? And why do so many dates just predictably boil down to “grabbing drinks” and/or “getting dinner”? There are far too many fun things to ...
Read MoreA top rope climber taking a break to scout out the rest of the route. (Photo by Sahale Greenwood) One novice’s trip to the scenic Bay Area state park resulted in reaching new heights…..and making a parking lot full of friends This was no indoor rock climbing wall. There were no big, cushy hand holds sticking out of the wall every two feet, no color coding to guide my route. This was a ...
Read More(Image via Getty) Everything you need to know about what’s brewing during our big summer beer fest Like clockwork — Beer Week is back in the bay! The seventh annual Silicon Valley Beer Week will showcase tastings, tap takeovers and numerous special events throughout the South Bay and the Peninsula. We couldn’t ask for anything more than our vibrant, local craft brewing culture coming together with some of the area’s best eateries. So to ensure that you don’t ...
Read MoreObserve Independence Day with a pet parade, chili cook-off….and fireworks galore!! Barbecues, parades, pool parties, fireworks… here comes 4th of July! Of course, the biggest problem with celebrating Independence Day is deciding which of the many amazing local festivities to partake in. There’s a lot happening all over the Peninsula this year, so we listed them out for you all in one place. Take a look… (Image via PaloAltochilicookoff.com) Hungry? Pace yourself for all the 4th festivities ...
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