An alley off of Emerson Street in Palo Alto will soon be the site for what has to be, hands down, the Peninsula's most unusual intersection. There will be no gridlock, traffic lights, or even cars for that matter; instead, undulating sea creatures and secret messages in bottles will beckon passersby to come explore an undersea world.
Read MoreFind new (and used) literature by the shelfful at these eight spots. Wury Glende shows her daughter, Jamie Glende, a children's book while Jennifer Ngai looks over and her daughter, Avery Ngai, reaches into a tub of blocks at Linden Tree Children's Books in Los Altos on Dec. 13, 2019. Photo by Magali Gauthier The autumn equinox has passed, which means it’s time to look forward to cozy rainy afternoons spent curled ...
Read MoreAutumn is finally here! Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed last year named fall as their favorite season, and here at the SixFifty, there are plenty of us who agree! The Bay Area’s temperate climate and proximity to the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains offer boundless opportunities to get outside and explore the great outdoors. Trail running and biking are two of the most popular outdoor activities for local residents looking ...
Read MoreFor the first time, Mountain View’s ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen will showcase a carefully curated selection of films as a part of the acclaimed South Bay-based film festival Cinequest. The festival is already underway in San Jose and opens Aug. 24 in Mountain View.
Read MoreFilms are coming back to the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. The former movie theater that was recently renovated into an intimate music venue will soon have a big screen and extra seats set up on the dance floor for guests attending the Doc5 Film Festival, a series of five documentaries showing Wednesday, Sept. 7, through Friday, Sept. 9.
Read MoreThis weekend, last-minute romantics will line up outside of SWEET55's tiny Half Moon Bay storefront to purchase colorful heart-shaped chocolates filled with smooth mocha ganache and solid chocolate lollipops covered in Cupid's arrows. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the shop prepares for Valentine's Day.
Read MoreMenlo Park resident Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic on her two new books, picky eating and fictional places inspired by Peninsula spots.
Read MoreThe Peninsula’s lesser-known museums are hiding in some delightfully unexpected places. Sure, they’re smaller, but they have plenty to offer in eye-catching exhibits and intriguing historical displays.
Read MoreA converted ambulance storage facility houses a hidden museum in a nondescript corner of Palo Alto's warehouse district that's dedicated to one artist.
Read MorePacifica resident Tiffany Keeling's pop-up and catering business P-Town Birria's, which serves up Mexican and Soul ood, has become a mainstay on the Coastside.
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