In San Carlos, Eucalyptus Avenue residents draw revelers from around the Peninsula and beyond every December to see the street aglow with lights, ornaments, figurines and other holiday decorations. Photographer Devin Roberts captured the scene from San Carlos' Christmas Tree Lane earlier this month.
Read MoreThe holidays are often packed full of people and events, leaving limited time to unwind and spend quality time with a date. To help you make room for romance, we've consulted with local hoteliers and matchmakers and polled our readers to pull together a list of holiday-themed date ideas.
Read MorePerilous switchbacks and a little bit of mud and frost can’t keep families and groups of friends from venturing to the Santa Cruz Mountains and cutting down a Christmas tree this time of year.
Read MoreFor people who celebrate Christmas, the looming holiday on the 25th feels extra special if you grew up with the tradition of the advent calendar – a countdown leading up to the big day that's most often celebrated with little candies. In that spirit, we've pulled together a selection of the most festive and fun events happening throughout the Peninsula to give you activity and event alternatives every day leading ...
Read MoreWhile online shopping for gifts over the holidays has become the go-to choice for many, there's an indistinguishable spark that arises when you spot that perfect present or snag the last available must-have gift of the season off the shelf. Throw in some holiday activities like wreath-making, dancing and ice skating to make shopping an outing to remember at these Peninsula holiday fairs, craft boutiques and other seasonal events.
Read MoreWinter Lodge, a nonprofit ice skating facility housed in an old-fashioned wood lodge, offers an outdoor ice skating rink that's held its own against Palo Alto's Mediterranean climate and the threat of development for more than 65 years.
Read MoreAvoid the supply chain saga and shop in the 650 for the holidays. We've got you covered from the traditional to the experiential gifts.
Read MoreCheese platters and cioppino, cocktails and cannoli: the lowdown on local eats for your holiday feast. Beef Wellington (with Burgundy-truffle jus) from the good folks at Mademoiselle Colette. (Image via Mademoiselle Colette Facebook page) Here’s a list of restaurants and bakeries offering Christmas specials for pickup and delivery on the Peninsula, from prime rib and bûche de Noël to Jamaican beef oxtails and a Thai meal set. Also, the Dungeness crab season is ...
Read MoreFrom local CSA boxes to your very own cannoli kit, give the gift of great grub. El Merkat at Telefèric Barcelona’s basic paella kit serves two people and contains paella seasoning, sofrito mix, Bomba rice, Spanish olive oil and a paella recipe. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) This holiday season, it’s more essential than ever to take the shop local ethos seriously. Local restaurants and businesses are looking down the barrel of a ...
Read MoreLook, we get it. You’re busy. But that doesn’t mean the holidays are going to wait around for your calendar to clear up. The Christmas lights are out, it’s getting cold (43 degrees in Palo Alto right now!), and that company holiday party is right around the corner. It’s now or never to get into the holiday spirit and we have 5 ways to get you there fast! 1) Create a Secret Santa group ...
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