From fruit picking and other seasonal activities to hanging with barnyard animals, there are farms throughout the San Francisco Peninsula that allow you to visit and learn about life on the ranch, as well as purchase fresh produce, cheese, jams and more to take home. Here are 10 to explore.
Read MoreTo support our local dining scene, The Six Fifty and Peninsula Foodist are teaming up to bring Peninsula Restaurant Week back for its second year May 13-21, featuring deals and special dishes from your favorite eateries between South San Francisco and Sunnyvale, as well as the San Mateo County Coastside.
Read More“The Atlas of Disappearing Places,” co-authored by Christina Conklin, a Half Moon Bay resident, zeroes in on 20 coastal locales to deliver the big picture perils of sea level rise.
Read MoreLocal independent bookstores have helped keep many a restless mind grounded during the unpredictability of the past couple of years with a steady supply of compelling reading material, along with hosting a variety of online author talks and events. And for the first time in two years, there's ample opportunity to celebrate these businesses in person, on Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 30.
Read MoreJettywave Distillery serves up cocktails made with the house spirit, Half Moon Shine, and a Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Read MoreSan Mateo County's seasonal markets that often appear during weekdays give shoppers an additional opportunity to pick up fresh cherries, shelling peas, and a must-have fruit pie or gluten-free dessert.
Read MoreWe’ve all been eager for longer light-filled days, warmer temps and fun excuses to get outside, especially with the pandemic limiting springtime gatherings for the last couple of years. Here are 15 events happening in April and May that we’re especially looking forward to.
Read MoreFrom seaside daisies on the coast to poppies aplenty in Palo Alto, check out our guide to Peninsula preserves and trails showcasing native wildflowers.
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 MoreThough most of the Peninsula's large estates have either been demolished, sold or parceled off, there are several that welcome and educate visitors on the area’s history. Visit these gems and learn how they came to be and how their place in local history impacts life here today.
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