http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:09:03 -0700 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:39:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Help-the-Burlingame-Pez-Museum-battle-against-the-man?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner All consumer brands strive for a common goal, and that is to make your best customers your most ardent supporters. There's nothing better than watching free word-of-mouth marketing take hold and rival that of any paid programs. That's the reason yo... Odds and Ends Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:39:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Help-the-Burlingame-Pez-Museum-battle-against-the-man?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m6d13-2009-Summer-Festivals--Burlingame-Art-in-the-Park?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Burlingame Caltrain Station - Courtesy of WikimediaSummer festival season is well under way and there are not shortage of options in the Bay Area.  So if you're tired of elbowing your way through the drunken twenty-somethings at the Union Street... Summer Festivals Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:42:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m6d13-2009-Summer-Festivals--Burlingame-Art-in-the-Park?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d29-The-7-under-the-radar-wonders-of-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Schroeders - Courtesy of Scott Beale / Laughing Squid The San Francsico Bay Area is the single best place in the US to live.  That's right, I said it.  Sorry East Coasters, Midwesterners and Rocky Mountain dwellers, it just doesn't get any ... San Francisco Food and Drinks Fri, 29 May 2009 23:25:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d29-The-7-under-the-radar-wonders-of-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d24-For-fantastic-food-and-superior-service-head-to-Il-Fornaio-in-Burlingame?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Il Fornaio in Burlingame, CA - Photo courtesy of YelpI'm happy to report that customer service is alive and well - at least it is at Il Fornaio in Burlingame.  The trendy Italian restaurant is a staple for my wife and I for a couple of reasons -... Peninsula Food and Drinks Review Sun, 24 May 2009 13:53:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d24-For-fantastic-food-and-superior-service-head-to-Il-Fornaio-in-Burlingame?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d23-Battling-the-recession-with-the-top-5-lowbudget-day-trips-from-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Elephant seals at Ano Nuevo - Courtesy of UC NRS Last week, I posted a review of Moon California by Liz Hammil Scott, including a great list of the top 5 picnic spots in the Bay Area directly from the author.  Today, I asked Hammil Scott to give... Hiking Review Sat, 23 May 2009 15:47:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d23-Battling-the-recession-with-the-top-5-lowbudget-day-trips-from-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d16-The-ultimate-guide-to-Northern-California-and-beyond?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Moon California by Liz Hamill Scott If you've spent much time in Northern California, you know there is no shortage of activities and ways to spend your time.  On a beautiful NoCal day, your options are limitless.  Beach, mountains, trails... Review Sat, 16 May 2009 19:15:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d16-The-ultimate-guide-to-Northern-California-and-beyond?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Take-in-a-San-Francisco-Giants-game-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner  The title of this article might be a little confusing, because to say any pro sporting event is cheap is crazy.  But all things are relative, and in the relative sense of the word, I'm here to help you save some dough on your next day trip... Sports Fri, 08 May 2009 23:39:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Take-in-a-San-Francisco-Giants-game-on-the-cheap?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Its-Cinco-de-Mayo-Time-to-drink-some-Corona?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner   It's widely known in the US that Cinco de Mayo loosely translates to "time to drink vast quantities of Corona" for most Americans.  Seriously, challenge your friends to tell you what Cinco de Mayo really is, and aside from the l... Food and Drinks Sun, 03 May 2009 12:52:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Its-Cinco-de-Mayo-Time-to-drink-some-Corona?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Stairway-to-heaven--the-Dipsea-Trail?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Photo Credit: Dipsea Steps by Anne Aganon As Bay Area hikes go, the Dipsea Trail is probably the most well known among local hikers and runners.  While it's notoriety stems mainly from being home to the oldest footrace in the US - The Dipsea... Hiking Marin County Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:38:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Stairway-to-heaven--the-Dipsea-Trail?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-top-5-Bay-Area-patios-for-sunny-day-drinks?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - Half Moon Bay, CAWith the temperatures reaching the high 80s and low 90s throughout the Bay Area today, it really got me to thinking about one of the most fun things to do on bright sunny days…drink.  It&rs... Food and Drinks Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:11:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-top-5-Bay-Area-patios-for-sunny-day-drinks?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d4-Top-five-reasons-families-are-better-off-in-Golden-Gate-Park-instead-of-the-ballpark?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park - San Francisco, CAThe 2009 Major League Baseball season is just around the corner, but if you're planning on taking the family out to the ballpark, be prepared to take out a small loan.  The average visit for a fam... San Francisco Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:08:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m4d4-Top-five-reasons-families-are-better-off-in-Golden-Gate-Park-instead-of-the-ballpark?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Canada-Road-offers-miles-of-paved-perfection-for-road-cyclists?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Pulgas Water Temple - Woodside, CA For road cyclists, getting access to uniterrupted pavement is a little piece of heaven.  The ability to ride down the road without fear of getting sideswiped by some nimrod in a minivan is something to which w... Food and Drinks Cycling Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:45:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Canada-Road-offers-miles-of-paved-perfection-for-road-cyclists?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d23-The-top-5-places-to-watch-March-Madness-games-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Green Sports Bar - San Francisco, CA Okay, so this article isn't about a specific day trip per se, but during the last few weeks of March, my idea of a day trip generally involves a sports bar, a few beverages and lots of college basketball.  I... Food and Drinks Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:13:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d23-The-top-5-places-to-watch-March-Madness-games-in-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Visit-Angel-Island-for-a-history-lesson-and-panoramic-view-of-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner  Due in part to its close proximity to San Francicso and Marin County, Angel Island has long been a local favorite for views, picnics, and hiking.  And it's an easy trip for tourists looking to tack on an extra adventure to their trip to Al... Hiking Food and Drinks History Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:22:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d21-Visit-Angel-Island-for-a-history-lesson-and-panoramic-view-of-the-Bay-Area?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d13-boulder-creek?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Mural on the side of a Boulder Creek building - Boulder Creek, CA I'm a mountain guy.  While I enjoy the beaches of Northern California as much as the next guy, I will always prefer the mountains.  A large chunk of the things that truly mak... Santa Cruz Mountains Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:47:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d13-boulder-creek?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d10-The-top-10-reasons-why-you-should-go-to-Sonoma-instead-of-Napa?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Sonoma Plaza - Photo courtesy of Wine-Hotels.com First, let me say that I respect the hell out of Napa Valley and everything it has done for California and American winemaking in general.  Some of the best wines in the world come out of Califor... Wine Food and Drinks Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:29:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d10-The-top-10-reasons-why-you-should-go-to-Sonoma-instead-of-Napa?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d8-The-perfect-bayside-eatery-for-a-sunny-California-Day--Sams-Anchor-Cafe?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Sam's Anchor Cafe - Tiburon, CAThe first day of spring is only a few weeks away, which means the sunny Northern California weekends will be soon to follow.  For me, that means I'm eather on a hiking, biking, or enjoying a beverage or two on a de... Marin County Food and Drinks Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:59:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d8-The-perfect-bayside-eatery-for-a-sunny-California-Day--Sams-Anchor-Cafe?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d7-An-English-pub-on-the-Northern-California-coast--The-Pelican-Inn?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner   The Pelican Inn - Muir Beach, CA The Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley, and the area surrounding Mount Tamalpais and the Marin coast offer residents and vistors to Northern California an almost endless supply of hikes, biking trails, and view... Hiking Marin County Pubs Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:52:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d7-An-English-pub-on-the-Northern-California-coast--The-Pelican-Inn?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Introducing-the-best-mountain-bike-ride-in-the-Bay-Area--Tennessee-Valley?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner Photo courtesy of DBerry Okay, given the sheer amount of options for mountain biking in around San Francsicso, there may be some difference in opinion when it comes to the headline of this article.  But I stand by it.  Pound for pound, you... Mountain Biking Marin County San Francisco Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:29:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Introducing-the-best-mountain-bike-ride-in-the-Bay-Area--Tennessee-Valley?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d1-A-little-bit-of-Napa-in-the-Santa-Cruz-Mountains--Ridge-Monte-Bello?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner If you ask the vast majority of tourists visiting San Francisco, they'll tell you the only place to visit the wine country is Napa County. They would of course be wrong, because just on the other side of the Mayacamas Mountains is Sonoma County which... Peninsula Wine Santa Cruz Mountains Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:32:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4632-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m3d1-A-little-bit-of-Napa-in-the-Santa-Cruz-Mountains--Ridge-Monte-Bello?cid=exrss-SF-Day-Trips-Examiner