Hometown Vibes - Bay Area - San Francisco Peninsula - Attractions

"The San Francisco Peninsula is a peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area that separates San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. On its northern tip is the City and County of San Francisco. Its southern base is in northern Santa Clara County, including the cities of Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos." #seekerchallenge

Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Wunderlich County Park, Laurelwood Park, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, Roaring Camp, Hidden Villa, Harley Farms Goat Dairy, Pulgas Water Temple, Woodside Store Park, Hiller Aviation Museum, Filoli Historic House & Garden, CuriOdyssey

• Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve in Half Moon Bay, United States

  
  michele

  This place is so special to me that I was hesitant to place it on the list. We call it our mini Jurassic Park, minus the dinosaurs. If you are looking for a rain forest adventure this place delivers. Lush ferns, big redwoods, and a rushing creek are just some of the amazing sights this place has to offer.

• Wunderlich County Park, United States

  
  michele

  This park is beautiful! They have 7 hiking trails, some harder than others so make sure you look at the map. If you're lucky you'll see some of the resident turkeys that live on the land as well as several horse sightings.

• Laurelwood Park in San Mateo, United States

  
  michele

  Laurelwood Park is a quiet park in San Mateo, and when combined with the Sugarloaf Nature Area, is 225 acres (91 hectares) of forested land and nature trails. It is the largest park in the city. The park has a playground, picnic tables, an open play area, and restrooms, which are all perfect for a nice weekend. You can also walk your dog in this park, and along the trails. You can also hike along the trails in the Sugarloaf Nature Area, if you want to have a mini-adventure of your own.

• Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad in Los Gatos, United States

  
  michele

  Railroad park offering rides on 1/3-scale steam & diesel locomotives, plus a historic carousel.

• Roaring Camp, United States

  
  michele

  A visit to Roaring Camp is a return to an 1880’s California logging town complete with general store, depot, engine house, covered bridge, opera house and other vintage structures. Roaring Camp offers two historic train rides! Choose between narrated excursions on a 100-year-old steam train through the Redwoods or on an open-air beach train to Santa Cruz.

• Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills, United States

  
  michele

  Hidden Villa's mission is to foster educational experiences that build connections and inspire a deeper appreciation and respect for nature, food, and one another. "Exploring Hidden Villa’s farm and wilderness area offers many opportunities for both adventure and peaceful reflection. " They have several hiking trails (loops) ranging from 1.3 to 2.3 miles. Take a break from hiking and have a snack at one of the picnic spots or keep on moving and visit some of the many animals that call Hidden Villa home.

• Harley Farms Goat Dairy in Pescadero, United States

  
  michele

  Like their website says "Come into life on our farm. Join our days as we move through the seasons. Welcome the babies in Spring, taste the sweet milk of Summer, smell the scents of Autumn and feel the warmth and quiet of Winter. The farm never stops." It's never a dull moment at the goat farm. Don't let the name fool you, there are many other residents at the farm, donkeys, llamas, and chickens to name a few.

• Pulgas Water Temple, United States

  
  michele

  On your way to or from Filoli's don't forget to stop off at the Pulgas Water temple to soak in the view. The large structure was built to commemorate where the waters lead down into the San Francisco and Bay area. It is a very neat hidden gem of a park for the area. Very Peaceful.

• Woodside Store Park, United States

  
  michele

  The museum of the Woodside Store, has been restored to its 1880s appearance, and you can see the types of goods available in that time period – "from canned fruit and frying pans to nails and sewing machines." If you are from the peninsula you more than likely have fond memories of visiting the store during a school field trip.

• Hiller Aviation Museum, United States

  
  michele

  The Hiller Aviation Museum is an aircraft history museum located at the San Carlos Airport in San Carlos, California. This museum has more than 50 aerospace vehicles along with companion descriptive displays concerning the history of flight.

• Filoli Historic House & Garden, United States

  
  michele

  Both a California Historical Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Filoli is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, California. Filoli’s mission is to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories.

• CuriOdyssey in San Mateo, United States

  
  michele

  CuriOdyssey is a children's museum/zoo for the whole family. It's broken into to parts. Inside they have different science exhibits which change monthly. One month you can learn about states of matter, the next month optical illusions. Each visit is new experience!! Outside - You can take a leisurely walk through the grounds and say hi to all of the animals that call CuriOdyssey home. The Otter feeding is a true show stopper!