Stopped by here on the way to the beaches of Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, and it was beautiful…read more It's a very small lookout point (almost like a mini rest stop), with limited parking, limited seating, and limited space overall. But the views are amazing, especially on a sunny winter afternoon with calming clouds embellishing the sky. Probably nothing too spectacular to make it worth a visit on its own, but a cool spot nonetheless.

It's on point. I…read morehave driven past this lookout point in 30 + years of living in San Francisco, Daly City and Pacifica. If you're a local like me, it's located on the west-bound side on Sharp Park Road between Skyline Boulevard and Highway 1. It's a scenic, winding road that you'll really need to pay attention to with all the twists and turns. Every time I passed by the place, I thought about stopping and enjoying the view. But being a local, I told myself that I have plenty of time to do so. Heck, just like it took me 20 something years before actually riding a cable car and I've never been to Alcatraz yet. Not until we moved to the East Bay that we finally decided to stop here. Well, after hiking with the Wifey, we grabbed some food in San Bruno and drove to this spot to make it a romantic dinner in the car - similar to when we started dating. I didn't know the actual name of this overlook, and there's a plaque explaining that it was named after the former mayor of Pacifica, Grace McCarthy. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 14, 1908, she moved to the Bay Area and married Carl McCarthy. Grace served on California's first Coastal Conservation Commission and the California State Coastal Commission. She was also on the County Planning Commission, fought for disability rights and served on Pacifica's City Council and as Pacifica Mayor three times. A beloved mayor and truly worthy of this vista point named after her. The overlook provides a view of the northern part of Pacifica, Pacifica Pier, Oceana High School and Milagra Ridge on the right. We got lucky since the sun came out, and Karl The Fog was present all day during our hike earlier. It's a gorgeous view regardless if the weather is foggy or sunny, and I think the best time is during the sunset. The golden glow of the sun as it sets over the horizon in the Pacific Ocean is better than any screen saver out there. It certainly made our dinner date that much more romantic under the circumstances.

Beautiful and quiet park that is currently run by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Phleger…read moreEstate can be accessed via Huddart County park or by a roadside lot off Skyline Blvd. The benefit of parking at Huddart (albeit with a $6 parking fee) are clean restrooms and the fact you are doing most of the uphill at the start of your hike. Hiking in from Huddart, the crowds thinned and I only saw 3 other hiking groups the whole time-unusual for a beautiful Saturday in August. The park is well signed and I took the Miramontes trail which meanders along what is now a dry creek, gently uphill to a fork (again well signed) that points you to the Raymundo or Mt Redundo trails. I veered right to the Raymundo trail which is a steady but not too steep climb through mixed redwood forest and what is now a dry creek. Would love to do this trail again in rainier years to see the creek flowing and find newts and banana slugs. Still, despite a dry year, the trails were pretty green and lush. The Raymundo trail ends and another fork to the right can take you up to Skyline via the Lonely Trail or stay straight on the Mt Redundo trail which takes you back to the start of the loop and the Miramontes trail (which is out and back to Huddart County park). I headed back on Mt Redundo and it was a bit steep downhill with some roots and rocks making for uneven footing. It also has some steep ravines so mind your step. This part of the trail was eerily quiet and not as bright, so I was happy to get back to the Miramontes trail that led me back to the more well traveled Huddart County park. Really lovely park with some of the nicest redwood trails on the peninsula. Review #49 of 100 review goal in 2021

Fantastic hike next to the more well-known Purisma Creek. We took Lonely Trail, then Raymundo…read moreTrail, then Mt. Redondo trail and back up the Lonely Trail. It was about 6 miles. There's parking on Skyline Boulevard past Kings Mountain Fire Brigade -- just a handful of spots by the side of the road. It's downhill until you get to the juncture of Raymundo and Mt. Redondo, then straight back up again. My thighs were burning up and I had to stop and rest a bunch of times. Overall, the hike too about 3 hours and 15 minutes. My favorite part was the Raymundo Trail because you hike right next to a stream. There was plenty of water in the stream, probably because it has rained recently. Actually, most of the hike was next to a stream of some sort. You could hear water the whole time which was cool. Another great thing about this hike is that it's shady the whole way. Lots of pretty redwoods to look at. There were lots of very muddy parts on this trail. Also, the Miramontes trail, which connects Mt Redondo trail to Huddart County Park, was closed, due to the rain. We ran into three other couples on the trail during our hike. Very quiet trail! Really quite a hidden gem.

Doesn't look like this place is open very often maybe a few times a year according to their…read morewebsite. Cannot say what it looks like inside or if it's even kept up the outside definitely needs some paint and that was only what I could see from afar. Great piece of history though too bad they didn't make it into a museum it's got a great location for that. They have a road but it's gated off with a place to walk around but signs say no trespassing so we opted to just take a pic from the gate. They do have a restroom on the parking lot and it was even open which was unexpected.

They occasionally have free tours given by ladies in period dresses…read more Amazing place well worth a visit to see how a family lived in the 1800s

"Don't smash your car undercarriage on the driveway."…read more I stopped by here while on my way to a bike ride. It's a very simple access, right off Ralston. I was expecting some grand view, but honestly, it's not all that great. Unfortunately, the driveway is very rough, with roots pushing up the pavement. So be very careful when driving here. It would be very easy to smack the bottom of your car onto the pavement. The day that I visited, there was lots of trash around. In addition, the signs are covered with graffiti. So while I like the idea of a memorial, honestly, it's not worth more than a minute or so. Could use some TLC and better maintenance.

Tiny vista point with limited views of surrounding area. It has a tiny parking lot...I do mean…read moreTINY! Only room for four vehicles at a time!! The entire "Vista Point" is a basically in front of the rock, flagged by two benches... Not a whole lot to see here. Very easy to miss, especially if you're driving.

I visited the exhibition galleries on Monday afternoon. Staff was friendy, and offered to answer…read moreany questions, but guests are able to explore at their own pace. On one side was the Herbert Hoover exhibit, which contained a range of displays demonstrating Herbert Hoover's dedication to freedom, peace, and economic opportunity, his accomplishments, and his impact on the First World War, as well as his history as a Stanford student. Quite informative. On the other side was the temporary exhibit, The Battalion Artist: A Sailor's Journey through the South Seas, about Natale Bellantoni of the US Navy Seabees. This was pretty interesting because unlike many sailors and military soldiers trained in combat and technical skills, Nat specialized in art and design. He was assigned to build military bases during WW2, and this exhibit showcases his life before and during the war, including displays of letters written to his family as well as impressive artworks he created and photographs he took detailing the war and his experiences. He also worked on a stained glass window for a chapel and contributed to the batallion's newspaper. There's a large interactive screen inside the room that allows for digital viewing of the exhibit (to view Nat's photographs and sketchbook) where visitors can even do puzzles of his art pieces. Guests are also invited to share their own stories and artwork about the journeys that have impacted their lives, using pencil and paper. With changing exhibits at the Hoover Tower, there is always something interesting to learn about here. Entry is free, and parking at the nearby Stanford Visitor's Center lot, less than a 10 minute walk to the tower, can be paid via parkmobile app online (note, parking on campus is free on weekends and after 4pm M-F).

TOWER: 5 stars! The…read moretower is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. Truly a special place to visit. STAFF: 1 Star! The staff working on Saturday are older and should probably reconsider if this is where they want to be. When we walked in the lady checking bags yanked a young man from the back and and scolded him to wait his turn. The young man was polite and was throw off by her reaction. We were thrown off too because it was a little excessive. She noticed our group saw and she was embarrassed. Then came the older man by the elevators. We had a group of 8. Only 4 could go up at a time. We were waiting for our group to come down, but we didn't have to wait for long as he kicked us out. Told us it was a private space despite us having our tickets and standing quietly. If staff can be a little more kind and show a little joy this place would be amazing!

Another place checked off in my peninsula sightseeing spots. Been wanting to come here for a while…read moreand last week I was able to come out here on a Saturday morning around 8 AM and was able to enjoy this place all to myself. I've been in this area along Skegss point and have never seen it but after hearing about it and do some research it's literally just right off the road. I was actually disappointed I didn't have to walk or hike, but in the end it was a quick simple skip Across the highway and maybe 50 steps and you're there. You have to step down a few stairs but overall that's all it is. This tree is really huge and tall with a beautiful base and a few burls. Some healthy branches and greenery as you look up towards the sky underneath the canopy of other pines. I was able to adore and admire this tree for a good 15-20 minutes without any other people around took a few nice pictures proceeded on my way out to hike the local Corte Madera hike just a mile down the street. Now, many of you have may know there is another Methusalah tree in eastern Sierras at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White mountains of Inyo County. That one is still on my list to go find which I hope will be one day soon. Whether you're a local or tourist and in the area, this place is recommended to come or a pitstop along your way down towards Santa Cruz on Highway 35.

You have got to see the methuselah tree which is over 1800 years old! I'm in awe of gigantic…read moretrees! It is only 45 to 60 minutes south of San Francisco, right above the skyline just west of Woodside, CA. Methuselah is conveniently located just a short walk off of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) 3.3 miles north of Sky Londa and Alice's Restaurant and 0.5 miles south of the Caltrans' Skeggs Vista Point. The closest parking is across the road at El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Be careful crossing the road as cars can come around the corner quickly. Methuselah will be visible from the road. Pass through the gate and follow the trail to the base of the tree. Methuselah is a massive old-growth redwood and it is the oldest and largest living tree in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Take a trip to see the methuselah. You won't be disappointed!

The Lathrop house sits in the middle of San Mateo's governmental center. Originally built in 1862,…read moreit has been moved twice, became a house of ill repute, was converted to a boarding house in WWII, and now has been restored to its condition following the residence of the first three owners. The house is now in very good condition, is being elegantly decorated for the holidays, and offers excellent docent-led tours that reveal the wonderful charm of this vintage house. Hours are limited. Plan ahead. It is definitely worth it if you are at all a history buff.

The house move in November is now May and just happened and is resting above the new foundation! I…read moretook probably 200 pictures, some of them are in here showing the move and the hydraulic system to save this beautiful historic 1863 Steamboat Gothic style house. it is nestled up against the SAN mateo history museum across the street from its former location on Hamilton Street. Once it is lowered onto the new foundation in about a week it will reopen again after about 120 days to make sure that everything is secure and safe. They also need to reattach the stairs and add a handicapped ramp. It had quite a history and it's time which you can read a lot online. One of the most prominent owners was Sheriff Joel Mansfield who was the sheriff of Redwood City for quite some time and was loved by many and buried in the Union cemetery nearby with his wife Mary. Hopefully this new location will bring more visitors and hopefully more donations to help preserve this wonderful mansion.

I love the Port of Redwood City. If you haven't already, check out their website. Read about the…read moreCircle Of Slag. The Port Of Redwood City supports one of the most important regions in the United States, Silicon Valley. Keep an eye on the Port of Redwood City. It's growing in ways you can't imagine. There will even be ferry service here one day.

Great place for July 4th fireworks with plenty of parking. Nice place to do a picnic or take a…read morestroll.