Directions from San Francisco, California to Monterey, California





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Westwood Park

Parks – Redwood City, California

Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot). Sand is safety surfacing, open grassy area, and trash cans. More on KaBoom.org

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Cardiff Lounge

Bars – Santa Cruz, California

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Pinto Lake

Campgrounds – Watsonville, California

Quiet, clean, peaceful. On a beautiful lake. Family oriented. Half-way to Monterey or Santa Cruz. More on GreatCampingSpots.com

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  • Not only does this pretty spot offer good recreational opportunities, it is one of nine lakes in the great Bay Area that has a campground (RVs only), with sites within proximity of the lake. With t... More on uptake_content

Villa Montalvo

Museums – Saratoga, California

The Villa Montalvo has been a tradition in my family since 1966 when we attended the first Gilbert and Sull... More on insiderpages.com

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  • Although you might not want to take your kids to a David Benoit concert, you can still enjoy the art exh... More on Trekaroo

  • When you want to go for a nice mild hike that overlooks the south bay, this is it. The gardens are beautifu... More on Yahoo! Travel

Moffett Federal Airfield

Museums – Mountain View, California

Soquel Vineyards

Things To Do – Soquel, California

Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center

Things To Do – Watsonville, California

Come check out your one stop afterschool "chill spot. " The G. H. W. R. Youth Center offers programs and services for youth ages 6-22 years old. Kick it with your friends, get homework help, or ch... More on Ci.watsonville.ca.us

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  • Come check out your one stop afterschool "chill spot. " The G. H. W. R. Youth Center offers programs and services for youth ages 6-22 years old. Kick it with your friends, get homework help, or che... More on uptake_content

Moss Landing KOA Express Plus

Campgrounds – Moss Landing, California

Super clean RV facilities and friendly docents. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • What a great RV park. It is a tiny bit small, but you can't beat the location. Walking distance to the beac... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • A small park located between Monterey and Santa Cruz on the marina with the fishing boats and among numerou... More on GreatCampingSpots.com

The Plumed Horse

Restaurants – Saratoga, California

For a special occasion or any occasion, be sure to try the Tasting Menu, paired with various wines. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • as part of occasional visit, we ate our way thru the penisula at high end places for a return to u.s. More on TripAdvisor

  • I will go there if get chances. More on Yahoo! Travel

Baskin-Robbins

Restaurants – Palo Alto, California

Family Fun: Nice Family Ice Cream Shop More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest ice cream franchise with more than 5400 outlets in 35 countries. Founded in 1946 in Glendale California the chain now has more than 2800 outlets in the U.S. Ba... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Clothing Shopping – San Mateo, California

THE PRICES ARE NOT TOO BAD. More on insiderpages.com

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  • PROS: Great stuff in a convenient location CONS: Convenience comes with a price . More on insiderpages.com

  • I always go to hot topic for my nephew its a unique store they remind me of a punk yet grunge style store its different the service is ... More on insiderpages.com

Calvins World Famous Cheesestk

Things To Do – San Jose, California

Taste is great and the price is right. More on insiderpages.com

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  • Staff are friendly and enjoy welcoming everyone to their spot. More on insiderpages.com

  • I tried this cheesesteak shop and I was amazed on how good they were. The meet was tender and flavorful. ... More on insiderpages.com

Cybernet Lounge

Bars – San Jose, California

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