Last year, May had five Sundays in it. San Francisco and the Bay Area have so much to offer. These Sundays were spent with one other person, a few friends, or a large group of friends.
First Sunday, May 1. Drive up the 1 through the Marin Headlands and beyond to finally stop at Tomales Bay. This picturesque bay is known for its oysters. A beach spreads out where you find picnic tables and small barbecues. Fresh oysters directly from the bay are dropped on each barbecue until the shells pop open. It's all very simple and anything beyond oysters (drinks, salads, etc.) is brought from home. Drive back down the 1 to Rodeo Beach for a look through the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco and then a bright fiery sunset over the Pacific. Dinner was from my favorite restaurant in Sausalito - Fish (think freshest seafood possible, redwood picnic tables, and wine or beer out of mason jars).
Second Sunday, May 8. It rained actually, but the day before I saw the Washington DC Nationals and SF Giants engage in a classic back-and-forth battle at PacBell, I mean SBC, I mean AT&T Park. I'm not sure if a baseball stadium is better than this one - it's a retro-park that not only sits right smack in the heart of the city, but is on the Bay itself. A 15-minute stroll down the Embarcadero brings you to the Ferry Building where the MarketBar beckons with its excellent appetizers and wide selection of wines.
Third Sunday, May 15. Bay to Breakers. A 12 kilometer (7.5 mile) run or walk from the SF Bay to the ocean. Tortillas are thrown, people dress up in costume (or run naked), bands play along the route, DJ's spin, and everyone has a good time. Afterwards, at Footstock, I relaxed with a beer, had a burrito and checked out some bands.
Fourth Sunday, May 22. After the night before attending a wedding at Auberge du Soleil, the day was focused on hitting Napa's wineries. Cakebread Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, and Bremer Family should be on everyone's short list of places to taste. And Sterling, while not the greatest wines, does have an unbeatable view. Then, the evening was spent in Sausalito at a friend's housewarming party/barbecue under a (nearly) full moon.
Fifth Sunday, May 29. From the 101 south, a winding drive through the hills along 17 down to Santa Cruz for good old-fashioned boardwalk on the beach action. Then a drive along the coast on the classic PCH Route 1 to Half Moon Bay, where just beyond you find yourself at the Moss Beach Distillery. There, while sipping a beer and munching on fried artichoke hearts, you can lean back in chairs made for 2 under a blanket, watching pelicans fly by and sailboats float by as the sun sets over the Pacific. A drive back along another winding road (92) brings you back to the 101 and back up into San Francisco.
First Sunday, May 1. Drive up the 1 through the Marin Headlands and beyond to finally stop at Tomales Bay. This picturesque bay is known for its oysters. A beach spreads out where you find picnic tables and small barbecues. Fresh oysters directly from the bay are dropped on each barbecue until the shells pop open. It's all very simple and anything beyond oysters (drinks, salads, etc.) is brought from home. Drive back down the 1 to Rodeo Beach for a look through the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco and then a bright fiery sunset over the Pacific. Dinner was from my favorite restaurant in Sausalito - Fish (think freshest seafood possible, redwood picnic tables, and wine or beer out of mason jars).
Second Sunday, May 8. It rained actually, but the day before I saw the Washington DC Nationals and SF Giants engage in a classic back-and-forth battle at PacBell, I mean SBC, I mean AT&T Park. I'm not sure if a baseball stadium is better than this one - it's a retro-park that not only sits right smack in the heart of the city, but is on the Bay itself. A 15-minute stroll down the Embarcadero brings you to the Ferry Building where the MarketBar beckons with its excellent appetizers and wide selection of wines.
Third Sunday, May 15. Bay to Breakers. A 12 kilometer (7.5 mile) run or walk from the SF Bay to the ocean. Tortillas are thrown, people dress up in costume (or run naked), bands play along the route, DJ's spin, and everyone has a good time. Afterwards, at Footstock, I relaxed with a beer, had a burrito and checked out some bands.
Fourth Sunday, May 22. After the night before attending a wedding at Auberge du Soleil, the day was focused on hitting Napa's wineries. Cakebread Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, and Bremer Family should be on everyone's short list of places to taste. And Sterling, while not the greatest wines, does have an unbeatable view. Then, the evening was spent in Sausalito at a friend's housewarming party/barbecue under a (nearly) full moon.
Fifth Sunday, May 29. From the 101 south, a winding drive through the hills along 17 down to Santa Cruz for good old-fashioned boardwalk on the beach action. Then a drive along the coast on the classic PCH Route 1 to Half Moon Bay, where just beyond you find yourself at the Moss Beach Distillery. There, while sipping a beer and munching on fried artichoke hearts, you can lean back in chairs made for 2 under a blanket, watching pelicans fly by and sailboats float by as the sun sets over the Pacific. A drive back along another winding road (92) brings you back to the 101 and back up into San Francisco.
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