New City Adventures

2019-11-05 NewCityAdventures

Sawyer Camp Trail – A Scenic Local Favorite

The Sawyer Camp Trail is a paved multi-use trail perfect for biking and running located just west of San Mateo. The entire length from one end to the other runs approximately 10 miles and borders the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir.

Sunset over the cypress trees at Carmel-by-the-sea beach

2019-11-01 NewCityAdventures

Roadtrip to Carmel – A Day Trip Itinerary

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an enchanting and romantic seaside destination which is popular roadtrip destination known for it’s historical magical village ambiance and picturesque Carmel beach.

California Road Trip

2019-08-03 NewCityAdventures

Highway 1 – Day Trip Down The Pacific Coast Highway

If you have plans to take the scenic 101 Pacific Coast Highway to LA, a day trip down to Big Sur will give you a good preview.

Bay Area California National Parks Urban Hikes

2019-04-13 NewCityAdventures

Battery Spencer – The Best Views of the Golden Gate Bridge

Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, Battery Spencer was once an active coastal gun battery built during the late 1800’s. Its strategic location helped protect access to the San Francisco Bay during WWI. Deactivated during WII, Battery Spencer now provides, in my opinion, the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge and of San Francisco itself.

Batteries to bluffs trail Golden Gate Bridge

Bay Area California Hiking National Parks San Francisco Urban Hikes

2019-01-05 NewCityAdventures

Batteries to Bluffs Trail – An Urban Hike With Coastal Views

This short (~2 miles roundtrip) nature walk has a mixture of everything, including views of the Golden Gate Bridge, historic and explorable abandoned bunkers, coastal views, and to top it off, a small beach.

Bay Area CA State Parks California Hiking

2018-05-19 NewCityAdventures

Montara State Beach – A Secluded Beach By The Cliffs

Montara State Beach is a great example of Northern California Beaches which contain smooth clean sand, surf able waves, and California’s iconic bluffs in the background.

Bay Area California San Francisco Urban Hikes

2018-04-29 NewCityAdventures

16th Ave Mosaic Steps – A Staircase of Art in San Francisco

16th Avenue Mosaic Steps One of the charms and quirks of San Francisco is the many “hidden” surprises that you

Bay Area California Hiking National Parks

2018-03-23 NewCityAdventures

Point Bonita Lighthouse – An active lighthouse miles from San Francisco

Point Bonita Lighthouse The Point Bonita Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in the Marin Headlands which is used by ships

Bay Area California Hiking Urban Hikes

2018-03-16 NewCityAdventures

Grandview Park – A Quiet Vista In The Heart of San Francisco

Grandview Park is an aptly named park that’s a quieter and more locally favorited alternative to Twin Peaks for spectacular views.

Bay Area Hiking National Parks

2018-03-11 NewCityAdventures

Sutro Baths – A Unique Gem At The Edge Of San Francisco

Sutro Baths is a unique destination on the edge of San Francisco with amazing coastal views, multiple nature trails, and explorable abandoned ruins.

Bay Area California Hiking National Parks

2018-02-26 NewCityAdventures

Muir Beach Overlook – A Scenic Overlook Of The California Coastline

Muir Beach Overlook is a small park and picnic area on top of the bluffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean. It’s about a 30 min drive north of San Francisco.

Hiking National Parks

2018-02-20 NewCityAdventures

Snowshoeing at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite provides a free ranger-led snowshoe walk during periods of snow, they even provide the snowshoes!