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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

10 places in the Bay Area you can visit over the summer

10 places in the Bay Area  you can visit over the summer

Can’t get out of the Bay Area this summer? Check out these popular spots within a three hour’s drive from Cupertino.

Coyote Hills Regional Park

  • Camp overnight to spend some quality time outdoors
  • Picnic at the tables near the quarry, or use the nearby grills for a barbecue
  • Tour the bird and butterfly nectar garden and optionally register for a naturalist educational program in the garden

loving it here but missing home a lot

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Wilder Ranch State Park

  • Hike the clifftop trail overlooking the ocean
  • Picnic on the edge of the cliff or on the endless grass
  • Visit farm animals while learning about the Ranch’s history

more trail runs by rugged cliffs and crashing emerald oceans please

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Point Reyes National Seashore

  • Enjoy the view of elephant seals on the beach
  • Gaze out at the Pacific Ocean from the Point Reyes Lighthouse
  • Hike along the path to the lighthouse while viewing grazing animals

Happy birthday to us! The #PointReyes Lighthouse turns 146 today 🎉 #npwest #findyourpark #pointreyesnps (KH)

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Billy Goat Hill

  • Swing on the thirty foot rope that sways over 500 feet high
  • Rest at the rocks surrounded by eucalyptus trees
  • Enjoy the view of downtown San Francisco

Cute swing pic #1

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Napa Valley

  • Indulge in Napa Valley’s signature foods ranging from olive oil to tomatoes
  • Relax in mud baths and spas
  • Explore beautiful buildings like Castello di Amorosa and Domaine Chandon

Floating in heaven. #VisitNapaValley . 📷: _mayuripardeshi_

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Sonoma

  • Enjoy dishes from world renowned chefs
  • Hike and bike through the surrounding redwood forests
  • Explore the multitude of art galleries in the area


Santa Rosa

  • Swing your clubs at the Fountaingrove course
  • Tour the Charles Schulz Museum
  • Gaze over the beautiful ocean and hill scenery

Today on #TrailTuesday I, @SavNorthWest wanted to tell you about the newest addition to my summer hiking gear. The ‘All Out Blaze Sieve’ from @MerrellOutside Shown above in bright green and fully loaded with some of my personal favorite technology. Such as, the Vibram sole, Lycra neoprene ankle for easy on/off and finally, weighing no more then one pound! Three huge things to factor in when seeking out your next water friendly footwear. Like most Merrell shoes, the traction on the All Out Blaze Sieves is dialed. I’ve even logged a few miles of trail running in these. The surroundings of the shoe are ventilated throughout for breathability and quick dry. So there will be no need to swap out shoes after you’ve been chasing waterfalls all day. I find the toe base to be a roomy match for my foot type. A perfect shoe for your liquid trails and versatile for the dry ones. Recently, a couple of our very own #WomenWhoHike ambassadors have also took the Sieves out for some miles on the trail, here’s what they said. . “The right footwear for a water hike can make or break your day. These amazing hydro hikers hug my feet in all the right places, without any uncomfortable rubbing. Honestly, my mind was blown by just how comfortable they were the first time I wore them. I give these a 10/10 and would recommend them to everyone. They’re by far my favorite hiking shoe.” -@_WhitneyKerr . “I could not believe how comfortable these shoes were after wearing them for a week straight hiking all over humid Hawaii. Despite all the water crossings, I did not get a single blister. I love how ventilated they feel but yet protective around my feet. The soft attached tongue and speed lacing is great. Best of all, I didn’t even need to break them in!” – @Hanhandon . All that being said I think you found your new water shoe. Aggressive enough to keep up with all your summer travels. Order them today with FREE shipping at Merrell.com

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Golden Gate Park

  • Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese Tea Garden
  • Tour the Botanical Garden to see statues covered with moss and flower beds
  • Visit the de Young Museum to explore American art from different centuries

That’s one nice bridge

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Sausalito

  • Gaze over the bay from Vista Point
  • Fly kites and go surfing at Rodeo Beach
  • Ride the ferry boat and look at the yachts at Sausalito boardwalk

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Occidental

  • Zip line through the redwoods of the Sonoma Canopy Tours
  • Listen to the Occidental community choir and jazz music at the Occidental Center for the Arts
  • Tour the Grove of Old Trees, a sanctuary of redwoods

Finding inspiration. #natureismymuse

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