Among the many things that make me grateful to live in the Bay Area is our proximity to the waterfront. We’re surrounded by bodies of water that serve as playgrounds for water sports like kayaking and sailing, scenic backdrops for picnics and parties, and spots for serenity amid busy schedules.
On the Peninsula, we’re lucky enough to be close to the coast and the shoreline, providing plentiful opportunities for getting out on the water or being beside it. Edwina Dueñas has written a go-to guide to eight shoreline parks and the wide range of activities they host, from windsurfing and cycling to dining and fishing. Savor the last few weeks of summer with a shoreline daycation after checking out Edwina’s article (with beautiful vista photos by Devin Roberts).
Off the beaten path,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
Exploring the Peninsula’s sublime shoreline parks
From newly developed parks with bridge views to natural preserves with undisturbed marshland to sprawling recreational sites hosting events for the community, here are eight shoreline parks to visit next.
More than a gas station: San Bruno’s Hangry Planet, food truck Vegan Mob hope to fuel Peninsula with plant-based eats and positivity
At a busy intersection across Tanforan Mall in San Bruno sits Hangry Planet gas station and car wash. While some drivers stop by for fuel, others are drawn in by oddities like a life-sized merman statue on the roof and the smell of plant-based barbecue.
Menlo Park photographer gets personal with portraits
Photographer Mark Tuschman created the book “Together We Rise: Immigrants in America” as a photo-documentary project with portraits and stories of people from various occupations who have immigrated to the United States.
Congrats to Nancy P., who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Lovey’s Tea Shoppe in Pacifica!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Mezcla Pop-Up: Aug. 23 Hop Dogma Brewing Co. hosts a pop-up featuring creative Colombian eats by Mezcla.
Chili Cook-Off: Aug. 24 Convene for live music, cold beer and hot chili in San Mateo.
The Black Experience Festival: Through Aug. 25 The Pear Theatre and The Breath Project present a festival about Black life in America, including three theatrical productions.
Story is the Thing: Aug. 29 Kepler’s signature reading series returns with four Bay Area authors: Katherine Lin, Claire Oshetsky, Susanne Pari and Zach Williams.
Twilight Bat Walk: Aug. 30 Learn about bats and try to spot them over Alpine Pond on a docent-led 1.5-mile walk at Skyline Ridge Preserve.
Mocktails at Gamble Garden: Aug. 30 Learn to create tasty mocktails using garden-derived ingredients.
Belmont Greek Festival: Aug. 31-Sept. 1 The annual festival returns for Labor Day weekend, featuring Greek food and drink favorites, live music and dancing.
Kings Mountain Art Fair: Aug. 31-Sept. 2 Walk the redwoods and support local artists at the festival that started in 1963.
Plan Ahead
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 7-8 Over 350 artists will be on hand for one of the summer’s biggest festivals, along with live music, food and drinks, Italian street painting and kids’ activities.
Pub in the Park: Sept. 7 Sip local brews, hear live music by Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, play lawn games and chow down on eats from food trucks at the last Pub in the Park event of the summer.
Liane Moriarty: Sept. 9 Bestselling novelist Liane Moriarty (“Big Little Lies,” “Apples Never Fall” and many more) comes to Kepler’s to discuss her latest, “Here One Moment.”
Portola Valley Arts Fest: Sept. 14 Portola Valley celebrates creativity and community with hands-on activities, live music and readings, food and drink, theatrical performances and work by a variety of artists.
Always… Patsy Cline: Through Sept. 15 Hillbarn Theatre celebrates the life and music of country legend Patsy Cline.
Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk: Sept. 20 The 40th anniversary run and walk at the Palo Alto Baylands includes 5K, 10K and half-marathon options.
Coastside Cornhole Tournament: Sept. 22 Teams face off in hopes of cornhole victory in this fundraiser for the Cabrillo Education Foundation.
Dragon tales: Meet the Redwood City couple spreading joy with homemade inflatable dragons
Megan Gardner and Taylor Pope’s pandemic pet project has turned into a full-blown pastime.
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