If you’re in the downtown Livermore area, drop by the Carnegie Museum! It is a quick 15-20 minute stop. The museum documents the history of Livermore, the pioneer families who founded the town, and the remains of old Livermore businesses. You can a learn a lot more from the friendly volunteers/docents who are there to answer any question.
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Danniel, The Largest Cow in California
I was planning a trip to Eureka and I came across an article about a Guiness world record bovine. Danniel, a Holstein steer, is 6 foot 4 inches high, eats around 115lb of food a day, and weighs roughly 2300 pounds. He used to belong to a zoo but became too much of a burden to feed and clean up after
Triton Museum of Art & de Saisset Museum in Santa Clara, CA
These are two free SCU museums to visit if you’re in the area. When you arrive at Santa Clara University (SCU), you will need to obtain a visitor’s permit from the SCU kiosk and park at the free 2-hr visitor parking lot. If the kiosk is not staffed like on weekends, you should be able to park without it. The de Saisset Museum is located past the water fountain and on the right. Triton Museum of Art has its own parking lot or you can park on the street.
Feng Shui at Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
Eugene O’Neil is a famous playwriter and Nobel prize winner. He stayed at this Danville location for about 6 years where he wrote numerous award winning plays. The Tao house was designed by his stylish third wife, Agnes, who carefully used Feng shui principles to plan the house.
Sailing to Franks Tract State Recreation Area and Bethel Island
I don’t have a boat, but I have a friend that does! We took off at Rivers End Marina & RV where it was $10 to launch. We headed to Franks Tract State Recreation Area which is a nice area to do year-round tubing, fishing, swimming, camping and picnicking.
Keep Calm and Visit the Weed Store
As you can probably predict, the Weed Store doesn’t actually sell recreational weed here. Instead they sell Weed, CA branded souvenirs. The town was named after Abner Weed, an influential man who built a lumber company, a hotel, and held land in the area. If you are a cannabis fanatic or a person with a sense of humor this is a fun place to buy souvenirs and take pictures.
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter is a memorial dedicated to the people in Richmond who helped with the war efforts. The exhibits talk about the history of the city, the jobs that people did in that area, and how much has changed up to now. The museum is a little hard to find as it is not easily visible, hidden between some stores and buildings.
Guided Kayak Tours at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown is a beautiful recreation area that I was able to visit before the Carr fire. Before visiting please check the main website to see what is open/closed. When I was there, I reserved tickets for the guided ranger kayak tours.
Above the Clouds at Mt Tamalpais State Park
Mt. Tamalpais State Park has one of the best views in the bay area. Those who reach the top get a breathtaking panoramic view. I would estimate a 1 1/2 hour stay if you start at the the paid parking lot. There are two trails Verna Dunshee Trail & Plankwalk Trail.
Google Android Lawn Statues
Every time Android releases a new OS, Google has a new statue. At this location, you will see older android versions such as honeycomb, jellybean, marshmallow, and gingerbread. My favorite is the chocolate donut. While you’re there, someone may have left google bikes for a quick bike ride.