Backroading the SF Bay Area

Exploring the Backroads of the San Francisco Bay Area. Here you will find some interesting places to visit in the Bay Area if your looking for someplace different to explore.

Swanton Berry Farm, Davenport, CA

This place is a nice stop when traveling up or down Hwy 1. Here you can enjoy yummy treats of the Strawberry, Tayberry and Olallieberry...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Aug 9, 20201 min read

Hakone Estate and Gardens - Saratoga, CA

If you are looking for someplace to visit, Hakone Estate and Gardens is a nice little stop. Hidden in the hills of Saratoga, CA. Here you...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jul 26, 20201 min read

San Pedro Valley County Park (Hazelnut Trail) - Pacifica, CA

I visited San Pedro Valley County Park a few weekends ago to do a hike with a friend. This park is a very nice place nestled right in the...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jul 26, 20202 min read

Holiday Drive

Coastal drives are one of my favorites. Although I didn't get to visit the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse (I forgot it would be closed for the...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jul 5, 20201 min read

SS Pt. Reyes Shipwreck - Inverness, CA

If your planning a trip to the Pt. Reyes National Shoreline, make sure to stop off to check out the popular and most photographed...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jun 28, 20201 min read

Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA

At an astounding peak of 2,571 feet, Mt. Tamalpais towers over the North Bay. The view from the top is absolutely beautiful. On my visit...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jun 28, 20201 min read

Mt. Diablo

Looking for a new place to explore? If you haven't been to Mt. Diablo this is a place worth checking out. Just a short trip out of SF Bay...

Purple-Haired Traveller

Jun 14, 20201 min read