My Last Weekend in SF - Friday & Saturday

This week and weekend has been busy once again.  I have some coworkers and friends here, so now that outdoor restaurants have opened up, I met up with some people.  Such fun nights laughing and having a few drinks.

Since this is officially my last weekend in SF, I really wanted to make it great. I spent Friday night walking the Pier at Fisherman's Wharf and Embarcadero.  Saturday I went to South San Francisco to meet up with a friend.  We went for a hike in Mori Point and since it is on Highway 1, and I've been wanting to drive it, I decided to just continue on.  I ended up driving all the way to the Santa Cruz boardwalk and making some stops along the way for pictures.

Highlights:

  • The Bay Bridge at night – It is so pretty all lit up, I haven't seen it up close with the lights dancing before, hard to get a good picture, but it was a sight to see
  • Mori Point – The hiking wasn't too bad (its all stairs going up), and the views of the Pacific Ocean coming in are so peaceful
  • Starbread - Stop here on your way to Highway 1 for some Señorita bread, it is basically sweet Filipino bread - you won't regret it
  • Highway 1 - Also known as the Pacific Coast highway (I still want to do a lot more of it).  Its such a picturesque drive especially with everyone on the beaches surfing and hanging out.  I couldn't bring myself to turn around, so I kept driving until I reached  Santa Cruz.  While the amusement park on the boardwalk was closed, it was lovely to walk around the area.

The Bay Bridge At Night

View of Alcatraz from Fisherman's Wharf Pier

Mori Point views

Just sitting on a swing in Mori Point taking it all in

Pigeon Point Lighthouse on Highway 1

The boardwalk sign in Santa Cruz

Sunset in Santa Cruz


Comments

Jia said…
I am really enjoying your wonderful photos (beautiful angles and lighting) and great recommendations of places to visit in SF! I am looking forward to more posts as you continue on your travels!
February 8, 2021 at 6:20 AM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
Thank you for the comment on the pictures. I will keep updating as a experience more areas.
February 8, 2021 at 8:31 AM
San said…
Ok, the photo on the swing is beautiful! And so are all the other pictures on the blog. It seems like the last weekend was super eventful. So glad you made to to PCH! I want to see more pictures when you continue driving down PCH!
February 8, 2021 at 6:27 PM
Julie said…
Wow, you sitting at the swing soaking up your surroundings really embodies your trip thus far - beautiful! I’m so happy you kept driving down the PCH; spontaneity always prevails.
February 9, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
San - thanks so much! Of course you'll see more pictures from PCH, still so much I want to see there, but such an awesome drive already.
February 9, 2021 at 8:37 PM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
Thanks Julie - you're so right, spontaneity always prevails (love that!)
February 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM
Vandana said…
Beautiful photos! What a great adventure! Cant wait to see more!
February 10, 2021 at 6:07 AM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
Thanks!! New post today and more coming soon :)
February 10, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Marlene said…
Trishna, this is all so inspiring! I am so happy you're doing this - I cant wait to see what's next!)
March 1, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
@Marlene - thank you! :)
March 6, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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