Swift Street
Santa Cruz, CA
The new scene on Santa Cruz's west side offers socially and environmentally conscious decadence.
Swift Street
Santa Cruz, CA
The new scene on Santa Cruz's west side offers socially and environmentally conscious decadence.
Filmmaker
Ethan Turpin
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay can't rival Seattle in the sheer number of coffee houses within its limits, but maybe it's not all about quantity.
Filmmaker
Tom Borden
Cruzin' in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Feed your inner vegan and cruise over to this university beach town for surfing, restored Victorians, outdoor cafes and a funky, hippie vibe.
Filmmaker
Alicia Cattoni
SFB Silks
Santa Cruz, CA
(Sponsored) This silk shop sells more than just silk.
Palo Alto - Leland Lane
Palo Alto, CA
Come to the city known for its trees, Stanford University, a killer skate park and a street filled with used cars that are for sale.
Filmmaker
Adam Burgess
Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
Home to the largest permanent Monopoly board in the world, San Jose also offers visitors interactive museums, great pubs, a farmer's market and a rich history.
Filmmaker
Tony Sehgal
Tom Perkins
Menlo Park, CA
(Sponsored) Silicon Valley's "everything man."
Bookshop Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
(Sponsored) Visit Santa Cruz's oldest bookstore and be sure to scan its "sideline section."
"I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids"
San Francisco, CA
(Sponsored) From the front lines of modern motherhood comes a book that uncovers the challenges of moms today.
SOMA & South Beach
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's South of Market area is booming with new architecture, art, businesses, restaurants, and living space.
Filmmaker
Dan McKinney
SOMA with Mr. Lexicon
San Francisco, CA
Take a tour of San Francisco's South Of Market district with Mr. Lexicon, The Foreign Rap Sensation. These SOMA residents know how to show America a good time!
Filmmaker
John Borges
The Palace Hotel
San Francisco, CA
(Sponsored) Luxury, history and a landmark restaurant.
Geary Gallery Stroll
San Francisco, CA
Dozens of art galleries on Geary Street highlight their new works and installations on the first Thursday of each month.
Filmmaker
Tyrone Davies
ScrapHouse
San Francisco, CA
Built entirely of recycled materials, the ScrapHouse was designed and built as the centerpiece of World Environment Day 2005. Visit www.scraphouse.org for more information.
Filmmaker
Peter Hyoguchi
Woodfin Suite Hotel
Emeryville, CA
(Sponsored) Your home away from home in Emeryville.
East Bay Art
Oakland, CA
Art at a shipyard, a landfill and a Boontling Gallery. Click here and check it out!
Poulet Restaurant and Catering
Berkeley, CA
(Sponsored) A Great Variety of Delicious and Healthy Chickens, Salads and Desserts.
Institute of Mosaic Art
Oakland, CA
A place that strives to give you that kid in a candy store kind of feeling.
Filmmaker
Pepe Urquijo
Elmwood District
Berkeley, CA
With a neighborhood theater, old-fashioned soda fountain, intimate restaurants and boutiques, Elmwood is both nostalgic and trendy.
Filmmaker
Hannah Guggenheim
Rockridge Dental
Oakland, CA
(Sponsored) Leading-edge and fear-free dental care.
Fonda
Albany, CA
(Sponsored) A neighborhood bistro specializing in gourmet small plates.
Temescal Art
Oakland, CA
Trace the roots of the contemporary Oakland art scene to the Oakland tracks and find out what the "CCAC" is.
Filmmaker
Niall McKay and Marissa Aroy
Kitchen on Fire
Berkeley, CA
(Sponsored) Kitchen on Fire is the only restaurant where YOU are the Chef!
Holistic Hound
Berkeley, CA
(Sponsored) This natural pet store specializes in homeopathic remedies and supplies.
East Bay Coffee
Berkeley, CA
Get your caffeine fix at one (or more) of these four great coffee spots!
Saul's Restaurant
Berkeley, CA
(Sponsored) Serving the best corned beef, pastrami and matzo ball soup in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Hidden in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, Pleasanton offers small town feel with big city access.
Filmmaker
Michael Coleman
Downtown Danville
Danville, CA
Known as the heart of the San Ramon Valley, Danville boasts a rich history and a vibrant nightlife.
Filmmaker
Byron Gatt