Discover San Mateo County & Silicon Valley from fun family events to Silicon Valley shopping and outdoor places to explore.
Need a gift for a foodie in your life? Many local shops in San Mateo County and Silicon Valley have a variety of baked goods and specialty foods to choose from. It’s a great way to knock out your holiday shopping list while supporting small businesses—a win-win! Read on for some of our favorite…
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Now that San Mateo County is fully reopened, it’s the perfect time to have a delicious meal while enjoying a great view with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while. San Mateo County offers numerous options for visitors to dine overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Pacific Ocean, or scenic…
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Now that restrictions are starting to lift, it is time to celebrate! And what's a better occasion than National Wine Day on May 25! So, I wanted to take this opportunity to list a few of my favorite San Mateo County wineries in hopes of inspiring you to join me in the celebration. Wineries and…
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Although times are a bit nerve-wracking right now, there are still plenty of food and drink options available for takeout or delivery during the "Shelter in Place" order that we want to keep you updated on. While in most cases the offerings have been modified, all of our partners are committed to…
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As our destination continues to move through phases of reopening, outdoor dining in San Mateo County and Silicon Valley is now available at many of our favorite restaurants. And now that we are in the summer months, you can safely enjoy a meal in the warm, fresh air! With the weather warming up…
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We hope you’re hungry because restaurants in San Mateo County and Silicon Valley have recently reopened for outdoor dining! Our destination is packed to the brim with restaurants specializing in just about every type of cuisine, local and exotic. From craft breweries to northern Italian eateries…
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Our “As Fresh as it Gets” program features many partners around the San Mateo County and Silicon Valley region, all with the promise and passion of serving locally grown and fresh, farm-to-table products. Teri Butler, co-owner of Half Moon Honey, has her own reasons for joining the program and…
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SF Beer Week is celebrating its 12th Annual Anniversary and the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley area is once again joining in the fun! For those that may not be aware, SF Beer Week is a collection of events spanning multiple days, celebrating craft beer and the craft beer community. This year, Beer…
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HISTORY The first planting of the Brussels sprout in California was in the 1920’s and significant production beginning in the 1940’s. Today, in San Mateo County, our farmers dedicate 788 acres to growing the Brussels sprout, and in 2018, it was the top vegetable grown in our county with a crop…
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THE BEGINNING Dominick Chirichillo’s first wine memory took place in his grandfather’s basement in Staten Island, New York. He vividly remembers fighting with his cousins over who got to press the bar of his grandfather’s wine press when he was just two years old. Now, owner of Domenico Winery &…
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