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The World’s #1 Beachfront Taco Bell

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What sets this Taco Bell apart from all its other 7,000+ restaurants in over 30 countries around the world – its breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. With its prime beachfront location along scenic Hwy 1 in Pacifica, California, it’s not only the surfers who flock here to order their favorite Mexican-inspired fast food. The ride alone – along a winding coastal road with stunning ocean views at every turn – is well worth the visit!

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Fun North Beach Gem – San Francisco Ristorante Mona Lisa

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San Francisco’s North Beach has so many fun Italian restaurants and cafes that it’s hard to choose which ones to go to. We really like Ristorante Mona Lisa, on Columbus Avenue in the heart of North Beach. It’s located at 353 Columbus Avenue at Vallejo St and Grand Avenue. Mona Lisa’s long cozy dining room has

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Sam’s Anchor Cafe – Fun Waterfront Dining in Tiburon

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If you’re looking for somewhere FUN, casual and “buzzing” for weekend brunch, Sam’s waterfront restaurant is the place to go. Sam’s Anchor Cafe is one of our favorite waterfront restaurants for weekend brunch in the San Francisco Bay Area, if not in the U.S. We’ve been coming here for years. It’s been around since

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Reflecting on life at beach in Half Moon Bay, CA - © LoveToEatAndTravel.com

Celebrate Your Special Milestone Birthday Every Month – All Year Long

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I called my friend Sandra in South Africa to wish her a “Happy Birthday” (it was a big one) and asked her what she was doing to celebrate her special milestone day. When she told me what she was planning, I thought it was such a creative and fun idea. With a big birthday coming

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Teriyaki Skirt Steak, Town Restaurant, San Carlos, CA

Town – Hot New Restaurant in San Carlos, CA

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2022 Update: Town in still going strong and it’s one of our favorite restaurants on the Peninsula. Since the Covid pandemic, Town expanded their space to include a large covered area for outdoor dining. The last time we dined there, no reservations were being accepted. All tables inside and outside were first-come, first-serve. It’s very

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Getty Center & Museum in L.A. – Stunning Art, Architecture & Magnificent Gardens!

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Prepared to be wowed! The Getty Center & Museum is home to stunning architecture, world-famous art (including Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces), beautiful sculptures, and magnificent gardens. It’s no surprise to us that millions of people visit here every year from around the world. The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains,

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Dim Sum at Great Eastern in Chinatown, SF

Best Dim Sum in Chinatown San Francisco – Great Eastern

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Recently, we were entertaining friends who were visiting from New Jersey and decided to try out a new Dim Sum restaurant in Chinatown (well… not exactly new, but one that we hadn’t eaten at yet). We decided on Great Eastern after reading reviews – it’s touted as one of Chinatown’s top seafood and Dim Sum

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British Fish & Chips in Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

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Fancy some authentic British Fish & Chips al fresco style? Head over to Fisherman’s Wharf and check out this casual little gem – The Codmother Fish & Chips food truck.

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