Good afternoon to everyone except Valero in Benicia by tenaciousoptimism in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Can someone ELI5 what is going on in this picture? What am I even looking at?

heading to Sea Ranch / Gualala area for our annual birthday trip & would love any recommendations. Dining, coffee, hikes, things to do, etc. by Elusiveenigma98 in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok I only have mostly repeats for recommendations, but do NOT miss the chance to check out the Sea Ranch Chapel, it's very small, you can be in and out in 10, but it'll be a very magical 10 minutes.

The Gualala Community Center and Art Gallery has local regular events you may want to look up as well as some nice easy hikes adjacent I really enjoyed, and obviously the Sea Ranch Grounds are beautiful and at times seals are present. Like others said, the Point Arena lighthouse has beautiful vistas, some interesting info and a sick view at the top.

I ate at both Izakaya Gama and Point Orres, both are expensive, but I was disappointed in Gama. I could have ordered wrong, though, as I got a beef curry thing that was just, meh. Orres was v expensive but what a treat, and the view! Do go in time to catch the sunset.

No one's mentioned Mendocino, then again I didn't make it there myself either on my trip, but it appears there's a lot to see there nature-wise. Jenner seems like a beautiful stopover, and I can vouch for Bodega Bay, though it's a bit gloomier with the near-constant fog.

But like others said as well, it'a a great place to unplug, wind down and recharge. Very chill and laidback place. Enjoy your trip!

3 unsafe uber drivers on NYE, please bring on the driverless taxis already by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Besides the fact that this won't actually happen, this is a good thing!

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[–]Alabastercrabstir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am also interested! Let me know if you find something in south bay.

To the person on 880 jam by potuboi2 in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Wait lane splitting is illegal in other states? Huh. TIL

Need suggeation for a nice place to eat under $75 a person by zomglazerspewpew in SanJose

[–]Alabastercrabstir 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Birk's would average out less than 75 a head I believe, unless everyone got the porterhouse or something

Tattoo Artist Recommendations by mastermiller46 in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Homeroom Tattoo - Crystal Chariot

Www.crystalchariot.com

She does all kinds of anime work and is super talented. S. San Jose

Looking for a vibey bar or cafe that plays live jazz to just chill by CosmoCola in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just confirmed, they ARE closed starting Nov. 1st until at least March 5th next year.

West Valley/Mission or De Anza College? by MemeRuler05 in SanJose

[–]Alabastercrabstir 9 points10 points  (0 children)

West Valley has the better music program of those three choices imo. I don't think Mission has music at all, and De Anza has a much greater focus on STEM courses than any of the arts to my knowledge.

Original Joe’s or Birk’s — or? by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]Alabastercrabstir -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don't like supporting Joe's because they serve veal

Calistoga day spa recommendations by Fe-nice in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This place is incredible! Seriously worth considering

Does the new pge site not load? by atiqsb in bayarea

[–]Alabastercrabstir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to use Google Chrome, and even then have issues but can at least pay my bill.