Local Area
FOOD & WINE
Silicon Valley food and wine scene (Wine Enthusiast guide). Ridge Winery is highly recommended for wine tasting or a picnic. Stunning location high up in the hills overlooking Silicon Valley.
OpenTable's list of best restaurants in the Bay area.
PARKS, MUSEUMS, AND SIGHTSEEING
Filoli Gardens: Botanical garden and casual restaurant only 6 miles from the guest house (10 am to 5 pm most days)
Stanford University: The university's 8,180 acre campus is one of the largest college campuses in the US, and has excellent walking and running paths. Also known for it's distinctive Romanesque architecture. A great place to visit.
Downtown Redwood City: great restaurants, theater, and coffee shops. Known for its fantastic weather, Redwood City's catchphrase is "Climate best by government test."
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden: An East Bay treasure, this 34 acre gem has over 10,000 plant types from around the world. Built into a hillside, there are great walking paths, a gift shop, and picnic tables within the garden.