Trips for Natural Bridge State Beach

San Francisco Hotel: Galaria Park Hotel, 191 Sutter Street, nice beds (angela loved the pillows), in the financial district near union square (shopping) and china town, long walk to the bay but we made a day of it and saw the sites along the way. …

Thing to bring: Jacket, exchange clothes for Sam/Jeff. We are leaving San Jose around 11:00 AM after Jeffrey get fed. Fanny bought a lunch box from Yoshinoya Beef Bowl before we hit the road. I couldn't decide to take I-280 or 101 to MuirWood …

Alcatraz, SF Giants, Napa/Sonoma Valley, Yosemite, Santa Cruz, etc. Must-have foods: Mission District burritos, California-style pizza, fresh sushi, Wine Country cheese, sourdough bread, Ghiridelli chocolate, and authentic Chinatown cuisine …

(see more detail at www.99places.com) This fun seaside town offers great beaches, a boardwalk for the kids with vintage carousal and roller coaster, great hikes and terrific shopping and restaurants. Also, with some new options for accommodations …

Alcatraz, SF Giants, Napa/Sonoma Valley, Yosemite, Santa Cruz, etc. Must-have foods: Mission District burritos, California-style pizza, fresh sushi, Wine Country cheese, sourdough bread, Ghiridelli chocolate, and authentic Chinatown cuisine …

Driving from Orem, Utah