Instagram’s new craze are pop-up museums. Many people enjoy visiting these trendy, interactive museums because they are so much fun plus, you can take cute photos!
Without further ado, here are a few of San Fransisco’s most trendiest pop-up museums:
1) Museum of Ice Cream
If you are obsessed with ice cream (like me) then this is the museum for you! Beside having a cute pink aesthetic, the Museum of Ice Cream provides plenty of activities to do! You will learn new facts about ice cream, taste different mochi ice cream flavors, swim in the sprinkle pool, and do many more. Continue reading “Trending Pop-Up Museums in SF”→
Do you like to travel to SF and want cool pictures for your Instagram feed? If yes, then you should continue reading this blog. I will inform you about the touristy spots and the underrated instagrammable locations of San Francisco.
1. Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of SF’s well-known landmarks. Ironically, this bridge is painted red instead of gold. The construction of the landmark began in 1933. Fun fact: it is quoted to take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete walking across the bridge! If you do end up visiting this location, you might run into “Karl the Fog,” SF’s popular gloomy clouds. Come visit SF and take artsy photos of the bridge and landscape. Continue reading “15 Instagram-Worthy Locations to Visit in SF”→
Silicon Valley is known for successful tech companies, but there are other interesting things that you can do here as well. Today, I will be sharing with you 15 fun things to do in Silicon Valley.
Go to California’s Great America during the Summer or Winter. In the Winter, they have two special events; The Halloween Haunt and Winterfest. You can scream your lungs out on crazy rollercoasters like the Gold Striker or Flight Deck. You can also play carnival games, swim in Boomerang Bay, and eat yummy funnel cake!
Walk around downtown. Downtown Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale are all unique places to visit. You can grab a drink, browse boutiques, and take pictures at colorful murals.
Shop at the mall. There are many places you can shop at in Silicon Valley such as the Stanford Shopping Center, Great Mall, Westfield’s Valley Fair, Santana Row, Eastridge Mall, and Westfield’s Oakridge Mall.
Have a picnic at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos. This place is great for family picnics and for dogs. You can also rent kayaks and paddle boards.
Visit San Jose’s Municipal Rose Garden. This is a fantastic place to take pictures and admire nature.
Go to Christmas in the Park at Downtown San Jose. Walk around and see the Christmas trees and lights. The hot chocolate here is the best!
Go for a morning hike at Mission Peak or Stanford Dish and watch the sunrise.
Visit Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose. If you have children or younger siblings, they will enjoy seeing all the animals here!
Spend time at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. You can fly your kites, bike, and use the pedal boats here. I recommend visiting this place on Fourth of July to watch the fireworks.
Visit the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. If you want to feel a bit spooky and learn some interesting facts.
Go ice skating at Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. This place gets a bit hectic during Christmas, but it is so much fun. Bring your friends here!
Visit Downtown San Jose’s Tech Museum. This museum is a great way to discover more about math and science.
Go to a concert. The two most popular locations of Silicon Valley’s concerts are Shoreline Amphitheater and SAP Center. You can also find concerts at San Jose State University’s Event Center and Stanford University’s Frost Amphitheater.
Go to Raging Waters in San Jose during the Summer. You can ride on water slides and swim in the wave pool.
Watch a game at Levi’s Stadium. If you like football, you should definitely watch a game. Teams such as 49ers, Packers, and Seahawks have upcoming games here!
One of the Bay Area’s hidden gems is Downtown Mountain View. It is a friendly neighborhood consisting of small boutiques, bookstores, a bead shop, and local restaurants. Being born and raised in a small city with not much to do, this was where I spent most of time. It is a quiet place where I could walk around and hangout with friends.
In this blog, I will be informing you about the top stores to visit in Downtown Mountain View.
1. Therapy
Therapy is a hipster retail store that sells a ton of random items. When you enter the store, you will first spot the infamous Photo Booth where locals and visitors display their pictures. This store sells fun, humorous items such as stationary, pins, accessories, and handmade gifts. I enjoy visiting Therapy because of its exclusivity to all age groups. There are items for toddlers such as carriers and stuffed toys. The store also sells products for older people such as recipe books, cooking utensil sets, and candles. In the back of the store, there is a small section of socks with quirky phrases, purses, and clothing for men and women. I can spend hours in here because there is so much to see!
2. East West Bookstore
East West Bookstore is the place to go to if you are interested in philosophy, astrology, religion, and other related topics. The store sells a ton of books. For example, books about meditation, finding your purpose in life, and learning more about your zodiac sign. This is a calm environment to help relax your mind. East West Bookstore also sell singing bowls, back massagers, a magnetic fortune teller, and Buddha figurines. One corner of the store, there is a display of geodes and crystals which can be used for healing and spiritual practices. This bookstore is definitely worth visiting.
3. Global Beads Inc.
Global Beads have been around for many years and it is still open til this day. Global Beads is an underrated bead and antique shop. Here you would find all kinds of houseware, furniture, paintings, and lamps. All items are handpicked by the owner. If you need anything to make jewelry, check this place out! They have tools, all types of thread, clasps, earring backs, and an abundance of beads. This store is unique because they sell ancient jewelry from diverse places. You can also buy jewelry that the owner created herself. If you need a repair, they provide that too! You can bring in your accessory, explain what you’d like to have fixed, and have an estimated price for the service and materials. Global Beads is a place that you must visit if you are in Mountain View.
4. Rocket Fizz
Rocket Fizz is a soda and candy shop with a nostalgic feel. They sell your favorite childhood candy from the 90s, chocolates from other countries, bacon-flavored candy, taffy, and even lollipops with insects in them (yuck!). Rocket Fizz is also known for their soda. Some of the soda flavors they sell are Apple Pie, Mustard, Vanilla Cream, Cucumber, Maple Syrup, and many more! If you bring in your kids here, be careful, they might want to never leave.
5. Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream
Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream is another popular place among the locals here in Mountain View. This small little ice cream parlor sells all flavors of ice cream. For instance, Honey Lavender, Lychee, Tiramisu, and Bavarian Mint. Unfortunately, this shop is only open during the summer. I recommend going after lunch hours because the line starts to build up pretty quickly. Another perk of this ice cream shop is that it is reasonably priced. For a size small, it is only $3.60. Check this place out sometime!
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