Category: The Bay Area in Photos

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The Bay Area in Photos: Miramar Beach Restaurant

Author: G. Li Right next to Vallejo Beach is a lovely seaside restaurant, Miramar Beach Restaurant. This restaurant has been open since 1918, originally designed to be a Prohibition speakeasy, with secret compartments hiding illegal liquor from “G-Men.” While my family did not partake in the bar at this restaurant, we were accompanied by stunning ocean views, and were treated to a feast of seafood … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Miramar Beach Restaurant

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The Bay Area in Photos: Vallejo Beach

Author: G. Li One of the best qualities of California is its proximity to the ocean, and one of the best things about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to the coast, and by proxy, to beaches. I recently drove to Vallejo Beach, and enjoyed the beautiful foliage and the sound of waves crashing into the sand. I invite you to enjoy this … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Vallejo Beach

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The Bay Area in Photos: Ume Tea, Palo Alto

Author: Evelyn Tang I love Ume Tea. This is in no way an overexaggeration, because they have both the best drinks and snacks of all the boba tea stores I’ve been to. But don’t trust just my word, look through these, albeit somewhat blurry, photos, and decide yourself – you’ll realize, like I have, that Ume Tea IS indeed the best. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Ume Tea, Palo Alto

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University of Michigan Museum of Art

Author: G. Li I was fortunate enough to visit the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) this summer as a part of a summer program I attended. The exhibits reflect an inextricable linkage between art and history, and I particularly appreciated their exhibit, “Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism”, which examines the legacy of slavery and colonization, telling a more complex and more … Continue reading University of Michigan Museum of Art

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The Bay Area in Photos: Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Park

Author: Vrinda IyengarFantasy of Lights is an annual holiday light event held at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, presented by Santa Clara County Parks. It features a 1.5‑mile drive‑thru and walk‑thru experience filled with over 50 large animated holiday light displays and festive scenes such as erupting volcanoes, penguins, Santa, and tunnels of moving lights. It was first presented in 1999, and has … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Park

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The Bay Area in Photos: Oracle Park

Author: Vrinda IyengarOracle Park is a baseball stadium located in San Francisco, California, and it serves as the home of the San Francisco Giants, a Major League Baseball team. Opened in 2000, the ballpark is known for its scenic views of San Francisco Bay, including McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall. It features modern amenities, fan-friendly seating, and a variety of food options, making it … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Oracle Park

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The Bay Area in Photos: Hiking Trails of Cupertino Pt. 2

Author: Eshwar Cherkuri The first part could not fully encapsulate the beauty of Cupertino’s trails, so I had to make a second one. Enjoy even more pictures below! Blurb from Part 1: To the rest of the world, Cupertino is known for home of the multi-billion dollar company, Apple. Less known, however, is how beautiful the hiking trails in Cupertino are. If you are ever … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Hiking Trails of Cupertino Pt. 2

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The Bay Area in Photos: Hiking Trails of Cupertino Pt. 1

Author: Eshwar Cherkuri To the rest of the world, Cupertino is known for home of the multi-billion dollar company, Apple. Less known, however, is how beautiful the hiking trails in Cupertino are. If you are ever nearby, make sure to schedule some time to hike! See some pictures on the trails below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Hiking Trails of Cupertino Pt. 1

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The Bay Area in Photos: Flowers of Silicon Valley

Author: Vrinda Iyengar Known for its technological superiority and vast network of software startups, many forget that the Silicon Valley is still located in California, a state that boasts some of the most diverse flora in the country. See some pictures of flowers below! Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Flowers of Silicon Valley

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