Fun in the Bay: The 2017 Halloween Edition

It’s time for the Halloween Special! Where should you go to have some Fun in the Bay this October?  

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It’s time for Fun in the Bay: Halloween Edition! Let’s get right to it and see what’s happening in the Bay this October.

First, there is the Halloween International Ball at the W Hotel on October 27th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. It’s $30 per person so get your ticket to enjoy some dancing, DJs, and a costume contest! You never know, you might finally meet that dirty doctor or naughty nurse, so get on over there and have some fun.

Hang out with some farm animals, enjoy tons of great food, and pick your pumpkins!

Last but not least, there is the Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm. It wouldn’t be Halloween without a family trip to the pumpkin patch. They also have a Christmas tree farm, but the pumpkin patch is open from October 1st through the 31st. Take your kids through the Pumpkin Playland and Little Carver’s Barnyard, or take a train ride around the patch. Hang out with some farm animals, enjoy tons of great food, and pick your pumpkins!

This is just a small selection of Halloween happenings in our area. If you would like to learn more or if you have questions about buying or selling this holiday season, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Fun in the Bay: Halloween 2016 Edition

Today I’m here with the 2016 installment of Fun in the Bay: the Halloween Edition! There are all kinds of great activities this year, but check out my top six.

Today I’m here with the 2016 installment of Fun in the Bay: the Halloween Edition! We have six different options for you this year—three for the kids and three for the adults.

If you’re looking for a place to take the kiddos, check out:

1. The Children’s Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is an awesome opportunity for kids to come out, dress up, and take part in a number of awesome activities. There will be face painting, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and trick-or-treating. This whole event is 100% free and will be held at the Danville Community Center on October 26th from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Pre-register here.

2. The House of Blackbeard. David Scott Harris’s House of Blackbeard is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year! This is a family-friendly environment that will still scare the bejesus out of you (in a good way). Check out the House of Blackbeard on October 27th and have a great time with the kids.

3. Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch. Established in 1979, Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch is iconic. Go to the pumpkin patch and bring home some pumpkins to decorate, carve, or turn into pies. You can set the kids free out there so they can check out the ghosts in the trees and the scarecrows in the fields. There is even a hay maze for everyone to run around in. Clancy’s is open October 1st through October 31st.

Have some Fun in the Bay this Halloween!

Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones who get to celebrate Halloween. Here are some great places for the adults to check out:

1. The Union Square Halloween Ball. This year, the Union Square Halloween Ball will be at Love and Propaganda, the newest, hottest nightclub in the Union Square district. The ball starts October 30th at 9 p.m. and ends at 2 a.m. Yes, costumes are required, and no, that does not mean your birthday suit.

2. Fear Overload Scream Park Haunted House. Do you have nerves of steel? I dare you to test them at Fear Overload, open October 1st through November 5th. Haunted World has voted this the scariest house in all of California. Can you make it? Pay the $25 access fee and I’ll see you on the other side (hopefully).

3. Haunted Hotel at the W Hotel San Francisco. The entire hotel will turn into a 3-story party on October 29th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Go and check out the live dancers, costume contest, and San Francisco’s hottest deejays spinning Top 40, EDM, and more. It is going to be an absolute blast so head to the W and get your groove on!

So get out and have some Fun in the Bay this Halloween! In the meantime, if you have any real estate questions, give me a call or send me an email. It would be spooktacular to hear from you!

What Are the Best Parts about the Bay Area in Summer?

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Welcome back to our third installment of our “Summer Fun in the Bay” series. Today we will be going through a wide variety of different events and attractions that you should check out this summer. There’s something for everybody on this list, including opportunities for family outings and one-on-one romantic dates. Without further ado, let’s get to it.

Family Fun:

1. Family fun is plentiful in the Bay Area, and we’ve got some great ideas for you and your family to have some fun around here. One activity your family has to take part in is one of the most popular, walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a massive structure, and is actually painted 365 days a year so it retains its golden-red color.
2. Another great family activity is the Farmer’s Market on Saturday and Sunday. Not only is there great food, drinks, and people, there are so many great small businesses there to support, and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind.
3. And we all love Disney, but how much do you know about the man behind it all, Walt Disney? Back in 2009, his oldest daughter opened a museum in the area to showcase where he came from, how he started out, and how he became the Walt Disney we know today.

Adult Ideas:

1. Now we are in to the fun stuff. First up, you’ve got to pay a visit to Blue Bottle Coffee. They have some incredibly beautiful, complicated coffee making materials that is part of the allure of going there. Their craftsmanship is commendable, and the coffee is delicious too.
2. If you’re not feeling coffee and would rather go for something a little stronger, head on over to Monk’s Kettle on 16th street. There, you can go on a beer tour of the world, as they always have hundreds of beers on tap. It’s a great spot for beer nerds like myself, maybe I’ll see you there this weekend!
3. Finally, you need to head on over to the Fillmore to hear some fantastic music. So many great acts have come through this space, and many more will keep coming here in the future. You get to see so many different kinds of acts here, it shouldn’t be hard to find a show to get excited about.

Date Night:

1. Who doesn’t love a little bit of romance in their life? One of my favorite scenic views is at Jack Early Park in the North Beach area. There is a set of 64 stairs that lead up to a singular bench lookout, and the view is incredible. You get to see all of the great San Francisco landmarks, including Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a perfect place to steal a kiss.
2. Musee Mecanique is over on Fisherman’s Wharf and stepping inside is like stepping back in time. It’s incredible to see the kind of craftsmanship that was involved in old games, toys, and attractions from the past.
3. Finally, let’s talk about some wine. The Napa Valley Wine Merchant Venue is a place I have been many times. You can taste all kinds of wine over there and in addition to the wine, they have great food to pair with it. It’s my go-to place out at the Ferry Building.

I hope you enjoyed all of these ideas and I hope you visit all of them! If you do, let me know about your time. We are also always open for more suggestions to share with our family and friends. If you have any questions for us, just give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!

More Awesome Places to See in the Bay Area

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Today, we're coming to you with the second video in our series Summer Fun in the Bay.

Here are a few ideas that the whole family can enjoy: 

1. Go to the Mission District and check out La Cumbre Taqueria. It is the home of the infamous Mexican wrap. If you're looking for something fun and adventurous, this is the place to go.
2. Ride a vintage streetcar. This great activity is not as expensive as you may think; it only costs about two dollars a person! For seniors and children, it only costs 75 cents to ride the streetcar.
3. Finally, expand your mind at the Exploratorium. This is an amazing opportunity for the young and old to play with all kinds of fun and different things!

Now, here are some ideas for adults: 

1. If you like jazz, you have got to go to the SF Jazz Center. This is a unique, stand-alone structure built specifically for jazz. The top jazz musicians clamor to play there because the acoustics were designed specifically for their music.
2. Check out the Buena Vista Irish coffee house. This is the original bar that brought Irish coffees to America!
3. If you want to dance, head over to Public Works. This great place opened its doors in 2010, and it's the epicenter of the club scene.

Finally, here are some ideas for date night: 

1. Head over to Giant's Stadium for a game. It's a great place right on the water that offers every kind of food you can imagine, so go on and cheer for our guys!
2. If you like ice cream, go to Bi-RiteCreamery. People come from all over to eat this ice cream, and the line usually goes around the corner!
3. If you want some great bread, go to TartineBakery on 18th street. This fantastic bakery is only a block away from Bi-Rite Creamery, so make a night of it!

If you have any questions about today's video, or on other activities here in the Bay Area, please give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to help you!