Anyways, I absolutely love the Bay Area. It's also convenient that it is the perfect stopping place on the drive from So Cal to Oregon. I stayed with a good friend of mine who lives in Tiburon, which is a beautiful and very wealthy town in Marin County. She lives with her aunt in an epic house right on the water. If it wasn't so cold all the time I think Tiburon would be Heaven.
The evening that I arrived, my friend and I went to Cavallo Point, a spot near the Golden Gate Bridge, to watch the sunset. It's awesome how many lookout points there are to choose from in San Francisco. I have been to a few others in the past, but the cool thing about Cavallo Point is that you can see the whole bay and the city in the distance. There is also a restaurant there from which you can see the view perfectly. It's a great spot to grab a drink and some appetizers during sunset.
I have wanted to live in San Francisco since I was in 8th grade. My mom took me on a trip there, just the two of us, and I remember thinking, "I will live here someday."Something about the way of life there is so attractive to me. You go out at night and people are wearing jeans, tennis shoes, and sweaters, which is a drastic comparison to the nightlife in L.A. You go for a walk along the hilly streets and young people walking their dogs say hi to you with a smile. I saw pure joy in a man's face just from throwing a fishing net into the water. People there appear so laid back and down to earth, which is part of what makes the city so attractive to me. San Francisco has so much to offer and I have barely even scratched the surface in my four or five visits.
While I was only there for a mere 14 hours, I loved my time in "The Bay" and can't wait to go back soon. As far as the Nor Cal vs. So Cal rivalry, I have come to the conclusion that they're so different they shouldn't even be compared. I think we should just all agree that California is simply the best state in the country.
Panoramic View From Cavallo Point
Sunrise Over The Bay
