The Best Neighborhoods to See Christmas Lights in Silicon Valley (2026 Guide)
Every December, a handful of Silicon Valley neighborhoods turn into something straight out of a holiday movie, just a few miles from the office parks…
Category: Lifestyle
Let’s face it: one key reason that real estate is so expensive in the greater Bay Area is because of the lifestyle people enjoy when living here. There is so much to see and do in the region – beaches, redwood forests, haute cuisine, art, culture, music, sports, entertainment, mountain biking, shopping, skiing, wine tasting – there is no end of top-notch places to explore so you can live your best life in the Bay Area.
Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont: A Local’s Guide to Visiting
you've ever driven Highway 84 toward the Dumbarton Bridge and noticed a stand of tall eucalyptus and a white Victorian peeking out from behind the…
Exploring the Carmel Mission: History, Highlights, and Tips for Your Visit
If you've driven down Highway 1 into Carmel and turned off at Rio Road, you've probably seen that dome peeking over the cypress trees and…
Silicon Valley Senior Centers: 2026 Guide to South Bay Centers
Written By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary…
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail: A Local’s Guide to Walking and Biking the Bay
Some of my favorite Saturdays start with coffee, a parking spot near Lovers Point, and absolutely no plan beyond walking the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation…
Monterey Bay Aquarium Guide 2026: Tickets, New Penguin Exhibit & Local Tips
you grew up anywhere in the Bay Area, there's a good chance your first trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was on a school bus,…
Carmel Village Guide: A Local’s Walk Through Carmel-by-the-Sea
If you've spent any time in Silicon Valley, you've probably heard someone say they're "running down to Carmel for the day." It's about 75 miles…
Things to Do for Seniors in Silicon Valley: Clubs, Classes and Groups
Written By Seb Frey, Broker Associate at Compass, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), CA DRE# 01369847. Affiliate Member, Professional Fiduciary…
A Visit to History Park in San Jose
grew up in the Bay Area and I've spent more than 23 years selling homes in San Jose and the surrounding towns, so you'd think…