It’s no secret that Japanese culture and food has a special place in my heart. But I especially love a nice Japanese garden! I have been to all the Japanese gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area so here is my list, in order, of the best ones! I have considered a few criteria when …

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The Japanese Tea Garden, located inside the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, is the oldest public Japanese Garden in the United States. It contains over 4-acres of manicured trees and plants as well as Japanese inspired architecture.  For non-residents, entry is $10 per adult in Fall and Winter and $12 in Spring and Summer. …

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Natural Bridges State Beach is a gorgeous beach in Santa Cruz, California. Located at 2531 W Cliff Dr., this beach has tidepools, hiking trails, and even a butterfly preserve. If you choose to park in the parking lot in front of the beach, you’ll have to pay $10. Otherwise, you can just park on the …

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