The Gate Rocks!

One of the best spots to enjoy the view of the Golden Gate is at the foot of the bridge, right next to Fort Point - slightly off the beaten tourist path, but well worth the mini detour.

Surf's Up!

There’s a common misconception – especially among my friends and colleagues in Germany – that this is what life in California looks like every day. Well, no. Not quite. See, this is Southern California, L.A., Manhattan Beach. And even they get rainy days. Every once in a while. Supposedly. Or so I hear.

But luckily not when I was in town. (More here, if you just can’t get enough.)