This past weekend we discovered an incredible new place to go hiking (well, new for us), called Mori Point. It's a relatively recent addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. What makes me use the word "incredible" (besides the grassy trails, windswept bluffs and beaches and sweeping coastal views from Point Reyes to Pedro Point) is that it's a 10 to 15 minute drive from where we have been living for more than eight years, and we had no idea it was there.After visiting, we learned that "the effort to preserve Mori Point is the story of community involvement and determination. For nearly two decades, various development proposals for the area were successfully opposed by Pacifica residents and environmental organizations. Instead of a condominium, a hotel, a convention center, or a casino, the site is instead home to red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes."
Other old, new and future discoveries in or around Pacifica:
Old: The Shelldance Orchid Gardens that sell thousands of rare orchids directly from their greenhouse perched up on the hills.
New: A great new restaurant (again, new for us) called Nona's kitchen - 8 minutes away from our house! We hadn't seen it because it's hiding away in a strip mall, next to a gothic logo surfer shop called NorCal Surf Shop. I had a great "kitchen sink" salad with vegetables, blue cheese, tomatoes and fresh corn.
Future: A just opened Pakistani restaurant right on Highway 1 (I haven't tried it, but stay tuned).
Pacifica! Who knew?
Photo: www.pacificalandtrust.org
1 comment:
Well, surprise! Sometimes the best is just around the corner. I like to explore my new neughborhood and my new grounds too. Recently I found out about a small fishing village called Cudillero... and fell in love with it. I took the train and went with Audrey. We had a swell time, with some friends from Madrid. Remind me to bring you there, when and if.
Much love!
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