Thursday, April 27
Welcome to California! You'll probably be tired from the long flight and time difference adjustment. So, we'll spend the day exploring "Silicon Valley", the place we've called home for a year!
05:15 AM: CHECK IN AT BWI
06:49 AM: DEPART FROM BWI ON FLIGHT UA 737
Your flight duration is 5 hours and 59 minutes. Don't forget to bring snacks, and try to get some rest! Due to the time zone shift, you'll gain 3 hours back in your day when you land.
09:48 AM: ARRIVE AT SFO ON FLIGHT UA 737
Signs will direct you to the baggage claim area.
10:15 AM: GET PICKED UP FROM SFO
We'll pick you up outside on the arrival level near the United flights. Pay attention to the sign on the door you come out of (it will say a number, like "DOOR 4"). this will help us find you!
Ace modeling the rooftop deck at 201 Marshall Apartments.
10:45 AM: ARRIVE IN REDWOOD CITY
We'll drop your bags off at our apartment, and show you around the complex. Then we'll grab an early lunch, because it will be 1pm on the east coast - and you'll probably be starving.
11:30 AM: LUNCH AT THE SANDWICH SPOT OR VESTA PIZZA
We have two narrowed it down to two delicious lunch options in downtown Redwood City: casual sandwiches at The Sandwich Spot, or authentic Italian pizza and salads at Vesta Pizza.
12:30 PM: TAKE A WALK AROUND DOWNTOWN REDWOOD CITY
We'll take a stroll to show you around our neighborhood (and maybe take Ace to the dog park). Then unwind on our rooftop deck with a beer or a glass of wine before it's time to check into your hotel.
Meatball appetizer at Local Union 271 in Palo Alto.
03:00 PM: CHECK IN AT THE PULLMAN HOTEL & NapTime
After all of your travel, you might want to take a nap to reset. We'll give you some time to unwind, take a shower, and get some rest before heading out to dinner.
05:30 PM: PICK UP FOR DINNER
Your first introduction to Bay Area rush hour. It will take us a while to go a few miles. We'll head to downtown Palo Alto to drive by Adam's office, show you the area, and eat dinner.
06:30 PM: DINNER AT LOCAL UNION 271 OR VINO LOCALE
Both of these places are fantastic. Local Union does not take reservations, and has a much bigger menu. We can head to Vino Locale, which has a smaller but still fantastic menu, if the wait at Local Union is too crazy.
Two scoops at Tin Pot Creamery in Palo Alto.
08:00 PM: ICE CREAM AT TIN POT CREAMERY
If you're up for some dessert - we'll make a short 5 minute drive over toward the Stanford University campus to grab some of our favorite ice cream. This will be the first of many different ice creams you'll try in the Bay Area.
08:45 PM: GOODNIGHT
We have a long day of beach ahead of us, and so much to see. We'll drop you off at your hotel for the evening, and meet again in the morning. Sweet dreams!
PACKING TIPS FOR THIS DAY:
- For your flight: wear comfortable clothes and shoes, it's a long one (and sometimes cold)!
- For the day: Casual clothes, what you wear on the plane should be fine. We're expecting it to be in the mid-70s.
- For the evening: Layers are good, it cools down at night. Sweaters or light jackets are recommended. Both dinner spots are dressy-casual. Nice jeans or a casual dress are fine. Shoes that are comfortable to walk in, but suitable to grab dinner in too (ie: no dirty tennis shoes, clean ones are fine!).