Hop Off Here: A Unique Coastal Park, Mexican Traditions, Veterans Day Parades, Holiday Shopping
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Hop Off Here: Your ticket to exploring the Bay Area.
Our first stop is on the Coastside to explore Quarry Park in El Granada near Half Moon Bay. This San Mateo County Parks gem offers trails and coastal views. Best of all, SamTrans Ride Plus can take you there with free transfers from routes 117 and 294.
Ranger Tommy Hart shares his insights for exploring this activity-packed destination.
Sports & Concerts
November is packed with games and concerts:
- Football: The 49ers vs. Rams and 49ers vs. Panthers matchups at Levi’s Stadium are easy to reach by Caltrain to Mountain View and a quick hop on VTA Light Rail.
- College Football: Take Caltrain or SamTrans to see the Stanford Cardinal at three home games in November, including the Big Game — Cal vs Stanford — on Saturday, Nov. 22.
- Soccer: The 2025 NWSL Championship comes to PayPal Park on Nov. 22, just a short walk from Santa Clara Station.
- Hockey & Hoops: The San Jose Sharks face off at SAP Center, and the Golden State Warriors light up Chase Center — both an easy Caltrain ride away.
Music fans can look forward to a November with Shane Gillis and Billie Eilish at the Chase Center in SF, and Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar, Christian Nodal, Ramón Ayala, and Banda MS performing at SAP Center in San Jose.
Food and Drink
We roll into Redwood City to speak with Verónica Escámez, founder of Casa Círculo Cultural, about pan de muerto.
Verónica's favorite bakeries (note — slightly different than spoken-word version):
- Panadería Michoacana #2 – 2940 Middlefield Rd.
- Chavez – 775 Arguello St.
- Mi Tienda – 812 Fifth Ave., North Fair Oaks
Visit Redwood City’s Día de Muertos Celebration, Sunday, Nov. 2.
Other Events
- Daly City Veterans Day Celebration
– Nov. 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., War Memorial Community Center (via SamTrans ECR) - San Francisco Veterans Day Parade
– Nov. 9, Fisherman’s Wharf (Caltrain + Muni 30-Stockton) - San Jose Veterans Day Parade
– Nov. 11, San Jose (walkable from Diridon Station)




