Evan's California Map 🇺🇸 by Evan Tay https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca en-us 2021-12-27 04:22:43 UTC 2023-09-17 07:34:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/808368905/e84d407d8455c8e9497de2a266a53ed9/palace_of_fine_arts.jpeg Alcatraz Island pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904040667 Beautiful island with a majestic view of the city. The unguided audio tour of the Alcatraz prison was engaging.]]> 2021-11-21 04:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904040667 Union Square Ice Skating pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904040993 This was my first time ice skating outdoors! While the rink the was smaller and more crowded than I expected, I still had a great time skating out in the open!]]> 2021-11-21 04:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904040993 Muir Woods National Monument pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904048357 I visited this coastal redwood forest back when I was doing a Stanford summer exchange. It felt surreal walking amongst these majestic, old-growth trees, which were shrouded by a misty coastal fog.]]> 2021-11-21 04:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904048357 Disneyland Park, Anaheim pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904051168 The original Disneyland! I visited it back when I was doing an exchange at Stanford. It felt really magical to be here, and I really enjoyed the Star Wars themed area.]]> 2021-11-21 04:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904051168 Stanford University pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904053022 I did a summer exchange here, from 22 June to 18 August 2019. I really enjoyed walking, jogging and inline skating around the beautiful and expansive campus.]]> 2021-11-21 04:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904053022 Top of the World, Laguna Beach pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904055044 I visited the "top of the world" and Laguna beach with my cousin, her husband and my cute infant cousin back in July 2019. Love the sea breeze.]]> 2021-11-21 04:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904055044 University of California Irvine pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904056240 I spent a weekend staying with my cousin, her husband and infant son on UCI campus, back in July 2019.]]> 2021-11-21 04:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904056240 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904061054 It was nice walking about here - I enjoyed the sea view and breeze.]]> 2021-11-21 05:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904061054 Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904063815 It was cool visiting this iconic landmark, after seeing it in countless Hollywood movies and TV series. I loved the view, and found the museum there interesting albeit small.]]> 2021-11-21 05:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904063815 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904066718 We had a blast here! I sat on the Giant Dipper, a wooden rollercoaster opened in 1924, and played Mini Golf for the first time there too. Would love to return one day.]]> 2021-11-21 05:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904066718 Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904069947 The largest aquarium I have ever been to. Came across so many interesting marine life while there, including these cuttlefishes.]]> 2021-11-21 05:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904069947 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904071367 I was dragged onto the first rollercoaster ride there, but by the end of the day I was no longer afraid - or possibly numb from fear. Had a great time here but not sure if I would ever want to return.]]> 2021-11-21 05:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904071367 Computer History Museum, Mountain View pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904073000 Anyone who uses a computer should visit this museum.]]> 2021-11-21 05:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1904073000 Twin Peaks, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1916831721 I hiked up here for the first time with my Padlet coworkers, less than a day after I arrived in SF. Was still exhausted from jet lag, but I found the grand, unobstructed view of SF totally worth it.]]> 2021-11-29 01:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1916831721 Koi Palace, Daly City pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1917139107 The dim sum here was real good and tasted authentic. The place seemed to be staffed by Hong Kong and Guangzhou Chinese. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal here.]]> 2021-11-29 05:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1917139107 Dogpatch Games pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1927948086 I had a great time playing boardgames with my coworkers here! It was delightful playing outdoors in a Parklet while getting on the beers.]]> 2021-12-03 18:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1927948086 Kam Po Kitchen, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1930600715 One of the best Hong Kong noodles I have ever had! The noodles were delicious, and the duck was juicy and tender. The portion size was generous, and the lady boss was lovely. Highly recommended!]]> 2021-12-06 08:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1930600715 City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1930609658 This is one of my favourite places in SF! I love how quaint and calming the place is. They have a basement section (pictured) which is really cozy - there were comfortable seats for folks to sit and read.]]> 2021-12-06 08:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1930609658 Padlet San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986047 The pantry view of the Golden Gate bridge. I worked out of this office for 3 months back in 2021-2022.]]> 2021-12-27 04:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986047 Pier 39 pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986067 Come watch sea lions enjoy life to the fullest.]]> 2021-12-27 04:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986067 Ina Coolbrith Park pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986073 Tiny park with an amazing view of the city and bay.]]> 2021-12-27 04:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986073 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986076 A massive park with much to see - from museums to gardens to nature features like these.]]> 2021-12-27 04:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1964986076 The Walt Disney Family Museum pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1965074456 Surprisingly, this was one of the most interesting museum I have ever been to - Walt Disney and his family's lives were as intriguing as his animations.]]> 2021-12-27 06:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1965074456 The Palace Of Fine Arts pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1965083645 A monumental structure originally built in 1915, and rebuilt in 1974. It was conceived to evoke a decaying ruin of ancient Rome.]]> 2021-12-27 06:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1965083645 Japantown Peace Plaza, Geary Boulevard pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1971674648 The oldest and largest Japantown in USA. It is packed with numerous Japanese restaurants and stores worth checking out.]]> 2022-01-03 06:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1971674648 Lyon Street Steps, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1993378859 A series of steps on a steep hill with an amazing view at the top. Worth the climb.]]> 2022-01-15 08:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1993378859 Lands End Trail, San Francisco pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1999618673 A windy trail with spectacular cliff views. ]]> 2022-01-19 05:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/1999618673 California Academy of Sciences pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2020440812 Visiting this museum for its Nightlife event was one of the most fun nights I have had in SF - never thought I would get drunk at a museum.]]> 2022-01-31 01:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2020440812 Mel's Drive-in, Geary Boulevard pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2707198136 This 1950-styles American diner had a fun retro ambience. The food was phenomenal!]]> 2023-09-17 07:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2707198136 Ferry Building Farmers Market pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2707201391 I had a gs
Small Farmer's Market. Go on Saturday mornings. Try the oysters IN THE MARKET (there's a Hogs Bay Oysters restaurant or something in the building, but I don't like that experience as much).
Fruits are ex but i think worth visiting.
]]> 2023-09-17 07:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2707201391 National Liberty Ship Memorial pandancake https://padlet.com/pandancake/ca/wish/2707204601 A must-visit. You get to walk around and explore almost all sections of the ship. The coolest part was going down into the vast labyrinth of the engine room.

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