Sports and Recreation
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Deep Cliff Golf Course
Nestled in Cupertino, CA, Deep Cliff Golf Course has been my go-to spot for the past few years. This charming 18-hole course features mostly par 3s with a few par 4s sprinkled in, making it especially welcoming for beginners. The course offers scenic views of the surrounding foothills, providing a peaceful backdrop for a relaxing Read more
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Berkley Chess School, Berkley, CA
It’s time again for an offbeat topic. Thanks to my son’s unbridled passion for chess, I had the pleasure of chaperoning him to a tournament at the Berkeley Chess School. Situated on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, the school beckons anyone passing by with its unique chessboard facade. Here, “facade” is indeed a misnomer, for Read more
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Garlic Country Golf, Gilroy CA
If you’re into golf—or even if you’re just a tyro like me—and live in the southern part of the Bay Area, Garlic Country Golf offers a great option for practicing your tee shots or fairway strokes at a reasonable price. There are plenty of golf ranges in the Bay Area, but what keeps me coming Read more
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The HUB Pickleball Club – Silicon Valley
If you’re a Pickleball fan and live in or travel to the Bay Area, The Hub in Campbell is a fantastic place to visit. The Hub is a well-maintained, gigantic, and awe-inspiring facility with 20 courts that cater to numerous patrons. Pickleball, a game invented in 1965 in Seattle, Washington, at the home of Joel Read more
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