From North 101, exit 237 East then exit onto Great America Pkwy, turn left at Yerba Buena Way, turn left at Lafayette St, continue on Gold St, turn right at E Taylor St. and meet in Alviso Marina Park, parking lot. There are levees between marshes and salt evaporation ponds. The Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek both travel north and meet the San Francisco Bay at Alviso. Turn of the century small town buildings, is a National Register Historic District. Because of its atmosphere resembling a small delta town, and many of the old early town structures, still in existence, the character of Alviso is unique. Maria Elena’s restaurant is known for wonderful Mexican lunches and is quite reasonable. Lunch there.

Beautiful waterways looking back towards the west. Lots of color. Take Hiway 1 to Watsonville. Go East on Riverside Drive to St. Porter Dr. take a right. It will become G12 or Salinas Rd. When Salinas Road curves back towards hiway 1 you will go left on Elkhorn Road. Follow past Kirby Park till you come to a parking lot on right. We will paint there.

Old limestone quarry, large oak grove, meadows, hiking trails and hilltop views! Take Almaden Blvd. south to Coleman. Go right, then left on Porto Alegra, right on Thorntree and right on Sterling Oak Dr. to Park entrance. This won’t look right until you park and walk into the park, past the parking lot and trees. It then opens up to hills, trees, rocks and trail vistas.

Continue on Hwy 1 past Carmel to Carmel Valley Road, then Rio Road is the next right, proceed to 3080 and the mission, we will be in the parking lot. This site is a California classic subject as well as a staple image in the portfolio of most California Plein Air Artists. Paint in morning, if it’s foggy, paint anyway as it generally clears by 11:00 am; then after a short lunch paint in the afternoon for completely different light paths. Rooms for the 20th and the 21st at the Carmel Mission Inn (3665 Rio Road) run from $99.00 to 149.00. Email Sam Pearson …. to follow with additional information and details.

Take Freeway 280 to the Foothill Grant Road exit in Cupertino. Travel southwest on Foothill Blvd. 3.5 miles (Foothill Blvd. changes names mid-point to Steven's Canyon Road). You'll travel through a residential section, pass Steven's Creek County Park, Stevens Creek Reservoir and Dam. Montebello Road will appear on your right. Travel up Montebello road 6/10th of mile to Picchetti Winery. The first left hand turn goes to the Picchetti Winery, the second, a very short distance away goes to a general parking area. The Winery does not open to the public until 11:00 am. OK to cross the split rail fence to paint. Lots of turn of the century winery buildings, small creek, tree lined hills and views of the valley.

Our return visit to this Historical Mission Town. 19th century buildings, Mission and Grounds to paint. Take 101 south ,well past Gilroy to Highway 156. Go South 3 miles to the Mission San Juan Bautista Turn 0ff. Follow to end and go right to Plaza Green in front of Mission, Allow 1 hour for Travel.

Historic houses and barns with a California hills backdrop. Take 85 East to Cottle, go right to Santa Teresa left to Camino Verde Dr. Take a right and follow through neighborhood to end. Park on street.

Beautiful Mission Style home with great garden and patios and ponds and all sorts of nook and crannies David and Larry hosted us twice in the past and this has became a club favorite From Santa Cruz Ave go west on Main to Bayview. Right on Bayview and left on Pennsylvania Ave. to Wissanhickon go right then left on Overlook. David home is on left. 18000 Overlook Rd

Once grand estate of Senator Phalen, Villa Montalvo offers a lovely Mansion surrounded by formal gardens. quite and peaceful Take Montalvo Road off Saratoga Los Gatos Road and follow it around to the end. Meet in parking lot #3 to left of Mansion.

Farm and ranch settings and cows, golden hills and green row crops with variety of trees. Meet on the corner of Santa Teresa Blvd and Laguna Ave. Take 85 east to Bernal Rd. go west to Santa Teresa Blvd. Go south past Bailey Ave. to Laguna Ave. Meet on corner. If you come later go either way on Laguna because it dead ends in both directions and we will be easy to find. Parking is tough and no restrooms but views are great.

Anderson Lake County Park. The gates may or may not be open however there are wonderful painting views at the gate. Grand Vistas back toward the lake with A Historical House and Barns to paint and California Hills all around. On 101 South go east on Dunne Rd. towards Coe State Park , cross over Anderson bridge, go 2 miles to Jackson Ranch on left which is on a hair-pin turn and signed. Our SIGN will be displayed Ask Sam about his jogging encounter! Allow 45 min to hour for arrival.

Working fishing harbor, old and new boats and interesting old buildings. Good eating places so bring a friend and make a day of it. Take 17 South to Watsonville exit. Go South past Watsonville and turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Rd. Take the next right on Sandholdt Rd. Before bridge turn right into Moss Landing Harbor Parking lot. . Great place to get up close and personal with fishing boats and Elkhork Slough.

Working fishing harbor, old and new boats and interesting old buildings. Good eating places so bring a friend and make a day of it. Take 17 South to Watsonville exit. Go South past Watsonville and turn right at power plant onto Moss Landing Rd. Take the next right on Sandholdt Rd. Before bridge turn right into Moss Landing Harbor Parking lot. . Great place to get up close and personal with fishing boats and Elkhork Slough.

A state park, well maintained historic ranch with old adobe, Victorian house and lots of barns and out buildings plus great surrounding coastal landscape. Take Hwy 1 towards Davenport a couple of Miles out of Santa Cruz and the Park entrance will be on Left. The address is 1401 Old Coast Road. Fee at gate is $10.00, parking lot and modern restrooms.

Fine old historical Buildings/farm equipment which take you back to the early years in San Jose with plenty of landscape included. Take Capitol Expressway to Senter Road. Go left to to Kelly Park and park between Tea Garden and Historical Park. Next door is Kelly Park with Japanese Gardens with 2 large ponds, waterfalls, landscaping and Japanese buildings.

A 1908 wood structure with redwoods all around, plus a nice road side pond with cattails. Take Big Basin Way out of Saratoga and turn left on Sanborn Road and a right at the Youth Hostel sign. Follow to end and meet in parking lot.

125 year old park with creek, stone bridges with old trees and nice landscape. Take Penitencia Creek Road off Capitol Expressway. Go east as far as you can drive into park and look for a large parking lot next to creek. Bring a lunch and enjoy the park. Possible fee.

Charming coastal Village with train trestle/bridges/wharf, etc Take 17 South to Highway, and go South to Capitola's Bay Ave. Follow to beach. $1 an hour parking applies (Bring Quarters). Many restaurants for lunch.

9.5 Miles North of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1...Industrial (cement Plant) Coastal cliffs/Ocean and Monterey Pines, small but historical and weathered downtown and coffee house and restaurants for after a fun day of painting. Let‘s meet in the coffee house parking lot.

25600 Loma Prieta Drive, Los Gatos…vines should be in full color

The Old Grand Homes of Los Gatos, From Santa Cruz Ave Go West on Nicholson up the hill to Glenridge Ave. Go left and meet on corner of Hernandez and Glenridge.

Take Embarcadero East from 101 and go to end of road (passing Palo Alto airport). Turn left and go to parking lot on right.

9.5 Miles North of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1, 9am till---industrial (cement Plant) Coastal cliffs/Ocean and Monterey pines, small but historical and weathered downtown and coffee house and restaurants. Lets meet in the Alta Organic Coffee & Tea Co parking lot till we get our bearings.

Famous South-of-Carmel coastal setting with lots of beautiful sites to paint. We will be spending the night nearby. Park fee is $8-9. Bring lunch.

Cliffs, Ocean views; fee to park, facilities. 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola; take Park Ave exit from Hwy 1., on left opposite Coronado Ave.

9.5 miles north of Santa Cruz. Should be cool, gentle off-shore breezes which offers industrial (cement plant) or coastal cliffs/ocean and Monterey Pines. Small but historical and weathered downtown and coffee house and restaurants for after a fun day of painting. Take Hwy 1 north from Santa Cruz (or Hwy 1 south from Pescadero) to Davenport. Meet at coffee house parking lot at 9. Map shows from Los Gatos to Davenport.

Quite Mountain Setting with Monet-like pond, old farm equipment, barn and lots of redwoods. Take Hayway 17 south to Summit Road. Go East on Summit and left on Trial Ridge(about 1 mile from 17; look for rack of mailboxes on left). Take Trial Ridge about 1/4 mile and look for parking lot in redwood Grove on right.

Beautiful Mission-style home with great garden and patios with ponds. From Santa Cruz Ave. go west on Main to Bayview. Right on Bayview and left on Pennsylvania Ave. Right on Wissanhickon and left on Overlook. David’s home is on the left. Map shows from Art Museum to David's house.

Grand homes of every description with many just as charming homes on nearby streets. Meet at small triangular park at corner of Dana and University Avenue. Map shows from Art Museum to Park.

Boat harbor, carriage house, grand oaks and nearby beach and light house. Bring quarters for meters and lunch money. Take highway 17 to Santa Cruz. Go to end of Ocean Ave. and turn left on East Cliff Drive. Go right on Sea Bright and left on Atlanta Ave. At end, turn left into harbor Parking lot, park on far left.