{"id":10065,"date":"2014-01-22T15:25:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T15:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=10065"},"modified":"2014-02-12T20:48:51","modified_gmt":"2014-02-12T20:48:51","slug":"om-photo-contest-winners-california-places-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/10065\/om-photo-contest-winners-california-places-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"offMetro Photo Contest Winners: 10 California Places to Visit in 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>offMetro SF finished out 2013 with the Go offMetro Photo Contest, and the entries were sublime. You captured all that we love about California and gave us a list of places we want to revisit or see for the first time. Among the photos bold and adventurous, dreamy and inspiring were vistas we can&#8217;t wait to see, paths we yearn to explore, and hidden treasures we&#8217;re excited to find.<\/p>\n<p>The winning photos include some backyard Bay Area treasures, as well as magical moments farther afield\u2014with the common denominator that all share a certain sense of wonder, and all stir up our wanderlust. Here, <strong>10 photo contest winners, with 10 California places to visit in 2014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/san-francisco-photo-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Go offMetro Photo Contest<\/a> page to learn more about the prizes, judges, and photo finalists, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/10045\/san-francisco-getaways\/\">judges&#8217; picks on where to get away<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-10072 lazyload\" alt=\"mt. tam\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-10072 lazyload\" alt=\"mt. tam\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-1-winner-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><strong>WEEK 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:<\/strong>\u00a0Mt. Tam\u00a0by @<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/burgerwayne\" target=\"_blank\">burgerwayne<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption: <\/strong>&#8220;Nice view from\u00a0#mttamalpais.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>A Box of 100 CLIF Mini Bars<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekly photo judges:\u00a0<\/strong>Lauren Matison, offMetro Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief;\u00a0Suzanne Russo, offMetro SF Managing Editor<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; take:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;We love how this picture celebrates the great outdoors in San Francisco&#8217;s backyard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3126\/review-mount-tamalpais\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Tam<\/a> is truly a Bay Area treasure, and and its many trails mean it&#8217;s an adventure every time you visit. Check out these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/5356\/bay-area-cycling-climbs\/\">tips for biking and hiking Mt. Tam<\/a>!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/2331\/golden-gate-information-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Golden Gate Transit<\/a>\u00a0Bus 92 toward Manzanita, then transfer in Marin City (at Donahue and Terners) to Marin Transit bus 61 toward Brighton Avenue and get off at Panoramic Highway and Pan Toll Road.\u00a0You can also take the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marintransit.org\/stage.html\" target=\"_blank\">Marin Stage Coach<\/a>\u00a0from many convenient places on the east side of Marin to more western and northern trails.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-10074 lazyload\" alt=\"berkeley hike\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-10074 lazyload\" alt=\"berkeley hike\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-2-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><strong>WEEK 2<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo: <\/strong>&#8220;The Big C Hike, UC Berkeley&#8221; by\u00a0@<a href=\"http:\/\/statigr.am\/p\/582742497492563931_17711116\" target=\"_blank\">christyyrosee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Waiting on the world to change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:<\/strong>\u00a0Two VIP tickets to The Art of Buglari: La Dolce Vita &amp; Beyond at the de Young<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; take:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;We love the caption, but we wouldn&#8217;t change anything about the world from this vantage point! Not all university campuses have hiking trails, and very few have vistas this dreamy.\u00a0&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:<\/strong>\u00a0We love <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/category\/destination\/san-francisco-bay-area\/east-bay\/berkeley\/\">Berkeley<\/a> because it has a little bit of everything. Tack on to this hike a meal in the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/485\/things-to-do-in-north-berkeley\/\">Gourmet Ghetto<\/a> and a show at the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/2821\/the-greek-berkeley\/\">Greek Theatre<\/a>, and you have yourself a day of food, culture, and the great outdoors\u2014all a mere BART ride away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/577\/bart-information-guide\/\">BART<\/a>\u00a0(Richmond line)\u00a0to the Downtown Berkeley stop and make your way through campus. The trailhead is located just off of the Foothill Parking Lot (near the Lawrence Berkeley Lab). Take the steeper path to reach the top.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-10075 lazyload\" alt=\"week 3\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-10075 lazyload\" alt=\"week 3\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3.jpg 612w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-3-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>WEEK 3<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery&#8221; by\u00a0@<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/YGNbbLKI7O\/\" target=\"_blank\">pixatawny_phil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>An Off the Beaten Path Adventure for Two with Urban Hiker SF<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; take:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;This building looks like a Swiss chalet, snow-capped Mt. Whitney behind make us feel as though we&#8217;re in the Alps. Just one more example of the multitude of escapes California has to offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Built in 1916, the <a href=\"http:\/\/mtwhitneyfishhatchery.org\" target=\"_blank\">Fish Hatchery<\/a> was one of California&#8217;s first trout farms, the grounds are just as lovely today, making a great place to stop for a picnic while exploring the Eastern Sierras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Getting to and around the Eastern Sierra is difficult without a car, but once there the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.estransit.com\/CMS\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eastern Sierra Transit Authority<\/a> provides some connections.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10076 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"week 4\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10076 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"week 4\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/week-4-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>WEEK 4<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Firepit&#8221; by\u00a0@<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/gO1IKDppA6\/\" target=\"_blank\">myfangalicious<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>A wine country getaway for two with Tower Tours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; take:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;How could this photo <em>not\u00a0<\/em>make you want to curl up by the fire pit and watch the ocean with a glass of wine?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:<\/strong>\u00a0It may only be 30 miles south of the city, but Half Moon Bay feels like a place apart, with craggy California coastline, sleepy farms, and unique activities\u00a0from marine reserves to a Pez Museum. It&#8217;s a perfect choice for an\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/9615\/things-to-do-half-moon-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\">off-beat weekend getaway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions: <\/strong>The Ritz Half Moon Bay (1 Miramontes Point Road) is easiest reached by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9960 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"butterflies\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9960 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"butterflies\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786.jpg\" width=\"448\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786.jpg 640w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/69893dd38cdb1e729305b90ddbba4786-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>MOST INSPIRING<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Butterflies by @<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/elizaluv#\" target=\"_blank\">elizaluv<\/a>\u2018s<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption: <\/strong>&#8220;<em>#luckiestgirlalive\u00a0to be able to witness this! Butterfly migration\u00a0Big Sur, mid-October.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>The Bolton Street Camera Backpack by ONA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>Chip Conley, Fest300<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chip&#8217;s take:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cEliza has beautifully captured the Monarch\u2019s collective effervescence in Big Sur. The festival of butterflies is a\u00a0take-your-breath-away inspiring experience, and I\u2019m equally inspired by the photographer\u2019s expression of gratitude for being in this moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit between October and January to catch the monarchs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\">San Jose Caltrain Station<\/a>. From there, walk to\u00a0Cahill\/Diridon Station\u00a0and take the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mst.org\/wp-content\/media\/55.pdf\">MST 55 Bus<\/a>to the Monterey Transit Plaza \u2013 from there you can either catch the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mst.org\/wp-content\/media\/22.pdf\">22 Bus<\/a>\u00a0or hop on your bike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-9899 lazyload\" alt=\"Boldest Photo\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM.png\" width=\"438\" height=\"295\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-9899 lazyload\" alt=\"Boldest Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM.png\" width=\"438\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM.png 626w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Screen-Shot-2014-01-05-at-11.15.15-PM-37x25.png 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/strong><strong>BOLDEST PHOTO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Mailboxes&#8221; by @<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/chasenmarshall#\" target=\"_blank\">chasenmarshall<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cBe nice to the mailman.\u201d #bigsur #outthere #venturevibes #youvegotmail&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>4 VIP tickets to David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition at de Young museum<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>The Bold Italic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Krista&#8217;s Take:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cWe picked this one because the water is so incredibly bright and unique. It immediately drew our eyes to this funky and interesting photo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>With its moody trails, tall trees and seemingly endless secrets, the Presidio makes an easy escape from the city without\u00a0Although Big Sur is historically considered a classic road-trip destination, it is possible (and rewarding) to explore the area without a car. Check out our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/6537\/big-sur-activities\/\">Big Sur by bus and bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\">San Jose Caltrain Station<\/a>. From there, walk to\u00a0Cahill\/Diridon Station\u00a0and take the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mst.org\/wp-content\/media\/55.pdf\">MST 55 Bus<\/a>to the Monterey Transit Plaza \u2013 from there you can either catch the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mst.org\/wp-content\/media\/22.pdf\">22 Bus<\/a>\u00a0or hop on your bike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9914 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"Best Food Photo\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9914 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"Best Food Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41.jpg 612w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2bf975dcff718a766cf41be9b74f5c41-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>BEST FOOD PHOTO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Ritsu Roll by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/charlynv77#\" target=\"_blank\">Charlynv77<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption: <\/strong>&#8220;Ritsu Roll is fantastic! #blowfishsushi #todiefor #foodie #delicious&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>Cocktails and Dinner for Two at the Chef\u2019s Table at Haven Restaurant<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>Brendan Spiegel, Endless Simmer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brendan&#8217;s Take:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cGood sushi is one of the most fun things to eat because when you pop a roll in your mouth, each flavor hits you one by one. This photo of Blowfish Sushi\u2019s Ritsu Roll manages to capture that; I can taste the two types of tuna, the masago and the avo, plus the little bits of fried goodness around the sides. I\u2019ve never been to Blowfish but the photo certainly makes me think this is just about as perfect a roll as you can get.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>While there is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blowfishsushi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blowfish Sushi<\/a>\u00a0in San Francisco, we recommend visiting the San Jose outpost. Its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santanarow.com\" target=\"_blank\">Santana Row<\/a> location (355 Santana Row #1010) positions it well for a fun night of shopping and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caltrain.com\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0to Santa Clara, and then catch VTA Bus 60 to Winchester and Olsen, a six-minute walk from the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9930 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"Dreamiest Photo\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7.jpg\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9930 alignleft lazyload\" alt=\"Dreamiest Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7.jpg\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7.jpg 668w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/cfa1b3f8404eb8fc9182f95295fd5ba7-33x25.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>DREAMIEST PHOTO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Dusk at Montara State Beach&#8221; by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/JesseMiller#\" target=\"_blank\">Jesse Miller<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>Two-night Retreat to the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>Mary Polizzotti, 7\u00d77 Magazine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mary&#8217;s take:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cMontara is such an amazing beach of golden sand and turquoise water (no grey sand here so typical of NorCal beaches). It\u2019s a rare day that the skies are crystal clear and the air is warm, but when it happens, you feel transported to another world, that\u2019s what makes this spot so dreamy. This photo embodies all the dreamy qualities of Montara, the golden sand, the cliffs dotted with bright colored flowers, the turquoise waves, the rainbow sunset, the wisp of mist, this is definitely one of the dreamiest spots on earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Follow up a day at the beach with some fresh catch at <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3137\/review-la-costanera-montara\/\">La Costanera<\/a>\u00a0(8150 Cabrillo Highway), an elegant spot that serves up Peruvian ceviche and one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/2791\/bay-area-views\/\">best views in the Bay Area<\/a> with equal aplomb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/577\/bart-information-guide\/\">BART<\/a>\u00a0to the Daly City station and transfer to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.samtrans.com\/schedulesandmaps\/timetables\/110.html\">SamTrans<\/a>\u00a0bus number 110. At the Linda Mar stop, transfer to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.samtrans.com\/schedulesandmaps\/timetables\/294.html\">SamTrans<\/a>\u00a0bus 294 and get off at Main Street and 4th Street. Enter the beach at 1st Street (the restaurant is an easy walk from the beach).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9922 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"Presidio\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9922 alignright lazyload\" alt=\"Presidio\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297.jpg 612w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/8bf27030cf8fb2e23aeb4e93d17bb297-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>BEST SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PHOTO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Presidio by @<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/junebugkim#\" target=\"_blank\">Junebugkim<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption: <\/strong>\u201cGratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.\u201d \/\/ John Milton<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>Save Me, San Francisco Package for Two at Hotel Diva<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong>Dan Rosenbaum, San Francisco Travel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dan&#8217;s Take:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cA gorgeous photo that shows the scale of the trees and the beauty of the surroundings. It makes me want to explore the Presidio.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>With its moody trails, tall trees and seemingly endless secrets, the Presidio makes an easy escape from the city without ever actually leaving. To go the extra mile(s), use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.presidio.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Presidio<\/a> as a starting point and then pedal over the Golden Gate Bridge and <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3601\/10-mile-bike-ride-san-francisco-bay\/\">cruise around the Marin Headlands<\/a>, maybe stopping in <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/365\/things-to-do-in-tiburon\/\">Tiburon<\/a> before taking the ferry back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Either bike over to the Presidio or hop on the PresidiGo Shuttle, which connects the Presidio and downtown (pick it up at Union Street\/Van Ness, Embarcadero BART, or the Transbay Terminal).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-9927 lazyload\" alt=\"Yosemite Falls - best adventure shot\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-9927 lazyload\" alt=\"Yosemite Falls - best adventure shot\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8.jpg 612w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/e5ba23b2008ca78240c7fa6015b279d8-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>BEST ADVENTURE PHOTO<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;The Glorious Yosemite Falls&#8221; by @<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/initika#\" target=\"_blank\">initika\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caption:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c\u201cKayak camping under the stars in Tomales Bay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prize:\u00a0<\/strong>Create your perfect San Francisco look on nau.com<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Judge:\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Krista Rossow, National Geographic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Krista&#8217;s Take:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI love this photo because it captures the\u00a0grandeur\u00a0of Yosemite Falls. The photographer carefully included a couple to give a sense of scale to the image and used the trees to frame the falls and lead the viewer\u2019s eye into the scene. A successful image makes me want to travel to a place and this one does just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>oM tip:\u00a0<\/strong>While summer is the obvious time to visit Yosemite, the park holds equal (perhaps even more) magic in the winter, when snow dusts the ground and days include ice skating under Half Dome followed by fireside drinks at the Ahwahnee. Check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/9822\/winter-things-to-do-yosemite-national-park\/\">winter play in Yosemite<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take Amtrak\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/san-joaquin-train\" target=\"_blank\">San Joaquin<\/a>\u00a0train. With connecting bus services, the journey from the Ferry Building to Yosemite is seamless.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo: Sutro Baths by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/memyselfandicecream\" target=\"_blank\">memyselfandicecream<\/a>\u00a0(contest entry)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>offMetro SF finished out 2013 with the Go offMetro Photo Contest, and the entries were sublime. You captured all that we love about California and gave us a list of places we want to revisit or see for the first time. 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