Redwood Art Day Trip

Date and Time: Thursday August 6, 2026 from 8:00 AM (departure) to 6:00 PM (return)
Meeting Location: San Jose CA 95129
Fee: $140 per person for Premium Members, $150 per person for Basic Members and $160 per person for non–members. Fee includes transportation, lunch, activities, gratuities and two tour leaders.

How to Register: Space is limited so reserve your spot early! Please register using the REGISTER button at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, please email us at share@bayareaolderadults.org

ITINERARY

Expert-led Redwoods Walking Tour

This morning, we head to Sam McDonald County Park where we take an easy-to-moderate, completely shady and cool walk in the redwoods led by a Save the Redwoods League education expert. There will be an option for an easy shorter walk. The walk will take us to Heritage Grove, a stunning preserve of old growth redwood forest, home to largest Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains, for a total of four miles. We take our time on the route, pass redwoods and ferns, and stop along the way to learn from our expert guide about the latest redwood research and preserving our California Redwoods. Sam McDonald Redwood Forest Old Growth Redwoods, Large Burls and Ferns Along the Trail, images by Anne Ferguson

Fresh Cooked Lunch

For lunch, we enjoy the complex, nuanced flavors of a local Indian restaurant. There will be vegetarian and gluten free options. Flavorful Indian Food, photo by Anne Ferguson

Half Moon Bay Artisan Walking Tour

If you love art and culture, this afternoon we visit the charming coastal town of Half Moon Bay (HMB), known for its vibrant local art scene. Our art walk will take us to five galleries where docents will share the history of the HMB art scene, discover local talent, learn about the techniques used to produce fine art, wearable silk art, ceramics, mosaics, stained glass, photography, wood carvings and more! Vibrant Stained Glass and Coastal Paintings, images by Anne Ferguson

Gallery owners have art history backgrounds and their galleries have been featured in local magazines. Before heading home, we will have time to walk around the downtown shops, enjoy a coffee, ice cream or other treat. HMB History and Painted Silk, images by Anne Ferguson

Please click the registration button below to register for the day trip.