Schwartz Family's SF-CA Bike Trip

We explored our starting point near our rental car drop off office next
to SF airport. From the office to highway 1, there was a big hill. The
hill was steep, so we drove over the hill to South San Francisco/San
Manteo Beach to drop off Shanada, Dalina, and all of our stuff. Mark
drove back to the office, returned the car and cycled over the hill.

The weather is windy and cloudy - as Mark rode his bike down the steep
grade of the hill, the beach wind was so strong, he was unable to
accelerate down hill! We met again on the beach to pack up their things
onto their bikes and trailer.

Our trip starts! We cycled the next 4 miles and reached a highway road
block. The highway was called Devil's Slide - because of unstable ground
beneath - Caltrans had to fix the road many times. We found a bike store
next to the road block and asked for detour direction. One option was go
back to the same steep hill that Mark went on (forget it!). Another was
to go through residential area and then hit highway 1 on the other side
of the Devil's Slide cliff.

We cycled through homes and became lost. After 6 miles of maze, we ended
up returning back to the bike store! The bike store owner drew us a map
and we discovered that we will have to ride on unpaved road. Because of
time, we checked our next campsite in Half Moon Bay state park (about 16
miles). All of the sites were full.

The nice owner showed us a secret camping spot next to the roadblock. He
guided us up behind Devil's Slide cliff past the roadblock. We hiked to
the top of the cliff and the 290 degree of sea view was astounding!!
Looking down the cliff was a tiny strip of beach and looking out was a
horizon. We happily set our camp here - near the cliff. A location that
would probably not found in any of the state parks!

Dalina was a wonderful baby throughout the trip. She likes the sea
breeze in her face. The hike was fun for her as she enjoys the rocking
motion. She likes to pick up pebbles and rock and feel them in her
hands. She has no idea about the roadblock or going in circles - all she
does is play, eat, smile, and sleep.