Hike to Mori Point

With the temperature in San Jose approaching 97 degrees Fahrenheit, we considered our escape to cooler climates. Initially, we considered visiting Crissy Field in San Francisco, but the traffic there was quite heavy (with a 90-minute drive time).

Instead, we decided to revisit Pacifica, where temperatures were hovering around 60°F (and it was only a 50-minute drive). We loaded our Tesla Model Y with hiking boots, water, and jackets, and started our drive. As we started to reach Pacifica, we noticed temperatures rapidly dropping from 91 Fahrenheit to 70 throughout less than a mile.

We parked near the Mori Point trailhead and started our hike.

We followed Old Mori Road westward and then Bootleggers Steps, uphill to Mori Point. We continued on the Mori Buff Trail southward, along the coast. There were many wildflowers and beautiful, secluded beaches below. The beaches were impossible to reach (due to sheer drop-offs). Too bad, as I saw some excellent surf spots.

We avoided the Peak Trail (it was too steep) and then, after passing the tall hill, we climbed it from it back. On top of the hill was a labyrinth (that Inna circled around). We returned to Pacifica in the exact reverse order.

We walked along the shore, observing the high surf. I was surprised that there were no surfers. Perhaps, it's not a convenient spot to surf. We stopped at the Chit Chat Cafe for some refreshments. We ordered the following drinks:

• Inna: Iced Tea, Madeline cookie
• Boris: Mocha with whipped cream, biscotti

After a brief rest (we were a bit tired from the hike), we walked back to our Tesla Model Y nearby. Before returning home, we decided to stop by Rosotti's Alpine Inn (in Palo Alto) for dinner. 

We always wanted to go there, but never had the time (We were originally supposed to go there on Mother's Day). The menu was online, and we ordered the following using our iPhones:

• Drinks: Blood Orange Margarita, Dry Apple Cider 
• Appetizer: Guacamole with Chips, Santorini Greek Salad 
• Entree: Heart of Alpine Pizza with Burrata Deilizosa and Crimini Mushrooms

The Heart of Alpine pizza was fantastic, especially with the extra Burrata and Crimini mushrooms. The Greek Santorini salad was mediocre. The Blood Orange Margarita was excellent and reasonably priced.

 

Links

• Mori Point Trailhead
• Chit Chat Cafe 
• Rosotti's Alpine Inn (Beer Garden & Tavern)