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Take a hike, tour a graveyard…chase down the ice cream man? It’s the 650’s guide to an eventful (but socially-distanced) Turkey Day vacay.

(Clockwise from top:) Harley Farms in Pescadero; a double soft serve cone (with sprinkles) from Mister Softee; A recent Sunday sunset on Pacifica’s Mori Ridge trail; the stained-glass ceilings of the mausoleum at Cypress Lawn. (Photos by Philip Wartena,;Elena Kadvany; Kate Bradshaw; & Charles Russo)

Well, it’s no surprise that 2020 keeps on 2020-ing. And while your Thanksgiving gathering may be very scaled back this year, your holiday break doesn’t need to be. Sure, the landscape continues to change and caution is a must, but there is still an exciting array of local outings available for you to choose from.

So we rounded up some of our 6–5–0 faves as well as some recently featured items to present you with 11 ideas for how to get out of the house and enjoy some leisurely downtime over the long weekend. […]

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