Villages Hiking Club, San Jose, CA

Hill Hike – July 11, 2026

Half Moon Bay July 10, 2026

Thirteen Ramblers enjoyed a beautiful 6-mile coastal hike at Half Moon Bay on July 10th. Although much of California was experiencing summer heat, we were treated to a pleasantly cool day along the coast.

The trail was especially scenic, with large areas covered in blooming evening primroses and scattered California poppies adding splashes of color to the landscape.

Along the way, we met Hanne, a former club member, who shared a couple of local sayings about Half Moon Bay weather: “no-Sky July” and “Foggiest August”–reminders of the unique coastal climate that keeps the area cool during the summer months.

About halfway through our hike, we stopped for a simple and tasty lunch at The Barn, enjoyed a short rest, and then completed the second half of our journey refreshed and energized.

Thank you to everyone who joined for another enjoyable Rambler adventure along the beautiful Half Moon Bay coast! Weny, Michele, John, Theresa, Phil, Mary, Ali, Matt, Joan, Wendy, Hanne, Pam, Mimi, John Zhang.

Golf Course Walk July 6, 2026

First Villages golf course walk after the 250th USA Celebration, July 6, 2026…15 Villagers enjoyed the walk and awesome weather!!!

Leader: Guy Hoover, Sweep: Chery Allmen, Photographer: Helen Ware.

Happy Hollow Zoo – June 25, 2026

On June 25, Kathy Tanaka led a group of Villages through Happy Hollow Zoo for Senior Safari where they saw an anteater and other animals and rode the carousel. They also toured the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden and learned some history of the gardens.