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November - December 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

November 4, 2024

Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill

Look for the orange cone. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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November 11, 2024

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

Park in lot number 3. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map and written directions.



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November 18, 2024

Waddell Beach, Davenport

Parking across from Skyline-to-the Sea Trail Road. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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November 25, 2024

Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos

Meet at Town Plaza Park. Parking on street or in parking lot. 3hr. limit. Restroom available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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December 2, 2024

Don Edwards, Fremont

Park at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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December 9, 2024

Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch Park - Martin Murphy Trail, San Martin

Meet at the last Parking Lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.

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December 16, 2024

Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero

Restrooms within driving distance. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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December 23, 2024

Fortini Trailhead, San Jose

Park in parking lot or on the road. No restrooms. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions


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December 30, 2024

Niles Community Park, Fremont

Park in parking lot. No fees. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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September - October 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

September 2, 2024

Labor Day - No Paintout

September 9, 2024

Baylands Nature Preserve, Palo Alto

Restrooms available. Park past the duck pond to the Lucy Evans Interpretive Center. Turn R into parking lot. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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September 16, 2024

Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda Entrance

Look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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September 23, 2024

Manresa State Beach, Watsonville

Restroom available.There is a $10 day use fee ($9 for seniors over 62). Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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September 30, 2024

Vasona Park, Los Gatos

Park in parking lot by restrooms - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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October 7, 2024

Cancelled - Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill

Look for the orange cone. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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October 14, 2024

Belgatos Park, Los Gatos

Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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October 21, 2024

Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz

Park at the Wilder Ranch State Park Day Use Parking. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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October 28, 2024

Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Mineral Springs Parking Lot (last one) - look for LGAA Plein Air painters signRestrooms available. Click on map symbol for exact map and written directions.



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July - August 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

Bean Hollow

July 1, 2024

Bean Hollow State Beach, Pescadero

Park in the Northern parking lot, also known as Pebble Beach at Bean Hollow State Beach. Pit toilets. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Shoreline Park

July 8, 2024

Shoreline Park, Mountain View

Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Quail Hollow

July 15, 2024

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Felton

Drive down the road until you see the Park on the right. Blue outdoor facilities in parking area. Click on the map symbol for map and written directions.


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07 HershelAbelmansHouse

July 22, 2024

Hershel Abelman’s House, Los Gatos

Park in lot next to driveway. Look for the orange LGAA cone. Stay for opening of the art exhibition at the Cottage on Hershel’s property. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for address, map and written directions.


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Capitola

July 29, 2024

Capitola Beach Esplanade

Meter parking on Esplanade in front of beach - look for LGAA orange cone. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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Los Alamitos Creek

August 5, 2024

Los Alamitos Creek, San Jose

Park in neighborhood. No facilities. Click on map symbol for map and written directions

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August 12, 2024

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach

Park at Fitzgerald Marine Ranger Station - look for LGAA Plein Air Painters cone. Cross road and head up trail to views. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for exact location and written directions.



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Edenvale

August 19, 2024

Edenvale Gardens Regional Park, San Jose

Parking lot on S end of park. Restrooms available by playground area on N side of park. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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Natural Bridges

August 26, 2024

Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

Park in main parking lot. $10 parking fee. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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May - June 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

May 6, 2024

San Gregorio State Beach, San Gregorio

The beach is located 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1. Look for LGAA sign, restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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May 13, 2024

Municipal Rose Garden San Jose

Park along the road in the neighborhood. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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May 20, 2024

Betty’s House

265 Senda Ladera, Watsonville

Park on driveway or road. Parking is limited, so carpool if possible. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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May 27, 2024

Memorial Day - No paintout scheduled

June 3, 2024

Lexington Reservoir County Park, Los Gatos

Park in the first parking lot off Alma Bridge Road. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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June 10, 2024

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum/Lighthouse, Santa Cruz

Park at the Surfing Museum/Lighthouse. If parking lot is full, there are several parking lots along West Cliff Drive. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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June 17, 2024

Mt. Umunhum, San Jose

Located at the top of Mt. Umunhum road, approximately 5.3 miles past the intersection with Hicks Road. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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June 24, 2024

Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville

There is a bakery with pies and an antique shop here as well as the ranch grounds. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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March - April 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

Martial Cottle Park

March 4, 2024

Martial Cottle Park, San Jose

Park entrance on left, park 1st lot. Six dollar parking fee. Look for LGAA sign, restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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Coyote Valley Open Space

March 11, 2024

Coyote Valley Open Space, Morgan Hill

Park in the parking lot at the end of Palm Avenue. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Canyon Creek Park

March 18, 2024

Canyon Creek Park, San Jose

Park along Larkspur Canyon Drive. No Restrooms. Click on map symbol for exact location and written directions.



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Pillar Point Harbor

March 25, 2024

Pillar Point Harbor

Free parking, restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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08 BernalGulnacJoiceRanch

April 1, 2024

Bernal Gulnac Joice Ranch, San Jose

Park is at the end of Camino Verde Dr. Park along Camino Verde or Manila Dr. Restrooms, no fees. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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April 8, 2024

Roosevelt Beach, Half Moon Bay

Watch for the sign for Roosevelt Beach (Venice Road) off of HWY 1. There are bathrooms and parking though there is a fee to enter the State Park. Click on map symbol for exact location and written directions.



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Bear Creek Redwoods

April 15, 2024

Bear Creek Redwoods, Los Gatos

Meet at the Bear Creek Redwood Preserve Parking Lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Downtown Campbell

April 22, 2024

Downtown Campbell

Park in the 3 story garage at the corner of 3rd Street and Civic Center Drive because you may park there for free for an unlimited time. Meet in front of Starbucks, 267 E Campbell Ave, at the corner of N 1st Street and E Campbell Ave, then fan out to our favorite painting spot. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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Grant Park

April 29, 2024

Joseph D. Grant Park, Mt. Hamilton

Grant Lake Parking lot - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Restrooms at main entrance. Click on map symbol for exact map and written directions.



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January - February 2024 Paintsites - start time 10am

January 1, 2024 - Holiday - No Paint Out

January 8, 2024

Alviso Marina County Park, Alviso

Park in the lot. Stay on trails. No fees. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Santa Teresa County Park

January 15, 2024

Note Change: Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose

There is a six dollar fee per vehicle. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for exact location and written directions.



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January 22, 2024

Canceled due to rain - Los Gatos Creek County Park, Campbell

We are meeting at the Los Gatos Creek County Park instead of our usual place which is closed. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for address, map and written directions.



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San Juan Bautista

January 29, 2024

Mission, San Juan Bautista

Park on street in front of Mission on 2nd Street. Mission is closed on Mondays, but can paint from grounds and around the town. Restrooms available at restaurants. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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February 5, 2024

Canceled due to rain - Guadalupe Oak Grove Park, San Jose

Park in parking lot - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Restrooms available. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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Ed Levin Park

February 12, 2024

Ed Levin County Park, Milpitas

Park in first parking lot to the R. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for address, map and written directions.



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February 19, 2024

Canceled - Niles Community Park, Fremont

Park in parking lot. No fees. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Guadalupe Oak Grove Park

February 26, 2024

Note Change - Guadalupe Oak Grove Park, San Jose

Park in parking lot - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Restrooms available. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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November - December 2023 Paintsites - start time 10am

November 6, 2023

Canceled - Los Gatos Creek County Park, Los Gatos

We are meeting at the Los Gatos Creek County Park instead of our usual place which is closed. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for address, map and written directions.



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Moss Landing

November 13, 2023

Moss Landing, Moss Landing

Park at Moss Landing Harbor parking lot. Parking fee $11 for the day. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Vasonapark

November 20, 2023

Vasona Park, Los Gatos

Park in parking lot by restrooms - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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Steven’s Creek County Park

November 27, 2023

Stevens Creek County Park Lakeshore Picnic Area, Cupertino

Park at the Lakeshore Picnic Area. Pit toilets. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Picchetti Winery

December 4, 2023

Picchetti Winery/Open Space Preserve, Cupertino

Park in the upper parking lot. Restrooms available.. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Villa Montalvo

December 11, 2023

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

Park in lot number 3. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map and written directions.



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December 18, 2023

Canceled - Bear Creek Redwoods, Los Gatos

Meet at the Bear Creek Redwood Preserve Parking Lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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December 25, 2023

No Paint Out Scheduled



September - October 2023 Paintsites - start time 10am

Harvey Bear Ranch

September 4, 2023

Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch Park - Martin Murphy Trail, San Martin

Meet at the last Parking Lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.

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Don Edwards

September 11, 2023

Don Edwards, Fremont

Park at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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September 18, 2023

Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero

Restrooms within driving distance. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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Clos LaChance

September 25, 2023

Clos LaChance Winery, Morgan Hill

Park in main parking lot at the top of the hill. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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San Vicente

October 2, 2023

San Vicente Redwoods, Santa Cruz

Meet at the parking lot. Redwoods and trail to vista point ¾ mile; restrooms, picnic tables. Bring your own water to drink (some will be provided). A joint event with Artists for Climate Awareness.

https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.

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October 9, 2023

Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Mineral Springs Parking Lot (last one) - look for LGAA Plein Air painters signRestrooms available. Click on map symbol for exact map and written directions.

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Waddell Beach

October 16, 2023

Waddell Beach, Davenport

Parking across from Skyline-to-the Sea Trail Road. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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October 23, 2023

Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill

Look for the orange cone. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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October 30, 2023

Cancelled - Mission, San Juan Bautista

Park on street in front of Mission on 2nd Street. Mission is closed on Mondays, but can paint from grounds and around the town. Restrooms available at restaurants. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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July - August 2023 Paintsites - start time 10am

July 3, 2023

Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose

Meet at the last Parking Lot. Six dollar fee. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Quail Hollow

July 10, 2023

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Felton

Drive down the road until you see the Park on the right. Blue outdoor facilities in parking area. Click on the map symbol for map and written directions.


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Downtown Los Gatos

July 17, 2023

Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos

Meet at Town Plaza Park. Parking on street or in parking lot. 3hr. limit. Restroom available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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July 24, 2023

Hershel Abelman’s House, Los Gatos

Park in lot next to driveway. Look for the orange LGAA cone. Stay for opening of the art exhibition at the Cottage on Hershel’s property. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for address, map and written directions.


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Almaden Lake Park

July 31, 2023

Shoreline Park, Mountain View

Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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August 7, 2023

Capitola Beach Esplanade

Meter parking on Esplanade in front of beach - look for LGAA orange cone. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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Edenvale

August 14, 2023

Edenvale Gardens Regional Park, San Jose

Parking lot on S end of park. Restrooms available by playground area on N side of park. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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Natural Bridges

August 21, 2023

Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

Park in main parking lot. $10 parking fee. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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August 28, 2023

Almaden Lake Park, San Jose

Park at the Winfield Blvd. Parking Lot - look for LGAA orange cone. Restrooms available. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions.



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May - June 2023 Paintsites - start time 10am

May 1, 2023

Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose

Park along the road in the neighborhood. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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Fortini Trailhead

May 8, 2023

Fortini Trailhead, San Jose

Park in parking lot or on the road. No restrooms. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions


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Wilder Ranch

May 15, 2023

Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz

Park at the Wilder Ranch State Park Day Use Parking. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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May 22, 2023

Nola’s Iris Garden, San Jose

Follow dirt road to parking area. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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May 29 2023

Memorial Day - No paintout scheduled

Los Alamitos Creek

June 5, 2023

Los Alamitos Creek, San Jose

Park in neighborhood. No facilities. Click on map symbol for map and written directions

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Succulent Garden

June 12, 2023

Succulent Gardens, Castroville

Street parking, ports potties. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Almaden Lake Park

June 19, 2023

Lexington Reservoir County Park, Los Gatos

Park in the first parking lot off Alma Bridge Road. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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June 26, 2023

Almaden Quicksilver Hacienda Entrance

Look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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March - April 2023 Paintsites

Campbell

March 6, 2023

Downtown Campbell

Park in the 3 story garage at the corner of 3rd Street and Civic Center Drive because you may park there for free for an unlimited time. Meet in front of Starbucks, 267 E Campbell Ave, at the corner of N 1st Street and E Campbell Ave, then fan out to our favorite painting spot. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.


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Coyote Valley Open Space

March 13, 2023

Coyote Valley Open Space, Morgan Hill

Park in the parking lot at the end of Palm Avenue. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Pichetti

March 20, 2023

Picchetti Winery/Open Space Preserve, Cupertino

Park in the upper parking lot. Restrooms available.. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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08 BelgatosPark

March 27, 2023

Belgatos Park, Los Gatos

Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.



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April 3, 2023

Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz - Cancelled

Park at the Wilder Ranch State Park Day Use Parking. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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April 10, 2023

Japanese Friendship Garden, San Jose

Restroom outside the E gate. Parking $6.00. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Rancho Canada Del Oro

April 17, 2023

Rancho Cañada del Oro, Morgan Hill

Plenty of parking. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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08 BernalGulnacJoiceRanch

April 24, 2023

Bernal Gulnac Joice Ranch, San Jose

Park is at the end of Camino Verde Dr. Park along Camino Verde or Manila Dr. Restrooms, no fees. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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January - February 2023 Paintsites

January 2, 2023

Los Alamitos Creek, San Jose - Cancelled due to rain

Park in neighborhood. No facilities. Click on map symbol for map and written directions

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January 9, 2023

Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz - Cancelled due to rain

Park at the Wilder Ranch State Park Day Use Parking. Parking fee $10. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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January 16, 2023

Bud Elam’s farm, Los Gatos - Cancelled due to rain

Parking on the property and street. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Villa Montalvo

January 23, 2023

Villa Montalvo, Saratoga

Park in lot number 3. Restrooms available. Click on the map symbol for map and written directions.



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Gizdich Ranch

January 30, 2023

Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville

There is a bakery with pies and an antique shop here as well as the ranch grounds. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Vasonapark

February 6, 2023

Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose

Meet at the last Parking Lot. Six dollar fee. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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Surfing Museum

February 13, 2023

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum/Lighthouse, Santa Cruz

Park at the Surfing Museum/Lighthouse. If parking lot is full, there are several parking lots along West Cliff Drive. Restrooms available. Click on map symbol for map, address and written directions.


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Vasonapark

February 20, 2023

Vasona Park, Los Gatos

Park in parking lot by restrooms - look for LGAA Plein Air painters sign. Click on map icon for exact location and written directions. Restrooms available.



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Succulent Garden

February 27, 2023

Succulent Gardens, Castroville

Street parking, ports potties. Click on map symbol for map and written directions.



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