The Sims 4 San Sequoia World Guide

There’s nothing greater than a new world in The Sims 4, and the Growing Together Expansion Pack gives players another new world to explore and play in: San Sequoia. This suburban town inspired by San Francisco is the perfect setting for a family-themed Expansion. There are new homes to move into, new families to play as, and brand-new community Lots to visit, plus special features such as the water park, arboretum and movie theater. San Sequoia is definitely a place to check out, even if your Sims don’t live there.

This guide will give you a full tour of San Sequoia, showing you around all the homes, commercial Lots, and everything you need to know.

For more The Sims 4 world guides, check these out:

• Copperdale World Guide (High School Years Expansion)
• Tartosa World Guide (My Wedding Stories Game Pack)

An Overview of San Sequoia

Another new DLC, another new world. What makes San Sequoia stand out from all the other worlds that have come before it? Why should you consider having your Sims live there, or at least visit?

Since San Sequoia comes with The Sims 4 Growing Together Expansion, it’s been designed with the theme of this Expansion in mind. Growing Together is all about families and life experiences, watching your Sims grow up and develop. San Sequoia caters to that. It’s primarily a suburban world, with plenty of homes to move your Sims into, as well as pre-made families. It has something for Sims of all ages. There are parks to play in, or go for a walk or jog, or meet up with friends and family. The brand-new Recreation Center is the perfect place for Sims to meet and get together, with lots of fun activities. San Sequoia is also a stunning world to look at, situated by the sea with a huge bridge, and beautiful parks and homes. 

All worlds in The Sims 4 have at least some backstory to them, and San Sequoia is no different. San Sequoia was originally a fishing town, but grew and became notable thanks to its fishing and canning industry, influenced by resident Bayani Robles, a fisherman-turned-entrepreneur. Since then, the town has expanded due to land developer Gilbert Gilberts, but the Robles are still around. As you’ll see later in this guide, you can actually play as members of these prominent families, including the Michaelsons, who featured regularly in promotional material and trailers for The Sims 4 Growing Together.

Climate in San Sequoia (Seasons Expansion)

If you have The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion, San Sequoia will experience the four seasons and weather. Don’t expect any snow, as San Sequoia is a pretty mild world. It can get hot in the summer though. You’ll also experience thunderstorms now and again. The usual weather patterns are a mix of sunny, cloudy, and rain.

Collectibles in San Sequoia

For the purposes of this world guide, it would be appropriate to bring up the subject of world collectibles. The Sims 4 from the very start has had collectibles to find: MySims figurines, fossils, gemstones, wild plants, etc. It seems that every world released so far has had something for you to find and gather – until now. San Sequoia apparently doesn’t seem to have any collectibles of any kind (unless I’m mistaken). There’s no dirt piles to dig, no rocks to excavate, no plants to harvest – nothing. There are a few fishing spots around San Sequoia, but that’s it. So, if you’re hunting around the different worlds for collectibles, you should know that you ought to not bother visiting San Sequoia for that purpose – not to say that San Sequoia isn’t worth visiting at all, but it falls short on supplying collectibles, so don’t bother searching there.

Lots in San Sequoia

Let’s go on a guided tour of all the Lots in San Sequoia: residential, commercial, and any vacation homes. We’ll also cover any empty Lots that are perfect for building your own Lots or setting up commercial Lots such as restaurants or spas.

San Sequoia, like all other worlds in The Sims 4, is divided up into different neighborhoods. There’s 3 altogether in San Sequoia: Anchorpoint Wharf, Gilbert Gardens, and Hopewell Hills. We’ll explore them all and everything they have to offer.

Anchorpoint Wharf

San Sequoia is famed for being a canning and fishing industry town, and Anchorpoint Wharf was the hub of this activity. The Wharf is still a bustling downtown setting, with its mixture of industrial, commercial, and residential activity. Notable landmarks here include the movie theater and library, but there’s also an empty Lot to build on, the home of the Robles family, and San Sequoia’s sole vacation home.

Anchorpoint Abode

Lot Type	Rental
Cost	§962 per day
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3
Lot Traits	Bracing Breezes, Natural Light

Anchorpoint Abode is the one vacation spot in San Sequoia, if you ever fancied staying over. This modern comfortable house is perfect for large groups, especially families. There’s even a hot tub in the backyard so you can kick back and relax.

Since Anchorpoint Abode has the Bracing Breezes and Natural Light lot traits, this is a good place to work on your Sim’s Fitness, Painting and Photography skills while they’re hanging out here.

Anchorpoint Library

Lot Type	Library
Value	§113,962
Size	30 x 20
Lot Traits	Fast Internet, Natural Light

Libraries aren’t new to The Sims 4, but you’ll like this library. It has everything you need: books, computers, plus a special area just for kids. Like everything else in San Sequoia, it’s an ideal place to go to for families. It’s also a great place to hone in on your Sim’s Programming, Video Gaming and Writing skills, thanks to the addition of the Fast Internet lot trait.

If you’re not interested in having a library in San Sequoia, you can always replace it with a different kind of community Lot, such as a spa, café, restaurant, or bowling alley.

Manzanita Terrace

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§2,245
Size	30 x 20
Lot Traits	Bracing Breezes, Natural Light

This is an empty plot of land in the Anchorpoint Wharf area of San Sequoia. What you do with this place is up to you, but whether you set it as a home or community Lot, it’s an ideal location, with an ocean view and not far from the library and movie theater. The lot traits means that your Sims get a boost in the following skills: Fitness, Wellness, Painting and Photography.

Robles Point

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Robles Household
Cost	§111,892
Size	50 x 40
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
Lot Traits	Convival, Homey
Lot Challenges	Quake Zone

Robles Point is a beautiful oceanside home, with a mixture of quaint old style and contemporary modern day style. It’s probably one of the most attractive-looking homes in San Sequoia, and plenty spacious, with three bedrooms and bathrooms, plus a lot of outdoor space to play around in. A treehouse comes with this property already, a great den for kids and older. Whilst a homely home, this property does very occasionally get hit by an earthquake, but it’s nothing too terrible to put you off living here – and you can always remove the lot challenge. The two lot traits makes Comedy, Charisma, Mischief, Cooking, Mixology, Gardening and Handiness easier to learn.

On the ground floor, there’s a huge kitchen, living space, and two modest-sized bedrooms, plus a bathroom. The large windows look out into the backyard.

If you head upstairs, there’s two more bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms. There’s also a balcony to sit out on and enjoy the views of Anchorpoint Wharf.

Robles Point is already home to the Robles family, but feel free to boot them out and move your own family in. 

Other Things You Should Know About Anchorpoint Wharf

Movie Theater

If your Sims are looking for something fun to do, then what better than to catch a flick at the movie theater, a place exclusive to San Sequoia. The movie theater is interactable, so you can go and watch some movies! Just click on the movie theater building and you’ll get the option to watch a movie alone or with others. You’ll have a choice of 6 movies, each in different genres, such as comedy, romance, action, etc. Your Sims will disappear into the building for a few hours while they watch the film.

The movie theater is located not far from the Anchorpoint Library. This is a rabbithole building instead of a Lot.

Around the World in 80 Bites Food Stall

This particular food stall is available to place anywhere from Build Mode, but Anchorpoint Wharf has its own food stall unique to San Sequoia. You’ll find nothing ultra unique or new here. Available are a range of international dishes for your Sims to nosh on, including:

Taquitos	§8
Egg Rolls	§10
Lumpia	§10
Samosa	§10
Empanadas	§11
Seafood Chowder	§11
Banh Mi	§12
Ramen	§12

Promenade

Anchorpoint Wharf has something that the other two neighborhoods doesn’t have in San Sequoia: an oceanside promenade. This is a place where Sims can take a stroll or a jog alongside the ocean and admire the view.

Gilbert Gardens

Gilbert Gardens is probably the most attractive of the three neighborhoods in San Sequoia. The main attraction of this area is the gardens, once owned by Gilbert Gilberts, a land developer who used to live in San Sequoia. His house and gardens still remains, and it is a beautiful place. There’s a lake, arboretum, and the water play park. Gilbert Gardens is also home to, well, homes, and the Recreation Center. This is an ideal neighborhood to live in, and you should definitely visit at least once.

13 Acacia Avenue

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Robles-Ruano Household
Cost	§97,313
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3
Lot Traits	Bracing Breezes, Convival, Romantic Aura

This quaint-yet-modern two-storey house is home to the Robles-Ruano family, or any family you wish to live here. Fitness and Wellness can be learned fast here, as can Comedy, Charisma and Mischief.

On the ground floor, you’ll find two bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, and open space kitchen, living and dining room. 

Upstairs is a little smaller but still cozy, an ideal space for younger Sims. There’s a modest-sized room leading off from the landing. The landing has a playpen set-up complete with a gate, ideal if you want to (in theory) stop infants and toddlers from running amok. Or you can transform this upstairs attic-like space into something really special for children and teenagers.

Outside, there’s a backyard with two porches, an outdoor table set-up, and a treehouse.

18 Celebration Way

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§2,685
Size	40 x 20
Lot Traits	Natural Light

This empty land has a picturesque setting, located not far from the water and also within walking distance of Gilbert Gardens’ landmarks, such as the lake and Recreation Center. This would be a great place for a Sim to live in, with enough room to accommodate a backyard. The Natural Light lot trait also makes this a good spot for an artist to develop their skills in Painting and Photography. Alternatively, you can place a community Lot here. A café would be really good in a place like Gilbert Gardens, for example.

Celebration Center

Lot Type	Recreation Center
Value	§170,898
Size	64 x 64
Lot Traits	Fast Internet, Great Acoustics, Study Spot

The Recreation Center is a brand-new type of community Lot that comes with The Sims 4 Growing Together Expansion, and this Lot is the perfect example of what a Rec Center can function as. A Rec Center is similar in ways to a library, but it is far more extensive and multi-functional. It combines different types of Lots, including gyms, libraries, and parks. This Rec Center also includes activities that other community Lots don’t have. There’s so much to do here, you’ll be here for hours, and you’ll want to come back again and again.

Take advantage of the Fast Internet and Great Acoustics lot traits to build up on your Sims’ Programming, Writing, Video Gaming, Singing, Violin, Piano and Guitar skills. Also, this place being a Study Spot (if you have Discover University) makes this a good place for students to come and do their coursework, completing homework faster and working for longer before getting stressed.

Parkside Place

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§21,167
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1
Lot Traits	Homey
Lot Challenges	Quake Zone

This small-yet-cozy house is a good starter home for Sims with limited funds. While Homey, it does suffer from being a Quake Zone, but only now and again does an earthquake occur, and your Sims will get through them okay… in the end. The Homey lot trait is handy for working on your Sims’ Cooking, Handiness, Mixology and Gardening.

This simple house contains a large open space that combines the living, kitchen and dining room, plus a bathroom and two bedrooms. You can easily fit a small family into this house. There’s an outdoor area too, but it may be too small to find a space for the treehouse.

If you want to make this place bigger and have the extra funds, you can expand the house by adding another level, and alter the outdoor space to make it more open, removing the fenced-in area.

Other Things You Should Know About Gilbert Gardens

Arboretum

The arboretum and its gardens are a beautiful place to visit and worth taking a look at. It’s a great spot for photographers, and could be a romantic spot for couples or dates.

Water Play Park

This unique play area is exclusive to Gilbert Gardens and the whole of San Sequoia. Here, you’ll find a splash park, which has fountains to play in. Sims of all ages will enjoy this place, especially younger Sims. Families and friends can play here together. It’s the perfect place to go to if your Sims need to cool off on a hot summer’s day. This park contains all the items from the splash park collection, but you can build your own water play park in any world in The Sims 4.

Lake and House

Unfortunately, you cannot go into Gilbert Gilberts’ former house, but you can walk and jog around the lake. This is a picturesque spot for Sims who want a gentle workout or a relaxing stroll.

Hopewell Hills

Hopewell Hills is the quietest neighborhood of the three in San Sequoia, a great spot if you want to live somewhere more peaceful. That’s not to say that this suburban area doesn’t have anything to do in it. There’s a large pond, some docks, plus the remains of the original sequoia tree. There are no community Lots in this neighborhood, just residential ones.

7 Eucalyptus Lane

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Michaelson Household
Cost	§104,901
Size	50 x 40
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Lot Traits	Convival, Homey

This is the home of the Michaelson family, and it sure is grand. It’s one of the biggest in San Sequoia and a great place for a family to live.

On the ground floor, there’s a foyer, large living room, kitchen, and dining room, as well as a bathroom.

Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, plus a bathroom. One bedroom has another room going off it. The Michaelsons use this as a study, but you can do what you like with it, maybe convert it into an extra bathroom.

There is plenty of outdoor space, beautifully landscaped. Not only is there a treehouse, but this property also has its own small water splash park!

23 Eucalyptus Lane

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§2,290
Size	30 x 20
Lot Traits	Great Acoustics, Natural Light

This empty spot has plenty enough space to build a new home, or maybe you want to add a community Lot to this area. If you choose to build a home on this Lot, it’s a good place for an artistic Sim to live thanks to the lot traits.

36 Bayani Place

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Luna-Sullivan Household
Cost	§73,308
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3
Lot Traits	Bracing Breezes, Fast Internet, Homey

This house may only have a ground floor and not much outdoor space leftover, but it’s still a large home with families in mind. You’ve got a living room, kitchen/dining room, plus three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The three lot traits also gives boosts to numerous skills.

Sequoia Cottage

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§21,687
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2
Lot Traits	Bracing Breezes, Fast Internet

This cozy two-storey house is yet another great property for families. It’s also affordable for starter families, and has the Bracing Breezes and Fast Internet lot traits for active and computer whiz Sims.

Downstairs is an open living space and kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms.

Head upstairs for two more bedrooms and another bathroom.

Outside, there’s plenty of space to run around in, including space to build a treehouse.

Other Things You Should Know About Hopewell Hills

Docks

You’ve probably seen docks in other worlds in The Sims 4 before. This one though is a little different, as you can actually walk along the boardwalks among the boats, making a great spot for photos and romantic occasions like first kisses and proposals.

Pond

It may not be as big as the lake in Gilbert Gardens, but the pond is still worth a visit. There are places to fish, and there’s a children’s play area next to it as well.

The Old Sequoia Tree

An old sequoia tree once stood in the Hopewell Hills neighborhood of San Sequoia, which is where this world got its name from. When visiting Hopewell Hills, you should stop by and marvel at what remains of the old tree.

Residents of San Sequoia

Every world in The Sims 4 has Sims in it, and San Sequoia is home to four families. You can read all about them here and learn what to expect when you play as them, as well as potential stories you might want to follow.

Luna-Sullivan Household

Funds: §20,000

Residence: 36 Bayani Place / Hopewell Hills

The Luna-Sullivan’s are made up of three Sims: Eleanor, Xochitl, and Karmine. There was once Colin Sullivan, but he died in a cooking accident (Sims can be killed by fire if they have low Cooking skill and attempt to use the stove). Colin was the husband of Xochitl and the father of Karmine, and since his death, Karmine’s grandma Eleanor moved in to help out. As it turns out, it’s a case of like grandmother, like granddaughter. With a tragic incident and passing hanging over this family, Eleanor and Karmine can be jokesters-in-crime, while Xochitl tries to keep them all grounded. The bio specifically mentions that the Luna-Sullivan’s are an “unusual” family, so you can expect some wacky antics with this household as you play them.

Eleanor Sullivan
Gender	Female
Age	Elder
Career	Daycare Admin (Level 3 Babysitter Part-Time Job)
Traits	Cheerful, Childish, Neat, Dastardly
Aspiration	Chief of Mischief
Likes	Activities: Comedy, Mischief Sim Characteristics: Emotional Decision-Makers, Family-Motivated Sims
Dislikes	Conversation Topics: Arguments Music Genres: Alternative
Skills	Comedy | 6 Mischief | 7

Eleanor moved in with her daughter-in-law Xochitl and granddaughter Karmine after the death of her son Colin in a cooking accident. Initially expected to take control and maintain order, Eleanor instead prefers to spend time with Karmine and make mischief. This makes sense, as Eleanor has the Chief of Mischief aspiration, and enjoys Mischief and Comedy, plus she has the Cheerful and Childish traits. She does have pretty high Comedy and Mischief skills, so if you want, you can get her into the Comedy branch of the Entertainment career, where she might excel, or you can just keep her in her part-time babysitting role. The latter option may be your choice if you’d rather Eleanor spent her days hanging out with her granddaughter. Maybe she could spend some time with her daughter-in-law as well?

Xochitl Luna
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	All-Star (Level 8 Athletic Professional Athlete Branch)
Traits	Active, Loyal, Outgoing, Alluring
Aspiration	Soulmate
Likes	Activities: Fitness, Guitar, Wellness Sim Characteristics: Idealist Sims, Funny Sims
Dislikes	Activities: Cooking Sim Characteristics: Egotistical Sims
Skills	Fitness | 6 Handiness | 7

Xochitl was left to raise her daughter Karmine alone after the sudden death of Colin, her husband. It’s no wonder she has a dislike for cooking. Eleanor moved in to help look after Karmine, so you can avoid having Xochitl cooking by getting Eleanor to do it – or maybe you want Xochitl to face her demons.

Xochitl may not like cooking, but she is definitely a passionate athlete. She’s already a level 8 in the Professional Athlete branch of the Athletic career, and loves being Active. If you have The Sims 4 Spa Day Game Pack, you can get her into the various Wellness activities such as yoga, meditating, and getting a massage. Consider placing a spa in San Sequoia to satisfy these desires.

Although Eleanor and Karmine are close, it doesn’t mean that Xochitl doesn’t have a decent relationship with her daughter. Xochitl could also be good friends with her mother-in-law, since Xochitl likes funny Sims, and Eleanor is into making mischief.

Xochitl may be widowed, but she does have the Soulmate aspiration. Perhaps you might want Xochitl to find some love after the tragic death of her husband, find a new stepdad for Karmine?

Karmine Luna
Gender	Female
Age	Child
Career	Grade C Elementary School Student
Traits	Creatively Gifted
Aspiration	Creative Genius
Likes	Color: Blue
Dislikes	Music Genres: Romance Sim Characteristics: Homebody Sims
Skills	None

Karmine is the youngest member of the Luna-Sullivan household, being cared for by her mother and grandmother following the death of her father. Karmine seems to dislike Romance music; she is a child, after all, but maybe she’s not so keen on the idea of her mother getting a new partner? Karmine has a good relationship with her mother but is especially close to her grandmother, so those two should have fun together. Other than this, there’s not much else to say about Karmine. She has yet to develop any skills or interests beyond liking the color blue. The path you take Karmine on is up to you. Perhaps it’ll be shaped by her father’s death or her relationship with her mother and grandmother, or her Creative Genius aspiration?

Michaelson Household

Funds: §20,000

Residence: 7 Eucalyptus Lane / Hopewell Hills

If you’ve seen the trailers for The Sims 4 Growing Together, the Michaelson family may be familiar to you. They also front the cover art for the Expansion Pack. You can actually play as them as a pre-made family in San Sequoia. They live in probably the most stunning house in San Sequoia. If you don’t know the Michaelson household, they are four Sims: Christopher, Celeste, and their adopted children Atlas and Orion. Here’s everything you need to know about them.

Sebastian Michaelson, Celeste’s father, is a member of the family but in a separate household. You can download him from the Gallery and move him into the world, or even in with the Michaelsons.

Christopher Michaelson
Gender	Male
Age	Young Adult
Career	Dot-Com Pioneer (Level 9 Tech Guru Entrepreneur branch)
Traits	Art Lover, Family-Oriented, Geek, Quick Learner
Aspiration	Nerd Brain
Likes	Activities: Gardening, Painting, Rocket Science Sim Characteristics: Spirited Sims, Pet Enthusiasts
Dislikes	Conversation Topics: Gossip Music Genres: Electronica
Skills	Charisma | 7 Painting | 8 Programming | 5

Christopher is Celeste’s husband and the adopted father of Atlas and Orion. He’s very much a techie Sim, into Programming and Rocket Science, and being a Geek and with the Nerd Brain aspiration. He might like to spend time on the computer, but he also likes his family. He’s already high up in the Tech Guru career, but perhaps you might want him to branch out and try something else as well? There’s plenty of room to build a rocket, and he likes Rocket Science, so why not get him into that? He’s got a high level in Painting as well, so this could be a side hobby if you want to get him away from the computer and make a few bucks on the side, or maybe you could get him busy in the garden growing stuff, since he likes Gardening as well.

Celeste Michaelson
Gender	Female (Transgender)
Age	Young Adult
Career	Start-up Genius (Level 10 Tech Guru Entrepreneur branch)
Traits	Ambitious, Cheerful, Self-Assured, Domestic
Aspiration	Big Happy Family
Likes	Activities: Mixology, Programming, Video Gaming Sim Characteristics: Cerebral Sims
Dislikes	Colors: Yellow Conversation Topics: Complaints Music Genres: Classical Sim Characteristics: Homebody Sims
Skills	Charisma | 6 Programming | 9

Celeste is the wife of Christopher and the adopted mother of Atlas and Orion. According to the Share San Sequoia Secrets interaction, she identifies as transgender, making her the first official transgender Sim in The Sims.

Like her husband, she is in the Tech Guru career, but at the top of the Entrepreneur branch. She also has a higher Programming skill, giving her some extra interactions and activities. She has an interest in video games, so you could get her into gaming, although she has yet to develop the Video Gaming skill. She also likes Mixology, so you could dabble in drink making.

As Celeste has the Big Happy Family aspiration, she might be more family-focused than her husband, so perhaps she wants to spend time with her adopted children, or maybe you could have more?

Atlas Michaelson
Gender	Male
Age	Child
Career	Grade C Elementary School Student
Traits	Hot-Headed, Neutral Confidence
Aspiration	Playtime Captain
Likes	Sim Characteristics: Cerebral Sims
Dislikes	None
Skills	None

Atlas is the adopted child of Christopher and Celeste, and the older brother of his adopted sister Orion. You might recognize Atlas from the reveal trailer of Growing Together, as well as the It’s All Relative roadmap reveal. There’s not a lot to say about Atlas, but his Hot-Headed trait may get him into bother now and again, or at least create some interesting scenarios. He’s not far developed in likes/dislikes or skills, so feel free to explore where his character could go. Perhaps fulfilling his aspiration tasks might give you some ideas, developing his Creative and Motor skills and sparking some new interests.

Orion Michaelson
Gender	Female
Age	Infant
Career	None
Traits	Wiggly
Aspiration	None
Likes	None
Dislikes	None
Skills	None

Orion is Christopher and Celeste’s adopted infant daughter and Atlas’ sister. Infants are fairly new to The Sims 4, arriving just in time for Growing Together, which makes her the first pre-made infant in The Sims 4. Since Orion is still very young, she hasn’t yet developed any traits or interests, except for being Wiggly. Wiggly infants are full of beans and love to be on the go, but find it hard to focus for long and settle to sleep. Perhaps Orion will go on to be an Active Sim? Get her parents to work on her Milestones and see how she grows into a toddler.

Robles Household

Funds: §20,000

Residence: Robles Point / Anchorpoint Wharf

It’s easy to mix up the Robles with the Robles-Ruano household. This is just the Robles family, and they consist of Ignacio, Ian, Bernice, Aurelio, and an unborn baby. This large family lives in a beautiful house in Anchorpoint Wharf. The Robles are a big part of San Sequoia’s community and history and continue to do so.

Ignacio Robles
Gender	Male
Age	Elder
Career	None
Traits	Family-Oriented, Foodie, Geek, Alluring
Aspiration	Serial Romantic
Likes	Activities: Cooking, Piano Colors: Purple Conversation Characteristics: Stories Sim Characteristics: Romance Enthusiasts
Dislikes	Conversation Topics: Deception Music Genres: Retro
Skills	Cooking | 8 Gourmet Cooking | 8 Logic | 7

Ignacio is the matriarch of the Robles family. He lives with his daughter Bernice and her husband Ian, and their son Aurelio. He also has another unborn grandchild on the way, which should make this Family-Oriented Sim happy. He has another son, Jay, but he lives in the Robles-Ruano household in another neighborhood of San Sequoia. He doesn’t currently have any careers, so you can choose to have him spend time with his family, or maybe you want him to find some work to do. He seems to like cooking, based on his high skills and Foodie trait, so perhaps he might do well in the Culinary career. This is up to you though.

Bernice Robles
Gender	Female
Age	Adult
Career	Corporate Raider (Level 9 Business Investor branch)
Traits	Cheerful, Geek, Neat, Collector
Aspiration	Angling Ace
Likes	Activities: Fishing, Mischief, Piano Sim Characteristics: Nature Enthusiasts
Dislikes	Colors: Pink Sim Characteristics: Egotistical Sims, Funny Sims
Skills	Comedy | 6 Fishing | 8 Logic | 5 Piano | 5

Bernice is the daughter of Ignacio, wife of Ian, and mother of Aurelio and her unborn child. Career-wise, she’s doing very nicely for herself, sitting at level 9 of the Business career in the Investor branch. Family-wise, she struggles in the relationship with her son and brother. Not to say that you can’t go about fixing this though, if you so wish. Perhaps you can do better with her baby when they’re eventually born and have a better relationship with them. She’s a keen fisher, so consider sending her out to do some fishing in her spare time.

Ian Robles
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Career	Bestselling Author (Level 9 Writer Author branch)
Traits	Active, Ambitious, Bookworm, Domestic
Aspiration	Successful Lineage
Likes	Activities: Photography, Wellness Conversation Topics: Physical Intimacy Music Genres: Pop Sim Characteristics: Ambitionless
Dislikes	Activities: Gardening Conversation Topics: Malicious Interactions
Skills	Charisma | 1 Fishing | 7 Handiness | 6 Writing | 9

Ian is the husband of Bernice and father of Aurelio and his unborn child, and the son-in-law of Ignacio. He loves writing and books, hence his successful career as an author. It seems he wants his children to be just as successful, judging by his aspiration. His high Writing skill means you can make a good sideline by publishing books. If you want to explore other hobbies, Ian also likes Photography and Wellness, so perhaps think about putting a spa somewhere in San Sequoia if you have Spa Day.

Aurelio Robles
Gender	Male
Age	Teenager
Career	Grade B High School Student
Traits	Music Lover, Perfectionist, Muser
Aspiration	Musical Genius
Likes	Activities: Piano, Video Gaming Music Genres: Latin Sim Characteristics: Funny Sims, Romance Enthusiasts
Dislikes	Activities: Fitness, Violin Conversation Topics: Flirtation
Skills	Violin | 6

Aurelio is the son of Bernice and Ian and the grandson of Ignacio. He likes music, based on his Music Lover trait and Musical Genius aspiration. Interestingly, he likes the piano but not the violin, despite being a level 6 violinist. Maybe the violin isn’t for him?

Robles-Ruano Household

Funds: §20,000

Residence: 13 Acacia Avenue / Gilbert Gardens

Time to meet the rest of the Robles, and the Ruano family. This household is made up of three Sims: Doli Ruano, Jay Robles, and Tala Ruano. The official bio states that Tala the toddler is a little clingy, but the family hopes she’ll develop into a confident and creative Sim. Who knows? Maybe with your help, she will!

Jay Robles
Gender	Non-Binary
Age	Young Adult
Career	Freelancer
Traits	Ambitious, Foodie, Hot-Headed, Essence of Flavor
Aspiration	Master Chef
Likes	Activities: Cooking, Dancing Colors: Purple Music Genres: Hip Hop Sim Characteristics: Homebody Sims, Emotional Decision-Makers
Dislikes	Colors: Black Décor: Boho Conversation Topics: Potty Humor
Skills	Gourmet Cooking | 7 Logic | 5

Jay is the partner of Doli and parent to Tala. They identify as non-binary and are referred to as “they/them”. Jay has a feminine frame, can use the toilet standing, get other Sims pregnant, and is attracted to men and women. Jay works in the Freelancer career, making their schedule pretty flexible. They like anything to do with food, based on their traits and aspirations and likes, plus having a high Gourmet Cooking skill. If you wish, you can have Jay follow their aspiration and switch over to the Culinary career.

Doli Ruano
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Best-Self-Helper (Level 8 Style Influencer Trend Setter branch)
Traits	Art Lover, Materialistic, Romantic, Quick Learner
Aspiration	Renaissance Sim
Likes	Activities: Comedy, Mixology Conversation Topics: Deep Thoughts Music Genres: Romance  Sim Characteristics: Hard-Working Sims
Dislikes	Activities: Wellness Sim Characteristics: Ambitionless
Skills	Mixology | 9

Doli is the wife of Jay and mother of Tala. She’s doing well in the Style Influencer career, but she also has a high Mixology skill if you want to explore that.

Tala Ruano
Gender	Female
Age	Toddler
Career	None
Traits	Clingy
Aspiration	None
Likes	None
Dislikes	None
Skills	None

Tala is the daughter of Jay and Doli. Tala is a toddler, so she’s not quite as demanding as an infant, but her Clingy trait might make her unhappy if she doesn’t get enough attention from her parents. It’ll be interesting to see where Tala goes as she develops into a child, as she has yet to develop any skills. She might end up a young independent Sim.

Some Extra Screenshots of San Sequoia

Before we round off this guide, here are a few more screenshots of San Sequoia for you to check out, including a few interesting landmarks and some unusual sightings.

Be sure to read our review on The Sims 4 Growing Together Expansion Pack.