The following
attractions are less than an hour’s drive from San Francisco, and provide a change of pace
from the city. One possible vendor for
scheduling tours with is "Extranomical Adventures" at http://www.extranomical.com/index.htm
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Sausalito – a charming
waterfront community just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a quick drive from the Fisherman’s
Wharf area and can also be reached by ferry boat. For more information on Sausalito’s attractions,
visit www.sausalito.org. For ferry boat schedules and
information, see www.blueandgoldfleet.com or www.goldengate.org.
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- Muir Woods National
Monument – this much-loved monument celebrated its 100th anniversary
in 2008 – for directions to Muir Woods, see http://www.nps.gov/muwo/
- Point
Reyes National Seashore -
http://www.nps.gov/pore/ - located in
Western
Marin County, north of San Francisco, Point Reyes is a popular recreational destination for
hikers, kayakers and nature lovers
- Fitzgerald Marine
Reserve – located south of San
Francisco, along the San Mateo County coast, this is one of the largest
and best preserved tidepools and nature reserves in the world. – www.fitzgeraldreserve.org. While in the area, continue south on
Coast Highway One and visit the quaint town of Half Moon Bay – www.halfmoonbaychamber.org
BEYOND THE BAY
AREA
Northern
California is an area of
contrasts, from the Pacific Ocean to towering
redwood trees, to the Mediterranean-like Napa Valley. If you have a little more time to
explore during your stay, these three areas in particular are not to be
missed
- Napa and Sonoma Wine
Countries. In addition to hundreds
of wineries open to the public for tastings, these two areas offer a wide
variety of other activities, including hot air balloon rides, gold, spas,
exceptional dining, cycling, and much more. For information on lodging, dining,
wineries, etc. see www.napavalley.com
and www.sonoma.com.
- Yosemite National Park. This national treasure is around a 4
hour drive from San
Francisco.
For information on attractions, lodging, etc. see www.nps.gov/yose
- Carmel/Monterey/Big
Sur. The magnificent Monterey Peninsula offers spectacular scenery, a
wide variety of parks and natural areas, and an endless assortment of
recreational and cultural activities.
Carmel
and Monterey are
a little over a two hour drive from San
Francisco.
See www.monterey.com for
complete information on lodging, dining, and
attractions.
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