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Stays, getaways and outings
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Hotels and weekend getaways, kayak and paddle outfits, bike rentals, guided tours, museums and historic sites around the Bay Area.
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Oakland Museum of California
Explore ideas that shape California lives and untold stories of people. Visit the garden, attend special exhibitions, or enjoy various events.
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Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Explore local history in the spring or fall, learning about places like Aquatic Park or the 1991 Firestorm.
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Blazing Saddles
Cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and enjoy beautiful sights with a rental. They offer flexible hours, after hours drop off, and a wide selection of bikes.
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Dogpatch Paddle
Launch from Crane Cove Park for kayak and paddleboard rentals or lessons. You can also enjoy a waterfront sauna and cold plunge.
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An East Bay history and museum day
Explore local history and untold stories of California lives through walking tours, exhibitions, and events.
Paddling the Bay: kayak and SUP outfits
Launch for kayak and paddleboard rentals or lessons, then paddle the Bay safely with scenic views and marine life.
San Francisco bike rentals: Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge
Cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, enjoying beautiful sights with a rental or electric bike tour.
San Francisco guided city outings
See the city from a private Jeep, explore history on free walking tours, or discover trails and nature in parks.
Stay inside the Golden Gate parks
Sleep in restored army buildings and waterfront park lodgings, with trails, beaches and bridge views right outside the door.
Tours and outdoor outings in San Francisco
Explore science and art exhibits, rent kayaks for bay trips, or discover history and secrets on walking tours.
Stays and weekend getaways
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Cavallo Point
Sleep in restored army officers' homes or contemporary rooms at Fort Baker, with a spa, a cooking school and dog friendly stays a short drive from the Golden Gate.
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Costanoa
Pick a glamping tent bungalow, a cabin, a lodge room or an RV site between the ocean and the San Mateo mountains, with trails on the property and big night skies for stargazing.
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HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
Soak in the cliffside hot tub at the foot of a 115 foot historic light, with tidepools and harbor seals a short walk away.
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HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
Fall asleep to the waves on a bluff above the Pacific, with an on site cove beach and the California Coastal Trail and McNee Ranch State Park close by.
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HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
Wake up in a waterfront national park with views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, then join free guest events and tours or relax in the fireplace lounge.
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Inn at the Presidio
Settle into one of 22 rooms in the park's first inn, rock on the front porch, then step out the back door onto the Ecology Trail.
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Lodge at the Presidio
Stay in the restored Montgomery Street Barracks with a complimentary continental breakfast, porch rocking chairs and an outdoor fire pit for foggy evenings.
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Nick's Cove
Unwind in renovated historic cottages right on the Tomales Bay shoreline, then set off on your next West Marin adventure.
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Angel Island Immigration Station
Walk in the footsteps of immigrants, see poems on barracks walls, and learn about their stories of strength and hope. You can also make art and learn history.
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Dandyhorse Bike Tours
See the city by ebike rental or small group electric bike tour, riding at your own pace. Rentals include a helmet, lock, phone mount, and GPS routes.
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Epicenter Cycling Mill Valley
Browse a wide selection of road bikes, mountain bikes, and electric bikes, with free local pickup available.
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals
Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and return by ferry. Your rental includes a free helmet, ulock, map, and front handlebar bag, with 25% off for online booking.
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Norcal Surf Shop
Take surf lessons, with a surfboard and wetsuit provided for your use. Choose from group, semi private, or private 1 on 1 instruction.
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San Francisco Jeep Tours
See the city from a private open air Jeep with a local guide, and skip the tour bus crowds.
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San Francisco Native Tours
Explore historical establishments and city secrets on a walking tour led by a 5th generation local guide. Enjoy food and drinks while connecting with the community.
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Stacked Adventures
Paddle the Bay safely with scenic views and marine life, offering tours and lessons suitable for all experience levels, including beginners.
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