More photos of Angel Island … you can get maps of the island usually as you get off the ferry boat. There’s also a snack bar, but don’t count on much in the way of great food. Remember, it’s a snack bar on an island owned by the government. Take your own goodies; so you’re not disappointed. Also, be sure to note the last ferry back to the mainland. There’s no bridge and you may have to spend the night or be shuttled back by the Coast Guard, which might not be a fun ride back … unless you like drama and don’t mind being embarrassed for missing the boat.
On the way both ways, you’ll probably get a clear view of Alcatraz … and a great view of the city too.
You could also plan to stop on Tiburon for some tasty Mexican food right at the ferry dock, or you could do that on another trip, depending on how much time you have.
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Posted by admin on 07.04.2011 at 9:25 pm// Tagged: Architecture, Cheap Fun, Culture, Excursion, Fun, Kids, Lunch, Museum, Outdoor, People Watching, Photo Opp, Tourist Activity, View , Angel Island, Bay Cruise, Biking, Ferry Ride, Tiburon //
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Rent a bike at Bike and Roll, pack a minimal lunch … a bottle of wine, some cheese and bread, check out the ferry schedule at San Francisco Ferry Boats aka Blue & Gold Fleet and off you go for a day on Angel Island. Angel Island has bike trails that are fun and don’t really take all day, but take your time, expore and enjoy your picnic overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, where you may want to take another bike trip.
Neither of these trips are difficult and allow you to get some exercise and see some parts of SF that you wouldn’t have been able to see.
There’s more to Angel Island, but I don’t want to tell you everything here. You’ll want to see it all and expore on your own.
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Posted by admin on 07.04.2011 at 8:57 pm// Tagged: Architecture, Cheap Fun, Culture, Excursion, Fun, Kids, Lunch, Museum, Outdoor, People Watching, Photo Opp, Tourist Activity, View , Angel Island, Bay Cruise, Biking, Tiburon //
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How about a road trip down the coast to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel and then down the coast to Big Sur?
Most people come to visit San Francisco and m a y b e take a short trip to Napa, but going south has so much to offer and it’s often overlooked. The Monterey Peninsula is a mere 2 hours down some of the most beautiful coastline in the world – Highway 1.
I grew up in Pacific Grove, which is part of the Monterey Peninsula. I’ve driven down Highway 1 so many times and it never gets old. The coastline from San Francisco all the way down to San Luis Obispo is just the best. I’ve traveled a fair share and honestly, this drive is still one of my very favorites. You won’t be sorry, I promise.
Click here to see the complete step-by-step guide at HubPages.com, complete with photos and a map.
Posted by admin on 11.17.2010 at 6:50 pm// Tagged: Adventure, Excursion, Photo Opp, Tourist Activity , Big Sur, Cannery Row, Carmel, Hwy 1, Monarch Butterflies, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach //
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