• 22Feb

    P1000706 768816 Tiburon, Mexican Food, and a Bay Cruise Too
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    Guaymas Mexican Restaurant is a great reason to go to Tiburon. There are a few other restaurants, but Guaymas is unique in that it’s authentic Mexican food with home made tortillas, great fresh made salsas, unique and tasty foods you might find at a nice restaurant in Mexico. I’d make a reservation, as most of the people getting off the ferry at your stop will also be going to the restaurant and may have to wait … you’ll have a reservation and be seated right away. If the weather is nice and you’re not prone to sunburning or melanoma, ask to sit outside. If it’s cold, sit near the fireplace. Both are fun and be sure to have a shot of tequilla with the special blended shot of spicy tomato something. It’s really good. For something really unique, try the Pablano Chiles or cactus salad.

    Another note about making sure you plan ahead for the last ferry to leave. While there is a way back not over the water, the cab fare could be $100 or so (unverified … didn’t want to risk that one). Just check the Blue and Gold Ferry Schedule

  • 22Feb

    P1020902 798996 Day trip #1  Bike to Angel Island (part 2)
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    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.

  • 21Feb

    Ferry 768988 Day trip #1  Bike to Angel Island (part 1)
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    Rent a bike at Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals, 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.