The Unspoiled Beauty of Muir Woods

If you get tired of the hustle and bustle of San Francisco city life, you might want travel a few miles north to the ancient redwood forest of Muir Woods. This sanctuary, offering peace and solitude, is made up of 1000 year old giant trees towering 260 in the air. Famed naturalist John Muir called it “. . . the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world”. With miles of trails, Muir Woods offers a place where you can take short relaxing walks or longer challenging hikes. If you’ve got some time you might want to take the Ocean View trail where you can catch great views of the Pacific. Read more

Discovering Fisherman’s Wharf

During the Gold Rush era San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf was a place where Chinese immigrants in junks fished for fresh catch to feed the masses. Following that Italian fisherman sailed fellucas in and out of the port and set up family stands selling seafood along the beach. Today, Fisherman’s Wharf is still active with fishing vessels, but it is now mainly known as an area where tourists go to shop, sightsee and dine. Read more

Discover California’s Wine Country

There’s a region of California about an hour north of San Francisco that’s as easy on the eyes as it is pleasing to the palate. Welcome to California’s wine country. With Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties at the heart of the action, this beautiful region produces some of the finest wines in the world. The combination of climate and soil makes for excellent growing conditions. The best part is many of the wineries offer tours and tastings where you can sample the delicious product. Read more

Exploring Golden Gate Park

Imagine a place with lakes, lawns, museums, public art, trails, waterfalls and cultural attractions and you could be thinking of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Covering more than 1,000 acres, three miles long and half a mile wide, this park is a wonderful place to spend a day. At any time the walkways are filled with hikers, joggers, cyclists, strollers and skaters, and there are many of attractions that draw them in. Read more

Experience the Culture of Chinatown

A visit to San Francisco just wouldn’t be complete without exploring Chinatown. Rich in history, this unique section of San Francisco offers plenty to see and do. With its sensational Asian cuisine, Oriental temples, authentic markets and more, Chinatown is truly one of America’s cultural gems. Here are some must-do sights you should take time to visit. Read more

There’s No Escaping Alcatraz

A trip to San Francisco just isn’t complete without a foreboding visit to Alcatraz. Appropriately nicknamed “The Rock”, Alcatraz is a former federal penitentiary that operated from 1934 to 1963. Steeped in history, this island was once the prison home of such infamous inmates as Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Alcatraz still stands as one of the most famous prisons and is a reminder of the hard time these prisoners did in the San Francisco Bay. Read more

Explore the Exploratorium

Located in the stunning Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco’s Exploratorium has topped Good Housekeeping’s list of the best science museums in the nation. Scientific America ranked it one better by saying it’s “The best science museum in the World”. So needless to say the Exploratorium is a great place to spend a day and discover the mad scientist in you and your family. This museum is part funhouse and part experimental laboratory combined into one exciting place. It’s not just for kids. Adults will find the experience just as educational and fun. Read more

Shopping in San Francisco

San Francisco is a shopaholic’s dream. There are so many great shopping spots in the Bay Area that you can stay busy day and night. You can spend plenty of time and money in San Francisco’s shopping centers, districts and malls. The best part is you’ll find everything from chain stores to unique neighborhood boutiques. Here are some places you might want to check out. Read more

Dining in San Francisco

San Francisco is well known for landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard street, but the heart and soul of the city is its food. There are more excellent restaurants here than you could ever imagine. Stop to eat at any corner and you can hardly go wrong, but here are a few restaurants that are worth seeking out. Read more

Catch That Cable Car

When you go to San Francisco one of the things you must do is take a ride on one of the city’s famous cable cars. These moving landmarks are a fun way to get up and down the city’s steepest hills at a modest 9.5 mph. Read more

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