Encompasses 366 acres (1.48 kilometers square) of pristine wilderness, Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve offers a rich natural tapestry featuring oak woodlands, rolling grassy hills, and serene ponds. Its network of well-maintained trails winds through diverse ecosystems, providing hikers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts with captivating vistas of the Bay Area. Pulgas Ridge is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including deer, bobcats, and a plethora of bird species, making it a hotspot for wildlife observation and birdwatching. This serene escape within the bustling Bay Area invites all to connect with nature and savor its tranquil beauty.
This is a 10-acre (40,468 square meter) outdoor park in Oakland's Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt that features larger-than-life displays, rides, and entertainment inspired by children's literature. Since five decades Bay Area families have turned here for wholesome family fun, and Walt Disney even got the idea for Disneyland from Fairyland. Enjoy a restored old-fashioned carousel, puppet shows, the Johnny Appleseed Cafe, and all your favorite childhood literary characters from Alice In Wonderland to the Swiss Family Robinson. It is highly recommended that you buy the "magic key" that activates the narration of most displays. Please keep in mind visitors are not allowed entry without a child accompanying them.
This Berkeley museum doubles as a research center at the University of California at Berkeley. Its evolutionary history collections and exhibits include invertebrates, microfossils and paleobotany. The free museum is also known for its accomplishments in technologies such as environmental scanning electron microscopy and molecular paleontology. You will find the latest cutting edge research here. After a trip to the museum, take a walk through the university's beautiful campus.
Blue & Gold Fleet is one of the most popular ferry services in the Bay Area, serving thousands of tourists and locals each year. Turn to them for a cruise around the San Francisco Bay, a trip to Alcatraz Island, or transportation to an amusement park in Vallejo. Some other tours offered go to attractions like Yosemite, Monterey, Carmel, the wine country, Angel Island, Muir Woods, Tiburon and Sausalito.
Stinson Beach makes for a fantastic day trip, located just about 20 miles (32.18 kilometers) from San Francisco proper. The small town, connecting Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, features glorious sandy beaches and a big shiny, blue piece of the Pacific Ocean. Summers and other pleasant days find Stinson Beach busy with locals as well as tourists relaxing, picnicking and enjoying the beach in general - it is, in fact, one of the highest ranked swimming beaches in Northern California. Featuring panoramic views, hiking trails, fishing facilities, picnic areas, swimming facilities and lots more, Stinson Beach truly has a lot to offer.
Established in 1942 CE, Sausalito Yacht Harbor is arguably the best harbor in the state of California. Owned by Herb Madden, Jr., the place is famous for housing the states most expensive boats and yachts. They offer membership programs and host a number of events every month. Some of their renowned events include Yacht Racing, Cruising, Youth Sailing and lots more. There is an on-site bar and restaurant serving an array of exotic, piquant dishes and cocktails.