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| This beautiful,
5,000-acre reserve is open year-round. Creeks meander through the
woods; some are flanked by picnic tables, making for a thoroughly
enjoyable lunch spot. Children can play in the shallow creek, while
parents watch and relax at the adjacent tables. Beautiful is an
understatement for this serene spot, with its 1,000-year-old
towering redwood trees. The trees keep the woods pleasantly cool in
the summer, while they offer some protection from the rain during
winter months. |
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Location:
17000 Armstrong Woods Road
Guerneville, CA 95446 |
Hours:
Open daily at 8:00am; closes one hour past sunset |
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Phone:
707-865-2391 |
Price:
$1 per car; no charge for walkers
or bicyclists |
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| This famous island is
best known for its history as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963.
After landing at the dock and visiting the information center for an
audio-visual introduction to the facility, the walk up the steep
hill to tour the main prison buildings is not for the weak of heart.
After the climb, enjoy a tape-recorded tour of the infamous
penitentiary, and be sure to wear a sweater and comfortable shoes. |
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Location:
Just a short ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf.
Ferries leave from Pier 33 |
Hours:
Visit www.alcatrazcruises.com for hours |
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Phone:
415-981-7625. Reservations suggested |
Price:
Call for Fees |
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| The largest island in
the Bay. The island has miles of hiking trails and bike paths,
winding past historic military structures and great vista points.
Narrated tram tours circle the island. Campsites are available. |
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Location:
Take a ferry from Pier 41 to Angel Island |
Hours:
Please call for hours |
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Phone:
415-435-1915 Campsite info |
Price:
Call for Fees |
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| The Barbary Coast
Trail connects twenty of San Francisco’s most important historic
sites. It is primarily a self-guided trail. Printed trail guides are
available at numerous locations in San Francisco. Walkers follow a
series of bronze medallions embedded in the sidewalk along Gold
Rush-era streets and Chinatown alleys. Along the way,
they discover decades of earthshaking history, vibrant
neighborhoods, and scenic views. Private tours are available by
appointment. For information visit our website at
www.barbarycoasttrail.org. |
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Location:
Beginning at the Old Mint , 5th & Mission |
Hours:
Please call for hours |
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Phone:
415-454-2355 |
Price:
Call for Fees |
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| The Bay Trail is a
planned recreational corridor that, when complete, will encircle San
Francisco and connect the shoreline of all nine Bay Area counties
with a continuous 500-mile network of bicycling and hiking trails,
linking 47 cities, and crossing the major toll bridges in the
region. To date, approximately 290 miles of the Bay Trail has been
completed. The Bay Trail provides easily accessible recreational
opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, joggers,
bicyclists and skaters. Depending on the location of its segments,
the Bay Trail consists of paved multi-use paths, dirt trails, bike
lanes, sidewalks or city streets signed as bike routes. The Bay
Trail also connects to trails that lead inland, and with the Ridge
Trail, another regional trail network (which travels inland, mostly
along the ridges of the hills). For more information, go to the
Bay Trail website where you can download maps.
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Location:
Nine Bay Area counties.
See map for details |
Hours:
Check website for hours |
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Phone:
baytrail.abag.ca.gov |
Price:
Free except bridge tolls |
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