San Francisco Off the Beaten Path Tips by john82khr

This is a "must do" activity. Oceanic Society Expeditions offer trips on the 56ft Superfish from the SF Yacht Harbor, looking for whales, seals, sealions, birds. We were lucky to see a gray whale in the bay not far from Angel Island. Then we went under the bridge & out into the ocean.

You'll need to wrap up because of the wind & wear lots of sun protection. Our guide was excellent & very knowledgable.

Reservations via the website. The children voted this the highlight of our trip.

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Phone: 415-474-3385
Website: www.oceanic-society.org

This is a rescue centre for seals & sealions, most of whom are orphaned or abandoned. The aim is to get them back into the wild as soon as they are fit & healthy. You can watch them swimming or basking, & learning to catch fish.

The centre is a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Marin Headlands. You take the exit immediately after the crossing & then turn under the highway.

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This is a terrific place to get good views of the city, the bay, the ocean, & the pacific coastline, on a clear day. There's fairly easy walking, and interesting flora & fauna.

North of the Goden Gate Bridge, then follow Hwy 1 & take the signs.

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