Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

Ferry to Sausalito & Tiboron and other San Francisco, CA Off The Beaten Path Tips

Search:
email to friend | help
Home » North America » United States of America » California » San Francisco » Sandi-2004's San Francisco Page » Ferry to Sausalito & Tiboron and other San Francisco, CA Off The Beaten Path Tips

San Francisco Off the Beaten Path Tips by Sandi-2004

See the Entire San Francisco Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


Sandi-2004   
What you can do, or think you can, begin it."


Real Name: Sandi
Lives In: San Francisco, US
Member Since: Aug 30, 2004
VT Rank: 840

 
Tips 1 - 4 of 4
San Francisco Off The Beaten Path
 Sort by: Most Recent | Best Rated | Author's Order

Sausalito: Ferry to Sausalito & Tiboron
  • Tip Rating:
  • At the end of Market Street in the downtown financial district of San Francisco is the Ferry Building. You can easily spot it by the clock tower. Also, Market Street dead ends with the Ferry Building straight ahead. From there, you can take a pleasant ride across the bay to the beautiful villages of Sausalito & Tiburon. I described Sausalito in my previous chapter. Tiburon looks different, has several outdoor restaurants over the water with great views, lots of interesting shops & and a wine store that offers free wine tasting - it's fun & delicious to compare the various wines. As you may know, just north of Marin Country where these villages exist are the counties of Napa & Sonoma, also known as the Wine Country. That's where so many of the California wines come from.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Visiting San Francisco?

    Read reviews about San Francisco Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Off The Beaten Path: The Glittering Jewel on the Hills
  • Tip Rating:
  • From across San Francisco Bay via the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, the city looks like a glittering jewel on the hills rising above the water. You can see this magical view from the beautiful little village of Sausalito where you will find upscale shops and art galleries, some lovely restaurants like the Spinnaker, which sits out over the water and is all glass on the side looking toward San Francisco.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Off The Beaten Path: Windsailing to Snow Skiing in the Same Day
  • Tip Rating:
  • On a day in November -March, you could be sunning yourself in one of the many suburbs of San Francisco or water skiing in the Delta or windsurfing under the Golden Gate Bridge; then in four hours drive up into the Sierra Mountains, 11,000 feet above sea level, to the Lake Tahoe area and go snow skiing for a day or two.Many people in the SF area head for the Sierras in the winter to the many ski resorts there.

    Leave a Comment

    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Yosemite National Park: One of the World's Great Natural Beauties-Yosemite
  • Tip Rating:
  • If you decide on a side trip to Yosemite, you must see one of it's many treasures. In Yosemite valley is a magnificent hotel & restaurant: the Ahwahnee.

    As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is known for its great granite façade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone hearths, richly colored Native American artwork, and finely appointed rooms. With 123 rooms & only 99 guest rooms plus 24 cottages, the Ahwahnee is usually booked a year in advance.

    Completed in 1927, the hotel features grand public spaces featuring giant stone fireplaces, massive hand-stenciled beams, rich tapestries and elegant stained glass.

    When we went to Yosemite, we couldn't afford to stay at the Ahwahnee (with rates starting at
    $350 per room) but we could have dinner there.
    It was a wonderful experience. Just to walk through the place is very enjoyable.

    For great photos of the Ahwanhnee, see the
    website below.


    Leave a Comment

    Phone: (559) 253-5635
    Website: http://www.yosemitefun.com/ahwahnee.htm
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    More San Francisco Tips

    OverviewThings to Do
    Tips: 21 - Photos: 21
    Restaurants
    Tips: 9 - Photos: 9
    Hotels & Accommodations
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
    Nightlife
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
    Off The Beaten Path
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
    Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
    TransportationLocal Customs
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
    Shopping
    Sports TravelGeneral Tips

    Best San Francisco Travel Deals

    The Good Hotel SF
    San Francisco SOMA Hotel. A Joie de Vivre Hotel.

    The Luxurious Hotel Nikko
    Great Rates at Luxury Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. Book Now!

    San Francisco Penthouse
    Boutique Hotel in San Francisco The Hotel Frank

    Hotels at Expedia
    Save up to 50% on Hotels at Expedia No Expedia change or cancel fees!

    San Francisco Hotels - CA
    Great hotels in San Francisco, near all major attractions. Reserve now!

    Sponsored Links


    San Francisco Forum

    Join a Discussion

    Steepest streets to parallel park
    (8 replies, Thursday, Jul 9, 2009, 5:07 PM UTC)

    San Francisco to Honolulu
    (5 replies, Thursday, Jul 9, 2009, 3:46 AM UTC)

    How far in advance should I book my Van Rentals in San Francisco?
    (2 replies, Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009, 4:12 PM UTC)

    Be the first to reply to these questions

    Green Tortoise hostel, take two.
    (no replies yet, Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008, 11:07 PM UTC)

    Help with restaurants
    (no replies yet, Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008, 5:50 AM UTC)

    Part II of Plays in San Francisco
    (no replies yet, Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008, 1:27 AM UTC)

    » All San Francisco Posts
    » Ask about San Francisco

    FREE Deals Newsletter
    great deals, inside tips & no spam
      

    San Francisco Hotels

    Destinations near San Francisco

    » See all locations nearby
    » Popular California locations
    » Popular United States of America locations
    » Popular North America locations

    Comments for Sandi-2004 about San Francisco
    heryanta Wed Nov 14, 2007 19:19 UTC
     look forward to my sunday brunch at the palace hotel!
    mcosenz Tue Jul 25, 2006 15:06 UTC
     Is it possible to buy a poster of the picture of Lombard Street?
    rwlittle Mon Mar 13, 2006 05:54 UTC
     Great tips...just moved to the area, and am having fun exploring!
    wish-nu Sat Jan 21, 2006 06:04 UTC
     excellent page Sandi, super shot of Lombard Street underlines the description.
    See More Comments

    Best San Francisco Travel Deals

    Hotels in San Francisco
    Great hotels throughout the San Fran area. Near all attractions!

    San Francisco Luxury Hotels
    Stay at Mandarin Oriental and Enjoy a Luxury Hotel with Rates from $295

    San Francisco Hotel
    Enjoy A Luxury San Francisco Stay Starting $345/Night. Book Now!

    Sponsored Links

    Find:       Matching:  Advanced