We're a little biased ... but there is so much to explore and experience in the Bay Area.
Check out the suggestions below, and if you feel overwhelmed we've flagged all the spots on the map to the right.
- SF - Museums
- California Academy of Sciences (NightLife on Thursdays = SCENE)
- SF MOMA (check out the Fisher collection!)
- DeYoung Museum (Friday night music)
- Asian Art Museum (architectural tours)
- Legion of Honor
- Cable Car Museum
- SF - Daytime and Nightime Activities
- Golden Gate Park
- Alcatraz and Alcatraz Night Tour
- Fisherman's Wharf
- CityLights Bookstore (North Beach)
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Lombard Street - Crookedest Street in the World
- Cycling along the waterfront, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and into Sausalito.
- Go Car rental for a GPS-guided tour of San Francisco
- Ferry Plaza - foodies paradise, farmer's market
- Strolling North Beach (Columbus Ave)
- Strolling Chinatown (Grant Ave)
- Shopping in Union Square
- Strolling Fillmore Street
- ... and explore other SF neighborhoods, arts and culture, and entertainment
- Marin County - Daytime Activities
- Hiking on Mt. Tamalpais (where we got engaged!)
- Hiking in Muir Woods
- Checking out Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Sausalito Art Festival
- Sausalito Houseboats
- Visit Mill Valley
- Visit Tiburon
- Wine Country - Daytime Activities
- Alpha Omega Winery
- Grgich Hills Winery
- Chateau Montelena Winery
- DiRosa Preserve -- significant collection of California art (reserve in advance!)
- Hess Collection -- wine and art, a killer combination
- Clos Pegase -- winery
- Indian Springs Resort & Spa -- great for mudbaths, pool, and spa
- Check out the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, Napa Chamber of Commerce for other suggestions
- Nightlife
- Yoshis Jazz Club (SF and Oakland)
- Cat Club -- SF (80s music and popular thurs night)
- Swig Bar -- SF /li>
- Bourbon and Branch -- SF (make sure to get the code ahead of time)
- Taste of Rome -- Sausalito, often has music in the evening
If you're looking to surf the largest waves, hit some trails in Yosemite, or do a spa treatment in Napa, let us know and we'd be happy to give you as much guidance as we can.
Are you a local and have some additional suggestions? Let us know and we'll post 'em! Drop us an email any time: michaelandnaomi2010 "at" gmail "dot" com
