The next morning, we got to Muir Woods before the park even opened, which is the best way to visit the park. Admission was free and we were one of only a handful of groups wandering among the majestic redwoods.
It is hard to describe both in words and film the true size of these mammoth trees. After we walked a couple trails through the woods and retrieved some supposedly missing film, we headed to catch a boat to Fisherman's Wharf.
Once we got off the boat, we got to ride one of San Francisco's many streetcars. Easily the one of best, and definitely the cheapest attraction in San Francisco. On our third day of vacation, we started the day early to head out to Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, after sampling several wines and wandering their beautiful vineyard, we had lunch at Gott's Roadside, a restaurant featured on Diners, Drive ins and Dives.
We really didn't have a plan for what winery to visit in Napa so a fairly aimless drive and some quick Google Map-ing later we ended up at Paraduxx winery and spent a relaxing mid-afternoon sampling their blended wines.
On our final day of vacation, we went into San Francisco. After we got our sandwiches, we went up to a park in the Mission district and spent a relaxing afternoon catching up before heading back to catch our flight. This weekend, they are offering the day tours only. They run from 10 am to 3pm.
The Academy of Sciences is one of the most popular SF attractions. Memorial Day weekend is a busy time to visit. If you plan on visiting the Academy this weekend, buy your tickets in advance online to avoid waiting in line! It's a fun place to visit and a must see during your stay in San Francisco!
Tickets : Buy your tickets in advance. Another fun way to spend the weekend is by enjoying all of SF's best free attractions and activities. It's a great way to save a little money and still enjoy your weekend in San Francisco.
Are you traveling with kids this holiday weekend? If so, check out my 25 fun things to do with kids in San Francisco. This list includes ideas that are entertaining for the entire family. You can head out on a bay cruise adventure, check out the 7D Experience, or do a scavenger hunt as a family. The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to visit this time of year.
With more than 50, exotic plants, there is always something in bloom. During the late spring, you can see the California poppies, irises and several wild flowers in bloom. There are dozens of things to do here from shopping to Alcatraz cruises. Check out the full list of attractions and activities to you can plan ahead for your visit! If you love to explore on your own, then check out my free, self-guided walking tours. You will find some that cover the entire city in just a few days and others that give you tips on visiting the best of everything in each district.
You will also find free, downloadable itineraries that you can take with you. Starting at am on Memorial Day, military members, family and friends will honor those who died for our country. The event is held in the National Cemetery and will last until around pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Status : They haven't announced if they will or will not have this event this year. Stay tuned! In , many of these festivals have not announced if they are having their events or not. Most of these will be updated closer to the date of the event. Right now, nothing below is confirmed for This year's event starts at 10am on Monday and is hosted by the Benicia Historical Society.
The event will include guest speakers, military fly-over, color guard, and much more. This year's celebration in Danville will be at Oak Hill Park. American flags will line the road leading up to the park and the celebration. It begins at am and features live music, guest speakers, tributes, and more. The event will wrap up around am. It starts at 10am at the second fountain on the Main Avenue of the cemetery. Complimentary refreshments will follow the ceremony.
There will also be a guided tour of the Civil War plot and notables who are buried in the cemetery. An annual event will be held at the Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.
The event starts at 8am with the placing of flags on the graves. Once the guests are seated the program will begin. This year's event will include the Presentation of colors by the U. The event in Point Reyes is on Monday. The event starts at pm. It includes guest speakers, band music, refreshments, and more.
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