Home to over boat houses by merely taking a stroll along the waterfront avenue you can see many of the historic houses inhabited by lifelong San Franciscans. Proudly housing some of the most innovative restaurants in the world in the North Beach and Little Italy suburbs you can experience homely, authentic and incredibly flavourful European cuisines.
Whether you spend the day strolling from one cafe to another or nip into the family run bakeries that line the streets of North Beach these suburbs of San Francisco highlight the rich diversity of cultures that congregate in northern California. Should you take the time to chat to a local throughout the day you may pick up an artisan secret or two.
Home to over 60 resident species of birdlife and over migratory, remember to pack your binoculars and your notebook when setting out from central San Francisco.
The Great Blue Heron is sighted regularly along with endangered species like the California red-legged frog and Tidewater Goby. Featuring thick riparian woodland, a freshwater marsh and a tidal estuary area the Pescadero Marsh Nature Reserve is an exciting and active day trip.
The California coastline is simply sublime and it seldom gets better than the seaside views offered from Monterey. This picturesque drive curves along the coast with ease winding between stately mansions and golf courses too. Look amongst the sparse patches of forest to catch a glimpse of the, sadly, increasingly rare Monterey Cypress.
Should a real adventure be the order of the day then Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is the natural first choice. Within a day trip to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park you gain more than a just a taste of the forest.
Featuring wildflowers aplenty, wildlife in abundance and even the Crystal Cave freedom awaits you at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Offering day visitors brilliant views of the Marin Headland, Mount Tamalpais and of course San Francisco city itself, Angel Island is a relaxed, even romantic, day trip from the bustling city.
Rich in history, Angel Island was gifted to author Antonio Maria Osio in to be used as a cattle ranch. California is famous the world over for being home to some of the tallest and oldest redwood trees in the world. During a day trip to the Armstrong Redwood State Reserve it is humbling to stand beneath the gran Colonel Armstrong Tree that is believed to be over 1, years old.
The reserve is named after Colonel Armstrong who vowed to preserve this area of is property way back in Here are 15 day trips from San Francisco offering you the full Californian experience. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn. As you walk along this path, you will find several places to stop for additional views of the bridge and the SF Bay. Note : This trail takes you through a small white tunnel that offers very little lighting.
It's a short tunnel, but don't be surprised when you see it. Walk right through and the trail continues on the other side. When you reach the bottom of the staircase, you will be on Marine Drive. Head to the waterfront and take a right to start walking along Crissy Field. You can also take a walk on the beach and dip your toes in the water.
Take it to Richardson and Francisco. It's a short ride but will save your feet for the rest of the day's journey. At the end of the Crissy Field trail, you will find a building with a large dome. This is the Palace of Fine Arts. This gorgeous building was completed for the Panama Pacific Exposition. This event was the reintroduction to San Francisco after the devastating earthquake. This ride will take about 15 minutes. Get off the bus at the corner of North Point and Hyde Street 1 on the map below.
At this point in the day, you will be hungry for some local San Francisco favorites. You have a number of options in this district for lunch. You can grab a bite to eat at the famed Buena Vista Cafe 2 on the map below. They offer local, fresh Dungeness crab from the nearby waters.
You can also enjoy an Irish Coffee, a drink that this cafe introduced to the US. Their menu is deep and they serve breakfast all day long. Another great option is to grab lunch at one of the street vendors on Taylor Street.
Here you will find a number of grab and go crab, lobster, and clam dishes including salads, sandwiches, and soup 3 on the map below. One of my favorite places to eat is at Boudin Bakery 4 on the map below. I LOVE their clam chowder in their sourdough bread bowl. You can either do a quick lunch in their downstairs cafe or spend a little time relaxing in their upstairs restaurant. After lunch, you will have a few hours to roam around Fisherman's Wharf.
This popular tourist district offers a variety of attractions and activities. You can also learn a little about this district's history at the Maritime Museum or on the Hyde Street Pier. My favorite activities in Fisherman's Wharf include playing old-time games and video games at the Musee Mecanique, taking a spin on the dark ride at the 7D Experience on Pier 39, and watching the sea lions play around. The best time to visit Alcatraz Island is at night. They offer one to two night tours every Thursday through Monday.
These tours give you a more personalized look at the history of this infamous federal prison and its inmates. You will pick up the night tour at Pier 33, just a short walk from Pier You will need to buy your tickets well in advance, as these are the most popular tickets and they only offer a small number for each tour.
You can buy them up to 90 days in advance. The reason I love this tour is that you get a real feel for what it might be like to be a prisoner on The Rock. There are also fewer people on the island since these tours have only a limited number of spaces.
Once you return from your visit to Alcatraz, I recommend grabbing the 8x bus and heading over to North Beach for a casual dinner. This district features dozens of casual Italian restaurants where you can grab some pasta or just a slice of pizza. You will also find more than a dozen other places on Columbus Avenue. They all post their menus outside, near the door, so you can quickly decide which one is right for you.
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