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San Francisco Zoo: Inspiring the conservationist in you Every animal at the San Francisco Zoo has a story to tell, whether it’s a tiny butterfly or a hulking grizzly. Because one of the zoo’s primary missions is advancing conservation action, a large number of the 250 species housed here are highly endangered. Coming here, visitors will wonder at the diversity and breadth of the animal kingdom, and hopefully, connect to the wonder of nature. Read More >>

California’s Great America: Thrill rides, water park, and family fun Today’s West Coast amusement parks aren’t what they used to be – full of carnival oddities and wacky circus themes. But every park still has its own set of tricks. Nowadays, if you’re in the San Francisco area and want the beachside feel, you go to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. If you want to see cuddly animal shows between rides, you choose Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. And if you’d rather get your thrills on some real roller coasters, you head to California’s Great America. Read More >>

Draceny Quarry Park: A secret park in Piedmont The neighborhood around Draceny Park is almost a little getaway in itself, with large roads draped in the shade of trees and beautiful Piedmont homes ensconced in the quiet. When you find the entrance to this local secret, you’ll assume the park is nothing more than a short walking loop. But that’s where it gets more interesting. Draceny Park keeps on going, deeper into a shaded little forest that’s full of little surprises. Read More >>

Hornblower Cruises: Sip bubbly on the frothy bay Hornblower Cruises operates several different cruises on three classy boats docked at San Francisco’s Pier 3, but most popular is the Champagne Brunch Cruise on weekends. Aboard the 750-passenger California Hornblower, this cruise prowls the bay and passes beneath the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges as you sip bubbly and devour chocolate-dipped strawberries for two hours. Read More >>

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach: East Bay’s 'Museum of Fun' Once upon a time in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, there was a Fun House with a moving staircase and giant slide, a Diving Bell that shot riders up from a pool of water, and a wooden roller coaster called the Big Dipper. While this wacky, independent amusement park, Whitney’s Playland-at-the-Beach, shut down in 1972, relics from the original site are on view in El Cerrito’s Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, a kids’ museum meant to transport visitors back to the good ‘ol days of carnival oddities and frea Read More >>

Phoenix Lake: Beautiful backroads hiking in Ross, Marin Hiking in Marin is arguably some of the best you’ll find in the country, and while most people know about Mount Tamalpais, Tennessee Valley, and even Point Bonita, the majority of the area’s trails are left to more experienced bikers, hikers and explorers. The good news is this leaves many a weekend for adventure in this part of the Bay. Read More >>

York Mini Park: An Art-Filled Playground After walking your way through the bakeries, cafes, shops, and restaurants of the colorful Mission District in San Francisco, the kids may need a break. Good news is there’s no shortage of parks in the area. One delightful stomping ground for families with toddlers is York Mini Park, surrounded by vibrant murals as tall as buildings on three sides. Read More >>

Stryker Sonoma Winery: An unmatched tasting experience Wine tasting in Healdsburg will remind you of what it used to be like in Napa – picturesque and completely serene, without the distraction of overwhelming crowds to keep you from enjoying wine country the way it’s meant to be enjoyed. Stryker Sonoma Winery is the perfect introduction to that setting, with a newly constructed estate built to embrace the natural landscape. Read More >>

Alexander Valley Vineyards: The secret of Healdsburg There’s a secret in northern Sonoma County, in the quaint little town of Healdsburg. It’s wine tasting the way you always imagined it – in a family-owned winery surrounded by miles of vineyards. At Alexander Valley Vineyards, you’ll discover more than just fine wines and genuine service, but the perfect place to have your wine country picnic. Read More >>

Hanna Winery: Growing grapes throughout Sonoma County One of the bigger wineries in Alexander Valley, Hanna attracts a crowd, but there’s plenty of room to sip wine and enjoy conversation with friends in the spacious, Mediterranean style tasting room. Read More >>