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The San Francisco Bay Area

From bustling cosmopolitan cities to quiet coastal retreats, the San Francisco Bay Area is incomparable. First-class attractions, celebrated wineries, cultural diversity, remarkable skylines and breathtaking views make this region one of the worlds most popular destinations.

Some San Francisco Bay Area Experiences
  • Sampling the latest creations from world-famous vintners and some refreshing not-so-famous ones.
  • A jog across the Golden Gate Bridge, 220 feet above the turbulent waters of the "Golden Gate" which brings water into and out of the San Francisco Bay
  • A crab cocktail, followed by creamy clam chowder in a bowl of sourdough bread, on the Wharf.
  • Hot blues, played in close quarters.
  • Elephant seals, camped out in their winter breeding grounds.
  • Hot air ballooning over the Sonoma wine country followed by a champagne brunch.
Some San Francisco Bay Area Destinations
  • San Francisco
  • Silicon Valley/San Jose
  • The Napa Valley
  • The Sonoma Valley
  • Calistoga
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Point Reyes
  • The Golden Gate Bridge
  • Muir Woods
  • Berkeley
Some San Francisco Bay Area Photos
Golden Gate Bridge from Marin County The late afternoon sun stretches the shadows from Golden Gate Bridge towers over the entrance to the San Francisco Bay.
Sausalito houseboats Home is on the water for many residents of Marin County.
San Francisco panorama 180° Panorama of San Francisco skyline.
Pleasure cruise on the San Francisco Bay A pleasurecraft speeds across the Bay.
Ferry to Alcatraz A Bay sightseeing boat departs "The City".
Fresh fruit and seafood attract Pier 39 patrons Fresh fruit is a delight to be enjoyed California-wide, but a view of the Bay helps.
Gourmet seafood dining menu Gourmet seafood awaits you at restaurants all around the Bay.
Alcatraz: The Rock The Rock, as Alcatraz came to be known to inmates and outsiders alike, is now a national park.
Pac Bell Park baseball game, features the San Francisco Giants The right field wall at Pac Bell Park, where many of Barry Bonds' record setting 73 home runs in 2001 "left the yard!"
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf offers a variety of seafood delights for diners on the move.
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