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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 2 1 3 5 PERFECT WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY «1 2 3 4 5 4 SEA RANCH Dine on seasonal California cuisine while overlooking the Sonoma County coast at Black Point Grill in Sea Ranch Lodge. Hike the Bluff Trail, following the coast and passing weathered‑ wood homes for more than 8 miles. NAPA Pair wine and art at The Hess Collection, with a handsome 5 tasting room and internationally acclaimed contemporary gallery. Stroll downtown for tasting rooms and dining at four‑star Morimoto Napa and La Toque. SAN FRANCISCO Visit the city's "other" Chinatown along bustling Clement Street, with excellent eats (try Burma Superstar and Good Noodle Restaurant). Browse the crammed‑full stacks at Green Apple Books, with an outstanding used book selection. DANVILLE On clear days, drive to the top of massive Mt. Diablo, protected as state parkland, for 360° views taking in the Farallon Islands, 28 miles off the coast, to Lassen Peak, some 250 miles north. The 1930s‑era Summit Visitor Center gets you oriented. CAPITOLA Build sandcastles on the beach at this local favorite. On foggy days, Riverview Pathway bordering Soquel Creek is especially magical. Ride a private "hillavator" (elevator) to ultra‑ romantic Shadowbrook Restaurant. Explore more of the San Francisco Bay Area at instagram.com/visitcalifornia. Add #VisitCA to your California pics for a chance to be posted on our site. See map, p. 162 BELVEDERE (F6) China Cabin. 415/435‑1853. Belvedere Cove, 54 Beach Rd. A first‑class reception room in an 1866 Victorian sidewheel steamer. FAIRFAX (E5) Fairfax Scoop. 415/453‑3130. 63 Broadway Blvd. Savor scrumptious ice cream from local and organic products. INVERNESS (C2) Tomales Bay State Park. 415/669‑1140. 1208 Pierce Point Rd. LAGUNITAS (D4) Samuel P. Taylor State Park. 415/488‑9897. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. MILL VALLEY (F5) Mt. Tamalpais State Park. 415/338‑2070. 801 Panoramic Hwy. Muir Woods National Monument. 415/388‑2596. Crane your neck to take in the redwoods. NOVATO (C5) Marin Museum of the American Indian. 415/897‑4064. 2200 S. Novato Blvd. Learn about the Coast Miwok and others. Novato Chamber of Commerce. 415/897‑1164; 800/897‑1164. 807 DeLong Ave. tourism.novato.org. Olompali State Historic Park. 415/892‑3383. POINT REYES STATION (D3) Gallery Route One. 415/663‑1347. 11101 Hwy. 1. Explore varied visual media in a rural setting. Point Reyes National Seashore. 415/464‑5100. 1 Bear Valley Rd. Roam trails, beaches, wetlands on a vast peninsula. SAN RAFAEL (E6) China Camp State Park. 415/456‑0766. End of N. San Pedro Rd. Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau. 415/925‑2060; 866/925‑2060. 1 Mitchell Blvd., Ste. B. Come to Marin County, the sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a bridge away from a world‑class city, able to provide you with life‑ changing pockets of peace...visitmarin.org. See ad, p. 167 Marin County Civic Center. 415/499‑7375. 3501 Civic Center Dr. Snap pictures of a Frank Lloyd Wright gem. Marin History Museum. 415/454‑8538. 1125 B St. Celebrate Marin's rich farming heritage, from 19th‑century homesteads to today's sustain‑ able farming. Mission San Rafael Arcángel. 415/456‑3016. 1104 5th Ave. Hear echoes of the past in a replica chapel. ONLINE Trip itineraries, must sees, inside scoops; visitcalifornia.com/bay‑area ON THE ROAD CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERSSM visitcwc.com SANTA ROSA 9 Fourth St.; 800/404‑7673 SAN FRANCISCO PIER 39, #B12, 2nd Level; 415/981‑1280 SAN MATEO 60 31st Ave., Ste. 161; 650/578‑8033 MORE INFORMATION San Francisco Travel Association Visitor Information Center, 900 Market St.; 415/391‑2000; sanfrancisco.travel WildCare: Terwilliger Nature Education & Wildlife Rehabilitation. 415/453‑1000. 76 Albert Park Lane. Learn of the center's rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Bay Model Visitor Center. 415/332‑3871. 2100 Bridgeway. How the bay works. SAUSALITO (F6) Marine Mammal Center. 415/289‑7335. 1065 Ft. Cronkhite. Nonprofit rescues and treats Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds Rd. Visit six bayfront learning halls. 160 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM San Francisco Bay Area Regional Resources Marin Headlands. 415/331‑1540. Hike the wild hills of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. HARRIOT MANLEY NORTH BAY DISTRICT http://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia http://www.visitcalifornia.com/bay-area http://www.visitcwc.com http://tourism.novato.org http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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