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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA MARTINEZ (B3) John Muir National Historic Site. 925/228‑8860. 4202 Alhambra Ave. Visit the Victorian home of the renowned preservationist. Martinez Regional Shoreline. 888/327‑2757. Foot of Ferry St. OAKLAND (C2) African American Museum & Library at Oakland. 510/637‑0200. 659 14th St. African American heritage in Northern California. Amtrak. 800/USA‑RAIL. 245 Second St. See the best of California with Amtrak. Whether it's for the day, for the weekend or longer, you can travel in comfort and style. Enjoy the Journey. amtrak.com. See ad, p. 68 Eastshore State Park. 510/562‑7275. Savor the thousands of tideland acres. Lake Merritt. 510/238‑3739. 600 Bellevue Ave. Bird‑watch, boat, or circle the water on a footpath. Oakland Asian Cultural Center. 510/637‑0455. 388 9th St. Visit the heart of Oakland's Chinatown for Asian heritage: performances, workshops, festivals. Oakland International Airport (OAK). 510/563‑3300. 1 Airport Dr. Oakland Museum of California. 510/318‑8400. 1 Oak St. Art, natural history, and cultural collections. Oakland Zoo. 510/632‑9525. 9777 Golf Links Rd. See inhabitants in their home environment, like the African Savannah or the Rain Forest; Children's Zoo. Paramount Theatre. 510/465‑6400. 2025 Broadway. Restored movie palace. Preservation Park. 510/874‑7580. 13th St. & Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Glimpse 16 beautifully restored buildings. Visit Oakland. 510/839‑9000. 481 Water St. Oakland is a city in renaissance. The hot culinary scene, edgy art & vibrant nightlife are creating a buzz. #5 place to visit in the world-The New York Times. visitoakland.org. See ad, p. 163 Yoshi's Jazz Club. 510/238‑9200. 510 Embarcadero West. This restaurant and live music venue is enjoyed by jazz aficionados in search of the best live acts, modern Japanese cuisine, and delicious cocktails. yoshis.com/oakland. PLEASANTON (E4) Visit Tri‑Valley. 925/846‑8910. 5075 Hopyard Rd., Ste. 240. San Francisco's Other Wine Country. Visit Tri‑Valley, promoting the Town of Danville and the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon. VisitTriValley.com. See ad, p. 31 RICHMOND (B1) Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. 510/236‑1262. End of Lone Oak Rd. Abundant wildflowers in spring and summer. SAN RAMON (D4) Forest Home Farms. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Soak up the area's agricultural past, seen in 21 historic structures. WALNUT CREEK (B3) Uncomplicated. Uncongested. Unspoiled. Lindsay Wildlife Museum. 925/935‑1978. 1931 First Ave. Connect with rescued animals, learn natural history. Ruth Bancroft Garden. 925/210‑9663. 1552 Bancroft Rd. Be inspired by the water‑conserving collections of aloes, agaves, and yuccas. PENINSULA COAST DISTRICT See map, p. 171 APTOS (G5) Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. 831/763‑7062. Aptos Creek Rd. Seacliff State Beach. 831/685‑6442. State Park Dr. & Hwy. 1. BOULDER CREEK (F3) /VisitFairfieldCA @fairfield4fun 877-7WE-RFUN VisitFairfieldCA.com Big Basin Redwoods State Park. 831/338‑8860. Cool off among giant trees in California's first state park. BURLINGAME (B2) Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia. 650/347‑2301. 214 California Dr. Check out tons of the classic candy containers. San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. 650/348‑7600; 800/288‑4748. 111 Anza Blvd., Ste. 410. The best of the San Francisco Bay Area: 90 miles of Pacific and Bay beaches, scenic beauty, Stanford, wineries, fresh, local cuisine, San Francisco International Airport, easy access to San Francisco. sanmateocountycvb.com. See ad, p. 167 CAPITOLA (G4) Capitola Village. Explore beaches, dine, and shop at Capitola Village. Stay at a charming hotel or rent a home steps from the sand. Check website for events and activities. capitolavillage.com. See ad, p. 158-159 Western Railway Museum. A rare opportunity to experience California's golden past. Just minutes from Jelly Belly. www.wrm.org. 170 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM New Brighton State Beach. 831/464‑6330. http://www.visitoakland.org http://www.amtrak.com http://www.yoshis.com/oakland http://www.JellyBelly.com http://www.VisitTriValley.com http://www.VisitFairfieldCA.com http://www.JellyBelly.com http://www.VisitFairfieldCA.com http://www.wrm.org http://www.sanmateocountycvb.com http://www.capitolavillage.com http://www.wrm.org http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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The Years of Living Playfully
Down on the Farm
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