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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
LOS ALTOS
Los Altos History Museum. 650/948-9427. 51
S. San Antonio Rd. Explore local history, including the area's transformation from agricultural
paradise to high-tech Silicon Valley.

MARSHALL
Nick's Cove. Nick's Cove Restaurant, Oyster
Bar & Cottages overlooks Tomales Bay.
With 12 cottages, farm, garden, and bocce
ball courts, it's a gorgeous escape serving
exceptional water-to-table cuisine from Chef
Austin Perkins. nickscove.com.

MARTINEZ
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.

MENLO PARK
Allied Arts Guild. 650/322-2405. 75 Arbor Rd.
Saunter past 1920s-era buildings, buy works of
local artists.
Sunset Magazine. 650/321-3600. 80 Willow
Rd. Visit test gardens and ﬂoral displays.
U.S. Geological Survey. 650/853-8300. 345
Middleﬁeld Rd. Buy maps, roam a vast earth
sciences library.

MILL VALLEY
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.

MILLBRAE
San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
800/435-9736. Hwys. 101 & 380.

MONTARA
Montara State Beach. 650/726-8819.

MOUNT HERMON
Mount Hermon Adventures. 831/430-4357. Zip
line through the redwoods in Santa Cruz. Six zip
line, two-hour eco-tours available daily led by
certiﬁed guides. redwoodcanopytours.com.
See ad, p. 74-75

Napa Valley Welcome Center. 707/251-5895.
600 Main St. This is the perfect starting point
for your Napa Valley trip, offering the best
personalized resources for recommendations, maps, info, and VIP concierge services.
visitnapavalley.com. See ad, p. 31-33
Napa Valley Wine Train. 707/253-2111. 1275
McKinstry St. Gourmet dining aboard lavishly
restored 1915 Pullman cars.
Odette Estate Winery. Odette Estate, tucked

under the dramatic palisades of the Stags
Leap District. Enjoy a casual tasting at the
bar, in our vibrant Tasting Room or in the VIP
Lounge. Open by appointment 10:30 am-4
pm. odetteestate.com. See ad, p. 31-33
Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage.
707/252-3408. 151 Camino Dorado. Find out
how coopers make oak barrels that ensure the
ﬁnest wines.
The Hess Collection Winery. 707/265-3489.
4411 Redwood Rd. Hess, producing wine since
the 1860s in a stone building hewn by masons in
1903, and the Hess Art Collection, showcasing
world-class contemporary art, captures "two
passions under one roof." hesscollection.com.
See ad, p. 31-33

NOVATO

DISCOVER
SAN FRANCISCO
Dinner and
Champagne Brunch Cruises

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.

hornblower.com 1-888-467-6256

OAKLAND
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. 49
Eastshore State Park. 510/562-7275. Savor
the thousands of tideland acres.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Lake Merritt. 510/238-3739. 600 Bellevue
Ave. Bird-watch, boat, or circle the water on a
footpath.

NASA-Ames Exploration Center.
650/604-6274. Moffett Field. Visit the center
where information technology research and
development help enable NASA missions.

Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
510/637-0455. 388 9th St. Visit the heart
of Oakland's Chinatown for Asian heritage:
performances, workshops, festivals.

MT. HAMILTON

Oakland International Airport (OAK).
510/563-3300. 1 Airport Dr.

Lick Observatory. 408/274-5061. Mt. Hamilton
Rd. View exhibits in the main observatory, built
in 1888, including the Great Lick Refractor.

NAPA
Di Rosa Preserve. 707/226-5991. 5200
Carneros Hwy. Scope out a vast collection of
regional art.

Power off and leave the cloud behind.
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley...
the BEST of the San Francisco Bay Area

Oakland Museum of California.
510/318-8400. 1 Oak St. Art, natural history, and
cultural collections.

Invent the Perfect Vacation.
Incredible scenic beauty & the spectacular
Pacific Ocean & San Francisco Bay.

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.

Easy, quick access to San Francisco.

Downtown Napa. Home to over 44
picturesque lodgings and lively downtown,
downtown Napa features over 25 tasting
rooms, a world-class culinary scene, and endless entertainment options. Plan your next trip
by visiting DoNapa.com. See ad, p. 31-33

Preservation Park. 510/874-7580. 13th St. &
Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Glimpse 16 beautifully restored buildings.

Napa County Historical Society Museum.
707/224-1739. 1219 First St. Archives and
exhibits reveal Napa County's place in
California history.

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

Paramount Theatre. 510/465-6400. 2025
Broadway. Restored movie palace.

Endless activities for all ages
AND

Some of the most creative minds
in the world.
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley:
the SMART place to visit.
Call 1-800-288-4748 or
visit www.sanmateocountycvb.com
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

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