California Vacation Guide 2015 - 84

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

world-The New York Times. visitoakland.org.
See ad, p. 81
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.

OAKVILLE
PlumpJack Estate Winery. Open daily from
10 am-4 pm. We offer a selection of wines for
a $20 tasting fee. Reservations required for 8+.
Come and taste award-winning wines in
a relaxed and casual atmosphere. plumpjack
winery.com. See ad, p. 31-33

PACIFICA
Highway 1. 650/355-4122. Cruise beaches
and small coastal towns between Paciﬁca and
Santa Cruz; 75 miles, 2 hours.
Shelldance Orchid Gardens. 650/355-4845.
2000 Hwy. 1. Delight in a wide array of exotic
bromeliads and orchids.

PALO ALTO
Museum of American Heritage.
650/321-1004. 351 Homer Ave. Come for a
lecture or exhibit at the historic 1907 Williams
House, which features classic Craftsman-style
interiors.
Palo Alto Junior Museum/Zoo. 650/329-2111.
1451 Middleﬁeld Rd. Community museum
provides outreach programs plus exhibits on
local animals, green living, and more.

PESCADERO

San Francisco's Original
Sightseeing Adventure Since 1892!

Año Nuevo State Reserve. 650/879-0227.
Walk the beach to see the seasonal gathering
place of gigantic elephant seals; book ahead.
Butano State Park. 650/879-2040.
Pescadero State Beach. 650/879-2170.
Pomponio State Beach. 650/879-2170.

PETALUMA

RICHMOND
Richmond Visitor Information. 510/237-1403.
America's Quintessential Home Front City featuring the Rosie the Riveter National Historical
Park, lodging, dining, shopping, museums,
parks, art, historic Point Richmond, and the
stunning Richmond Shoreline. visitrichmondca.
com. See ad, p. 80
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. 510/236-1262.
End of Lone Oak Rd. Abundant wildﬂowers in
spring and summer.

SAN CARLOS
Hiller Aviation Museum. 650/654-0200. 601
Skyway Rd. Scope out vintage and futuristic
aircraft; ongoing restorations.

SAN FRANCISCO
Alcatraz Cruises. 415/981-ROCK. Pier 33
Alcatraz Landing. Alcatraz Cruises is the only
way to visit Alcatraz Island. Save time and
avoid the lines! Call for tickets, or buy and print
e-tickets online. alcatrazcruises.com. See ad,
p. 84
Aquarium of the Bay. 888/732-3483. Pier 39.
Meander through clear tunnels into the world
of aquatic creatures beneath the bay.
Asian Art Museum. 415/581-3500. 200 Larkin
St. Explore Japanese Buddhist sculptures, Thai
ceramics, and Sikh traditional art.
Blue & Gold Fleet. 415/705-8200. Pier 39,
Fisherman's Wharf. See the city and beyond
aboard the largest ﬂeet on San Francisco Bay.
Cable Car Museum. 415/474-1887. 1201 Mason
St. All about San Francisco's people-movers,
including the mechanics and an 1870s model.
Cartoon Art Museum. 415/227-8666. 655
Mission St. Appreciate the whimsy and skill
of the art form through workshops, exhibits,
celebrated cartoonists.
Cliff House. 415/386-3330. 1090 Pt. Lobos. Sip
and sup with ocean views.

Garden Valley Ranch Nursery. 707/795-0919.
498 Pepper Rd. Tour expansive gardens,
including ﬁeld-grown roses for ﬂorists.
Mrs. Grossman's Paper Company.
800/429-4549. 3810 Cypress Dr. Take a free
tour to see how thousands of stickers are made.

8-12 Daily sailings

60 min

BRIDGE 2 BRIDGE CRUISE℠

See Alcatraz and San
Francisco's skyline
from the Golden Gate to
the Bay Bridge all in one
narrated cruise.
2-4 Daily sailings
CALIFORNIA SUNSET CRUISE℠

Relaxed appetizer buffet
cruise at sunset with live
guitar music and drinks,
past Alcatraz, the Golden
Gate, and Sausalito.
Year-round sailings 120 min
AUDIO TOURS IN 16 LANGUAGES

Daily cruises from Pier 43½,
Fisherman's Wharf
(415) 673-2900 | redandwhite.com

84 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

90 min

Exploratorium. 415/561-0360. Piers 15-17.
Interact with exhibits that blur the line between
art and science.

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum.
707/778-4398. 20 Fourth St. Largest freestanding
dome of stained glass in California, circa 1903.

Sail under the majestic
Golden Gate and around
Alcatraz while discovering
San Francisco's landmarks
and history.

de Young Museum. 415/750-3600. 50 Hagiwara
Tea Garden Dr. Save a day to see this revamped
wonder, a favorite since opening in 1895.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.
707/762-4871. 3325 Adobe Rd. General
Vallejo's rancho.

GOLDEN GATE BAY CRUISE℠

Coit Tower. 415/362-0808. 1 Telegraph Hill
Blvd. Ride to the top of this nozzle-shaped
monument to city ﬁreﬁghters.

Ferry Building Marketplace. 415/693-0996.
Embarcadero at foot of Market St. Partake
in artisan foods, the farmers' market, and
great views.

Petaluma Visitors Center. Enjoy wine
country sophistication & Victorian riverfront
charm, 32 miles north of SF. Great shopping,
antiques, art, ﬁne dining and entertainment;
near the coast, redwoods and wineries.
visitpetaluma.com. See ad, p. 86
Point Reyes Bird Observatory. 707/781-2555.
3820 Cypress Dr. Spot countless bird species.
Shollenberger Park. 707/769-0429. Cader
Lane & S. McDowell Blvd. Hike wetlands edged
by Adobe Creek and Petaluma River.

POINT REYES STATION
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.

Fort Point National Historical Site.
415/556-1693. End of Marine Dr.
Ghirardelli Square. 415/775-5500. 900 North
Point St. Share a sundae at the square's namesake chocolate shop, or visit other restaurants
and stores.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
415/561-4700. Frolic in one of the West's
biggest urban national parks.
Grant Avenue, Chinatown. 415/391-2000.
Explore exotic cafes, shops.
Haas-Lilienthal House. 415/441-3000.
2007 Franklin St. Glimpse circular tower and
ornamentation of 1886 Queen Anne Victorian.
Hornblower Cruises & Events. 415/788-7020.
Pier 3, Hornblower Landing. Experience

http://www.visitoakland.org http://www.visitrichmondca.com http://www.yoshis.com/oakland http://www.visitrichmondca.com http://www.plumpjackwinery.com http://www.plumpjackwinery.com http://www.alcatrazcruises.com http://www.alcatrazcruises.com http://www.alcatrazcruises.com http://www.visitpetaluma.com http://www.redandwhite.com http://www.redandwhite.com http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of California Vacation Guide 2015