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display of science and technology, as well as highlights
of the laboratory's history. Free admission. 925/4233272; llnl.gov

LOS ALTOS
Los Altos History Museum. Learn about the area's
transformation from an agricultural paradise to the
high-tech hub of Silicon Valley. Housed in a turn-ofthe-century Craftsman-style house. Free admission.
650/948-9427; losaltoshistory.org

LOS GATOS
Castle Rock State Park. Located along the crest of the
Santa Cruz Mountains, this park is popular for hiking,
backpacking, horseback riding, and climbing on the
area's caverns and rocks. 408/868-9540; parks.ca.gov

NOVATO
Olompali State Historic Park. This historic park
was once home to the Miwok Tribe. Enjoy views of the
Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay. For a challenge, hike
the nine-mile loop up Mount Burdell. 707/769-5652;
parks.ca.gov

OAKLAND
African American Museum & Library at Oakland.
Dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation,
and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of
African Americans in California and the West. 510/6370200; oaklandlibrary.org/locations

MARTINEZ

Chabot Space and Science Center. In the Oakland
hills' Redwood Regional Park, this state-of-the-art
museum has interactive displays on the wonders of the
galaxies, visitor-accessible telescopes, and a first-rate
planetarium. 510/336-7300; chabotspace.org

John Muir National Historic Site. Begin your
exploration of John Muir's life and legacy at the visitor
center, then hike Mount Wanda and explore the grounds
on your own. 925/228-8860; nps.gov/jomu

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Extending 8.5
miles along the East Bay shoreline, walking paths and
bike trails are located within a thriving habitat for plants
and animals. 888/327-2757; ebparks.org

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
This seaside memorial is dedicated to the deadliest
home-front disaster in WWII. Learn about the explosion
that occurred when two ships loaded with munitions
met a tragic end. 925/228-8860; nps.gov/poch

Oakland Museum of California. View collections
dedicated to state history, art, and the natural world.
Exhibits are animated by innovative interpretive tools
and interactive features. Don't miss the terraced roof
gardens and koi pond. 510/318-8400; museumca.org

MILL VALLEY

USS Potomac. Take a tour of Franklin D. Roosevelt's
presidential yacht, the " floating White House. " The
165-foot vessel is open for dockside tours and two-hour
cruises from June through November, and on weekends
in December. 510/627-1215; usspotomac.org

Mount Tamalpais State Park. Enjoy redwood groves,
oak woodlands, and spectacular views. More than 50
miles of hiking trails within the park connect to a larger,
200-mile-long trail system. 415/388-2070; parks.ca.gov
Muir Woods National Monument. Surround yourself
in a primeval redwood forest. Explore trails, points of
interest, or attend a ranger-led program. Reservations
are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders. 415/5612850; nps.gov/muwo

PACIFICA

MONTARA

PALO ALTO

Montara State Beach. Explore tidepools, go surf
fishing, and find a sea cave, exposed at low tide.
This mile-long sandy beach is protected by sculpted
sandstone cliffs and features a historic lighthouse.
650/726-8819; parks.ca.gov

MOSS BEACH
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. During low tides, discover
colorful sea creatures that are revealed by the departing
waves on this 3-mile-long reef running from Point
Montara to Pillar Point, one of California's largest
intertidal reefs. 650/728-3584; fitzgeraldreserve.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW
Computer History Museum. In the heart of California's
technology hub, learn about Silicon Valley icons and
the 2,000-year history of computers at the largest
computer history exhibition in the world. 650/810-1010;
computerhistory.org
NASA-Ames Exploration Center. Stop by the Visitor
Center at Moffett Field for a free self-guided tour and
to learn more about this facility. Find official gear and
collectibles in the gift shop. nasa.gov/ames

NAPA
Baldacci Family Vineyards. Baldacci Family Vineyards
is a small, premium, family owned and operated winery
in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley.
We offer daily tastings and tours of our wine cave,
by appointment only. Please book online at
baldaccivineyards.com. See ad, p. 105

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Pacifica State Beach. Also known as Linda Mar, this
crescent-shaped beach is located at the mouth of San
Pedro Valley. Take a stroll along the oceanside trail or
surf the break. 650/738-7381; parks.ca.gov

Museum of American Heritage. Discover inventions
that shaped America, displayed in a century-old home
and garden. Learn about domestic technologies that
shaped the 20th century. Permanent and rotating
exhibits. 650/321-1004; moah.org

with milk from neighboring dairies. Stop by the cheese
shop and picnic by the scenic pond and hills. Open daily.
707/762-6001; marinfrenchcheese.com See ad, pgs.
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Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. Tour the largest
privately owned adobe structure built in Northern
California in the 1830s-40s. Volunteers donning period
clothing transport you back to the adobe's heyday.
707/762-4871; parks.ca.gov
Visit Petaluma. Wine country starts here, 32 miles
north of SF. Enjoy boutique & antique shopping, superb
dining, live entertainment, craft beer, & wine bars in
historic downtown. Near the Sonoma coast, redwoods,
& wineries. 707/769-0429; visitpetaluma.com See ad,
pgs. 98-99

PLEASANT HILL
Pleasant Hill is at the center of everything in the Bay
Area. With an array of outdoor hiking and walking trails,
wineries, restaurants and shopping outlets, whether
you're visiting friends and family or just stopping
through, enjoy our picks of the best things to do and
see. staypleasanthill.com See ad, p. 3

PLEASANTON
Visit Tri-Valley. Local California-walkable downtowns,
al fresco dining & trails to tickle every fancy from craft
beer to hiking to ice cream. For California's oldest wine
country, largest premium outlets, and sunshine you can
count on, visittrivalley.com See ad, p. 3

POINT REYES STATION
Point Reyes National Seashore. More than 100 square
miles of pristine ocean beaches with excellent hiking
and backpacking opportunities, plus 1,500 species of
animals and plants to discover, including a large herd of
tule elk. 415/464-5100; nps.gov/pore

RICHMOND
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National
Historical Park. Learn about the sacrifices made by
civilians on the home front during WWII. The museum's
collection includes written narratives, photographs,
personal belongings, and defense industry equipment.
510/232-5050; nps.gov/rori

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Explore, discover,
create, and play. Community museum with hands-on
science exhibits and a diverse community of birds,
reptiles, rodents, and larger mammals. 650/329-2111;
friendsjmz.org

SAN CARLOS

PESCADERO

SAN FRANCISCO

Año Nuevo State Park. Take a 3- to 4-mile hike to view
elephant seals; obtain a free visitor's permit daily from
the entrance station. Explore the natural history exhibit
within the Marine Education Center. 650/879-2025;
parks.ca.gov

Hiller Aviation Museum. Celebrate the spirit of
discovery and innovation of aviation pioneers at this
museum, located, appropriately, at the San Carlos
Airport. Open daily. 650/654-0200; hiller.org

Alcatraz Island. Located 1.25 miles offshore from San
Francisco Bay, Alcatraz has served as a fort, a military
prison, and a maximum-security federal penitentiary.
Sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour. 415/561-4900;
nps.gov/alca

Pescadero State Beach. Hike the mile-long shoreline
to discover sandy coves, rocky cliffs, and tidepools.
Across the highway from the beach, find a marshlands
preserve, popular with birders. 650/726-8819; parks.
ca.gov

Asian Art Museum. Take a free guided tours of this
museum's collection, a veritable panorama of Asian art
and culture. Special exhibitions are available daily, in
addition to self-guided multimedia tours. 415/5813500; asianart.org

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park. The
115-foot-tall lighthouse, dating back to 1872, is one of
the tallest in the U.S. Hike along the coastal areas to
spot seals in the surf. 650/879-2120; parks.ca.gov

Cable Car Museum. Learn about the inventor,
technologies, builders, and expansion of the cable
cars of San Francisco. Admission is free. Located in
San Francisco's Washington-Mason powerhouse and
carbarn. 415/474-1887; cablecarmuseum.org

PETALUMA
Marin French Cheese Co.-California Original Since
1865. The country's oldest creamery is handcrafting
traditional award-winning cheeses, Brie and Camembert,

The Calle 24 Latino Cultural District. A mecca of
Latino arts and culture in the Mission District, this
area has more than 200 small businesses, as well as

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