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Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA
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Get a taste of the great outdoors while sailing, hiking, and swimming in San Francisco! Make like Christopher Columbus and start exploring with TravelSkoot's best high energy outdoor and recreational activities!
One of the most popular destinations in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park is rich with history from Native American Culture, Maritime history, The California Gold Rush and the growth of urban San Francisco. Lining the California coastline for almost 60 miles, Golden Gate Park is known as the Bay Area's "Backyard" National Park because of all of the opportunities to go running, explore, walk the dogs and go windsurfing.
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One of Northern California's most popular beaches, this 3-mile-wide stretch of sand at the western foot of Mount Tamalpais is packed with Bay Area residents and their dogs on most summer weekends. The 51-acre park adjacent to the beach offers more than 100 picnic tables, some with grills for barbecuing, bath and shower facilities are on site and a snack bar is open April through September. Swimming is allowed, with lifeguards on duty from May to mid-September. Adjoining the beach is the small town of Stinson Beach, where you can have an enjoyable alfresco lunch at the numerous cafes, and make a day trip of it via the scenic drive on Highway 1.
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Set against a growing urban environment, Muir Woods National Monument is natural sanctuary filled with giant coast redwood trees with 6 miles of trails. All of the hikes extend into the surround parks where you can enjoy your time bicycling, picnicking and admiring the view of thousands of the tallest living trees in the world. Muir Woods National Monument is a park rich with history, making it a must-see destination in San Francisco.
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Started first as a project for the San Francisco State University MBA students, The San Francisco Sailing Company continues today as a way to experience the Bay Area like never before! Offering chartered sail boats and yachts from 2 hours to weekend rentals! The smaller boats can only take 6 people each but you can rent a larger "Privateer" for up to 28 passengers!! If you want a real adventure gather 40 of your closest friends for a private sailing regatta, complete with captains and crew!
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This park is one of the ecological treasures of the San Francisco Bay Area. Every season in the park has its special qualities. Discover for yourself the mountain's beautiful wildflowers, its extensive trail system, fascinating wildlife and distinctive rock formations. From atop Mt. Diablo, you can savor a sweeping panorama from the Golden Gate to the Farallon Islands, from the High Sierra to the Central Valley. Geographers claim, that hikers can see more of the earth's surface from the top of Mt. Diablo than from any other peak in the world except Mt. Kilimanjaro. Hike or bike ride to Diablo's 4,000 foot summit or explore more remote trails by horseback.
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The Hilton Concord Hotel is located at the center of San Francisco's East Bay.The hotel features 331 guestrooms and 6 luxury suites featuring the Hilton Serenity bed and high-speed internet access for comfort and ease. Additional hotel amenities include the Grissini Trattoria Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, the Plaza Court Lounge with spectacular views overlooking our garden courtyard and over 19,000 square feet of function space.
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