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When outdoorsy San Franciscans need a nature fix, they head to the Marin Headlands, a wildlife haven on the coast known for its hiking trails, Pacific Ocean views, and historic sites. Part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the headlands sit just across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County.
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Straight to the Gate Access: Golden Gate Bay Cruise
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Explore one of California's most iconic settings from the beauty of San Francisco Bay. This narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise journeys alongside Alcatraz and Angel Island State Park, past the shores of Sausalito and beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. You can choose to view the sights from inside your boat or out on deck.
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$38.00
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$38.00
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San Francisco Vista Grande Helicopter Tour
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Fly in a helicopter over San Francisco's most famous landmarks on this scenic tour. Fly over the city's neighborhoods, then head for Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Continue towards Angel Island and the Marin Headlands while you enjoy choreographed musical accompaniment and informative commentary from your expert pilot.
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$280.00
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$280.00
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Muir Woods Expedition Tour of Coastal Redwoods
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Experience the majesty of Northern California’s Coastal Redwood Sequoia trees at Muir Woods. This half-day tour takes visitors to some of the Bay Area’s most peaceful spots. Spend 1.5 hours beneath some of the tallest Redwood trees in the world, take a short hike, or just enjoy the views. Then stop for lunch in Sausalito and opt to take the scenic ferry ride back to the city, or be driven across the Golden Gate Bridge. Ideal for visitors looking to get out of the city and spend some relaxing time in the forest.
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$80.75
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$80.75
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Explore Marin County: Sausalito, Muir Woods and Seaplane Tour from San Francisco
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Experience the natural and cultural highlights of Marin County with a deluxe day of sightseeing. Soar over the Golden Gate Bridge and the dramatic cliffs of the Marin Headlands on a 30-minute seaplane flight, and see local attractions like Rodeo Beach and Mt Tamalpais. Walk among ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, and explore the artistic waterfront community of Sausalito on a guided tour. Then, on the return ferry trip across the bay, see spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline. The tour includes breakfast, lunch and all transportation.
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$449.00
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$449.00
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San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour
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Admire San Francisco from the air on this seaplane adventure from Sausalito. Aboard a 6-passenger plane, you’ll fly over the bay, taking in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Muir Woods and more. See downtown San Francisco and Fisherman’s Wharf, and soar past Angel Island. Everyone gets a window seat on this 30-minute flight, and transportation is available from Fisherman's Wharf.
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$225.00
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$225.00
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour
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Explore San Francisco - the City by the Bay with its rolling hills and never ending water views- with Unlimited Biking on a beautiful bike ride along the city's stunning waterfront, across the Golden Gate Bridge, towards the quaint coastal community of Sausalito.
Tours depart daily at 10am from Unlimited Biking's storefront on 887 Beach Street, at the foot of Ghirardelli Square and last for three hours. To ensure a personalized guest experience, each tour will be held in a small-group format of no more than 15 guests.
After departing from Ghirardelli Square at the western end of Fisherman's wharf, guests will bike through the green hillside of Fort Mason, the Marina District, through Crissy Fields, up to and across the Golden Gate Bridge, and then down the Marin Headlands into Sausalito.
There, guests can either stay to explore Sausalito on their own, or take the ferry back to San Francisco.
Guests on this small-group bike tour will be fitted with high quality Cannondale bikes.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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The Ultimate Day in the Bay Including Muir Woods
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Enjoy an insider overview of San Francisco on this excursion that includes a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Muir Woods National Monument. You are driven around the city in a small group to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for breathtaking photo ops of famous sites and memorable stories. This local-led tour visits culturally significant neighborhoods like Chinatown and the Haight-Ashbury, as well as the large homes of Pacific Heights. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, guests will visit the towering redwood trees of Muir Woods and the beautiful waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).
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$99.00
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$99.00
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San Francisco Fire Engine Tour
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Take an open-air fire truck tour of San Francisco aboard a shiny red vintage fire engine. Be the talk of the town as you suit up in a firefighter jacket and hat for a fun ride with the whole family. Your professional driver narrates the tour from Fisherman's Wharf through the Presidio and across the city's world-famous Golden Gate Bridge to charming Sausalito. Fasten your seat belt for the drive of a lifetime on this small-group San Francisco fire engine tour, limited to 13 passengers.
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$68.27
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$68.27
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San Francisco Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour
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See the San Francisco Bay Area from the air on a 40-minute seaplane flight from Sausalito. Enjoy views of iconic landmarks in the soft afternoon light as you soar over the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, Angel Island and Tiburon. See the Transamerica building and downtown skyline, and the tall silhouette of Twin Peaks as your pilot shares informative commentary about the sights. Your flight includes a glass of champagne, and you’ll return to Sausalito in time to head out for dinner.
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$286.00
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$286.00
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Day Motorcycle Tour | Ride The Golden Gate & Beyond
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This full day ride is a local California favorite! We recommend it to first time visitors. We cross over the beautiful Golden Gate bridge, visit WWII bunkers, and hit the less traveled back roads for an epic day adventure. We take care of everything for you!
HIGHLIGHTS
* Ride with the owners, Jen & Saf (leading tours since 2013)
* See the Golden Gate bridge like never before
* Ride the famous coastal Highway 1 and enjoy stunning views
* Fun twisty mountain roads under giant Redwood trees
* Stop at an authentic California Western Saloon in a picturesque town
* Ride with, and meet local Californian riders at biker stops
RIDE INFO (please read!)
* Moto license required / at least 2 yrs riding experience
* Duration : 6-7 hours
* Mileage: 80-120 miles
* Terrain: 100% asphalt
* Start & Finish: San Francisco
* Motorcycle Rental & Gear: You have the choice or bringing your own motorbike or renting with us (price varies). Please let us know in the reservation notes or go to our website.
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$280.00
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$280.00
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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San Francisco 1-Hour Seaplane Tour with Shuttle Transport
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On this San Francisco seaplane tour, treat yourself to aerial views of the Bay Area’s top sights, both natural and man-made. Take off from Sausalito, soaring over the California shoreline up to Tomales Bay and Point Reyes. Then fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Crissey Field and more before landing on the water. Transportation from Fisherman's Wharf is available for easy access to Sausalito.
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$347.00
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$347.00
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Education Tour with Lunch
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Taste your way through Napa and Sonoma wine on a full-day tour that explores biodynamic winemaking, California wine production, and local flavors; it’s an educational experience that goes deeper into California wine than tasting-only tours. In between wine tastings at four or five Napa and Sonoma wineries, you’ll have time to relax over an included picnic lunch in a scenic vineyard, enjoying an organic sandwich with views across the vines.
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$199.00
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$199.00
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Private Romantic Sunset Champagne Seaplane Tour over San Francisco
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On this San Francisco seaplane tour for two, admire unbeatable views of the City by the Bay at sunset. This brag-worthy experience is perfect for a special occasion or celebration with your loved one, as you sip a glass of California champagne while flying over the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Alcatraz. After soaking up the twilight atmosphere, your flight ends in Sausalito, where you can spend the rest of the night at your leisure, perhaps at a waterfront restaurant.
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$621.34
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$621.34
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Private Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Tiburon Tour from San Francisco
Explore the highlights of Marin County, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, on this private tour by sedan or SUV. As you're chauffeured out of the city, you can visit the destinations that interest you, such as Muir Woods National Monument, Mt. Tamalpais, Sausalito, the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse, and Tiburon. The itinerary is flexible to suit your interests; provided concierge service will help you pick your destinations.
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$399.00
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$399.00
per group
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Bike Rental Near the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
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Experience one of San Francisco’s most popular activities—biking across the Golden Gate Bridge—with this bike rental from the Marina District, conveniently located near Crissy Field and the route to the bridge. A bike, map, helmet and lock are provided with this rental, plus you’ll receive tips on the best ways to bike to the bridge and around the city. On the other side of the bridge, you can explore the waterfront town of Sausalito before returning to the city. Rental period is 24 hours.
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$40.00
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$40.00

Private Photo shoot with Local Professional Photographer in San Francisco
Capture beautiful photographs in the most iconic spots with a local photographer. Choose from our favorite San Francisco routes, including Crissy Field Park; Golden Gate Bridge; The Presidio; Palace of Fine Arts: Marin Headlands or your own custom route. Our Team will help you plan all the fun details of your vacation photoshoot. You will be contacted by doc Miles within 24 hours after booking to confirm your reservation and arrange your meeting time and location. You will receive your high-resolution digital vacation photographs within three days of your shoot. Stop At: • Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands (Hawk Hill, Battery Spencer, Fort Baker), Marshall’s Beach Overlook, Fort Point and Palace of Fine Arts
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$358.98
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Bubbles & Views
Bubbles and Views is an experienced built for the locals to enjoy a carefree drive to either Napa Valley or down the Pacific Coast Highway to Half Moon Bay. Along the way, we will offer bubbles (sparkling wine and beer) as we make stops for some amazing views of the City or our natural environment.
The most exciting part about riding in our 70's VW hippie buses, is the carefree enjoyment of family and loved ones with timeless tunes as we drive to amazing wineries and or breweries.
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$649.00
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$649.00
per group
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