Unique things to do in North Coast

We'll meet at a local surf shop to get set up with a board and wetsuit. Then, we'll share surfing fundamentals, safety, and etiquette as well as review wave dynamics, positioning, and proper stand-up technique. With the backdrop of one of the country's most beautiful coastlines, this is a day you won't forget. Wet-suits and board rentals are available where we meet. Other things to note Equipment rental (board / wetsuit) rate is normally $50.00. Rentals are available at the shop where we meet. Great for groups, great for teams and great for team building. *This experience has a 3 person minimum and we will cancel or rebook you to a private lesson if that minimum is not met.

Get a taste for what an awesome experience living, working and voyaging on a sailboat can be, while viewing fantastic landmarks from the uncrowded deck, using sustainable and eco friendly wind power. Perhaps choose an evening sail, and enjoy a wonderful sunset. We will be outside only, with plenty of space, breathing clean Pacific air! Get a little salty while we sail and chat about what it's like going far from land and crossing oceans, from endless waves and wind, to calm nights under starry skies. Get a feel for what it's like to live and thrive in a constantly moving small space, in a beautiful but unforgiving environment. Hear what it's like to battle Tuna and Sailfish while under sail, and have the freshest sushi minutes later. And to anchor in tropical anchorages, bathe in the sea, and surf uncrowded waves right from the boat. Ask as little or as much as you like about surviving storms, living in foreign countries, meeting great cruising friends, and unplugging from normal living to find another path. Perhaps, ask how you can get started yourself. Spend time aboard a beautiful, ocean-going yacht that has provided a safe and peaceful haven for her crew over the span of two decades in a green, earth friendly fashion.

In this super-charged BRUNCH class, I’ll teach you how to make an easy homemade sourdough bread from scratch without the hassle of a sourdough starter. You will enjoy this bread several ways for brunch alongside other dishes. Besides the bread, we’ll also make fresh ricotta cheese, tartines, and perfect French omelets—made with Petaluma’s famous eggs. The experience will be hands-on and you will learn some valuable cooking skills and tips in this robust class—and at the end of the class you’ll get to take home the loaf of bread you baked, to enjoy later as a delicious souvenir. This is a great class for beginners, or intermediate bakers, as well as for people who want to learn many general cooking tips, and who want to enjoy a delicious 4-course brunch with a complimentary glass of California bubbly. This is not a class for people who want to make sourdough bread with a starter. This IS an experience for someone who is hungry for both knowledge and great food. Based on requests, I started hosting shorter-versions of this experience as well! Please click on my profile photo to check out all the Experiences I host. Or check out the links below: Sourdough Bread: abnb.me/DM4hFBJMxY French Omelets and Eggs: abnb.me/yDVzHTGMxY Ricotta Cheese, Tartines and Caccio e Pepe: abnb.me/RBRjWsIMxY Other things to note We can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegan or gluten-free guests due to the nature of the ingredients we'll use. The bread has alcohol in it. We have two small dogs who are quite friendly.

If you’ve ever wondered how to roast coffee at home, this coffee class near San Francisco will teach you everything you need to know! In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn a new skill and roast your own batch of coffee. Enjoy coffee brewed by barista Donna while examining several popular home-roasting methods, some using tools easily found in many homes. This roasting class is great for beginners, and you can ask questions on any aspect of coffee. Sharpen your senses as green coffee beans are placed in an open roaster and you observe first-hand the sights, sounds, and aromas as beans transform from green to brown. Next, your guide will explain how to use a handheld roaster over an open-flame stove. Now you take charge as the coffee maestro by pre-heating your ceramic roaster, adding raw beans, and applying a gentle motion while watching the progress of your roast develop to the level you desire. When your session ends you will leave as an accomplished coffee roaster with your personally roasted beans plus a bag of green beans to roast at home. Great for small groups, and great for team-building.

We meet in Sausalito then shuttle to Mill Valley, where we start our walking exploration of Marin's magical redwood forest. Following quiet backroads and footpaths, we visit quiet groves of ancient redwood trees and follow spring-fed creeks to natural pools and cascading falls. In this peaceful forest, unique to the northern California and southern Oregon coastal region, the sequoia sempervirens soar hundreds of feet into the sky, providing an unequaled nature experience at base of mighty Mt. Tamalpais. Along the way, you learn about the coastal redwoods' amazing ecology and their clever adaptations for survival over many millions of years. It is a remarkable escape into nature on the slopes of beautiful Mt. Tam. Guests can also meet us in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, where the walk starts at 10AM weekdays or 12:30PM on weekends. Weekday guests need to catch the 7:35AM ferry from San Francisco arriving at 8:05AM. Weekend ferry guests need to catch the 12:05PM Golden Gate ferry from the terminal behind SF's Ferry Building (foot of Market St.) The ferry arrives in Sausalito at 12:35PM. I will meet all Sausalito guests outside the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, 22 El Portal, next to the Inn Above Tide. If you need another start time, please contact me via Airbnb direct message. This refreshing walk is also ideal for groups and corporate team building outings!

Guests will come to my jewelry studio and make a completely unique piece of sterling silver or gold filled jewelry. Join us for a 2 hour guided session, beginners welcome. I have the workbenches, tools, soldering equipment, silver and hundreds of semi-precious gemstones to create a piece to take home with you. Stones are an additional cost - this price covers the cost of the 2 hour jewelry making lesson - the stones are in addition and range in price from $15-97. We also have permanent jewelry available - with lots of beautiful chain and gemstone connector choices. Our space can host up to 10 makers, it is a fun and rewarding to design and create a beautiful piece of jewelry. Members of your group will connect as they share their stone choices, designs and the final pieces. Learn about dozens of types of stones, find one that speaks to you and create a ring, bracelet, pendant necklace or earrings. Finish the session with refreshments. We'll provide sparkling water, you can bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy if you wish.

We'll meet at a local surf shop to get set up with a board and wetsuit. Then, we'll share surfing fundamentals, safety, and etiquette as well as review wave dynamics, positioning, and proper stand-up technique. With the backdrop of one of the country's most beautiful coastlines, this is a day you won't forget. Wet-suits and board rentals are available where we meet. Other things to note Equipment rental (board / wetsuit) rate is normally $50.00. Rentals are available at the shop where we meet. Great for groups, great for teams and great for team building. *This experience has a 3 person minimum and we will cancel or rebook you to a private lesson if that minimum is not met.

In the words of Fritz Perls "Lose your mind and come to your senses." Take a day and practice this profound message in the medium of paint. YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT NEED EXPERIENCE PAINTING!!! After introductions we will start with some movement and move into three deep and relaxing guided imagery meditations. This journey will take us into the mysterious territory of our past lives. We will use these sensations along with movement and support to create a painting. We'll experience the act of painting with freedom and become aware of the critic within that holds us back from our full expression. Experience the liberation necessary to approach your creativity with full vitality. After we finish our paintings we'll have time to debrief about the experience in a sharing circle. Other things to note This workshop is not therapy but VERY therapeutic. Coming with an open mind can enhance your experience.

The Epicurean Connection is offering private hands on cheesemaking class with award winning Cheesemaker/Chef Sheana Davis & Wine Educator/Cheesemaker Ben Sessions. Class included hands on cheesemaking class, a cheese cloth, cheese ladle, cheese recipe card and cheese trail map, artisan cheese tasting and complimentary Rose. The guests will make a 2-3# Creme de Ricotta wheel of cheese and or flavor the Creme de Ricotta from our Spice Bar. Please bring a cooler to take-home your cheeses. Class is hosted by award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, The Epicurean Connection. Class is 90 minutes. . Thank you, Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We choose from places like Anaba, Buena Vista, Winery Sixteen 600, Gundlach or other awesome Sonoma wineries. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop on us. We will order from Sonoma’s Best Deli on us! *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $40-50 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. Please note that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy on all tours. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2

Enjoy your very own private chef experience at your place! Take advantage of our group discounts! 15% OFF — groups from 4 to 5 guests 20% OFF — groups of +6 guests Learn the secrets hidden within each dish, and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal. Get ready to discover the taste of Sonoma without leaving your own dining room! I will arrive 90 minutes before your preferred dining time in order to begin working my magic. I won't arrive empty-handed! No-no, I will show up at your doorstep equipped with every ingredient needed in order to prepare your meal. Feel free to put your apron on and cook some of the dishes with me! I am eager to share with you the secrets behind my recipes and Sonoma local hidden treasures. Not in the mood? Well then lay down, relax, enjoy a few appetizers and allow me and my team to take care of you. Eat, share, drink, laugh, and explore Sonoma dining scene from your own table. Oh and don’t worry about tidying up, everything will be left spotless for you to continue to enjoy! To have a closer look at my menus, send me a direct message and I will send them your way!

Get a taste for what an awesome experience living, working and voyaging on a sailboat can be, while viewing fantastic landmarks from the uncrowded deck, using sustainable and eco friendly wind power. Perhaps choose an evening sail, and enjoy a wonderful sunset. We will be outside only, with plenty of space, breathing clean Pacific air! Get a little salty while we sail and chat about what it's like going far from land and crossing oceans, from endless waves and wind, to calm nights under starry skies. Get a feel for what it's like to live and thrive in a constantly moving small space, in a beautiful but unforgiving environment. Hear what it's like to battle Tuna and Sailfish while under sail, and have the freshest sushi minutes later. And to anchor in tropical anchorages, bathe in the sea, and surf uncrowded waves right from the boat. Ask as little or as much as you like about surviving storms, living in foreign countries, meeting great cruising friends, and unplugging from normal living to find another path. Perhaps, ask how you can get started yourself. Spend time aboard a beautiful, ocean-going yacht that has provided a safe and peaceful haven for her crew over the span of two decades in a green, earth friendly fashion.

In this super-charged BRUNCH class, I’ll teach you how to make an easy homemade sourdough bread from scratch without the hassle of a sourdough starter. You will enjoy this bread several ways for brunch alongside other dishes. Besides the bread, we’ll also make fresh ricotta cheese, tartines, and perfect French omelets—made with Petaluma’s famous eggs. The experience will be hands-on and you will learn some valuable cooking skills and tips in this robust class—and at the end of the class you’ll get to take home the loaf of bread you baked, to enjoy later as a delicious souvenir. This is a great class for beginners, or intermediate bakers, as well as for people who want to learn many general cooking tips, and who want to enjoy a delicious 4-course brunch with a complimentary glass of California bubbly. This is not a class for people who want to make sourdough bread with a starter. This IS an experience for someone who is hungry for both knowledge and great food. Based on requests, I started hosting shorter-versions of this experience as well! Please click on my profile photo to check out all the Experiences I host. Or check out the links below: Sourdough Bread: abnb.me/DM4hFBJMxY French Omelets and Eggs: abnb.me/yDVzHTGMxY Ricotta Cheese, Tartines and Caccio e Pepe: abnb.me/RBRjWsIMxY Other things to note We can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegan or gluten-free guests due to the nature of the ingredients we'll use. The bread has alcohol in it. We have two small dogs who are quite friendly.

If you’ve ever wondered how to roast coffee at home, this coffee class near San Francisco will teach you everything you need to know! In this fun, hands-on workshop you will learn a new skill and roast your own batch of coffee. Enjoy coffee brewed by barista Donna while examining several popular home-roasting methods, some using tools easily found in many homes. This roasting class is great for beginners, and you can ask questions on any aspect of coffee. Sharpen your senses as green coffee beans are placed in an open roaster and you observe first-hand the sights, sounds, and aromas as beans transform from green to brown. Next, your guide will explain how to use a handheld roaster over an open-flame stove. Now you take charge as the coffee maestro by pre-heating your ceramic roaster, adding raw beans, and applying a gentle motion while watching the progress of your roast develop to the level you desire. When your session ends you will leave as an accomplished coffee roaster with your personally roasted beans plus a bag of green beans to roast at home. Great for small groups, and great for team-building.

We meet in Sausalito then shuttle to Mill Valley, where we start our walking exploration of Marin's magical redwood forest. Following quiet backroads and footpaths, we visit quiet groves of ancient redwood trees and follow spring-fed creeks to natural pools and cascading falls. In this peaceful forest, unique to the northern California and southern Oregon coastal region, the sequoia sempervirens soar hundreds of feet into the sky, providing an unequaled nature experience at base of mighty Mt. Tamalpais. Along the way, you learn about the coastal redwoods' amazing ecology and their clever adaptations for survival over many millions of years. It is a remarkable escape into nature on the slopes of beautiful Mt. Tam. Guests can also meet us in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, where the walk starts at 10AM weekdays or 12:30PM on weekends. Weekday guests need to catch the 7:35AM ferry from San Francisco arriving at 8:05AM. Weekend ferry guests need to catch the 12:05PM Golden Gate ferry from the terminal behind SF's Ferry Building (foot of Market St.) The ferry arrives in Sausalito at 12:35PM. I will meet all Sausalito guests outside the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, 22 El Portal, next to the Inn Above Tide. If you need another start time, please contact me via Airbnb direct message. This refreshing walk is also ideal for groups and corporate team building outings!

We will begin our tour with introduction to our sanctuary herd of horses. With over 20 horses in our care there is never a dull moment here! Alongside the horses you will find many other animals to get cozy with- from chickens to goats to turkeys, peafowl and even sanctuary cows, we are a safe haven for ALL living creatures. Guests are welcome to get hands on and snuggle with equines of all sizes, while enjoying the serene beauty of the quiet countryside on the outskirts of Petaluma. Guests will have the opportunity to groom horses and take the minis on a guided walk with their handlers.

I'm offering a fun workshop where you will dye a wool or silk scarf that you can wear while exploring the sometimes chilly California coast and bring back home as a souvenir to keep those memories alive! During the workshop you will learn the process of natural dyeing from extracting dyes from local plants dyeing a scarf. Inspired by the traditions in this region we will use acorn, eucalyptus leaves and coffee berry bush leaves. You will have a wide choice of traditional dyes to work with as well. The workshop is very much hands on, you will be working on your own projects and create your own designs and colors. Each person is provided with individual tools and working station. The maximum group size is 8 people, which allows guests to practice social distancing. Other things to note The dyeing workshop is hands on and the quests are doing all the steps of natural dyeing. The workshop is not suitable for small children, since we will be handling hot liquids. Great for groups and team building events!

We’ll meet and have a nice chat about the different types of shellfish we offer. Then we’ll get into how to shuck an oyster, with some hands on practice! I’ll also give you my tips and tricks for purchasing, storing, preparing, cooking, and serving these tasty mollusks! There will be plenty of time left over for you to enjoy some oysters on the half shell at the end and also to answer any remaining questions you might have.

We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.) The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. Other things to note: Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html

Join me for an immersive tour of the vibrant tide pools of coastal Marin county and an opportunity to forage and cook a delicious ocean-based meal. As a trained naturalist, chef, and free diver, I offer a unique perspective on this incredible ecosystem like you've never experienced before. We'll experience the immense wonder of the intertidal zone, learn about ethical harvesting, and harvest mussels together. We'll cook them on the beach, accompanied by an optional fire and a beautiful sunset. This is a perfect for a family, a couple, or a group of friends.