SF Bay Area Guidebook
Food Scene
An excellent locally owned restaurant serving wonderful dishes both vegetarian and not. Not open on Sundays.
California Thai Restaurant
3873 San Pablo Dam RdAn excellent locally owned restaurant serving wonderful dishes both vegetarian and not. Not open on Sundays.
Vegan N' Chicken
5337 Valley View RdGreat place for Indian food within walking distance of our home
Places to Visit
Stunning vistas, miles and miles of hiking trails, sweeping coastal views and a herd of elk if you are lucky enough to see them. Slightly more than an hour drive from our home.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
Stunning vistas, miles and miles of hiking trails, sweeping coastal views and a herd of elk if you are lucky enough to see them. Slightly more than an hour drive from our home.
Panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the Bay.
194 locals recommend
Marin Headlands
Panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the Bay.
A great alternative to the over crowded parking area on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Provides an excellent view from beneath the bridge. See the photo on the cover of this guide.
19 locals recommend
Fort Baker
A great alternative to the over crowded parking area on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Provides an excellent view from beneath the bridge. See the photo on the cover of this guide.
After taking in the views from the headlands, proceed here and then a bit further to Rodeo Beach
9 locals recommend
Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Fort BarryAfter taking in the views from the headlands, proceed here and then a bit further to Rodeo Beach
Rodeo Beach
Mitchell RdGreat place for sunsets and relaxing
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
591 Tennessee Valley RoadA beautiful and easy 2-3 mile hike to the beach
Stunning vistas of San Francisco from the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Take the Highway 1 exit from 101 and follow Highway 1 to Panoramic Highway. Turn right (a very sharp turn) onto Panoramic. When you see Pantol Campround, turn right onto Pantol Rd. Then, turn right on East Ridgecrest Rd and follow it to the end to reach the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais. On the return you can continue on to the coast by staying on East Ridgecrest Rd which turns into West Ridgecrest Rd. It offers wonderful coastal views. West Ridgecrest Rd runs into the Fairfax Bolinas Rd. Turning left will take you to coastal Highway 1, turning right will take you to Alpine Lake, Fairfax and eventually back to Highway 101. The Fairfax Bolinas Rd. is a narrow curvy mountain road, drive carefully.
91 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais State Park
3801 Panoramic HighwayStunning vistas of San Francisco from the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Take the Highway 1 exit from 101 and follow Highway 1 to Panoramic Highway. Turn right (a very sharp turn) onto Panoramic. When you see Pantol Campround, turn right onto Pantol Rd. Then, turn right on East Ridgecrest Rd and follow it to the end to reach the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais. On the return you can continue on to the coast by staying on East Ridgecrest Rd which turns into West Ridgecrest Rd. It offers wonderful coastal views. West Ridgecrest Rd runs into the Fairfax Bolinas Rd. Turning left will take you to coastal Highway 1, turning right will take you to Alpine Lake, Fairfax and eventually back to Highway 101. The Fairfax Bolinas Rd. is a narrow curvy mountain road, drive carefully.
An East Bay regional park a short distance from our home. Open space with hiking trails and a reservoir
46 locals recommend
Briones Regional Park
2537 Reliez Valley RdAn East Bay regional park a short distance from our home. Open space with hiking trails and a reservoir
Napa Valley is less than our drive from our home. For folks who wish to avoid a lot of driving, the town of Napa has a number of tasting rooms. Just park and walk around downtown Napa which has a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. Enjoy a walk or a picnic along the Riverfront Promenade
219 locals recommend
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is less than our drive from our home. For folks who wish to avoid a lot of driving, the town of Napa has a number of tasting rooms. Just park and walk around downtown Napa which has a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. Enjoy a walk or a picnic along the Riverfront Promenade