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San Francisco California Tourism

San Francisco California Tourism on CaliforniaBeautiful.com California San Francisco Tourism Region - your San Francisco California Travel Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events

Napa Valley Wine Train Tour - Napa, California

Relax on Board a Napa Valley Wine Train Tour. If you’re planning a visit to Napa Valley in California, you’re probably looking forward to seeing the beautiful vineyards it is famous for and tasting their exceptional wines. The Napa Valley Wine Train is a terrific way to experience Napa Valley on your choice of relaxing, luxurious rail excursions.

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San Francisco Vacation - San Francisco, California

San Francisco: Open Your Golden Gate.  If you decide to take a family summer vacation to San Francisco, here are some suggestions for accommodations and activities that are sure to please you and your family.

Plan to stay at the Westin St. Francis, located in the heart of Union Square.  Here, you will have access to shopping, the theatre district, restaurants, and museums.  The hotel has been touted as the best family hotel in San Francisco.  This is not surprising as its accommodations are truly exceptional and you have a choice of family or deluxe rooms.  Amenities include: refrigerators, cribs, rollaway beds, a children’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu at the hotel’s restaurant. 

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Take a Tour of Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is one of the most popular tourist attractions along the West Coast, and your tour will live up to its legendary expectations. Alcatraz Island is much more than a famous federal penitentiary. It is a site of historical importance and today, a significant attraction for its natural scenic beauty.

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Fisherman’s Wharf - San Francisco, California

 

's Wharf - San Francisco, California.jpg Fisherman’s Wharf - San Francisco, California

When you visit San Francisco you will most certainly want to take the time to go visit Fisherman’s Wharf.  Grab a ride on the San Francisco Cable Car to get to the Wharf. 

During the day there is continual entertainment for your enjoyment on the Wharf and it’s free!  There are magicians, human robots, musicians, jugglers, clowns and fire-eaters showing their talent and welcoming you to the great location of Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Napa Valley Wine Tours - San Francisco Bay Area, California

 

Napa Valley.jpgNapa Valley Wine Tours - San Francisco Bay Area, California

Maybe you are looking for a guided tour of the wine country, with people that can take you to the wineries that are off the beaten path, smaller wineries offering great wine that probably aren’t going to hit the supermarket shelves anytime soon.  Maybe you want to be with others that truly enjoy wine but aren’t considered (or consider themselves) wine connoisseurs.  These tours give you a chance to tour one actual winery to see the wine being made or stored, you can wander the grounds of the wineries, relax and enjoy the peace this are normally provides.

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Niles Canyon Railway - Fremont, California

 

Niles canyon railway.jpgNiles Canyon Railroad – Fremont, California

Preserving the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the 1910 – 1960 eras is the goal of this organization.  They use historic railroad equipment and standard railroad practices for train crews, signaling, block operations, and equipment maintenance.  All this to give the visitors a fabulous trip back in railroad history!

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Glider Rides - San Jose (Hollister), California

glider ride.jpgGlider Rides - San Jose (Hollister), California

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a bird?  To soar across the sky with no engine noise letting the wind give you the lift and power to sail through the air?

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San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center - San Francisco, California

 

San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center - San Francisco, California.jpgSan Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center - San Francisco, California

The San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is one of the largest performing arts centers in the entire United States.  Covering 7 ½ acres in San Francisco’s Civic Center Historic District. There you can experience opera, symphony performances, modern and classical dance productions, theatre, recitals, plays, and lectures.  You can attend or hold meetings there, receptions, special screenings and gala events.  Each of the Center’s facilities is unique, which add to the gallantry of each facility.

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California Wine Trails

northern california wine trail map.jpgThere are thousands of wineries in California, way too many to list individually so I have asked the owners of a great site - www.winecountrygetaway.com to allow me to place their site in conjunction with ours to provide you with a wide range of places to visit with insider information on what their thoughts are and to give you suggestions.

While I was trying to find what I considered to be the best site for information this particular site seemed to fit the need best.  It is done with taste, creativity and personal experience.  For a listing of many, many of the wine trails throughout the state of California go to this site and begin your California Vacation experience in wine country.

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Carmel-By-The-Sea - California

Carmel-By-The-Sea.jpgCarmel-By-The-Sea – For the Artistic and Active Types

Artistic folks, as well as active folks, will feel quite comfortable visiting Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. There are no streetlights or sidewalks in the residential areas, and some of the homes are missing street addresses. Many artists call this area home, which accounts for the many art galleries that are found in the area.

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