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February 5th, 2012 — reviews
Folded, laminated, indexed, street map of San Francisco, showing all streets, parks, and public transportation at a scale of 1:30,000. Legend includes cultural sites, hotels, places of interest, and more. Also provides insets for Chinatown/Union Square and the regional Bay Area. Legend is in English.
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Chartering a Boat Overnight in the San Francisco Bay If you are looking for something fun and enjoyable that your entire family can participate in on the San Francisco bay, consider overnight chartering. There are a lot of different harbors and marinas that will allow you to take a boat out so that you can spend the night on...... -
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December 30th, 2011 — reviews
December 6th, 2011 — reviews
Weighing in at more than a pound and completely revised and updated, the ninth edition of this guide covers the whole range of weekend trip options in the Bay Area, from urban treks through San Francisco and Sacramento to kayaking in the Russian River and backpacking in Lassen Volcanic Park. Each destination includes information on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat. Helpful extras include the most direct driving route and stops along the way. A chapter is devoted to ski areas, with advice on the difficulty of slopes. An additional chapter covers family camps, houseboats, river and pa
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Fishing Oyster Point This morning I went fishing in the bay for the first time. I was targeting California Halibut off Oyster Point in the San Francisco Bay. I choose Oyster Point because I had heard that it had excellent Halibut and it is the home of Oyster Point Bait and Tackle, which...... -
The Maltese Falcon Flies into San Francisco Bay The Maltese Falcon, believed to be one of the world’s largest yachts, arrived in San Francisco Bay this weekend. The giant 289 foot yacht, owned by entrepreneur Tom Perkins, is arguably one of the most talked about boats in recent history. The main controversy stems over whether or not it...... -
San Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide -- Book Review I recently purchased and read the book San Francisco Bay Areas Fishing Guide by Ray Rychnovsky. It is an excellent primer and refresher on fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. It covers everything open ocean, ocean reef, near shore, beach, the entire San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the entrance...... -
California Hatchery Salmon Truck Delivered To San Pablo Bay In an unprecedented step in an attempt to revive the wild California King Salmon population the nonprofit Fishery Foundation of California trucked all all hatchery raised King Salmon to the top of the San Pablo Bay. The effort took 2.5 months an involved some 20 million fish. The step was...... -
Fishing Report: May 21, 2010 Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, 12 anglers got 7 salmon over the weekend, and 26 got 44 halibut. They also got a few striped bass. The biggest halibut from the trip topped out at 15 pounds and the biggest salmon was 16 pounds. Capitola is a good place to......
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November 26th, 2011 — reviews
The fourth edition is extensively updated and revised for 2010 and continues its strong focus on both San Francisco and the entire region, especially Silicon Valley. Of the 189 pages devoted exclusively to discussion of neighborhoods and communities, 50% describe San Francisco neighborhoods and North Bay communities, while 50% focus on the East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay towns. From Santa Rosa to San Francisco to Vallejo, from Walnut Creek to Oakland to Newark, and from San Bruno to San Jose to Los Gatos, this Newcomer\’s Handbook, written by Scott van Velsor, provides its readers with the
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San Francisco County Hike of Crissy Field Location: This trail is located at Crissy Field in San Francisco County as part of the National Park Service. The Hike: This is an easy mile of 3.3 miles in distance that traces restored coastline and offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Distance:...... -
San Mateo County Hike of the San Bruno Mountain Park Summary: This is a 1.2 mile long all-access loop hike that takes you through coastal scrub. Location: This hike is located in the San Bruno Mountain Park as part of the San Mateo County Parks. Distance: The total length for this walk is 1.2 miles, forming a loop. Category...... - The Maltese Falcon Flies into San Francisco Bay The Maltese Falcon, believed to be one of the world’s largest yachts, arrived in San Francisco Bay this weekend. The giant 289 foot yacht, owned by entrepreneur Tom Perkins, is arguably one of the most talked about boats in recent history. The main controversy stems over whether or not it......
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November 4th, 2011 — reviews
Fully updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Wilderness Press classic. Now with additional walks and 16 pages of full-color photographs, Stairway Walks in San Francisco contains step-by-step route descriptions that include notes on historical background, architecture, and other points of interest. Accompanying each of the 27 walks is an easy-to-follow map with corresponding numbered walk directions and public transportation information. Locals and tourists alike have used the book for over 20 years to explore San Francisco\’s beautiful neighborhoods. Includes four new
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Contra Costa County Hike of the Mitchell Canyon Eagle Peak Summary: This is a 7.8 mile hike that begins at the Mitchell Canyon and then climbs along fire roads toward Murchio gap, followed by a rollicking excursion by way of single track to Eagle Peak. You will enjoy views of the park before continuing downhill along a steep grade...... -
San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor The San Francisco Bay Marina is located in San Francisco, CA Phone: 415.292.2013 Â Website: http://www.parks.sfgov.org/site/recpark_page.asp?id=18028 Slips: 700 About the Marina: The marina is actually divided into two separate locations, the West and East Basin. If you are looking for their gas dock, you'll find it located in the East...... - Places to Walk in San Francisco pt 2 Whether you are looking for an urban hike or a quiet walk in the woods, there are plenty of unique places to go walking or hiking in San Francisco that are sure to please you. Here are some of our favorite places to go walking in San Francisco. The Walk:......
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Alameda County Hike of the Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline Summary: This is an easy length, out and back walk that traces along wetlands in Oakland as part of the East Bay's Regional Park District. Location: Alameda County Hike of the Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline as part of the East Bay's Regional Park District Distance: The total distance......
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October 26th, 2011 — reviews
A San Francisco insider reveals, with wit and humor, hundreds of ideas for free or ridiculously cheap goods and services.
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- Review: 7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking by Ron Redmond and Katherine Redmond The "why" behind boat docking is not what is important, but instead you should be focusing on the "how to". The How To's found within this book will lead you to learn how to successfully dock your boat, even when the winds are strong or the currents are stronger. This......
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Incredible SF Boater Getaways in the Bay Area In and around the Bay Area in San Francisco you will find more than 150 major parks. Every Bay Area resident can safely say that there is at least one park located within a ten mile radius of their residence. Here are some of the most unique getaway areas in...... - Review: Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics Federal law may not require boaters to take a safety course of any kind, but that does not mean that boaters should hit the water without a good working knowledge of the basics. Making states do require that boaters below a certain age limit pass a safety course before they......
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October 21st, 2011 — reviews
Avid hiker and experienced travel writer Ann Marie Brown knows the best places to hike in the San Francisco Bay Area from ocean-front and mountain trails to scenic walks through Wine Country. This third edition of Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area includes a new hiking tips section, updated trail maps for each hike, new chapter maps with sites plotted by region, and a new resources section. This guide also has helpful icons indicating access to historic sites, trails that are appropriate for children, wheelchair-accessible trails, and trailheads that can be accessed via public
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September 10th, 2011 — reviews
Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from rugged redwood-forested canyons to breezy coastal bluffs, grassy rolling hills to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including five new hikes, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco, 2nd guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the 9 counties surrounding o
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July 17th, 2011 — reviews
San Francisco is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with intriguing histories, notable architecture, and can\’t-miss dining and entertainment options. In Walking San Francisco, Tom Downs has created an exceptional guide to exploring the best of the City \”on the ground,\” from North Beach to Lands End, Bernal Heights to Golden Gate Park. Take one of these specially designed walking tours and you\’ll not only get great exercise but soak up the history, culture, and vibe of the City by the Bay. It\’s like having a savvy tour guide at your side, showing you where to find great mojitos, and po
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June 21st, 2011 — reviews
The Dog Lover’s Companion to the San Francisco Bay Area has the inside scoop on the best dog runs, parks, beaches, hiking trails, camping areas, pet-friendly businesses, and much more. Local author Maria Goodavage and her trusty companion Jake have dug up many surprising resources available to dogs in the Bay Area, such as baseball games, cable-car adventures, and ferry trips. For the less outdoorsy dog, there are bookstores, cafés, and even winery visits! Packed with helpful maps, up-to-date leash laws, and a useful \”paw\” ranking system for all locations in the book, The Dog Lover’s Co
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Surf Spots in the San Francisco Bay Within 20 minutes of Pacifica in California, there are three really popular surfing spots. Ocean Beach is located in San Francisco, Linda Mar is located in Pacifica and the Jetty at Half Moon Bay is located at Half Moon Bay. Ocean Beach is truly unbelievable when it comes to surfing....... -
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