The San Francisco weather is gorgeous again, so it's time to revisit the Bay Area Dinner Cruise deals. Cruisin' the San Francisco Bay while you dine and drink wine is fun in sunshine or fog -- especially when you can get tickets at 40% off (see Deal 1 below). You an also get a choice of great Hornblower cruise deals from our travel partner (see … [Read more...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available to guide you … [Read more...]
Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren't cheap, so even a $10 to $20 off per person discount can help reduce a high-priced hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover's Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you'll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less frequented by tourists. Just … [Read more...]
Ever wondered what San Francisco sightseeing is like from a duck’s eye view? This city has not one but two wacky duck tours to choose from -- both take you from land to sea. You'll have a blast traveling in one of these amphibious vehicles crafted from the WWII DUKW. RIDE THE DUCKS: WHAT: Ride The Ducks offers a 90-minute minute duck ride … [Read more...]
Red and White Fleet of San Francisco offers several elegant San Francisco Bay cruises. Discount tickets are available at about half off if you get them here online. I used to think Bay cruises were only interesting to tourists who come to see the SF skyline and all the landmarks while listening to Red and White's audio in foreign languages. But … [Read more...]
Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don't worry if you're not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of … [Read more...]
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito is not only a great side-trip for San Francisco visitors, it's a popular layover for sick and injured sea lions, along with those who just need a little R&R. Animal lovers of all ages will enjoy a close-up look at how these animals are rehabilitated and released back to the sea. The center, which is … [Read more...]
Want to ride a Segway from San Francisco to Sausalito? So do I. We've all seen these things gliding around the city, so I had to find out how to score a ride on one at a discount. You'll find three deals for enjoying a Segway tour "on the cheap" in San Francisco, offered by three different tour companies. Check all three for available dates and … [Read more...]
In San Francisco you can sign up for lots of free walking tours of the city given by local volunteers who love the City, its history, lore and legends and are always ready to share it all with you. The San Francisco City Guides, a non-profit organization, boasts more than 200 trained volunteer walking tour guides, sponsored by the San Francisco … [Read more...]
City Running Tours officially opens in San Francisco. To kick things off, they're offering a complimentary San Francisco running tour on Sunday March 14, 2010 at 10am. Running tours are a unique way for runners to explore hidden parts of the city on foot with a trained runner-guide. Already in several other cities like New York City, Chicago, … [Read more...]
