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  • Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area

    The San Francisco Bay Area, or simply known as the Bay Area, covers nine counties and 101 cities surrounding San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries. Outdoor travelers will never run out of activities to do in the Bay Area: Its hilly and mountainous landscapes, lush regional and national parks, numerous lakes and hundreds of trails provide opportunities for fi… read more

  • Italian Restaurants With a View of Bay in San Francisco

    While you probably wouldn't know it just by judging the amount of traffic and area population, the San Francisco Bay Area actually offers a vast number of opportunities to enjoy what Northern California has to offer the outdoor enthusiast, from the Tamalpais Mountain range, to a number of wildlife refuges. Of course, after exploring what the Bay Area has to… read more

  • Oyster Bay, San Francisco Hotels

    Oyster Point Marina and Park offers several recreational activities including boating, wind surfing and swimming. Visitors can explore the 33-acre park on various hiking and biking trails. Some trails connect directly to the San Francisco Bay Trail. Nearby is the San Bruno Mountain State Park. From the summit, the bay and the city are visible. Several hotels… read more

  • San Francisco Bay Area German Restaurants

    The San Francisco Bay Area has immigrants of every variety, and these people have been known to import their culinary traditions. As a result, the Bay Area offers a number of excellent restaurants, including German eateries. After you finish a riveting hike or bike ride through the majestic wilderness the area is known for, consider filling up on the rich, d… read more

  • Restaurants on the Bay in San Francisco

    Stunning San Francisco, built on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water, is an amazing city to explore. Ride a cable car or walk up and down the hilly streets and gaze at the pastel colored Victorian architecture that San Francisco is famous for, take a cruise and wander on the grounds of the infamous Alcatraz island, hike the hills in Golden Gate Pa… read more

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  • California Fishing Information

    California is a big state, with a long coastline and plenty of rivers and creeks. Fishermen there can go after rockfish, bass, trout and even salmon. Getting a fishing license is easy, and on some short "fish for free" holidays, it mig… read more

  • Things to Do in San Francisco in December

    San Francisco is a city blessed with some of the most beautiful views around. But in December the weather can be a bit chilly. The average temperature high is 57 degrees, and the average low is 47 degrees. This is still not an unbearab… read more

  • City Sightseeing Tours in San Francisco

    Set amid beautiful hills and surrounded by water on three sides, the city of San Francisco has several sightseeing opportunities for those who enjoy nature and the environment. With popular locations like Golden Gate Park, the Twin Pea… read more

  • Things to Do in San Francisco in May

    Enjoy spring in the city of San Francisco as days become longer and the sun peeks out long enough to get outdoors after work. Join thousands of runners and walkers on a course that runs from the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.… read more

  • Things to Do in San Francisco on Labor Day

    San Francisco is a city that offers many attractions and Labor Day is no different. There are several interesting festivals and outdoor activities that take place during the holiday weekend in the city by the bay. Check out all the gre… read more

  • Coolest Things to Do in San Francisco

    San Francisco is filled with all kinds of cool and interesting things to do, including many exciting outdoor activities, such as hang gliding and paragliding, taking a tour on a Segway or touring any of the islands in San Francisco Bay… read more

  • Sightseeing Views in San Francisco

    There is a reason San Francisco is one of the most heavily visited cities in the United States. Located in California, the city boasts a number of natural and man-made beauties for anyone who travels to the area. Some of the most famou… read more

  • San Francisco Nature Tours

    Nature abounds in the San Francisco Bay Area from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, to the forests and preserves of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. You can choose from tours that will take you into the he… read more

  • Alcatraz Boat Tours

    Alcatraz, located one and a half miles from San Francisco in the middle of San Francisco Bay, was a military prison and later a maximum security U.S. prison. The property, dubbed "The Rock," is now managed by the National Park Service… read more

  • Oyster Point, San Francisco Hotels

    Located midway between the San Mateo Bridge and the Bay Bridge in South San Francisco, Oyster Point is home to a marina, a 33-acre city park and 2.5 miles of sandy beach, all on the San Francisco Bay. The area offers several hotel opti… read more

  • San Francisco Bayside Restaurants

    San Francisco and the surrounding area offer an abundance of attractions and activities. A trip to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Asian Art Museum or the Legion of Honor offer great art, and historical and cultural exhibit… read more

  • Tourist RV Parks in Fremont, California

    Fremont, California, is a suburb in the San Francisco Bay region. Fremont features boutique shopping, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and a location close to professional sports teams. The University of California, Berkeley has a sa… read more

  • Berkley Fishing Pier Rules

    Berkeley Pier is a 2.5 mile dock stretching into the San Francisco Bay. It is a popular destination with people who like to fish because of its convenience and fish population. Easily accessible from Oakland, the pier currently allows… read more

  • Italian Restaurants in San Francisco With a View of the Bay

    If you're taking a long walk or bike ride along the waterway in San Francisco and would like to reward your calorie-burning efforts with a great Italian meal, you are in luck. There are a number of Italian restaurants in the Fisherman'… read more

  • San Mateo, California Coastal Hotels

    Home to parks, shopping, and wide-variety of international cuisine at its many downtown restaurants, San Mateo, California, offers visitors a comfortable alternative to the hustle and bustle nearby San Francisco. The city borders San F… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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