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Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve - San Francisco
Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
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Off the Beaten Path in San Francisco: Day Trips tips and photos posted by real travelers and San Francisco locals.
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Day Trips: Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on November 13, 2005
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  • D enjoys the Rock - San Francisco
    D enjoys the Rock
    by richiecdisc
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    Berkeley is a cool place to visit in its own right. It’s a college town and quite the alternative one at that. It’s a noted place of political thought and was at the forefront of the anti-war movement in the sixties. You can get there in about 20 minutes on a BART train so if you have the time and inclination, give it a go. There are lots of great inexpensive places to eat but if you’re out that way, stop by the Triple Rock Brewery. It’s a great old time feeling pub with a throwback neon sign calling you in. It’s very convenient to the BART station, only three short blocks away. The food looked good but since we’d already eaten that day, we just dug into some of their tasty house made ales. The Dragon’s Breath was a nitro dispensed unfiltered milk stout with both big hop and malt elements to its nose and palate, ending in a signature bittersweet finish. Much too drinkable at 7.6% alcohol! The contemplative Stonehenge Stout was black with a creamy tan head and coffee/cacao aroma. Full-bodied with lots of roast bitterness offset by considerable malt, it dries out nicely by hops in the long finish. They have a good happy hour and I just missed their cask offering that week. Worth the trek.

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  • Phone: 510-THE-BREW
  • Website: http://www.triplerock.com/

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    Day Trips: The 49 Mile Drive in a Not-So-Big City
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  • Updated By hairpin on March 26, 2004
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  • It's not really off the beaten path and it's not out of town, but it's the trip I love to take over and over. If you're vacationing and have a car in San Francisco (at which point I would question your sanity), try taking this little tour. You'll see so much of what is beautiful in San Francisco: twin peaks, the coastline west of the golden gate bridge, golden gate park, and the marina. Ok.. maybe I could pass on the marina. :) Instead of the marina I would head up the hill from the marina and snoop around Union Street and Buchanan, to see how the other half live... or should I say other 5%? I really wonder how much some of these properties are worth. All in all it's a beautiful trip. Don't miss it. Be sure to click on the picture of the map in the link below for the full route.

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  • Website: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/08/15/WBW2.DTL

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    Day Trips: Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
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  • By TravelSimone on June 27, 2005
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  • Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve - San Francisco
    Armstrong Redwoods State
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    This is a serene Redwood grove set in the middle of paradise- 805 acres. It is located along the picturesqe Guerneville Rd. There are nice walks that can be taken throughout the park on self-guided trails and a picnic area. Here are the official directions from the CA Govt Park website: The reserve is located two miles north of Guerneville on Armstrong Woods Road. From Highway 101- coming North or South- take the River Road exit (in Santa Rosa). Go west on River Road until you reach Guerneville. At the second stop light make a right hand turn onto Armstrong Woods Road. This road will end in the park. 17020 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, CA 95446

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  • Phone: 707.869.2015
  • Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450

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    Day Trips: Go for a hike in Marin Headlands
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  • Updated By canbalci on September 8, 2003
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    Hiking with friends in Marin
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    Marin Headlands are about half an hour north of the city across the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a great place to go for a hike or a bike ride. You can get some of the most amazing views of the city and the Pacific from the Marin. Make sure to check the weather forecast though, you don't want to waste your time on a foggy day! More information, maps and directions can be found at the website below.

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  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/goga/mahe/

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    Day Trips: Placerville - a wonderful surprise
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  • By nancyw on June 24, 2003
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
    by nancyw
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    While working in San Francisco, I had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Placerville. It's a small town within a very easy drive from the city. Partway to Lake Tahoe, Placerville is set in the hills and is worth a weekend (or a week's!) stay. River rafting, shopping in unique boutiques, hiking, and good restaurants. I stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast called the Shafsky house. Stephanie and Rita, the owners, made sure I was comfortable and have everything I needed, including a full and delightful breakfast each morning. They had great ideas for things to do. The house/rooms are charming and the location is terrific, close enough to downtown to walk to restaurants and bars, but since it's a few blocks away, it's very quiet. Best, the price was definitely right!

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    Day Trips: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker Factory Tour
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  • Updated By guell on September 25, 2005
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    The Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory located in the city of Berkeley just across the bay offers free one-hour tours daily. We recently went with some friends and had a blast. We got to sample all the different varieties of chocolate made at the factory and walk through the facilities to see how the chocolate is transformed from a beans to something edible. I recommend bringing a hat or else you will be required to wear the most ridiculous hairnets you will ever see. Reservations are not required but they are encouraged and may be done online. Directions: The factory is located at 914 Heinz Ave, on the corner of Heinz and 7th St, in Berkeley. Take the Ashby Ave. exit off of Interstate 80, make a left on 7th St. and a right on Heinz Ave. The entrance is the second driveway on your right.

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  • Phone: 510 981-4050
  • Website: http://www.scharffenberger.com/

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    Day Trips: The Albany Bulb
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  • By Karnubawax on August 27, 2005
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
    by Karnubawax
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    Waaaaay off the beaten path - figuratively and literally - is the spit of land known as the Albany Bulb, in the city of Albany just north of Berkeley on I-80 behind the Golden Gate Fields horse track. A former dump, then homeless encampment, the place is now a great walking and biking park. But what makes it special is the bizarre artwork you'll find all around, made mostly of the indigenous junk. For more on the bulb, see my Albany Page.

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    Day Trips: Half Moon Bay
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  • Updated By newsphotogirl on May 31, 2006
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    by newsphotogirl
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    Half Moon Bay is a quiet town near the coast (about 45 minutes south of SF). Famous for their annual Pumpkin Festival and Mavericks surf competition which are a lot of fun. The drive along the coast is amazing. There are a few places to stop and take pictures. Or you can stop at the beach before heading to the downtown area. The main street in Half Moon Bay has cute shops and restaurants. It has a quaint small town feel to it. People are friendly. For me it's a nice break from the city.

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    Day Trips: California Marine Mammal Center
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  • Updated By john82khr on December 1, 2003
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  • This is a rescue centre for seals & sealions, most of whom are orphaned or abandoned. The aim is to get them back into the wild as soon as they are fit & healthy. You can watch them swimming or basking, & learning to catch fish. The centre is a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Marin Headlands. You take the exit immediately after the crossing & then turn under the highway.

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    Day Trips: Point Reyes National Seashore...
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  • By localpics on September 8, 2002
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Point Reyes National Seashore is about an hour northwest of San Francisco. Take highway 1 along the coast and enjoy the beatiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Check out Drakes Beach or Stinson Beach if it isn't too foggy. Go to http://www.nps.gov/pore/home.htm or http://www.pointreyes.net for more information.

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