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Things to do in San Francisco and Northern California
In Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, there are so many fun activities I feel like I'm always on vacation, even though I live here. You can explore the beauty of the Bay, geek out in Silicon Valley, relax in wine country, or get in the car and head to the NorCal coast or mountains, all in a matter of days.

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Point Reyes: Play, Eat & Stay a Stone’s Throw Away (from SF)

Point Reyes: Play, Eat & Stay a Stone’s Throw Away (from SF)

Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin County, California, provides San Francisco Bay area hikers, bicyclers, and horseback riders with some of the best views around: waves crashing against rocky headlands, fern-laden canyons, open grasslands, lush hillsides, and shaded forests …

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

California Academy of Sciences, in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, has so much to offer we want to go again and again. Maybe that’s why Condé Nast Traveler named it one of the “New Wonders of the World.” The museum features a world of fun, with an aquarium, planetarium, living rain forest, and more. Here’s the savvy way to plan a visit.

Cruising the San Francisco Bay (choose your own adventure)

Cruising the San Francisco Bay (choose your own adventure)

Tired of walking the hilly streets of San Francisco? Head for the water. Some of the best sights can be seen from aboard a Bay cruise. This is a great date idea (especially when you can get a deal on cruise tickets), and it’s also perfect if you just want to kick back and let someone else do all the work …

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