Articles related to "San Francisco Bay"

Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay, a haven for hikers, bike riders, campers, historians and people who want to get away from big city life for a few hours, reopened.

Take seasonal ingredients, add enough creativity to create flavors that are out of this world and what you have is a frozen treat that's taking the SF Bay Area by storm.

A reasonable priced fun family vacation idea is a catamaran sailing charter on board the Adventure Cat on the San Francisco Bay in California.

Sitting on The Sea of Cortez, San Carlos offers tourists abundant reasons to visit. Multiple bays, coves and open water provide excellent kayaking for all skill levels.

One of the lesser known tourist attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area is a day trip to Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton, only 20 miles from San Jose, CA.

Listing of Central California Ice Skating Rinks, Figure Skating and Speed Skating Clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area

In a repeat of the wanderings of Humphrey, two humpback whales are travelling the wrong way. What brings them in? Are bridges a part of the problem of getting them out?

One tip to remember for a trip to the San Francisco bay area is to stay in downtown San Jose, CA, and use this friendly, active city for lodging and restaurant options.

Wine tasting, a popular recreational activity, found in three downtowns of south bay region in San Francisco Bay Area also saves time for leisure and business traveler.

California has the best clothing optional resorts in the USA, with plenty of choice for familes, couples and gays, including Palm Springs andnear the Mexico border

Too costly to repair, the U.S. government decided to close the famed prison in 1963.

Baby brine shrimp (Artemia) are an excellent (and in some cases essential) food source for young and/or hard-to-keep marine fish in the home aquarium.

California is notorious for being expensive. Save money when visiting San Francisco with these five free activities.

iFly is a safe, free fall sky diving activity which people may experience in the safety of an indoor wind tunnel facility featured in the San Francisco bay area.

An affordable vacation idea is to plan an educational tour by car of Northern California's historic Spanish Missions for short weekend getaways.

A summary of news stories about green living programs and developments in January of 2007.

Santa Cruz is the essence of the California seaside town, with sand, surf and a relaxed atmosphere. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats to the beach.

People in the San Francisco Bay region are in the midst of finalizing plans for the Athletes arriving to compete in Summer National Senior Games on August 1 - 15, 2009.

Visit the Tech Museum in downtown San Jose with its interactive exhibits for people to engage in, Imax screen, and their new unique traveling exhibit this fall 2008.

Alcatraz Island is a popular San Francisco attraction, so tickets should be bought early. Tours of Alcatraz include the prison, historic gardens, and special programs.

US Navy saves historic icon in Silicon Valley after a long debate with community support of this well known tourist attraction in the south bay of San Francisco bay area.

Sonoma County is a unique place where you can be a part of it all or get away from it all as much as you like, whenever you want.

A day or weekend trip by train from the San Francisco Bay Area to visit historic Sacramento is a nice excursion for the family vacation and a popular new travel trend.

A severe rupture occurred along the San Andreas Fault near San Francisco and tremors were felt in Oregon, southern California and central Nevada.

Learn about five different Bay Area things to do in one short trip. Combine San Francisco sightseeing with other Bay Area attractions for an adventurous Bay Area weekend.

Visiting San Francisco with kids offers many fun and educational opportunities for families.

A fun December holiday family activity in the San Francisco bay area not to be forgotten is the Gilroy Gardens Amusement Park with horticulture activities and fun rides.

San Francisco - The City by the Bay - is noted for outstanding museums. One of its best, the Exploritorium, gets even better every year.

Soaring high above San Francisco, Telegraph Hill offers astonishing views of the city and the Bay, as wild parrots screech and the scent of eucalyptus fills the air.

A quick guide to the top things to see and do in San Francisco, California - from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz.

Remember to re-visit favorite Cooper-Garrod Farm to experience day activities of hiking and horse riding intertwined with history and wine tasting on fun getaway trips.

At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge visitors will find a historic fort dedicated to coastal defense, first-rate accommodations, and beautiful views of the Bay Area.

This is a food trend which reaches back to traditions, crosses cultures and raises ethics. It's also delicious!

The tall ship, The Adventuress, is a familiar sight on Puget Sound in the summer. The historic wooden ship offers a wide variety of sailing experiences for all ages.

A family fun place to visit is the Intel Museum in Santa Clara, California. This museum is not-too-technical with its interactive exhibits and gift shop to explore.

For the native speaker of English who wants to study abroad, but isn't interested in or comfortable with speaking another language, there are plenty of cities out there!

A free-spirited Mark Bittner studies a flock of wild parrots near his home on Telegraph Hill and learns about much more than just parrots; he learns about life itself.

San Carlos and Guaymas lie 12 miles apart on Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Just 320 miles from Arizona, this twin vacation destination provides countless tourist activities.

Collins' first novel for kids is about a boy who thinks he was cloned from the blood on the Shroud of Turin.

Visitors may see this authentic Japanese landscaped garden and indulge in tea ceremonies at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga, CA, on short road trips south of San Francisco.

A discussion with the young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who plan SHDH sets the record straight about hackers and explains the spirit of this party for programmers.

This bay area, world-famous landmark is the perfect place for planned outings or wildlife tracking.

What can fabric lovers do to help save the environment?

Related to snails and other mollusks, the abalone populations around California are bouncing back from severe reduction from over-fishing.

The two Los Angeles baseball teams have a chance to meet in the World Series for the first time.

Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson is one heck of a tale of sex, lies and audiotape.

Burlesque is experiencing a revival of interest, here are a few places where you can learn the art of the strip tease.

The California coast is one of the state's best attractions. The Lonely Planet guide covers Disneyland, Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

The Lodi appellation continues gaining world-wide acclaim by producing heritage Zinfandels. Zin Fest gathers over 50 area wineries for good times and good pouring.

Giampaolo Giuliani, says he predicted the earthquake that hit the Abruzzo region of Italy on April 6, 2009.