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SAN JOSE
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Kids
get to learn about science in real-life ways-from
fossil-digging to bubble blowing and gardening-at
this hands-on museum, with around 150 exhibits.
408/298-5437; cdm.org
Visit San Jose-San Jose Convention and Visitors
Bureau. 408 Almaden Boulevard. In the heart of Silicon
Valley, you know San Jose for innovation. What may
surprise you are the diverse neighborhoods and natural
beauty. Three hundred days of sunshine make dining
alfresco a year-round event. 800/SAN-JOSE; sanjose.
org See ad, p. 77
SAN RAFAEL
Downtown San Rafael Arts District. Enjoy galleries,
open studios, art exhibits, and more within this district,
founded with the goal of promoting socioeconomic
and ethnic diversity through local arts and culture.
415/451-8119; artsanrafael.org
Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Marin off ers
the best views, hiking, biking and healthy activities
in the Bay Area, and the hotels are perfect for team
building retreats or romantic getaways. Marin County is
an aff ordable alternative to San Francisco on the sunny
side of the Golden Gate Bridge. visitmarin.org
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Home to
pelicans, diving ducks, grebes, and terns, this 339-acre
refuge is also the largest heron and egret rookery of the
San Francisco Bay Area. 510/792-0222; fws.gov
SANTA CLARA
Mission Santa Clara de Asís. Dating back to 1777, this
mission remains an active church today. In addition to
regular services, the mission hosts choral, orchestra,
and other Santa Clara University musical events.
408/ 554-4023; scu.edu/missionchurch
SANTA CRUZ
Lighthouse Field State Beach. Surfers, beach lovers,
birds, and monarch butterfl ies (during winter months)
are all drawn to this sandy stretch. After a day in the
sun, take a tour of the Santa Cruz Surfi ng Museum.
831/423-4609; parks.ca.gov
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Learn about
the legacy of the Spanish mission system from the
Native American perspective at this historical site; the
remaining early 1800s adobe structure used to house
Indian residents. 831/425-5849; parks.ca.gov
Visit Santa Cruz County. Located on California's
iconic Highway 1, Santa Cruz County is the birthplace
of mainland surfi ng in the U.S. Coastal air, breezy forest
trails, and a classic West Coast vibe combine with
boutique wineries, farm-to-table freshness, and 29
miles of coastline. 831/425-1234; 800/833-3494;
Let's Cruz at visitsantacruz.org! See ads, pgs. 75 and
135-137
SANTA ROSA
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
Visit the largest collection of original Peanuts comic
strips and learn about Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the
rest of the Peanuts gang! For hours, exhibitions, and
events, visit schulzmuseum.org See ad, p. 85
SARATOGA
Hakone Gardens. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of a
historic (built in 1917) Japanese garden estate as you
stroll through the authentic Hill-and-Pond style strolling
garden featuring a waterfall, colorful koi, and beautiful
colors. 408/741-4994; hakone.com
SAUSALITO
Bay Area Discovery Museum. Located at the foot
of the Golden Gate Bridge, navigate winding tunnels,
explore tidepools and awaken curiosity at every turn.
415/339-3900; bayareadiscoverymuseum.org
Marine Mammal Center. In the Marin Headlands,
learn about Pacifi c harbor seals and enjoy educational
programs and tours or explore exhibits on your own.
415/289-7325; marinemammalcenter.org
SEBASTOPOL
The Barlow. This 12-acre outdoor industrial-chic
mercantile center showcases off erings from Sonoma
County makers, including fashion and home-goods
designers, brewers, distillers, vintners, chefs, and fi ne
artists. Dog-friendly. 707/824-5600; thebarlow.net
SONOMA
Mission San Francisco de Solano. Stand on the site
of the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 that declared California
a republic at this mission, the northernmost and last
mission to be established in Alta California.
707/938-9560; missionscalifornia.com
Sonoma County Tourism. Life Opens Up in Sonoma
County. Just 30 miles north of San Francisco, experience
our laid-back sophistication at 425+ wineries,
organic farms, towering redwoods, and miles of Pacifi c
Coast. Order a free visitors guide at sonomacounty.com;
800/576-6662. See ad, p. 85
ST. HELENA
Napa Valley Wine Library Association. Learn about
wine-producing areas from around the world as well
as Napa through images, labels, periodicals, and rare
books. 707/963-5244; napawinelibrary.com
STANFORD
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University.
Collections in 24 galleries that span continents,
cultures, and 5,000 years of art history, including an
outdoor Rodin Sculpture Garden. Admission is free.
650/723-4177; museum.stanford.edu
TIBURON
Angel Island State Park. Hiking and great views can
be found at the largest natural island in San Francisco
Bay. Accessible only via private boat or public ferry from
Tiburon or San Francisco. 415/435-5390; parks.ca.gov
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Picnic
or hike, then learn about water and waterbird conservation
and native plants found at the demonstration
gardens. 415/388-2524; richardsonbay.audubon.org
VALLEJO
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This 19,000acre
refuge supports migratory birds, wetland habitats,
and endangered species, and off ers wildlife viewing,
fi shing, and boating. 707/769-4200; fws.gov
WALNUT CREEK
Walnut Creek. Located near San Francisco and wine
country, Walnut Creek is the crossroads between
leisure and luxury. Beautiful hotels, outdoor adventures,
and some of the best shopping/dining in Northern
California. visitwalnutcreek.org See ad, p. 89
WATSONVILLE
Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge. Initially created
to protect the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander,
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510/792-0222; fws.gov
YOUNTVILLE
Napa River Ecological Reserve. Hike, bird-watch,
swim, and fi sh at this 73-acre reserve. A half-mile trail
winds through oaks and a thriving riparian habitat.
Admission is free. 707/428-2002; wildlife.ca.gov
Napa Valley Museum Yountville. Explore the connection
between the valley's environment, culture, history,
and creative expression. Check in advance for current
exhibitions. 707/944-0500; napavalleymuseum.org
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HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
BODEGA BAY
The Inn at the Tides. Simple elegance abounds, as it
has for decades, at the Inn at the Tides. Set along the
isolated Sonoma coastline, the enclave of 86 guest
lodges, two restaurants, swimming pool, spa and meeting
facilities provides an ideal sanctuary for rejuvenation and
relaxation. 707/875-2751; innatthetides.com $$$ See ad,
pgs. 84-85
CALISTOGA
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort. 1300 Washington
St. 60 rooms. Roman Spa Hot Springs is nestled at
the foothills of Mt. St. Helena in one of the world's
most desirable regions. Set at the top end of the
Napa Valley, our boutique hotel off ers guests a quaint
place to restore, relax, and rejuvenate. 800/914-8957;
romanspahotsprings.com $$$ See ad, p. 91
PETALUMA
San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA Campground,
Lodging & RV Park. 20 Rainsville Rd. Spacious camping
resort located between Sonoma Wine Country, San
Francisco, and coastal beaches. Large RV sites, cabins,
and lodging. Come enjoy country camping near the city.
petalumakoa.com $-$$ See ad, p. 95
SAN FRANCISCO
Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The city's highest
skybar and outdoor pool. Steps from the Curran and
ACT theaters and just two blocks from Union Square
and Westfi eld shopping center. The Powell Street cable
car turnaround, San Francisco Museum of Modern
Art, and Moscone Convention Center are within a mile.
Enjoy panoramic views from our skybar, the city's
highest. We also have an outdoor pool and whirlpool,
two restaurants, a lobby bar, and a grab-and-go market.
415/771-1400; hilton.com/en/hotels/sfofhhh-hilton-sanfrancisco-union-square/
$$-$$$ See ad, p. 8
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco. 2620
Jones Street. 228 rooms. Stylish downtown property
in historic Fisherman's Wharf area. Comfortable guest
rooms in the heart of it all. 415/885-4700;
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http://www.fws.gov http://www.bayareadiscoverymuseum.org https://www.cdm.org/ http://wildlife.ca.gov http://www.marinemammalcenter.org http://sanjose.org http://www.napavalleymuseum.org http://sanjose.org http://www.thebarlow.net http://www.artsanrafael.org http://www.missionscalifornia.com http://www.visitmarin.org http://www.innatthetides.com http://www.sonomacounty.com http://www.fws.gov http://www.napawinelibrary.com http://www.romanspahotsprings.com http://www.scu.edu/missionchurch http://museum.stanford.edu http://parks.ca.gov http://www.petalumakoa.com http://parks.ca.gov http://parks.ca.gov http://richardsonbay.audubon.org http://www.visitsantacruz.org http://www.fws.gov http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfofhhh-hilton-san http://www.visitwalnutcreek.org http://www.schulzmuseum.org http://www.marriott.com/sfovm http://www.hakone.com http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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