City Running Tours officially opens in San Francisco next week. To kick things off, they’re offering a complimentary San Francisco running tour on Sunday March 14th at 10am. Running tours are a unique way for runners to explore hidden parts of the city on foot with a trained runner-guide. Already in several other cities like [...]
One of our popular giveaways last month was an Electric Bike Tour over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with a return by ferry. For those of you asking about this tour, you can still get $10 off the regular price from the San Francisco Electric Tour Company (they also offer Segway Tours). Or, you can [...]
San Francisco Sunday Streets is back, with several upcoming dates for 2010, starting on March 14. SF Sunday Streets, San Francisco is a fun and safe car-free way for families to explore different SF neighborhoods and participate in a wide variety of activities. You can walk, bike or skate with family, and friends, enjoy free games, [...]
Sailing is one of the things many people dream about, but the price can knock your budget out of the water. With this deal you can get 12 hours of Basic Keelboat Sailing lessons for half off the regular price. This one makes an unforgettable gift, for yourself or some wannabe sailor you know and [...]
Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin, provides hikers with some of the best views around: waves crashing against rocky headlands, fern-laden canyons, open grasslands, lush hillsides, and shaded forests.
Bear Valley Trail is the most popular hike in the park. Tomales Point Trail offers views of the ocean. But if you’re not ambitious, Earthquake Trail [...]
Skiers and sliders, you’re going to love this BOGO deal. Starting January 4, 2010, you can get one free lift ticket when you buy another adult lift ticket — just for pumping 10 gallons of gas at a Shell station. That’s 50% off!
This works for skiing at Northstar at Tahoe and Sierra at Tahoe, and [...]
Want to ride a Segway? I do. We’ve all seen these things gliding around the city, so, of course, I had to find out how to score a ride on one at a discount. Currently there are three ways to enjoy a Segway tour in San Francisco “on the cheap” from three different tour companies.
The [...]
Want to get your 8-17-year-olds away from the remote? Sign them up for the Young Eagles program and let them take to the sky for free. The program, sponsored by the US Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), invites your child to fly for free above the San Francisco Bay Area, on board a registered airplane flown by [...]
The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as “one of the fastest growing sports in North [...]
If you’re faint of heart or afraid of heights, stick to mental mountain climbing and stop reading now. For the rest of you, check out the deals at Outback Adventures. This outfit will lead you on outdoor rock climbing trips to unique and beautiful Bay Area and Northern California destinations, some protected by State Parks, [...]
When I was in my 20’s, I thought Tai Chi was just some silliness for old short people, not for me. Let’s just say I’ve been enlightened. When I see people in the parks practicing this ancient form of internal martial art, I’m intrigued and want to learn more.
Some say Tai Chi’s graceful, dance-like poses [...]
When life is sliding out of control, there’s only one thing to do: outslide it–and the Seward Slides Minipark is just the place for it. You’ll whoosh down so fast you’ll land on your butt, probably in a pile of cardboard left over from …
Get a group together and grab this better than half off Paintball deal. You have two to choose from, one in the North Bay and one in the South Bay. They both have fun fields and all the gear and equipment you need. Both deals are for an unspecified limited time only.
DEAL 1: All-day Fun [...]
Sea kayaking is a great way to spend an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon. My husband and I took advantage of the warmer than usual weather and headed over to Half Moon Bay for a paddle in Pillar Point Harbor. Enthusiasts know kayaking can be a gear-intensive sport, but occasional paddlers like us [...]
Good news for surf fans: The Mavericks 2010 surf competition has been announced for Saturday, February 13 in Half Moon Bay.
At the world famous surf spot known as Mavericks, the big waves break up to 40 ft high or higher. Two dozen big-wave surfers have been invited to participate.
Spectators are usually discouraged from watching live [...]
Ever wonder what it’s like to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, or around Angel Island at sunset ? Yes you can go yachting on the cheap. You can go yachting on the cheap, if you know where to go. In fact, chartering a fast yacht and sailing the San Francisco Bay can cost less than filling your car up with gas. You just have to know who to ask. …
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival at Treasure Island is a full weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and family activities at the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. This year, more than 100 dragon boat teams and 3,000 dragon boat paddlers from across North America will race [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to try snowshoeing, now is a great time of year to learn all about it FREE at REI stores in San Francisco and several other Bay Area locations. If you decide to take up snowshoeing, REI also offers some good deals for weekend trips.
Snowshoeing is a great way to have fun [...]
Celebrate San Francisco’s 9th Annual Summer Sailstice at Treasure Island this weekend. Sail in or just go down and enjoy the Treasure Island waterfront. Don’t have a boat? Don’t worry. You can score a free ride on a sailboat or watch the sailboat racing and windsurfing from the waterfront. Enjoy the new boat show, and [...]
Riding your bike to work or around town to see the sights is not only good for your health, it’s good for your bottom line. Bicycle commuters are eligible to deduct $20 pretax per month from their paychecks to cover bicycling related expenses. Employers also receive tax benefits because they don’t have to pay payroll [...]
