Here’s a great way to tour Sonoma for the day — paddle down the Russian River in an inflatable canoe. Take the family, take the dog, or just take it easy and roll down the river with your feet up over the tubes … all for half the regular price. This eco-adventure takes place along [...]
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 [...]
Want to circle the city–by bicycle? I found this posting for a test ride of San Francisco’s 49-Mile Scenic Bike Ride, planned for this weekend (Sunday, May 23, 2010) by David Baker + Partners, Architects. Riffing on the San Francisco Downtown Association’s 1938 49-Mile Scenic Drive, the bike ride gives you a close up 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 [...]
If you’ve been to Golden Gate Park on a Sunday, you may have noticed the group of Lindy hoppers kicking it up to jazz, blues and swing music out in the fresh open air. If you wondered who they were, or how to join in the fun, here’s the deal …
Get a group together and grab this Bay area paintball deal in Santa Clara. WHAT’S THE DEAL: [Expired] Get half off the regular half off price at Santa Clara Paintball. That’s a full day admission ticket and gear to Santa Clara Paintball – for just $17.50 (reg $70). WHERE: Santa Clara fairgrounds, 2542 Monterrey Highway, [...]
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 [...]
For National Park Week (August 14-15, 2010), all 392 U.S. National Parks will waive entrance fees. National parks across the country will also host family events and volunteer projects on Earth Day and throughout the week. For example, Golden Gate Park will host an Earth Stroll on April 17, with fun interactive adventures at the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ever thought about learning to surf but weren’t sure how to get started? Take this free class and get all the basics. Award-winning sports journalist and life-long surfer Elliott Almond has spent years searching for the perfect wave along the California and Baja California coastlines. His class will give you an introduction to the world [...]
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 [...]
In the San Francisco Bay Area, and notoriously expensive Marin County especially, just taking a walk can cost you — if you like guided walking tours and hikes, that is. Fortunately, the Sierra Club’s many Bay Area chapters offer terrific organized hikes, for free or cheap and from easy to adventurous. Check out their hiking [...]
