SF Neighborhoods

A summary of SF neighborhoods, some are BART-able, some need a car. Check out the Haight, the Mission, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley or the Marina. All cool spots!http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/

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The Presidio

Gorgeous views and historic sites. Visit Baker beach and have a picnic. Park in the Presidio and walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.http://www.nps.gov/prsf/

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The Winchester Mystery House

This Victorian mansion is filled with so many unexplained oddities, that it has come to be known as the Winchester Mystery House. Located in San Jose.http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/

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Wine Country

Wine tasting in Sonoma offers smaller and less crowded wineries. Napa Valley is a little more touristy and has bigger wineries. Drive up the Marin and Sonoma coasts and then come back inland through the Russian River Valley. Stop at the Wild Flour Bakery for treats. Or drive up to Mendocino for gorgeous views. Our…

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Yelp

Great resource for restaurants and other things to do in the bay area (or elsewhere).http://www.yelp.com/?location=San+Francisco%2C+CA

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Yerba Buena Gardens

Have a picnic in the garden, see some art, or go ice skating. Also great for children. http://www.yerbabuenagardens.com/

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Yosemite

National wildlife park about a 2 to 3 hour drive from San Francisco. Head to Wawona or Mariposa Grove and see the giant sequoias (the biggest trees, wider than redwoods). You might want to stay over night, and if so, book way in advance! Mappery Auto Tourhttp://www.nps.gov/yose/

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