Safari West

Take a look at some wildlife and visit wine country in the same trip.http://www.safariwest.com/

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Santa Cruz

A quaint little city with beaches, an old fashioned boardwalk, dining, and art. Mix your own perfumes at the Perfumer’s Apprentice on Pacific Ave (fun and cheap!), and have decadently rich chocolate to drink at Chocolat. Mapperyhttp://www.santacruzca.org

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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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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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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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