22 BEYonD SAn FRAnCISCo STOP Bicycling Through Napa BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO SAn FRAnCISCo oFFERS PLEnTY oF ATTRACTIonS AnD EnTERTAInMEnT To KEEP VISIToRS BUSY DURInG THEIR STAY, BUT TRIPS BEYonD THE CITY CAn TAKE YoU To MAnY oTHER WoRLD-CLASS DESTInATIonS, ALL WITHIn A RELATIVELY SHoRT DRIVE. NORTH SAUSALITO/MARIN on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County’s parks and trails offer stunning views of the bridge and city skyline. There’s more natural beauty at the Point Reyes national Seashore and Muir Woods (make parking and shuttle reservations up to 90 days in advance by phone or at gomuirwoods.com). Communities like Sausalito and Tiburon offer charming Main Streets with fine dining, shopping and waterfront views. NAPA VALLEY one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, napa Valley boasts more than 400 wineries. Travelers will discover exquisite wine tasting opportunities, unforgettable farm-to-table cuisine and some of the world’s best chefs — all just a short drive north of the city. The area’s picturesque scenery is also perfect for a hike, bike tour, hot air balloon ride or golf. SONOMA COUNTY nearby Sonoma County represents some of the best of northern California — premium wine, farm-to-table dining, organic farms and orchards, breweries and distilleries, and artisan cheese producers (be sure to check out the California Cheese Trail) — all surrounded by incredible natural beauty that stretches from the rocky coast of Bodega Bay to the redwood forests of Guerneville and rolling hills of wine country. SHASTA CASCADE Paulo del Valle nature lovers will enjoy the many opportunities for outdoor adventures in the Shasta Cascade. Experience camping, hiking, skiing, fishing, rafting, snowboarding and mountaineering — all within the beautiful landscape of Lake Shasta and the towering, 14,000-foot-tall (4,264 meters) Mt. Shasta. FIND MORE TRIP IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO ON OUR WEBSITE: SFTRAVEL.COM/BEYOND-SF OFFICIAL TRAVEL PLANNER’S GUIDE 2020
San Francisco Travel Planner's Guide 2020 TPG: Page 22
