Local Activities
Cavallo Point's Concierge can recommend an exceptional range of activities and adventures that showcase the Bay Area's diverse attractions and pursuits. Some are particularly suited for children.
These include:
Mike’s Bikes of Sausalito
Mountain and road bicycle rentals. Located right on the Bridgeway Bike Path, their shop is a well-known cycling destination that is a getaway to some of Marin’s finest riding.
Phone: 415.332.3200
Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center
It's just a short stroll from Cavallo Point to the water's edge. There a kayak awaits you to experience a different view of the Golden Gate Bridge -- from below on a guided tour. Or visit Sea Trek's beautiful sandy beach in Sausalito to launch your kayak into scenic Richardson Bay and beyond. First-time and advanced paddlers can take classes or guided tours, participate in team-building activities, or just rent a kayak to explore on your own.
Phone: 415.332.8494
www.seatrek.com
Angel Island State Park
Take a short ferry ride from San Francisco, Tiburon, Oakland or Alameda to heavenly Angel Island. Known for diverse activities, history and stunning views, it offers miles of hiking, tram and Segway tours, biking, sea trekking and picnicking. A microcosm of U.S. history, Angel Island was the hunting ground for the Miwoks and was involved in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and both World Wars. Sometimes referred to as "The Ellis Island of the West," it was an immigration station from 1910 - 1940.
Phone: 415.897.0715
www.angelisland.com
Precita Eyes Mural Arts
Take a tour to see some of San Francisco's most impressive mural art. Enjoy a variety of events and walking, bus and bike tours conducted by the muralists. An inner-city, community-based mural arts organization, Precita Eyes seeks to enrich and beautify urban environments and educate communities about the process and history of public community mural art.
Phone: 415.285.2287
www.precitaeyes.org
Headland Center for the Arts
Headlands Center for the Arts provides an unparalleled environment for the creative process and the development of new work and ideas. Through artists' residencies and public programs, they offer opportunities for interaction that build understanding and appreciation for art's role in society.
Phone: 415.331.2787
www.headlands.org
San Francisco Seaplane Tours
Fly above San Francisco and the Bay Area for a bird’s-eye view of the cityscape and San Francisco Bay. The Seaplane Champagne Flight includes chilled champagne, and a knowledgeable pilot who will take you on a course across Mt. Tamalpais, the coastline of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown San Francisco and the waterfront, Alcatraz, around Angel Island and Marin. Another spectacular flight is the Ceago Wine Tasting Tour over the famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys. You land at the farm and villa at Ceago Vinegarden for a private wine tasting with accompanying cheese..
Phone: 415.332.4843
www.seaplane.com
Mr. Toad Tours
Ride in style as you take an adventure through time around San Francisco in one of Mr. Toad’s vintage touring cars. Each of Mr. Toad’s pre-1930s vehicles run on propane, making them environmentally friendly. Your personalized tour takes you to see the most memorable areas of San Francisco, going up and down hills that buses cannot. See the sights that make San Francisco famous while you tour historical locations, movie scenes and local hangouts. The views from Mr. Toad’s open-aired vehicles allow for breathtaking photographs and unforgettable memories.
Phone: 877.467.8623
www.mrtoadstours.com
Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour
Enjoy a tour of wooden boats and historic vessels from the finest to the funniest, on this unique guided walking excursion along the beautiful Sausalito waterfront. Many of the people and boats you encounter on this tour have lived adventurous seafaring lives; others have never navigated beyond the Golden Gate. Whether your appreciation comes through historical significance, artistic interest or past experience, this tour sends you home a bit closer to a nautical life.
Phone: 415.332.6608
www.SausalitoWoodenBoatTour.com
Behind the Scenes Tours of Alcatraz
Experience the many moods of Alcatraz with an evening visit to the Island. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset silhouetting the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn compelling stories about the island's history and residents. Get spectacular 360-degree views of the whole Bay Area lit up at night... and feel a chill run down your spine as you venture into dark corners of the old island prison. The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening that includes special programs, tours and activities not offered during the day. The Night Tour was selected "Best Tour of the Bay Area" by San Francisco magazine.
Phone: 415.561.4926
www.parksconservancy.org
In the Kitchen with Lisa
In the Kitchen with Lisa offers intimate culinary excursions in San Francisco, Napa Valley and West Marin in Sonoma County for individuals and groups looking to go behind-the-scenes with a local expert for a taste of the remarkable food culture that exists in these regions. Join Lisa Rogovin for Chocolate Tastings, Food Lover’s Tour of the Ferry Building Market Place, or take a Sonoma & Napa Valley food & wine field trips.
Phone: 415.806.5970
www.inthekitchenwithlisa.com
Miwok Livery Stables
Enjoy horseback riding lessons, or trail riding lessons in one of the most beautiful riding stables in the San Francisco Bay Area. The stables are located in the Golden Gate National Park in the Marin Headlands, just minutes away from Cavallo Point. The scenery from horseback is beautiful – hidden from urban sprawl, a thousand acres of stunning unspoiled California grasslands, oak trees and wildlife. All levels are welcome, from those new to horseback riding who want to try a trail ride lesson or introductory classes, to intermediate and advanced classes in dressage, huntseat and jumping.
Phone: 415.383.8043
www.miwokstables.com
Hit the Hill Boot Camp
Join Jim DiRuscio, owner and instructor, for an unforgettable adventure of fitness boot camp. His programs are designed for all ages, sizes and fitness levels to achieve positive change and great results. Programs include hiking Mt. Tam with weight packs, calisthenics, running and weight training. Or experience his Outdoor Fitness Program, which features a $150,000, one-of-a-kind, all terrain mobile gymnasium. He also has programs that are designed specifically for mothers and women.
Phone: 415.897.9287
www.hitthehill.com
Golden Gate National Recreational Area (GGNRA)
One of the world's largest urban national parks, GGNRA hugs the California coastline for nearly 60 miles in and around San Francisco. The vast variety of natural and cultural resources and different ecological zones interest almost anyone. Each year the park attracts 17 million visitors from around the world who are drawn by unparalleled recreational opportunities, stunning natural beauty and riveting stories. Thanks to its many trails, historic structures, natural areas and public programs, visitors can windsurf, walk the dog, go for a run, or bring the kids to explore nature and get a taste of history. The GGNRA includes Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Marin Headlands, Presidio, Fort Mason, Crissy Field, Fort Point, Bolinas Ridge, Stinson Beach, Cliff House & Sutro Baths, Sweeney and Milagra Ridges, Mori Point and of course Fort Baker.
Park Headquarters and Information Center, Fort Mason
Phone: 415.561.4700
www.nps.gov
Children's Activities
Slide Ranch
Kids spend the day at a teaching farm connecting with nature, exploring tide pools, milking goats, visiting chickens, learning about growing healthy foods and their interdependence in the environment. The farm is located at a historical coastal dairy in the Marin Headlands within the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, perfect for beach picnics, hiking and outdoor adventures.
Phone: 415.381.6155
www.slideranch.org
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Located just steps away from Cavallo Point is a one-of-a-kind children's museum offering a range of programs for children ages 6 months to 8 years, parents, groups and educators. The museum's fun programs offer hands-on art, environmental and science exhibitions, performances, cultural festivals, special events and ongoing educational curricula.
Phone: 415.339.3900
www.baykidsmuseum.org
The Marine Mammal Center
Founded in 1975, The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, sick and orphaned marine mammals, including seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises, whales and sea otters, along a 600 mile stretch of California coastline.
Phone: 415.289.7335
www.marinemammalcenter.org
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity —regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up and tinker with. Your curiosity can be your compass to endless discoveries.
Phone: 415.561.0360
www.exploratorium.edu
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory studies migrating birds of prey along the Pacific coast and promotes public awareness of raptor populations. The GGRO is dedicated to the conservation of raptors and to community involvement in wildlife research.
Phone: 415.331.0730
www.ggro.org
Parents
Rent-a-Parent Personal Services
Rent-a-Parent is a child care referral and consulting agency. Their goal is to provide parents with a nanny they can trust and depend on and who is an excellent caregiver for the child. Each caregiver is carefully matched to parent’s needs, the children's ages, and other requirements of the position. Temporary caregivers can come to the guest room--daytime, evenings, weekends and overnights--for one time only or on-going.
Phone: 415.435.2642
www.rentaparent.net
Marin Mommies
Marin Mommies is a unique website for tips, ideas, and resources for modern, sophisticated, and on-the-go moms, moms-to-be, and dads too. Much of the content is focused on Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area, but parents everywhere can find something to read, enjoy and discuss.
www.marinmommies.com
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