Explore the beautiful San Francisco on a guided 8-mile (12.8-km) bike ride to the bayside town of Sausalito. Cruise by city parks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and over the famous Golden Gate Bridge as your guide shares entertaining facts and trivia about the celebrated landmarks along the way.

Grab your helmet and listen in as your guide shares tips and instructions for safely navigating in traffic and staying together in a group. Then hop onto a custom-fitted bike of your choice and hit the road, following your guide along designated bike paths through the city.

Check out the beaches and bathhouses of historic Aquatic Park, and pass the bustling seafood restaurants and souvenir shops of Fisherman’s Wharf. Pedal by the pastel homes and boutiques of the Marina and the old military buildings of Fort Mason toward Golden Gate Bridge. Cross over the impressive span of this emblematic suspension bridge on a bike path that protects you from the rushing traffic nearby and stop to marvel at the city skyline from 245 feet (75 m) above the Bay.

Once you’re over the bridge, ride downhill into the charming waterfront town of Sausalito, where the guided tour concludes. Enjoy some time on your own to explore the local galleries, shops, and beachfront restaurants. Grab a bite to eat before returning to San Francisco—you can cross the Bay via ferry or head back by bike the same way you came. If you’d like to see more, opt to extend your tour with a self-guided bike ride to charming Mill Valley and Old Mill Park, where you can picnic or relax in the shade of towering redwood trees. From there, continue onto historic Tiburon or return to Sausalito to catch the ferry back to San Francisco.

Gaze up at the towering tops of redwoods, stroll down pine needle-covered paths, and hear stories about famed naturalist John Muir on this relaxing excursion in cathedral-like forests. Enjoy a scenic drive through Muir Woods and check out the charming streets of Sausalito with an experienced guide to lead the way.

Climb onto a comfortable coach as you leave downtown San Francisco behind and cruise beneath the iconic cables strung along the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy views of the bay and of the Pacific Ocean before reaching the other side. Trade traffic noise and concrete for bird songs and ferns as you enter the beloved Muir Woods.

Covering 554 acres (224 ha), this protected park is filled with groves of old growth redwoods that are rarely seen along this stretch of California. Get out and meander underneath their lumbering branches and snap photos of the sunlight filtering through to the forest floor for 90 minutes of free time. Keep your eyes peeled for deer and chipmunks that call the woods home and check out immersive exhibits that detail the park's history.

Continue on with a drive through the bayside streets of charming Sausalito before heading back into San Francisco through the Golden Gate Bridge. For those who want to explore Sausalito a bit more, consider stopping here to enjoy the many local boutique shops, antique galleries, and one-of-a-kind cafes and restaurants. Simply hop off the tour bus and return to San Fran with a scenic ferry ride later in the day.

Distance: 4 miles / Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, roundtrip
Rated: Moderate - Dicult; some steep climbs.

Mostly shaded, beautiful hike through the Redwoods

For a scenic drive followed by ~1 mile of easy hiking, and a panoramic view of the ocean and of the Bay, head to the tippy top of Mt. Tamalpais!!

This is a chic little bar and restaurant situated right on the bay in Sausalito. There's only one bocce court, but the food is delicious and the view is wonderful!

We come here every time we visit Marin!! The Bistec Sandwich never disappoints--delicious steak and pressed french bread are the foundation of this Puerto Rican delight, with Avocado and carmelized onions. Also try the Ponche drink (Half Mango Iced Tea, Half Limeade - A.K.A. Arnoldo Palmero!) It's super refreshing!

There will definitely be a line, but be patient--it moves fast and IT'S SO WORTH IT!