Annie & Christopher
Things To Do in the Area
Hikes and Bikes and Kayaks!
There are a ton of places for short or long hikes/bike rides in Mt Tam, Muir Woods and Armstrong Redwoods, Point Reyes, Jenner Beach, and really anywhere along the coast. If you have the time, Tomales Point Trail is our favorite (only) long hike we've done. You go through the Point Reyes Elk Reserve and end at the tip of Point Reyes, where the Pacific meets the Bay..worth the time! Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is Chris' favorite place to rent bikes and wander. You can spend a whole day getting lost in this place! Tomales Bay has bioluminescent activity this time of year. Check it out up close and personal on a kayak.
Wine and Oysters!
Sonoma/Napa are super close and easy to Uber/Lyft around. There are plenty of tours you can book as well. If you are staying at the DoubleTree, the concierge is an excellent resource for booking wine tours in the area. They can assist with travel and finding free tastings* In Point Reyes, you will find Tomales Bay Oyster Co. and Hog Island which are great places to grab your own bag of oysters from their farm, shuck them on site and slurp 'em down.
Eats!
A few places to check out some local cuisine: - Rocker Oysterfeller's (also a boutique hotel) - In-N-Out!! There is one less than a mile from the DoubeTree - Point Reyes has a lot of great restaurants (CowGirl Creamery - local cheese, Osteria Stellina - Italian, Station House Cafe - burgers/salads..)
Music!
San Francisco is always going to have live music from Salsa to Reggae. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will definitely give you a good show. The Boom Boom Room in SF's jazz district always hits the spot. Marin County (North Bay) is known for their hippies in retirement. You can go to Phil Lesh's Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael AND/OR Bob Weir's music venue Sweetwater in Mill Valley.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Redwoods! Wide easy paths that are stroller friendly. Also steeper hikes if you're into that.
Muir Woods National Monument
Redwoods! Research the parking regulations because they've changed recently
Golden Gate Park - Botanical Gardens
'Flower Piano' event will be happening during the time of the wedding. Professionals and public talent (anyone) will be playing hidden pianos in the park. It made Annie cry!
Alcatraz Island
TRIPS NEED TO RESERVED 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE
Tomales Bay Trailhead
Trail with ocean views and tons of wild ELK
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Hiking Mt. Tam(alpais)
Blue Waters Kayaking Inverness - Bioluminescence Tour
The season to see Bioluminescence in full effect is June-September. Put your hands/paddle in the water and watch it sparkle! (just like the "Kiss the Girl" scene from Little Mermaid) It's magical
Point Reyes Station
Lighthouse
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
Fresh Oysters
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Fresh Oysters
Napa County
California's Old Wine Country
Sonoma County
California's New Wine Country
Rocker Oysterfeller's
Moi gives 2 thumbs up!
Osteria Stellina
Great locally-sourced California Cuisine
Cowgirl Creamery
CHEEEEEESE, MMMMMMMM
Terrapin Crossroads
Music Venue owned by Phil Lesh for all those Dead Heads out there!
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Great Music Venue in Downtown SF
Sweetwater Music Hall
Music venue Deadhead Friendly
Boom Boom Room
Funky music venue in SF's historic Fillmore district
Manitas Cafe & Deli
THE BEST CAFE IN SAN FRANCISCO! =) Great place to grab breakfast/lunch before or after hanging out in Golden Gate Park.
Long Bridge Pizza Co.
Best Man's Restaurant. They'll be at the wedding serving pies
The Big 4
Annie and Chris' favorite bar. Be classy and order a martini or an "Annie" (Vesper without Vodka). Zachary will know it. He works Thursdays - Tuesdays.
The San Francisco Sailing Company
Argggg! The seas be mighty strong in ze bay
AT&T Park
The most beautiful park in baseball. You don't have to be into the team, but you do have to care about GARLIC FRIES (or watching a beautiful sunset over the bay)
In-N-Out Burger
Secret Menu: Animal Style