Things To Do
Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square (15 min): Historic chocolate factory with ice cream, shops, and plaza views.
Crissy Field
(10 min from venue) Perfect for a quick beach walk with bridge views then grab ice cream at nearby Ghirardelli Square afterward.
Baker Beach
(15 min from venue): Another iconic SF beach with incredible bridge views, great for photos and sunset walks.
Presidio of San Francisco
Presidio (walking distance from venue): Explore miles of trails with bay views, old bunkers, and redwood groves.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park (20 min): One of the world's largest urban parks with gardens, museums, lakes, and plenty of picnic spots.
Sausalito
Lunch in Sausalito (30 min): Charming waterfront town just across the Golden Gate Bridge with great restaurants and bay views.
Mission Dolores Park
Mission District Burritos & Dolores Park (20 min): Grab an iconic SF burrito, then relax in sunny Dolores Park! Jon used to live a 15 minute walk from the park and was a must stop when Helena would visit from Colorado!
Carmel-by-the-Sea
2-2.5 Hour Drive - Our favorite day trip!
Marina District
Great shopping & restaurants!
Union Square
Downtown San Francisco (20 min): Union Square and surrounding areas for department stores and high-end shopping.
Balboa Cafe
Balboa Cafe (Marina District, 15 min): Classic SF neighborhood spot perfect for cocktails and dinner. Explore the Marina District or North Beach for additional bars, restaurants, and live music venues.
Half Moon Bay
(45 min drive) We go here every weekend to Redondo Beach!
Napa Valley
Napa Valley (1.5 hour drive): World-class wineries and wine tasting rooms.
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods (40 min drive): Old-growth redwood forest with easy walking trails. Note: Reservation required.
Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center (45 min, Palo Alto): Upscale outdoor mall with major brands
Pacific Heights
Upscale SF Neighborhood!
North Beach
