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Muir Woods National Monument - Only a few miles north of San
Francisco, in an isolated canyon grows the ancient coast redwood
forest known the world over as Muir Woods. The park offers solitude,
interpretive displays and programs, and numerous hiking trails. Come
stroll through 1000 year old giant trees towering 260 feet high and
find out why famed naturalist John Muir called this,"...the
best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the
forests of the world."
Muir Woods, National Park Service
- Until the 1800's, many northern California coastal valleys were
covered with coast redwood trees similar to those now found in Muir
Woods National Monument. The forest along Redwood Creek in today's
Muir Woods was spared from logging because it was hard to get to.
Noting that Redwood Creek contained one of the San Francisco Bay
Area's last uncut stands of old-growth redwood, Congressman William
Kent and his wife, Elizabeth Thacher Kent, bought 295 acres here for
$45,000 in 1905. To protect the redwoods the Kents donated the land to
the United States Federal Government and, in 1908, President Theodore
Roosevelt declared it a national monument. Roosevelt suggested naming
the area after Kent, but Kent wanted it named for conservationist John
Muir.
City of Sausalito - Official Website
Sausalito Chamber of Commerce -
Sausalito is a charming waterfront
community that lies across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.
Because of its Mediterranean flair and breathtaking views, it is often
compared to the French Riviera. The
Sausalito Chamber web site provides business, community, and visitor
information.
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Muir Woods,
Giant Redwoods and Sausalito |
Starting from USD $39.00 |
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Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San
Francisco from Vista Point.
Then it's through the coastal mountains to the Bay Area's most popular
national monument – Muir Woods. This national monument is the
site of a virgin forest of California Coast Redwood trees, among the
oldest and tallest on earth.
There is a 1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam
through an ancient forest of giant redwood trees.
Then
stroll the waterfront of the quaint Mediterranean-style village of
Sausalito.
Sausalito is considered the prettiest
city in California.
Time is allowed for browsing, shopping and photo-taking in the
picturesque artist colony nestled on the northern shores of San
Francisco Bay. |
© Muir Woods National Monument
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Muir Woods and
Wine Country Tour |
Starting from USD $59.00 |
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On
your tour you will enjoy the morning exploring the spectacular Redwood
Sequoia trees at Muir Woods, then relax in the afternoon while your
tour guide introduces you to the California Wine Country.
You will visit two to three small boutique Sonoma wineries spending at
least 45 minutes at each winery.
All wine tasting is complimentary and you will even have a chance to
try 5-10 delicious wines at each winery!
This tour is ideal for both the first time wine taster and those with
a prized wine cellar full of fine wines. |
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Alcatraz plus
Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods & Sausalito |
Starting from USD $59.00 |
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Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San
Francisco from Vista Point. Then it's through the coastal mountains to
the Bay Area's most popular national monument – Muir Woods.
This national monument is the site of a virgin forest of California
Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest on earth. There is a
1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam through an
ancient forest of giant redwood trees and stroll the waterfront of the
quaint Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, considered the
prettiest city in California.
Time is allowed for browsing, shopping and photo-taking in the
picturesque artist colony nestled on the northern shores of San
Francisco Bay. |
© Super Sightseeing Tours
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Your tour also includes a Blue and Gold ferry ride to Alcatraz Island
and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal
penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al
Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the
famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more. The
park rangers who meet you on arrival are available for guided tours of
the prison. The guided tours take place at various times throughout
the day and are included in the cost. |
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Muir Woods,
Giant Redwoods & Sausalito, plus Bay Cruise |
Starting from USD $53.00 |
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Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San
Francisco from Vista Point. Then it's through the coastal mountains to
the Bay Area's most popular national monument – Muir Woods.
This national monument is the site of a virgin forest of California
Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest on earth. There is a
1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam through an
ancient forest of giant redwood trees and stroll the waterfront of the
quaint Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, considered the
prettiest city in California. Time is allowed for browsing, shopping
and photo-taking in the picturesque artist colony nestled on the
northern shores of San Francisco Bay.
PLUS! This tour also
includes the GOLDEN GATE BAY CRUISE - 1 hour of the most
breathtaking sightseeing in the world! You will enjoy a fully narrated
cruise on the famous San Francisco Bay, sail under the Golden Gate
Bridge (weather permitting) and get close-up views of Alcatraz Island,
the San Francisco waterfront and the California sea lions. |
© Super Sightseeing Tours |
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Sausalito
Segway Tour |
Starting from USD $70.00 |
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The Sausalito Segway Tour is the most sensational way to see this
bayside gem. A high tech Segway glide combined with a narrated tour of
the hidden treasures of this small town. You will discover the many
parks, harbors and fascinating houseboat communities in Sausalito.
Enjoy the area's beautiful bike paths and bayside estuaries. Visit the
fascinating bay model, with a scale model of the entire bay, complete
with changing tides.
After a 35-45 minute training on how to safely operate the Segway,
you'll explore the Sausalito waterfront for two hours. Tour highlights
include houseboat communities and legendary wooden boats in the many
harbors, the Bay Model, famous recording studios, bayside estuaries
and an overview of Sausalito history. See Dunphy Park, Cass Marina,
Galilee Harbor and Marinship. |
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The tour makes
frequent stops for photos and refreshments. Most tours will stop for a
beverage at Fish Restaurant.
The Segway Human
Transporter has captivated the public's attention since March
2003 and is the worlds first and only self balancing electric
transport mechanism. Forward and backward maneuvering is guided by
rider's natural motions. Easily navigates most walkable areas,
including paved surfaces, dirt roads, grass, and hills. Plus a Segway
tour is environmentally friendly! Emissions and noise free touring,
powered by rechargeable NiMH battery packs. |
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