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EXPLORATORIUM

The magnificent Palace of Fine Arts is the home of the Exploratorium -some people call it a mad scientist's playpen! Interactive exhibits fascinate the kids while teaching them science. From there we go to Ft. Point, a Civil War era fortress under the Golden Gate Bridge. Next it's on to the Golden Gate Bridge for a spectacular view. Then we play in the sand at the beach.

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SEAL HEAVEN

We take the Ferry across the Bay to Sausalito, watching out for Harbor Seals and other marine wild life. There we have a delightful lunch and meet our Explorer's Van to take us to the Marine Mammal Center at Fort Cronkite, where sick or injured seals and sea lions are cared for before being released into the wild. Next we play on Rodeo Beach, a gorgeous coastal area surrounded by dramatic cliffs. Our adventure continues to Pt. Bonita lighthouse for a perfect view of the Golden Gate where a colony of sea lions makes their home.

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CHINATOWN

Our trip starts at Portsmouth Square where San Francisco had its beginnings in 1837. On to visit Buddhist Temples, Chinese open markets, pastry, herbal, and unique gift shops. We tour a fortune cookie factory, learn about Chinatown's history and folklore through stories, and practice the art of Calligraphy. The finale of our wonderful morning is an enjoyable lunch in a traditional Chinese restaurant.

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BAY MAGIC

Take a Ferry cruise on a beautiful half hour Bay crossing to Sausalito, a charming town nestled along an inviting shoreline. After a yummy lunch we meet our Explorers' Van for a ride to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, where there are hands-on interactive exhibits on natural science, art and multimedia. The Museum is located on the breathtaking North Shore of San Francisco Bay. We explore the shore, then drive back across the Golden Gate Bridge with time to get out and marvel at this engineering feat.

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KIDS NIGHT OUT

While parents have a night out, why not give your child one too? Better than a boring babysitter, we design night tours taking into account weather conditions and event availability. Your child will have a pleasurable dinner and lots of fun. After dinner we might go to the Laserium at the Morrison Planetarium, then build a camp fire on the beach to make s'mores and tell stories. Pier 39 with its shops, arcades, bumper cars, turbo rides and sea lions is another possible destination. If there's a theater offering live entertainment for children we'll be there! Sometimes there are tours of a Civil War Fort by candle light, singing in the hull of an antique schooner, or a Festival of Lights in Union Square. Your child will go home with wonderful memories.

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FAMILY DAY SPECIAL:
Muir Woods and Sausalito.

We’ll visit Muir Woods to see the Coast Redwoods, the tallest living things, some of which are 1,000 years old! John Muir called it “the best tree lover’s monument that could possibly found in all the forests of the world.” Then we’ll drive to scenic Sausalito where I’ll put you on the ferry to San Francisco for a gorgeous thirty minute ride across the Bay. I’ll meet you on the other side and deliver you to your hotel.

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FAMILY DAY SPECIAL:
San Francisco Choice!

Your family will create life time memories of great San Francisco experiences. We may sip tea at the Japanese Garden in Golden Gate Park, visit Ocean Beach and the Cliff House Ranger Station, the Exploratorium at the Palace of Fine Arts, Ft. Point, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Coit Tower, the Cable Car Barn, Lombard Street (the curvy one), Fisherman’s Wharf and Twin Peaks. If there’s something your family wants to see, we’ll make sure we get there!

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FITZGERALD MARINE PRESERVE AT MOSS BEACH

There is nothing more amazing than tide pools. At this reserve there is a shallow 30-acre reef that provides hundreds of tidal pockets where we will discover hermit crabs, sea anemones, starfish, and many more plants and animals in colors and shapes never seen on dry land.

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