The Bay Area Things To Do

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Marin County Civic Center

A wonder of arches, circles, and skylights just 10 miles north of Mill Valley, the Civic Center was Frank Lloyd Wright's largest public project...

Marin Headlands

The headlands stretch from the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Beach. Photographers perch on the southern headlands for spectacular shots of the...

Nike Missile Site SF-88

The only fully restored site of its kind in the United States, the museum at SF-88 provides a firsthand view of menacing Cold War–era Hercules...

Muir Woods National Monument

Nothing gives perspective like walking among some of the world's last old-growth redwoods. The 550 acres of Muir Woods National Monument contain...

Mt. Tamalpais State Park

Although the summit of Mt. Tamalpais is only 2,571 feet high, the mountain rises practically from sea level, dominating the topography of Marin...

Point Reyes National Seashore

One of the Bay Area's most spectacular treasures and the only national seashore on the West Coast, the 71,000-acre Point Reyes National Seashore...

Duxbury Reef

Excellent tide pooling can be had along the 3-mile shoreline of Duxbury Reef; it's the most extensive tide pool area near Point Reyes National...

Point Reyes Lighthouse & Visitor Center

In operation since December 1, 1870, this lighthouse—which was decommissioned in 1975—is one of the premier attractions of the Point Reyes National...

Oakland Museum of California

This museum surveys the state's art, history, and natural wonders in three galleries of absorbing, interactive exhibits. Travel through myriad...

Paramount Theatre

A glorious Art Deco specimen, the Paramount operates as a venue for concerts and performances of all kinds, from the Oakland Symphony to Jerry...

Rockridge

This fashionable upscale neighborhood is one of Oakland's most desirable places to live. Explore the tree-lined streets that radiate out from...

Berkeley Marina

Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco and Angel Island, as well as grassy expanses that are perfect for a picnic. The marina houses three...

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Museum/ Gallery 13

Educational Institution 8

Garden/ Arboretum 5

Bars/ Pubs 4

Music Clubs 4

Religious Building/ Site/ Shrine 3

Music Stores 3

Forest 2

Zoo/ Aquarium 1

Clothing 1

Body Of Water/ Waterfall 1

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