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Coit Tower’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration, San Francisco

The City by the Bay is celebrating Coit Tower’s 75th Anniversary on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Play tourist for the day and bring the kids along to enjoy this special Diamond Anniversary event. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s especially impressive after dark when it is illuminated atop Telegraph […]

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Summer Family Fun – Giant Redwoods and Ladybugs at Muir Woods, California

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If you’re visiting from out of town (or living here in the SF Bay Area) and looking for something fun to do this Summer with your family, don’t miss a trip to Muir Woods. This popular destination is located in Marin, approximately 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Giant Redwood Sequoias Wait until

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New Survey – “Working to Live, Not Living to Work”

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Americans are more chained to their jobs than ever, thanks to their cell phones, iPads and laptops. Right? Wrong, says an online poll from Monster.com. U.S. workers are career-oriented but are less likely to say they “work to live” than their European counterparts. In fact, 63% of U.S. workers and 59% of European ones seek

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French Laundry Receives Top Honors – 3 Michelin Stars ***

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The Only Bay Area Restaurant to Receive Top Honors The Michelin Guide San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country 2008 results are in! For the second year in a row, Napa Valley’s highly-acclaimed French Laundry received 3 stars. Thomas Keller’s popular Yountville eatery was the only Bay Area restaurant to receive top honors. 1 star =

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Skywalk Grand Canyon – Grand Opening

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Skywalk Grand Canyon opened on March 28, 2007. This fun attraction is located at Grand Canyon West Rim on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. Glass Skywalk Step out onto a glass-floored, 70-ft long open-air Observation Deck that juts out 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and the Colorado River. Before venturing out from the canyon’s rim

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A Taste of Yountville

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Yountville, “Culinary Capital” of Napa Valley Yountville is considered the Culinary Capital of Napa Valley. The historic town is conveniently located just one hour northeast of San Francisco. It’s one of Napa Valley’s most popular destinations. Foodies are drawn to Yountville because of its fabulous Michelin star and incredible restaurants. One of our favorites is

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Elephant Seal Tours – “Mating and Birthing” Season

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Ano Nuevo State Reserve It’s Mating & Birthing Season at Ano Nuevo State Reserve, the largest mainland breeding colony of Elephant Seals. What better time of year to take an Elephant Seal Guided Tour. Special Guided Walks are available now during “Breeding Season” (early December thru’ March, peaking by mid-February). It’s a fun place to visit

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