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Seaplane sightseeing adventures depart from both Sausalito and Pier 39 in San Francisco. View major attractions like Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Prison and Muir Woods National Park from the air. Flights last from 30 to 40 minutes and provide rare photo opportunities. Consider chartering your own flight to the Ceago Winery in Lake County. They have a seaplane accessible dock and feature Tuscan architecture with fields of lavender.
San Francisco Seaplane Tours
Sausalito Harbor
Sausalito, California 94133
(415) 332-4843
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Harbor Cruises are offered by both the Red and White Fleet and the Blue & Gold Fleet. Travel in comfort to Alcatraz Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, or under the Golden Gate Bridge to name just a few of the offered destinations. Dinner cruises and themed events are also offered. Cruises depart from the heart of Fisherman's Wharf at Piers 43½ or 41.
Red and White Fleet
Pier 43½ Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 673-2900
Blue & Gold Fleet
Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 773-1188
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Hot Air Ballooning above the Napa Valley in a seven person wicker basket. Help your crew in getting your balloon to rise with the sun to heights from 500 to 10,000 feet. Float above vineyards and chateaus with the wind as your co-pilot. Share a "balloonist toast" to commemorate your epic adventure. Vehicles carry passengers back from the landing zone.
Balloons Above the Valley
603 California Boulevard
Napa, California 94559
(800) 464-6824
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Zeppelin Airship Tours are available over San Francisco. Enjoy vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz and more from the quiet cabin of a Zeppelin Airship. Flights depart from Oakland International Airport North Field off Interstate 880.
Airship Ventures, Inc.
NASA Research Park
Building 20, South Akron Road
Moffett Field, CA 94035
(650) 969-8100
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Hornblower Cruises is located at Pier 3 at the Ferry docks near Interstate 80. They offer dinner and lunch cruises aboard luxury vessels. Choose from several different options that can include views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Bay Bridge, Sacramento Delta and more. Menu choices may include Spinach Basil Gnocchi, Pollo Borracho & Carnitas, Asiago Caesar Salad, Polynesian Chicken Noodle Salad and much more.
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Pier 3, Hornblower Landing
San Francisco, CA 94111
(888) 467-6256
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Adventure Cat Sailing Charters offers sailing charters aboard 55' to 65' catamarans. Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz, out for whale watching or many other sites.
Adventure Cat
Pier 39, Gate J
San Francisco, California 94133
(800) 498-4228
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Napa Winery Shuttle offers excursions to some of the Napa region's favorite wineries while riding in stylish comfort. Wineries include Rubicon, Andretti, Beaulieu Vineyards and more. River excursions are also offered aboard electric surry boats that navigate the Napa River.
Napa Winery Shuttle
Napa, California 94559
(707) 257-1950
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Rocket Boat is located at Pier 39 and offers a high-speed, open-air boat rides across San Francisco Bay. A Rock 'n Roll soundtrack is played to a fast paced 30-minute boat ride. The boat can hold 135 passengers and travels a blazing 44 knots past bay attractions like Treasure Island, AT&T (Candlestick) Park, the Bay Bridge and more.
Rocket Boat / Blue & Gold Fleet
Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 773-1188
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Bay City Bike Rentals offers bicycle rentals near Fisherman's Wharf. A popular route includes a bike trail leading from Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. Other routes include Golden Gate Park, Mt. Tamalpais, Sausalito and more.
Bay City Bike Rentals (location 1)
2661 Taylor Street
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 346-2453
Bay City Bike Rentals (location 2)
1325 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 346-2453
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Electric Bike Rentals are available through BLAZING SADDLES. Bike the bridge with easy and a little help from an electric motor. The have multiple locations throughout the city making it easier to explorer the whole region. Tours are also available.
BLAZING SADDLES
2715 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 202-8888
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Wheel Fun Rentals has two locations in San Francisco. They rent unique bicycles including 2 to 6-person Surrey bikes, beach cruisers, road bikes, kids bikes and more. Look for them along bike paths in touristy locations. San Francisco locations include the bike path between Marina Green and Fort Mason and Golden Gate Park next to the boat house at Stow Lake.
Wheel Fun Rentals
Stow Lake Drive East
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 668-6699
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