Mount Tamalpais, California

Mount Tamalpais, California

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San Francisco: Explore at Your Own Pace All Day Bike Rental

San Francisco: Explore at Your Own Pace All Day Bike Rental

Discover the best of San Francisco at your own pace with a bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf. Whether you're a casual rider or an experienced cyclist, this self-guided adventure lets you explore the city’s iconic sights, hidden gems, and scenic views. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a high-quality, current-model bike, helmet, front handlebar bag, rear gear rack, map, and route instructions. This ensures a smooth, enjoyable ride, letting you focus on the sights as you go. One of the highlights of this experience is the flexibility to customize your route. Simply tell the local staff how many miles you'd like to ride, and they'll recommend a route that takes you through San Francisco's top landmarks. Whether you prefer a leisurely ride along the waterfront or an adventurous route through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, the choice is yours. The bike paths are mostly flat, making this ride easy for cyclists of all levels. You’ll pass by famous sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Embarcadero. Explore neighborhoods such as North Beach, the Presidio, and enjoy stunning views of the bay and Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field. If you're up for a longer ride, pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, where you can either take a scenic ferry back to the city or cycle back along the waterfront. With your bike rental, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Stop for photos, enjoy a coffee at a local café, or simply soak in the city’s sights without the pressure of a guided tour. You’ll also receive a guide with recommendations on the best routes, local spots, and must-see locations. Renting a bike allows you to enjoy San Francisco however you like. Whether it’s riding along the waterfront, admiring the Golden Gate Bridge, or discovering hidden gems, you’ll have the entire day to enjoy at your leisure. Start your San Francisco adventure by renting a bike at Fisherman’s Wharf. Equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable self-guided tour, you’ll have the freedom to explore the city’s landmarks at your own pace.

San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

Cross one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge, on your way to the beautiful redwood forests in Muir woods on this boutique, small-group guided tour. Begin your tour by taking in the skyline of San Francisco, the Bay, and Alcatraz Island from the Golden Gate. Stop for photos and admire the Art Deco style and bright orange-colored steel. Then, head to the Muir Woods National Monument. Pass by the majestic Mount Tamalpais and down a hilly coastal route along the Marin Headlands. Reach the Muir Woods and enjoy a free walk of 1 hour and 15 minutes to stroll among the old-growth redwoods and soak up the atmosphere. Follow winding trails and admire the diversity of flora and fauna. Stop for a break and buy food or a little redwood tree souvenir in the visitor center. Next, visit the beautiful Mediterranean-style seaside city of Sausalito. Walk around the picturesque town and pass by sea-view houses, shops, and cafes lining the waterfront. Visit the colorful Sausalito houseboat community, and discover architectural gems. See repurposed working boats and vessels dating back to World War II. From here, you can decide to explore more of Sausalito or take the ferry back across the bay. You can also be dropped back off in San Francisco. Note that if your tour starts at 8:30am, your drop-off location will be at Pier 33. If your tour starts at 12:50pm, you may be dropped off at Pier 33 or at 488 Post St.

San Francisco Self-Guided Bike Rental

San Francisco Self-Guided Bike Rental

Bike the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and Tiburon. The most popular route will begin at Fisherman’s Wharf by the Powell/ Hyde cable car turnaround. Cruise along the car free national park bike path on a mostly flat bike ride through the Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the marina and Presidio National Park to the base of the bridge, where historic Fort Point is located. You’ll cross the bridge on the sidewalk with stunning views of the city and bay. Then just a 10 minute downhill ride will take you into the charming bayside town of Sausalito. Once there, most people choose to grab a bite to eat, relax, shop and enjoy Sausalito’s famously wonderful weather. From there, the ride will only get better. Cruise by a funky houseboat community through the marshlands and into historic Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, where you will be able to see California’s famous Redwood trees at the base of Mount Tamalpais. Continue along a gorgeous waterfront bike path to the quaint fishing town of Tiburon, where you’ll find more great bayside restaurants and shops. From Tiburon or Sausalito, you will be able to hop on the ferry with your bike and come right back to San Francisco.

San Francisco: Comprehensive Half-Day Guided City Tour

San Francisco: Comprehensive Half-Day Guided City Tour

This San Francisco City Tour is for those that want to do more than just see the City - they want to experience it! Ride in comfort to the City’s top attractions. Easily the most comprehensive city tour of San Francisco, you will see the Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, Land’s End, Pacific Ocean, Union Square, Twin Peaks, Mission District and, of course — the Golden Gate Bridge! See more than 20 major attractions in San Francisco. This tour makes stops at these locations to explore and photograph: Palace of Fine Arts At the lovely picture-perfect Palace of Fine Arts, you will have the chance to stop and photograph the historic building, grounds, and stunningly beautiful lagoon. Golden Gate Bridge Continue to the most iconic stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend 10-15 minutes at a perfect vista point taking photos and creating memories. Land’s End Overlook The next stop on your San Francisco city tour will be the historic Land’s End, where you can stretch your legs while overlooking Sutro Baths and the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline. Twin Peaks Fog-permitting, the next stop on this tour gives you an amazing panoramic view from 1,000 feet above the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, and San Francisco Bay. We’ll drop you off at your pickup spot, or, if you’d like to explore further, enjoy the many dining options at Fisherman’s Wharf before making your way back to your hotel at your own pace.

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5 out of 5 stars

It was good overall and we were lucky with the weather. The tour guide was friendly. I think it is better to have 2 full hours or even 2 1/2 at Muir. Sausalito was ok but not much to see. Adding more photo opportunities should be considered. Perhaps a 5 minute stop to take photos of the palace of fine arts would be nice to add and another stop to get a full view of the bridge.

5 out of 5 stars

Michael was an excellent guide, chatting the entire way there and back, about so many fun facts and lots of information! The perfect amount of time spent at Muir Woods and Sausalito. Excellent communication with texts in the days prior, also the morning of, when I texted to the contact person and Michael about pickup timing.

5 out of 5 stars

Decent bikes and a good tutorial by Danny. He also showed us a map and highlighted places of interest. We had a great ride up to Sausalito and back to San Francisco via the coastal path and Golden Gate park. Range of the ebikes is approx 60km.

5 out of 5 stars

Katya was a warm and wonderful guide. We really enjoyed our afternoon. The Redwoods are beautiful and we loved the peace and quiet. A great chance to stretch our legs before hopping on a long, international flight.

5 out of 5 stars

bike rental simply. easy, everything in order, no time wasted. great route, we did 39km. s Sausalito is worth it