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African American Art & Cultural Complex

Located in San Francisco, African American Art and Cultural Complex is a very popular place to visit among the locals and tourists. This museum promotes the art of African American people, showcasing the black culture. The mission of this NPO is to inspire children and youth to cultivate leadership skills, and promote art and black culture. Definitely a place for history and art enthusiasts.

Alamere Falls is one of the two tide falls in the Californian Pacific region, widely known for its scenic beauty and exhilarating hiking. Located in Marin County, the waterfalls are managed by the Point Reyes National Seashore, which generates from the Alamere Creek and cascades down onto the beach constituted of shale and coastal sand. The falls and the hike down to the beach enjoy a rather precarious reputation owing to its proximity to the unpredictable tides and hazardous trail path. It is advised to take the hike in the fall season. Three trailheads lead on to the beach- Palomarin route, Five Brooks route and Bear Valley route. The first route is the most dangerous yet frequently used one which starts at the Palomarin trailhead and is an approximate of 8.3 miles hike. The shortest hike starts off with a pleasant strolling through the woods and later exposes itself to poisonous oaks and steep slopes leading to skin rashes, injuries, sprains and spasms.The 14.5 miles hike through the Five Brooks route is the least opted out and includes horse stables via Stewart Trails and overgrown woods via Greenpicker Trail. The longest, yet the most favourable route, is the Bear Valley route which starts off on the busy Bear Valley Trail. On the way down to the 15.6 miles hike, it facilitates exquisite views of the Point Reyes, Double Point and the Pacific Ocean through tranquil Glen Trail and Wildcat Camp. Read More

The Alamo Square Park is a city park amid a residential area in the city of San Francisco, California. This 12.7-acre park spans about four city blocks atop of a hill. The Alamo Square park is named after the solitary cottonwood tree, referred to as Alamo in Spanish. The park is bounded by Steiner street in the east, Scott street in the west, Fulton Street in the north, and Hayes Street in the south. It offers an overhead view of the downtown San Francisco, with several architecturally-diverse along the extremities, covering the William Westerfield house and the Victorian houses called the 'painted ladies' (a renowned post-card motif). On a sunny day, you can catch views of the Transamerica Pyramid Building and the crest of both Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge from the middle of the park. The park features dual-level play area kids with three slides, six swings, and a couple of climbing structures. The upper level is for older kids, and the lower area is for young toddlers. Also, there is a full tennis court. There are several walking trails, resting benches, and flower beds. Read More

The Alcatraz Island is another one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. The island served as a federal prison for the worst of criminals in the country around the 1930s to 1960s and today is a major tourist attraction. If you're a Hollywood movie buff, there is a very good chance that you have heard of or know about Alcatraz. It has been featured in several films since it ceased to be a prison, the most popular of which are Sean Connery's 'The Rock' and Clint Eastwood's 'Escape from Alcatraz'. The island was used as a military garrison and prison in the 19th century and it's location as a secure military fortification was an influential reason in the establishment of a federal prison. Today, tours of the prison and the island are at the top of every San Francisco itinerary, educating you about the hundreds of terrifying criminals that have stayed inside the walls of, as it is often called, the Rock. As a contrast to this otherwise sobering aspect of the prison, the island is planted with several different species of colourful flowers like roses and geraniums, accompanied by many trees and little bushes of berries. It's natural landscape also provides habitat to numerous animals and birds as well. Read More

The only bookbinding museum in North America, the American Bookbinders Museum was established to celebrate the tools and techniques of bookbinding. They showcase temporary exhibits of articulate hand-bound books, decorative bookbinding with bright colors and glitter, picture books, etc. They display vintage equipment like embossing machines, arming presses, roller backing machine, etc. and demonstrate how they were used to bind a book. The museum hosts illustrated talks, lectures, reading and exhibit receptions among many other events. Their collection includes a bookbinding directory from the last century, published decorative book covers, books and periodicals. The venue is available on rent for corporate and private events. The store offers books, book repair kits and bookbinder kits among other things. Read More

Marin County’s Angel Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is a hub of tourist attraction points - Island State Park and Angel Island Immigration Station, facilitating several recreational activities. Hiking and Camping remains one of the most favorite activities on the island given its eye-catching viewpoints and ecological affluence. The East Bay Sites is the most common tent campsite of the island, which is equipped with picnic tables, barbeque points, mobile toilets, shower points and food lockers. Located on the north-eastern side of the island, The East Bay Sites is everyone’s favourite as it excels in providing protection, privacy and unprecedented viewpoints to the bay, to the peaks surrounding Oakland and Berkeley, the Golden Gate Bridge and to the tall erected structures of San Francisco. Read More

Angel Island State Park is situated on Angel Island, which is the largest island in the San Francisco Bay, California. This island park offers scenic views of the sea, the SF Skyline, the Marin headlands, and the surrounding Bay area. There are many hiking and biking trails to have fun. Various recreational options are available in this park, including the campsites for camping. Long ago the Angel Island was a hunting spot for the tribal inhabitants. Also, the island has around a century-long military history. The military finally departed in the early 60s and allowed this Island fir transformation into the park's land.You can access this island via public ferry or private boats. During the high season, lots of ferries are obtainable. Though during winters, there are limited ferry services to the island. Bicycles are allowed in the park. You can also avail of the Bike rental facility. However, skateboards and scooters are not allowed. For camping, camp stoves or charcoal grills are allowed in campsites. Due to public safety and security of the place, night travel on the island is restrained after sunset. Read More

Anthony Chabot Regional Park is situated in the hills of Oakland, Northern California. This 3,304-acre park offers camping and various other outdoor recreational activities. It is among the most varied parks in the district. There are miles of delightful hiking, cycling, and riding trails to explore, passing through the grassland, chaparrals, the shady eucalyptus groves, and along the breezy shores of Lake Chabot. Adjoining the park, the Lake Chabot is a lovely place for boating, picnicking, or just having a walk. You can find boat rentals with motorized fishing boats, picnic tables, and a cafe around the lake.The Anthony Chabot Campground lies around one and a half miles above the Chabot Lake in Castro Valley. There are 75 campsites in the campground, with various facilities like hot showers, an amphitheater, and much more. The campground also features about seven group camps with a capacity of 35 to 300 members. The entry gates remain open for the specified time. However, visitors can exit the campground anytime. Reservations can be done online (except for group campsites) or via phone. Read More

Año Neuvo Island is a small island on the coast of Northern California, offshore the Año Neuvo Point. It sits between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. This 9 acres island is conserved as a segment of Año Nuevo State Reserve. The Año Neuvo Island has an ecological significance. It is identified as a major breeding place for endangered Steller's Sea Lions and Northern elephant seals. It's also a habitat for several plant species, sea birds species, and some rare amphibians such as the Californian red-legged frog. The area has several beach parks. The Año Nuevo State Marine Conservation Area surrounds Año Nuevo Island, for the conservation of the sea wildlife and marine ecosystems. Read More

The adventure park, which is situated at the ‘East Bay’ City of Fremont, CA, is among the top places to visit in San Francisco. Aqua Adventure Waterpark is a terrific choice to spend a weekend with your family, providing numerous water slides and wider pools, interesting water activities and great, delicious food. The Park has activities that cater to all age groups, with 3.5 - 4 feet pools and others that are specifically designed for children belonging to the 3 to 8 years of age group. The park remains open every day in the months of June, July and August and only on weekends in the months of May and September. Read More