World class destinations easily accessible from our centrally located San Francisco Bay Area home nestled in the golden hills of northern California. San Francisco (48km), a dining mecca, has limitless restaurant options and is a visitor friendly city offering concerts, plays, museums, and shopping in several neighborhoods each with its own distinct personality. San Francisco boasts many desirable tourist destinations such as Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Castro, Chinatown, and the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. Exceptional hiking, sport fishing charters, and some of the most scenic drives in the U.S. all start here. Beautiful Napa Valley (35.2km) and Sonoma wine country (51.2km) are near and offer exquisite scenery, superb wine tasting, and access to unique wine country restaurants and bakeries. Stunning alpine Lake Tahoe (264km) with its multitude of scenic spots and beaches is where you can enjoy all manner of water sports. Yosemite (264 km) where shear granite cliffs offer exciting rock climbing opportunities, incredible waterfalls roar into scenic valleys, and limitless hiking abounds is a great overnight destination. Reno, Nevada (304km) provides an opportunity for the gambler to try their luck at the tables and sample the many tasty food buffets. Monterey (216km) is home to the acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row and nearby Carmel, a one-of-a-kind community, has upscale shopping and the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Muir Woods (35km), a 295 acre preserve protecting an ancient coast redwood forest, showcases giant redwoods over a thousand years old. Pan for gold in California gold country (182km) and explore old mining camps and learn about the history and lure of the California gold rush. Los Angeles and Hollywood (608km) have many sites that appeal to movie buffs. A visit to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios and other theme parks can easily be incorporated with a trip to Los Angeles. We have an extensive library of California and Nevada travel destination books, literature and maps available for visiting travelers. Many friends and family have stayed with us so we are experts at designing itineraries for every type of traveler: art museum aficionado, trips for families with small children, shopping expeditions to the many outlet stores nearby, hiking enthusiasts, etc. So please feel free to ask us about any sites that are not listed here or for recommendations on what to do in the area. We would be happy to design an itinerary for you.

Our home is a 1925 Craftsman that has been through an extensive renovation. I am an artisan craftsman by trade and have added many period details to the home that add to its ambiance and comfort. This quiet, cozy home has a full-sized washer and dryer and new kitchen well outfitted for the serious home chef. High speed internet access is available and a gas outdoor grill and patio make for an enjoyable stay.

Camping equipment available on request.