Summertime Fun
In summer for an hour or a weekend everyone
can be a kid again. There are so many fun things to do all
around the Bay Area it might be best to flip 2 coins, NSEW.
Mark Twain said July was the coldest winter in San Francisco
but with 11 micro-climates choose head over the Gate when
the fog rolls in hiding the top of the towers lending an air
of mystery.
Ferry to Sausalito for Friday night music and farmer’s
market or just for the sunset.
At Tiburon’s Boardwalk market, a documentary is being made
about Jeanie’s Java Hut. Check the posted filming schedule
to be in it. It is the gathering place for the town.
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Join Carol for a walking tour of Tiburon. Along the way the
interesting history she tells of the beautiful area is both
fascinating and fun. On Mt Tam,120 years ago, in just one
ravine, hunters pushed out flights of animals including 100
bears, mostly grizzlies. Forty years later the last one was
shot. For the first time since white people pushed out the
animals, a brown bear was seen on Mt. Tam earlier this year.
The photo is how people used to go for a picnic on the
picturesque mountain. Contact Carol for tours meeting at the
Tiburon Ferry at
(415) 225-3837
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It is fun to Ferry to Tiburon. If a picnic was not gathered
at the Ferry building, go up a block to Boardwalk market.
They make a mighty mean set of sandwiches and more.
Tiburon is having their annual Triathlon that supports the
local volunteer Fire Department which is partly volunteer.
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Catch the ferry to Angel Island from Oakland, San Francisco
or Tiburon. Take a tram around Angel Island, the views are
fantastic and the guides tell the tall and short tales of
the varied and interesting military history of the island.
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Ferry to Larkspur for music and farmer’s markets, check the
schedule.
Take a trip to Alameda’s Winery by Ferry in the middle of
the day. Those who purchase a bottle of wine can use and
enjoy Rosenblum’s lovely picnic tables and benches.
Music Music Music, take the short hop across to Jack London
Square in Oakland. There are many venues for music close to
the landing. Enjoy the music at Jack’s Bistro for an evening
of wonderful dining and enjoyable music.
Got kids? Lake Merritt has many week-long summer camp
options between boating and swimming still available for
kids. Paul Cayard began his sailing career at Lake Merritt.
Kids can learn to row and kayak at the Jack London Aquatic
Center. Cal (510) 238-2196 for Lake Merritt Information
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Treasure Island Sailing Center now has youth summer sailing
camps with room for more. Feel like a kid again by taking a
sailing class on the Bay with one of the many fine schools
for adults.
Ferry to Vallejo where the weather is so warm you’ll swear
the catfish are jumpin’ just like they ota in Summer Time.
From there it is easy to get to Marine World to meet the new
Killer Whale and fill a day on the many rides.
When it gets down right hot, head off to Concord’s
Waterworld and have fun on the whooshing and splashing down
the super waterslides.
Every chance that comes by, stop by your local lemonade
stand and support our next generation of young business
people. It is only 25 cents for a refreshing glass, the
memories are free.
Take a trip to the wine country. Stop in Windsor for a bite
at Chez Felice. The restaurant is on the new town center.
Open only 3 months with neighbors only a month old. The
Green is
celebrating its opening on August 1st with Joe
Montana helping Chef Lorie Souza from Chez Felice serve PBJ
sandwiches from her new and inventive kid’s menu that also
includes Macaroni and Trees and a Bugs Life. (707) 836-9922
Safari West on the north side of Santa Rosa has many
babies
to show to all visitors around the base camp and even more
to see on their safari rides. With summer’s longer daylight
hours
Friday and Saturday evenings again offer Wild Child
walking safaris while parents enjoy the base camp happy
hour, kids learn all about how animals native and from far
away adapt to their environments. The creative program
leader is great. For more information about the program,
Kids go Wild call
(707) 579-2551
Take a train, anywhere and back. A bit short for time?
Amtrak now offers a fly and ride program working with
United. It allows an affordable way to enjoy a train ride to
San Diego or Seattle and get home in a two days. Want to see
the country? Don’t drive, train.
Do not forget to check out what is new for July at the
Exploritorium. They have a tour of Saturn and many more
exciting and fun exhibits for kids of all ages.
Doing something fun in August, send pictures into Bay
Crossings for August Dog Days.