By Lisa Russell
San Francisco is one of California's most popular tourist destinations, and for good reason. With its balmy weather, world-class shopping and interesting history, from American Indians to the Gold Rush to Alcatraz and Al Capone, San Francisco has plenty to offer. Whether you're visiting for the day, planning a weekend getaway or even moving to the area, you won't run out of things to do in the "City by the Bay."
Learn How to Kayak
City Kayak has safety-certified and trained instructors who can teach you how to kayak in the sea. Imagine having the freedom to explore the nooks and crannies of the bay up close and personal. Sunset tours are popular.
City Kayak
South beach Harbor
The Embarcadero, Pier 40
San Francisco, California 94107
(415) 357-1010
www.citykayak.com
Sing-Along Movie Theater
The historic Castro Theatre plays campy old musicals, shown in their full glory on the silver screen, just like in the old days. Viewers are encouraged to sing along, the louder the better. Come on, "The hills are alive ... ."
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St.
San Francisco, California 94114
(415) 621-6120
www.thecastrotheatre.com
Spend the Day at the Zoo
A day at the zoo is like a nature hike all around the world. Animal enclosures, like the African Savanna, the Australian WalkAbout, the Hearst Grizzly Gulch, the Gorilla Preserve, the Lion House, Penguin Island and the Lipman Family Lemur Forest are a testament to the conservation efforts of the zookeepers and staff at the San Francisco Zoo. At the Fisher Family Children's Zoo, kids can interact with animals while being both entertained and educated.
San Francisco Zoo
1 Zoo Road
San Francisco, California 94132
(415) 753-7080
www.sfzoo.org
About the Author:
Lisa Russell is an entrepreneur and writer from Washington State, with a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. She's been published in regional parenting publications, homeschooling publications and has published over 10,000 articles online since 1999. She studied Early Childhood Education at Antelope Valley College.
