San Francisco Windsurfing Vacations

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Aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Bridge (Corbis)


San Francisco Windsurfing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander

  • Launch at Crissy Field, an urban bayside park.
  • Focus on weather and water. While 360-degree views of the Golden Gate Bridge are spectacular, strong currents and off-shore winds demand complete attention.
  • Bundle up in a full wetsuit year-round.
  • Watch for sailboats, cargo tankers, and an occasional aircraft carrier.


San Francisco Overview

After having to start this guide the past few years with the announcement that San Francisco is still recovering from the repercussions of the dot.com crash, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a dramatic influx of new residents (up 13% since the '90s), and the general economic strains of 2002 and 2003, there's great news to report: San Francisco has definitely been on an upswing. Read More


Hotels

Hotel Vitale-Embarcadero
Eight Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Distance: 1.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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Harbor Court Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
165 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Distance: 1.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.2 out of 5 13 reviews
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Hotel Griffon
155 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Distance: 1.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

Good For WINDSURFING
Boardsports Windsurfing & Kiteboarding School
Crown Beach
1231 McKay Avenue
Alameda, California 94501 Map
Distance: 7.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Boardsports School offers full kiteboarding... Read More
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Crown Beach, Robert W. Crown Memorial
Eight Street at Otis Drive
Alameda, California 94501
Distance: 8.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Alameda, the Bay Area's island city just 5... Read More
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Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach St
San Francisco, California
Distance: 0.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

This $38-million,... Read More

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San Francisco Vacation Rentals

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Deluxe San Francisco Home
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

from: $240
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Classic Victorian Sleeps Six
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Computer Access, DVD Player, Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, TV, Wireless Internet Access

from: $299
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The City House With Amazing Ocean Views
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Pets OK


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