San Francisco Sailing Vacations

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


San Francisco Sailing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander

  • Charter a boat in Sausalito, the Berkeley Marina, or on Piers 39 and 40.
  • Set sail at sunset on a private cruise—beer and wine are complimentary at the San Francisco Sailing Company.
  • Cruise to Angel Island, Sausalito, around Alcatraz, or on turbulent waves beneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Down a dramamine and sail the marine sanctuary surrounding the Farallon Islands. While rough at times, when dolphins, whales, and white sharks splash through the water, a little nausea seems trivial.


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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Hotel Griffon
155 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Distance: 1.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

Good For SAILING
Blue & Gold Fleet
Fisherman's Wharf
Pier 41, Marine Terminal
San Francisco, California 94133
Distance: 1.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This is one of the most popular ferry services in... Read More
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Marina Village Yacht Harbor
1030 Marina Village Pkwy
Alameda, California 94501 Map
Distance: 8.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Marina Village Yacht Harbor is a privately owned,... 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)
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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

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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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