San Francisco Windsurfing Travel Guide

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

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San Francisco Windsurfing Travel Tips

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

In a city where parade themes include "Weapons of Ass Destruction" and starting your holiday with an Irish coffee at the Buena Vista Café is de rigueur, it's pretty much guaranteed that you'll have a fun time vacationing in San Francisco. Where else in the world will you find a restaurant whose servers are all gorgeous transvestites? Where it's considered good, clean fun to get airborne in your car? Or where locals don't even pause for earthquakes under 5.0 on the Richter scale? Read More

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Hotels

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Hotel Vitale-Embarcadero

Eight Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Angel Island State Park Campsites

Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0

Oceanview Motel

4340 Judah Street
San Francisco, CA Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Crissy Field

Good For Windsurfing
603 Mason Street
San Francisco, California

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Come to Crissy Field, an urban bayside park and a favorite place to launch for intermediate and... Read More
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Ocean Beach

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, California

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and operated by the National Park... Read More
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Stinson Beach

located on Highway One, 20 miles from San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Get the best surf in the spring and fall. Because the size, direction, and shape of the swells... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near San Francisco

Distance (mi.)
San Francisco International Airport 11.1 map
Oakland International Airport 11.7 map
San Jose International Airport 40.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near San Francisco

Distance (mi.)
Modesto Municipal Airport 80.0 map
Carmel/Monterey Peninsula Airport 88.2 map
Merced Municipal Airport 109.7 map

Flight Deals to San Francisco

Originating From
San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) $104
Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) $126
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) $136
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Francisco (SFO) $177
Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO) $196



San Francisco Vacation Rentals

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The City House With Amazing Ocean Views

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Garage, No Pets, Non-Smoking
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from: $240

Classic Victorian Sleeps Six

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Computer Access, DVD Player, Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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Dolores Park Victorian

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Fireplace, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Refrigerator, Stove, TV

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