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San Jose

In the Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in San Jose, people can make their own pretty Turkish lamp. This fun class lets anyone, even if they've never done art before, create a glowing mosaic lamp. You'll go into a nice studio and learn about the old art of Anatolian mosaics. First, pick a lamp design. Then, put colorful glass pieces and shiny beads on it. Friendly teachers will help you put it all together. While you work, you can drink Turkish tea and learn about where mosaic art comes from. It's a chill and creative way to spend time. It's great for families, friends, couples, or anyone who wants to make something special. You get to take your handmade lamp home and have a memory that will last. The workshop gives you all the stuff to make your lamp, including the lamp base to finish at home. You’ll also get a kit to grout and plaster, with instructions. You get to use the special tools in the class.

In the Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in San Jose, people can make their own pretty Turkish lamp. This fun class lets anyone, even if they've never done art before, create a glowing mosaic lamp. You'll go into a nice studio and learn about the old art of Anatolian mosaics. First, pick a lamp design. Then, put colorful glass pieces and shiny beads on it. Friendly teachers will help you put it all together. While you work, you can drink Turkish tea and learn about where mosaic art comes from. It's a chill and creative way to spend time. It's great for families, friends, couples, or anyone who wants to make something special. You get to take your handmade lamp home and have a memory that will last. The workshop gives you all the stuff to make your lamp, including the lamp base to finish at home. You’ll also get a kit to grout and plaster, with instructions. You get to use the special tools in the class.

San Francisco

Learn to Paddle Board on the San Francisco Bay! Discover the fun of stand-up paddleboarding in San Francisco's Dogpatch, now a top spot for SUP and kayaking since Crane Cove Park opened. Explore the Central Waterfront's hidden gems, stunning views, and thriving sea life. This adventure teaches new paddlers the right way to paddle board on the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. Learn about currents, tides, winds, and how to plan your route. With small groups (max 5), expect lots of one-on-one help. See amazing views and maybe even some animals as you paddle. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to try paddle boarding for the first time or improve their skills.

Learn to Paddle Board on the San Francisco Bay! Discover the fun of stand-up paddleboarding in San Francisco's Dogpatch, now a top spot for SUP and kayaking since Crane Cove Park opened. Explore the Central Waterfront's hidden gems, stunning views, and thriving sea life. This adventure teaches new paddlers the right way to paddle board on the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. Learn about currents, tides, winds, and how to plan your route. With small groups (max 5), expect lots of one-on-one help. See amazing views and maybe even some animals as you paddle. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to try paddle boarding for the first time or improve their skills.

Napa & Sonoma

Self Guided Trip in Carneros Estuary. Explore the waterways of Napa Valley and uncover its rich history. This isn't just a tour; it's a self-paced journey through nature with a hands-free audio guide, narrated by Robo (Burt) Reynolds and local winemakers, bringing the landscape to life. Hear tales of George C. Yount's brave expeditions, Hawaiian ferry services, and even scenes from the movie "Apocalypse Now"—all unfolding on these waters. Paddle through the Carneros Estuary or Napa River, guided by built-in navigational assistance. Discover hidden stories of local history, wine-making, culture, and the environment as you float. Key stops include the scenic Carneros Wine Region, Mount Veeder Scenic Overlook, and the Fagan Marsh Preserve. Learn about the area's past and present as you enjoy the beauty around you. This experience includes the Water Wayz Audio Guide, which offers immersive insights into history, culture, and nature. Please note that kayak or paddle board rentals are not included. Get ready to explore at your own pace and let nature tell its stories.

Self Guided Trip in Carneros Estuary. Explore the waterways of Napa Valley and uncover its rich history. This isn't just a tour; it's a self-paced journey through nature with a hands-free audio guide, narrated by Robo (Burt) Reynolds and local winemakers, bringing the landscape to life. Hear tales of George C. Yount's brave expeditions, Hawaiian ferry services, and even scenes from the movie "Apocalypse Now"—all unfolding on these waters. Paddle through the Carneros Estuary or Napa River, guided by built-in navigational assistance. Discover hidden stories of local history, wine-making, culture, and the environment as you float. Key stops include the scenic Carneros Wine Region, Mount Veeder Scenic Overlook, and the Fagan Marsh Preserve. Learn about the area's past and present as you enjoy the beauty around you. This experience includes the Water Wayz Audio Guide, which offers immersive insights into history, culture, and nature. Please note that kayak or paddle board rentals are not included. Get ready to explore at your own pace and let nature tell its stories.

San Francisco

Alcatraz Day Tour and 1-Day City Bus Tour offers a unique way to explore San Francisco, combining a visit to the infamous Alcatraz prison with a comprehensive city bus tour. This package ensures access to Alcatraz, often sold out, and allows flexible exploration of city attractions at your own pace.

Alcatraz Day Tour and 1-Day City Bus Tour offers a unique way to explore San Francisco, combining a visit to the infamous Alcatraz prison with a comprehensive city bus tour. This package ensures access to Alcatraz, often sold out, and allows flexible exploration of city attractions at your own pace.

San Francisco

Explore San Francisco's eerie past with 'The Ghosts of San Francisco' audio tour. Discover haunted sites in Union Square, Nob Hill, and Chinatown at your own pace. Immerse yourself in tales of tragedy, mayhem, and ghostly encounters led by a professional British narrator. A unique blend of history and horror awaits!

Explore San Francisco's eerie past with 'The Ghosts of San Francisco' audio tour. Discover haunted sites in Union Square, Nob Hill, and Chinatown at your own pace. Immerse yourself in tales of tragedy, mayhem, and ghostly encounters led by a professional British narrator. A unique blend of history and horror awaits!

San Francisco

The Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa offers a personalized excursion through North Bay's wineries and breweries. Departing from San Francisco, enjoy iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge with complimentary sparkling wine. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary tailored to your group's preferences. Optional inexpensive wine tastings are available.

The Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa offers a personalized excursion through North Bay's wineries and breweries. Departing from San Francisco, enjoy iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge with complimentary sparkling wine. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary tailored to your group's preferences. Optional inexpensive wine tastings are available.

Napa & Sonoma

The Finest and Newest SUV Wine Tour in Napa offers luxurious travel in new SUVs with expert drivers, perfect for small groups. Enjoy door-to-door service and a customized Napa/Sonoma itinerary with complimentary beverages. Experience Napa's beauty with a knowledgeable concierge dedicated to crafting your perfect wine country escape.

The Finest and Newest SUV Wine Tour in Napa offers luxurious travel in new SUVs with expert drivers, perfect for small groups. Enjoy door-to-door service and a customized Napa/Sonoma itinerary with complimentary beverages. Experience Napa's beauty with a knowledgeable concierge dedicated to crafting your perfect wine country escape.

San Francisco

The Private Party Bus Wine Tour in Napa/Sonoma offers a customizable wine-tasting experience. Enjoy private transport to selected vineyards, with flexible schedules and personalized itineraries. A driver assists with planning for a fee. Explore scenic locations and savor local wines with friends. This tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking a tailored adventure.

The Private Party Bus Wine Tour in Napa/Sonoma offers a customizable wine-tasting experience. Enjoy private transport to selected vineyards, with flexible schedules and personalized itineraries. A driver assists with planning for a fee. Explore scenic locations and savor local wines with friends. This tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking a tailored adventure.

Monterey & Carmel

Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour offers a backcountry adventure with stunning views. Explore panoramic ocean vistas and redwood forests on a pioneer's wagon road. E-bikes ease challenging hills, with local guides sharing insights about the area's history, flora, and fauna. Be ready for a unique and exciting ride!

Big Sur's Old Coast Road eBike Tour offers a backcountry adventure with stunning views. Explore panoramic ocean vistas and redwood forests on a pioneer's wagon road. E-bikes ease challenging hills, with local guides sharing insights about the area's history, flora, and fauna. Be ready for a unique and exciting ride!

San Francisco

The Sonoma Coast Cheese, Honey, Oysters and Wine Private Tour offers a tasty trip through the San Francisco Bay area's best treats. This private tour takes guests along the Marin Cheese Trail and beyond, exploring local flavors. What can guests expect? The tour starts with hotel pickup in San Francisco, followed by a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point for amazing views. Then, it's off to the Marin French Cheese Company and Cowgirl Creamery at Point Reyes to sample some of the area's best cheeses. For those who want to add a sweet touch, there’s a visit to Heidrun Meadery to see how bees make honey and how it turns into sparkling mead (add $15 per person, closed Tue). After that, guests will head to HW1 to enjoy fresh oysters at Tony's Seafood Restaurant, known as one of the top 30 seafood spots in the country (add about $30). And if the tour takes place between Friday and Monday, a stop at Wild Flour Bread is a must for wood-fired breads and pies. To cap off the day, the tour includes visits to one or two wineries in the Russian River region for wine tasting. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, a driver/guide, landing and facility fees, and fuel surcharge. Gratuities and lunch are optional and not included. This full-day private tour provides a personal and luxurious experience.

The Sonoma Coast Cheese, Honey, Oysters and Wine Private Tour offers a tasty trip through the San Francisco Bay area's best treats. This private tour takes guests along the Marin Cheese Trail and beyond, exploring local flavors. What can guests expect? The tour starts with hotel pickup in San Francisco, followed by a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point for amazing views. Then, it's off to the Marin French Cheese Company and Cowgirl Creamery at Point Reyes to sample some of the area's best cheeses. For those who want to add a sweet touch, there’s a visit to Heidrun Meadery to see how bees make honey and how it turns into sparkling mead (add $15 per person, closed Tue). After that, guests will head to HW1 to enjoy fresh oysters at Tony's Seafood Restaurant, known as one of the top 30 seafood spots in the country (add about $30). And if the tour takes place between Friday and Monday, a stop at Wild Flour Bread is a must for wood-fired breads and pies. To cap off the day, the tour includes visits to one or two wineries in the Russian River region for wine tasting. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, a driver/guide, landing and facility fees, and fuel surcharge. Gratuities and lunch are optional and not included. This full-day private tour provides a personal and luxurious experience.

San Francisco

Embark on an Epic Muir Woods and Wine Country Adventure! Witness giant redwoods in Muir Woods, then savor Sonoma Valley's laid-back charm with wine tasting. Enjoy a scenic lunch, luxury transport, and guided tours. Perfect for a relaxed day of nature and wine, excluding Napa due to time; bottled water and Muir Woods tickets are included.

Embark on an Epic Muir Woods and Wine Country Adventure! Witness giant redwoods in Muir Woods, then savor Sonoma Valley's laid-back charm with wine tasting. Enjoy a scenic lunch, luxury transport, and guided tours. Perfect for a relaxed day of nature and wine, excluding Napa due to time; bottled water and Muir Woods tickets are included.

Sacramento

Outdoor Escape Room in Sacramento offers an immersive urban adventure. Explore downtown, solving clues hidden among landmarks and murals. This self-guided tour combines a scavenger hunt and escape room, adjustable for all skill levels. Enjoy a 2-3 hour unique way to discover Sacramento's hidden gems, with reschedule flexibility.

Outdoor Escape Room in Sacramento offers an immersive urban adventure. Explore downtown, solving clues hidden among landmarks and murals. This self-guided tour combines a scavenger hunt and escape room, adjustable for all skill levels. Enjoy a 2-3 hour unique way to discover Sacramento's hidden gems, with reschedule flexibility.

San Francisco

Experience Yosemite's grandeur with a 5-day vacation package. Enjoy first-class service, customizable itineraries, and luxury transport. Benefit from a local, accredited tour operator's expertise, ensuring a memorable adventure through Yosemite's iconic landscapes. This family-friendly tour promises a lifetime 5-star experience.

Experience Yosemite's grandeur with a 5-day vacation package. Enjoy first-class service, customizable itineraries, and luxury transport. Benefit from a local, accredited tour operator's expertise, ensuring a memorable adventure through Yosemite's iconic landscapes. This family-friendly tour promises a lifetime 5-star experience.

San Francisco

The San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour takes visitors on a captivating two-hour exploration through the heart of Chinatown. This walking and tasting tour immerses participants in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic neighborhood. People can admire colorful streets and unique architecture while learning about the Chinese immigrants who built this iconic community. The tour guide shares stories of political pioneers, gold rush immigrants, and the area's resilience after the 1906 earthquake. During the San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour, people get to visit important sites like Portsmouth Square, the Chinese Churches of Chinatown, and the Instagrammable Waverly Place. The tour also includes a stop at a fortune cookie factory. Along the way, the experience treats people to fresh pastries from a local bakery and a dim sum spread. This exploration promises a deep dive into the area's culture and flavors, offering a unique perspective on one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. This tour includes a two-hour walking tour of Chinatown, where dim sum dumplings are included. An expert local guide shares hidden gem food recommendations, too. The tour excludes gratuities and additional food purchases at other stops. It is a fantastic way to learn about the cultural and culinary heritage of San Francisco's Chinatown.

The San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour takes visitors on a captivating two-hour exploration through the heart of Chinatown. This walking and tasting tour immerses participants in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic neighborhood. People can admire colorful streets and unique architecture while learning about the Chinese immigrants who built this iconic community. The tour guide shares stories of political pioneers, gold rush immigrants, and the area's resilience after the 1906 earthquake. During the San Francisco Chinatown Food and Culture Tour, people get to visit important sites like Portsmouth Square, the Chinese Churches of Chinatown, and the Instagrammable Waverly Place. The tour also includes a stop at a fortune cookie factory. Along the way, the experience treats people to fresh pastries from a local bakery and a dim sum spread. This exploration promises a deep dive into the area's culture and flavors, offering a unique perspective on one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. This tour includes a two-hour walking tour of Chinatown, where dim sum dumplings are included. An expert local guide shares hidden gem food recommendations, too. The tour excludes gratuities and additional food purchases at other stops. It is a fantastic way to learn about the cultural and culinary heritage of San Francisco's Chinatown.

San Francisco

Roast Your Own Coffee with Punto Fino! Learn the art of coffee roasting in an outdoor class in Fairfax, CA. Dan and Donna will teach you the tricks of the trade, no prior skills needed. Roast beans to your liking and take home your custom blend. A fun experience for all!

Roast Your Own Coffee with Punto Fino! Learn the art of coffee roasting in an outdoor class in Fairfax, CA. Dan and Donna will teach you the tricks of the trade, no prior skills needed. Roast beans to your liking and take home your custom blend. A fun experience for all!

San Francisco

Explore San Francisco's Nob Hill on a walking tour that blends history, architecture, and stunning views. This 2-hour walking photo-shoot tour starts with a ride on a famous Cable Car, giving a taste of old San Francisco. Next, visit the Grace Cathedral, a beautiful French Gothic church that took nearly 40 years to build. What to Expect: The tour winds through Nob Hill, once home to millionaires during the Gold Rush and Silver Bonanza eras. See grand hotels like The Fairmont and visit Huntington Park, a peaceful spot with lovely fountains. The tour ends at the Top of the Mark, a bar on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, where you can take photos and enjoy the sunset. The guide, a photographer, blogger, content creator, and certified tour guide, will help capture memorable moments. What's Included: A guided tour with a professional photographer and guide. Participants receive 20 high-quality digital photos, including some specially edited shots. What's Excluded: Cable car fare (or Uber if needed) and alcoholic drinks (optional).

Explore San Francisco's Nob Hill on a walking tour that blends history, architecture, and stunning views. This 2-hour walking photo-shoot tour starts with a ride on a famous Cable Car, giving a taste of old San Francisco. Next, visit the Grace Cathedral, a beautiful French Gothic church that took nearly 40 years to build. What to Expect: The tour winds through Nob Hill, once home to millionaires during the Gold Rush and Silver Bonanza eras. See grand hotels like The Fairmont and visit Huntington Park, a peaceful spot with lovely fountains. The tour ends at the Top of the Mark, a bar on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, where you can take photos and enjoy the sunset. The guide, a photographer, blogger, content creator, and certified tour guide, will help capture memorable moments. What's Included: A guided tour with a professional photographer and guide. Participants receive 20 high-quality digital photos, including some specially edited shots. What's Excluded: Cable car fare (or Uber if needed) and alcoholic drinks (optional).

Napa & Sonoma

Experience Napa in style with an 8-hour private limousine tour, perfect for wine enthusiasts and celebrations. Visit renowned vineyards, enjoy exclusive tastings, and let a knowledgeable chauffeur guide you through a relaxed and memorable wine country day. Includes complimentary sparkling wine, lunch stop and concierge assistance.

Experience Napa in style with an 8-hour private limousine tour, perfect for wine enthusiasts and celebrations. Visit renowned vineyards, enjoy exclusive tastings, and let a knowledgeable chauffeur guide you through a relaxed and memorable wine country day. Includes complimentary sparkling wine, lunch stop and concierge assistance.

Santa Cruz

Capitola Watercolor Journaling Experience offers a unique art class designed for vacation travelers. Learn to easily draw and paint with expert tips and tricks, even as a beginner. Capture vacation memories in a portable watercolor journal with provided supplies and personalized instruction, creating lasting artistic souvenirs.

Capitola Watercolor Journaling Experience offers a unique art class designed for vacation travelers. Learn to easily draw and paint with expert tips and tricks, even as a beginner. Capture vacation memories in a portable watercolor journal with provided supplies and personalized instruction, creating lasting artistic souvenirs.

San Francisco

Private Surf Lessons at Stinson Beach offer personalized coaching for all skill levels. Benefit from focused instruction, ideal for advancing skills or small groups. Located near San Francisco, these lessons emphasize safety and technique, promising an unforgettable surfing experience. Perfect for individuals seeking rapid improvement.

Private Surf Lessons at Stinson Beach offer personalized coaching for all skill levels. Benefit from focused instruction, ideal for advancing skills or small groups. Located near San Francisco, these lessons emphasize safety and technique, promising an unforgettable surfing experience. Perfect for individuals seeking rapid improvement.

San Francisco

Experience seamless travel from SFO to Carmel-by-The-Sea with a private limousine service. Enjoy meet-and-greet service, luggage assistance, and a comfortable ride. Forget shuttle hassles and relax as your chauffeur ensures a smooth, stylish transfer. Flight monitoring guarantees on-time pickup, regardless of delays.

Experience seamless travel from SFO to Carmel-by-The-Sea with a private limousine service. Enjoy meet-and-greet service, luggage assistance, and a comfortable ride. Forget shuttle hassles and relax as your chauffeur ensures a smooth, stylish transfer. Flight monitoring guarantees on-time pickup, regardless of delays.