I thoroughly loved this tour. It was so fascinating to learn of this world on the wooden boats and…read morethe culture of their existence as narrated by our tour guide Victoria. She was knowledgeable, insightful and entertaining. It is 3 1/2hrs and my recommendation is to wear closed toes tennis shoes/sneakers. There are areas with gravel like surface so your going to want to protect your feet. My other advice is to use the restroom close to the meeting point because there is only another public restrooms at the end of the tour. The added treat at the end of the tour was Victoria having Tea & cookies awaiting us on a beautiful setting. I have told everyone about this tour and share my pictures of the inside of the homes we were allowed into. She has a book about the history of this area and I highly recommend it. Take an afternoon calmly sauntering this world of the wooden boats and take it all in in delightful amazement.

This tour is great! Not rushed or "canned" like some tours I went on. The tour guide, Victoria,…read moreis exceptionally knowledgable and passionate about the community and its preservation. Time flew by, as Victoria regaled us with the stories of the different wooden boats. The tour is accessible and would be great for all ages and all abilities. I can't recommend it enough!

Awesome! Super knowledgeable and courteous. I took a safari through the Serengeti and summited…read moreKilimanjaro with this company. The Safari was amazing. Our guide was very familiar with the animal species in the area given the season, how to find them, and who was preying on who. We saw an amazing diversity of animals captured some amazing photos. I couldn't have been more happy. I also trekked Kilimanjaro with the lead guide for Maassai Safaris. From the very beginning my experience was unique. Most groups on Kili are 30 people or more. I was fortunate enough to go up with just my guide, one porter and myself. My guide was not only experienced, but probably the happiest, most positive, and most smiley person I have ever met. He also was very knowledgeable of the varying climates and wildlife to be seen, as well as the best photo locations and side hikes that can be done. This company knows the area and treats you with a personal touch I doubt the other guiding services can match. I highly recommend going with them (I plan to go again myself!)

From the owner: Between our safaris, mountain trekking and cultural immersion tours we offer a unique African…read moreexperience. Our goal is to change the standards for the one-of-a-kind experiences that Africa has to offer. Our mission is to create a sustainable future for ecotourism and wildlife conservation in East Africa. -Explore Ngorongoro Crater the largest caldera in the world. -See beautiful flamingos and a rare species of giraffe in Lake Manyara. -Wind your way through the vast Serengeti Plains and get up close and personal with some of the largest mammals in the world. -Be amazed by the inhabitants of the river flowing through Tarangire National Park. -Trek to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the rooftop of Africa and the largest free-standing mountain in the world. -Immerse yourself into the Maasai tribe, learn their customs and hike through the plains with the warriors who know it best.

In the quaint little town of San Anselmo, CA (which happens to be tucked in between San Rafael and…read moreFairfax) lies "Imagination Park". For those that choose to visit, this is a very tiny park with only a couple of benches for sitting. Do not expect to see a playground nor is there even a water fountain or public restroom. And keep the dogs at home as this is not a pet-friendly park. The space itself is equivalent to that of a backyard of a standard house. Located right off of San Anselmo Ave. and tucked right in between Magnolia Ave. and City Hall Ave. in downtown San Anselmo, this park eventually came to life back in June 2013. This idea was spearheaded by film director George Lucas who directed mega blockbuster films such as the entire Star Wars Saga, the Indiana Jones franchise as well as American Graffiti. It is very easy to find as the location itself is just steps away from the San Anselmo Public Library as well as the Town Hall. I came here on a warmer than normal summer day on 7/15/2023 at around 4:10pm. After parking my SUV just a block away, I was awed with the beautiful collection of pink/lavender flowers with the plaque that reads Imagination Park directly above it. But the real treat here is the life-size statues of one of Star Wars most recognizable and beloved characters, "Yoda", And directly on the other side is a statue of Harrison Ford who played "Indiana Jones" in all 5 of the movies spanning from 1981-2023. While you're here, its nice just to let your imagination run wild (hence the name "Imagination" Park) and just appreciate how influential George Lucas is in all of his movies. He actually used to have a residence in San Anselmo before relocating to the more private and open Lucas Valley. So for all you movie fanatics young and old, do yourself a favor and check this place out if you're in the area. My rating, a unanimous five stars.

Once again, I've warned you my fellow Yelpers and random visitors perusing the Yelp app, don't set…read moreyour expectations too high when it comes to the size of the park. It's situated next to the San Anselmo Library, extremely small and not what you imagined (no pun intended). There are two statues here - Yoda and Indiana Jones, don't expect anything else. Be respectful when visiting this park. It's a lovely hangout spot like one of the Yelpers mentioned, go get some coffee and sit here and reminisce, or do whatever you want to kill time. It's definitely not a park with monkey bars and swings for the kids, so carry on. No hiking and no trails. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood and chillax. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp soon! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/imagination-park-san-anselmo?select=c6MF24JXpCU3GQUUhgfMDQ

Went for the Treehouse Adventures (Fern) Treehouse hosts…read morewere friendly and accommodating. Room and toilet were very clean. (Note: limited in-treehouse sink water) Showers are only a short walk away. (Toiletries provided) Snacks and bottled water all included. Zipline guides were very fun and helpful. Amazing views over a small creek.

We did the Treehouse Adventure and everything about this excursion is a must! From the friendly and…read morefunny zip guides, fun and exciting zips, and clean well-maintained hiking areas, to the fantastic hosts, unbelievably clean and well-maintained treehouses, and the gourmet quality food (perfectly cooked filet mignon). They had everything we needed... towels, washcloths, shower amenities. games, snacks, bug spray, plenty of water, feminine products, and the first aid items we ended up needing (for bug bite). We had a first few time zippers in our party, and the group, and at all times, my party felt SAFE! The guides make sure we were ALWAYS attached at all times (several straps) and followed the same process for each zipper, for each line. Also, my party appreciated the first "starter" lines to get us acclimated. For more experienced zippers, we loved the challenges (like touching trees and zipping sideways. This was worth every penny! I totally recommend tipping at the end in the gift shop if you feel so inclined.

This tour was the perfect introduction to San Francisco! It gives you a great overview of the city…read moreby driving past many of the iconic landmarks in just a few hours, making it easy to decide where you want to come back and explore later. My tour guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fun facts, local tips, and recommendations that made the experience even better. I also loved that the group was small (about 8 people in the van), which made it easy to ask questions and actually see everything without feeling crowded. The three photo stops are short, but they're at excellent viewpoints and perfect for getting some Instagram-worthy pictures. As a solo traveler, I honestly can't recommend this tour enough. You get an incredible amount of value for the price, and it's a great way to get your bearings before exploring the city on your own. I'd recommend keeping notes of the places and recommendations your guide mentions so you can revisit them later. One thing that really stood out was the customer service. My original booking didn't meet the minimum group size, so I was moved to a different tour. Unfortunately, that caused me to arrive late, but the guide was incredibly gracious and made me feel welcome without any hassle. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. It's one of the best ways to kick off a trip to San Francisco.

Incredible tour with Caio. It was perfect for all ages groups, I had my senior parents as well as…read moremy teenage children. He was very informative, knowledgeable and had great tips!

*** This is a review of the grounds and houseboats, not the tour. ***…read more Whenever I have a guest from out of town and I want to give them a real slice of North Bay life (something you don't usually find on a guided tour), I take them to the Sausalito houseboats. It's so full of funky architecture, spectacular Bay views, a few hidden beaches, and plenty of colorful residents. This place is a total trip! Where else in the world can you find such a unique, seaside community with so many photo opps. Although this makes for a fun tourist destination, you have to remember that people actually live here. Translation: be respectful of the communal decks and property. Otherwise, you may endure the wrath of some salty, seaside locals. Like I said, there are quite a few characters (old hippies, young yippies, artists, etc.) who live around here. Consider yourself warned. Even when I'm not playing tour guide to guests, I like strolling here with my dog (yes, it's dog-friendly... as long as they're on leash). It's just a really relaxing spot, and it reminds me of how lucky we are to live in such an amazing area. When visiting, I'd recommend parking near the Mike's Bikes shop and Davey Jone's Deli. But be sure to lock your doors. The area can sometimes attract car burglars.

Such a unique experience just seeing these beautiful houseboats with beautiful views of the blue…read morewaters of the bay and the skyline of the city of San Francisco, and in the other direction - the lovely hillsides of Marin County. I can only imagine how much more unique it must be to live in one! A community of writers and artists who became commercially successful, live here. Shel Silverstein used to live in a houseboat here. Rumor has it that Michael Lewis, the guy who wrote Money Ball, The Blind Side, and The Big Short, all of which were made into movies, also owns a houseboat in Sausalito. His house on terra firma is just across the bridge in Berkeley. Just a million dollars for a tiny home on the water in Marin paradise. Location, location, location!

Great Customer service! I called a couple times bc we were worried about taking a trolley bc of…read moreweather forecast and almost cancelled. SO glad we did not! They are prepared w/ a Luxury black shuttle van. Paul (our driver) was so informative and so knowledgeable about the Sonoma and Napa History. I appreciate how they already had an itinerary planned out for the day. We visited 4 wineries which one had a wonderful farm to table lunch waiting for us (which this was included in ticket price) Each winery visited made us feel at home/great stories/great people and great wine waiting for us upon arrival! Wine tasting fees are addl around $35-40 per person. Our last winery visited Paul helped us to get TSA approved shipping boxes which wine got home safely! Wish we could've stayed longer at Buena Vista and Sangiacomo. Would highly recommend wine trolley/bus tour and felt ticket price was reasonable for having great service/knowledgeable driver/lunch for an all day tour.

No small bites at the wineries visited by wine trolley. Some people need to eat somewhere with…read morewines. Wineries should provide cheese and crackers at the very least

Perfect location, parking, restrooms and awesome mechanics!…read more Got my chain length adjusted for my Cannondale Synapses' maiden voyage. Mechanic took care of me right away and did a fantastic job! Thanks for making my first day back in the saddle possible!

We rented road bikes for two days. High quality bikes, exceptional service! Mark greeted us by…read morename, offered us every possible accessory we could need (free of charge), and was very accommodating when we got back too late. He was a pleasure, and we definitely would rent here again!

We went here for a fourth grade field trip with All Hands Ecology, and it was a magical experience…read morefor all involved. The grounds are rich with insects, wildlife, and plants, and the views of Bolinas lagoon are stunning, especially watching the birds feed from the binoculars at the lookout. Hiking paths abound. From marshlands to creeks with towering redwoods, this property has it all!

Martin Griffin Preserve/Audubon Canyon Ranch is pretty neat if you like to see Great Egrets…read more(suppose to see Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets too) in trees, they have several fancy telescopes to get a better look at them. Stop & Park, then register at the table that was near the entrance. Suggested donation is $15 or FREE if you're a cheapskate, it's voluntary & you just put the registered card into the box with the money you want to donate. They supposedly have 8 total miles to hike, but since we were there late about 2pm we could only do the 3 mi Zumie Loop Trail. First we saw Clem Miller Lookout where you see Bolinas Lagoon, then we went to Parsons Pond which is not much of a pond to me - lots of overgrown weeds. Then we climbed & climbed in the hot sun which I didn't like. No views! After all the climbing we go down a bit & got to sit on Chase Swing! How often do you see a swing on a hike! After that lots of down, then ups. Ferns/creek similar to Mt Tam. Saw what looked like Lightning Tree - not that great looking & I didn't take a pic of it - my bad. Saw Cookson Bench - long triangle bench V. put his bag down on.Henderson Overlook elev. 240 is the Highlight of the Preserve. It's got a docent there & about 6 telescopes to see the Egrets. Supposedly there was about 58 Great Egrets in May 2012 - they were sitting, preening, flying. it was pretty neat. Worth a view. Only open Mid March-Mid July Sat, Sun, Holidays. Website: http://www.egret.org/

Magical coastal place. Open to the public. Educational programs available. Reservations required…read morefor overnight camp.

The three stars are for my experience at an event. It looks like a great place to take kids to…read morelearn about the environment and animals, etc. I would give it an extra star for the gorgeous views. It loses stars for the reasons stated below. For a more formal event, it's not ideal for older people especially. (those over 80 and those with any disability) There is a somewhat steep and uneven slope down to the Yurt area where the ground is flat but again, uneven and covered with hay. This caused shoes and feet to be covered in dust soon after arriving. This would be ok if wearing proper sneakers or others made for walking on that type of surface. Wearing the clothes we did, gave us no protection from ticks which the website indicated are prevalent there. In addition, the only restrooms are porta potties. This is a little rustic for a formal event and not so easy for people in wheel chairs. There is no lighting on this path back up to the parking lot. This is entirely unsafe after the sun has gone down. All of that said, I would recommend this venue for a school field trip where students are dressed appropriately and are visiting during daylight hours. I would not, however, recommend it for a formal event.