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China Camp
State Park
The park at the San Francisco Bay acquired
its name from a Chinese fishing village that
once flourished there. China Camp offers
picnic tables where you can have a BBQ;
there are hiking, horseback riding and
biking trails with sweeping views of the
Bay. Visit the little museum and have some
fresh shrimp at the adjacent fisherman’s
cottage.
Directions from Student Home:
CLICK HERE
Visit
China Camp State Park
for more information.
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Angel Island
Visitors to the island can enjoy many
kilometers of hiking and biking trails with
breathtaking views around every bend. A
clear day on the island is referred to as a
5 bridge day, when from the top of Mt.
Livermore hikers can view the Golden Gate,
Bay, Richmond/San Rafael, San Mateo and the
Dumbarton bridges.
Location:
Angel Island is just off Tiburon from where
you can take a ferry.
Visit
Angel Island
for more information and ferry schedule.
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Guide Dogs
for the Blind
This is where dogs are raised and trained to
assist blind people. Free 45-minute tours
are available, and include a trip to the
kennels, the campus, the student
dormitories, grounds, and gift shop. Guide
Dogs is an unusual tourist destination, but
well worth the trip!
Location: Near Northgate Mall, only 2
blocks North of the Student Home.
Directions from Student Home:
CLICK HERE
Visit
Guide Dogs for the
Blind
more information.
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WildCare
Center
The WildCare Center treats injured animals
returns them to their environment. The
Center has a clinic and cages for all types
of animals. Visitors can observe recovering
animals and birds. There is also a small
exhibit hall, a small nature shop, and
wildlife displays.
Directions from Student Home:
CLICK HERE
Visit
WildCare Center
more information.
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Bay Model
The Bay Model is three-dimensional hydraulic
model of the San Francisco Bay capable of
simulating tides, currents and river
inflows. It was built for scientific
purposes but it is open to the public. It’s
worth the visit!
Location: 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito
(can easily be reached by bus)
Visit
Bay Model
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Muir Woods
Muir Woods National Monument is the best
place to experience California’s grand
redwood trees. It is not uncommon to see
redwood trees here that are several hundred
years old.
Visit
Muir Woods National
State Park
for more information and transportation
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San Francisco
Museums
There so many interesting museums in San
Francisco that it is difficult to highlight
just a few. The following, however, are our
favorites: Exploratorium, Museum Of Modern
Art (MOMA), and Asian Art Museum. |
