On out recent trip to Northern California, myself and my husband explored the urban and outdoorsy wonders of San Francisco, Oakland, and the Tri-Valley. Below I share the trip highlights and culinary experiences.

My top three highlights from my trip around Northern California

It’s hard to pick the top three experiences from our trip, but if I had to choose, it would be Blue & Gold Fleet’s San Francisco Bay Cruise, Oakland’s Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, and Tri-Valley’s Blackhawk Museum.

We rode Blue & Gold Fleet’s final 60-minute cruise of the day to catch a beautiful sunset and amazing views. We sailed under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, past the famous Pier 39 sea lions, around mysterious Alcatraz Island, along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, and past the fascinating city skyline.