Novato, CA Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activity Deals
Live2kite
- Multiple Locations
Experienced kitesurfers show participants how to set up, control and maneuver, and practice safety during a group lesson on land or water
Angel Island Company
- Tiburon
One-hour tours travel across a picturesque state park with views of the Bay Area and stop at the historic US Immigration Station
Driven Raceway
- Multiple Locations
Electric go-karts hurtle along winding track at speeds of up to 45 mph
Bay Breeze Charters
- Sausalito
A seasoned crew steers a 51-ft. yacht past Alcatraz and under Golden Gate Bridge during a festive cruise for up to 30
Blazing Saddles San Francisco
- Multiple Locations
Deluxe rental bikes whisk riders away on self-guided or guided tours of San Francisco, the Bay, and surrounding landmarks
Vacaville Ice Sports
- Vacaville
Two NHL-size rinks open their ice for groups of 2 or 4, who slip into rental skates & glide across the rinks during daily public sessions
Grayson Woods Golf Course
- Pleasant Hill
With Mount Diablo as a backdrop, golf complex offers an 18-hole putting course and 9-hole, par-3 course characterized by large greens
Quarryhill Botanical Garden
- Sonoma
Glen Ellen hillside gardens stretch for 25 acres, blossoming with a vast collection of Asian flowers, trees, and rare plants
Bay City Bike San Francisco
- Multiple Locations
Guided tours pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito; self-guided tours let guests choose their route to explore the Bay City
City of Newark - Silliman Activity Center
- Newark
Indoor aquatic park with water slides, lazy river, lap pool, 15-person warm water spa; activity center with gym and fitness area
Touchstone Climbing
- San Jose
Instructors lead multilevel yoga classes that make bodies lithe and limber
NorCal Golf Academy
- Walnut Creek
PGA professionals employ wealth of technological analysis to evaluate swings and develop personalized goals
Imagine Sailing Tours
- Berkeley Marina
Captain navigates yacht to popular sights and destinations across the Bay Area for kayaking, barbecuing, and fishing
Chicago Photo Safaris
- Multiple Locations
Pro photographers educate students in camera functions as they tour landmarks, capturing snapshots of sights and scenery
McInnis Park Golf Center
- Healdsburg
Nine-hole course carves through Wine Country, ascending above tops of fir trees to reveal panoramas of Dry Creek Valley
The San Francisco Sailing Company
- Fisherman's Wharf
Students complete the first half of the American Sailing Association certification during a two-day course mostly on the water
Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
- Union Square
Reincarnated San Francisco icon leads tours through city's historic streets and dispenses facts about landmarks architectural and otherwise
GolfSmarts
- Santa Clara
Instructor evaluates pupils’ swing with video-analysis software before coaching them on form during a recorded session
Wildlife and Eco Tours from San Francisco Whale Tours
- Fisherman's Wharf
Naturalists educate amid views of Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and wildlife, and private charters enable floating merrymaking
San Francisco Fencers' Club
- Multiple Locations
Experienced coaches teach foil and epee techniques to kids ages 7–16, with an emphasis on precise skills and fun
Segway of Oakland
- Oakland
Two-hour tours roam Oakland and pause at landmarks after video overview of Segway handling and Segway rentals allow self-guided exploration
Bay Area Expeditions
- Central North San Francisco
Experienced outdoorsmen lead excursions through redwood-lined and oceanside trails as hikers learn basic skills
Sonoma Valley Balloons
Bird's-eye vistas of vineyards and distant mountains come into view as FAA-certified pilots whisk passengers away in a hot air balloon
Castle Rock Arabians
- Walnut Creek
CHA-certified instructors impart essential riding skills to students mounted on ponies or horses at a ranch in the Mount Diablo foothills
University of Surfing
- Pacifica
Experienced, local instructors teach wave riders of all skill levels how to conquer open waters on longboards
Segway of Healdsburg
- Healdsburg
Expert tour guides lead groups of Segway-riding guests to wineries for vista views and optional tastings
Helm of Sun Valley
- San Mateo
Instructors impart kiteboarding basics on land at Third Avenue, including launching, steering, and landing
Santa Clara Paintball
- Multiple Locations
Take shelter from enemy paint behind castle ramparts, culvert-style pipes, and along sniper trails at four field locations
Sacred Cross Horse Services
- Livermore-Pleasanton
English-style horseback-riding lessons teach students how to safely approach, groom, equip, and ride horses
Spinnaker Sailing
- Redwood City
Sailing instructors affiliated with American Sailing Association mix theoretical & hands-on training during two-day course
Bridges Rock Gym
- Richmond Annex
12 inches of seamless padding cushion any falls as climbers scale 18-foot-high top-out boulders and hang from an indoor cave
Ghost Golf
- Downtown Concord
Graveyard-themed mini-golf holes wind through gothic architecture, crypts, and skeletons peppered across indoor course
SF Chinatown Ghost Tours
- Chinatown
Tourists skulk through darkened sidestreets and eerie historical sites of Chinatown as native-born guide passes down nuggets of folklore.
Antioch Paintball Park
- Antioch
Three hours for two in a field with obstacles and bunkers; each person gets a marker, a mask, a barrel cover, 500 paintballs, and air
Recommended Outdoor Activities by Groupon Customers
As a surfer and cyclist, Marcel Mijares was drawn to the Pacific Coast many years ago; since then, he’s found little reason to leave. A native of Venezuela, Mijares spoke only Spanish when he made the move, but his love of the Bay Area fueled his drive to acquire the English language and graduate with honors from the Lincoln School of Business. Now, as the owner of High Trails Cyclery, Mijares combines his passion with his determination, sharing both with riders in the heart of Russian Hill. He leads a team of cycling experts equipped to repair cycles and perform tune-ups, overhauls, and bike fittings. Team members also share their expertise during maintenance classes, in which they teach students to care for their own cycles and understand the dangers of trying to change a bicycle's transmission fluid.
A charter member of the MLS, the San Jose Earthquakes played their first four seasons as the Clash before claiming the MLS Cup in 2001 and 2003. Though the team moved to Houston in '05, the franchise was reinstated in '08, bringing professional soccer back to the Bay Area. Buck Shaw Stadium serves as the team's current home, though a new stadium will shoot skyward in 2014, complete with luxury suites for fans and exhausted referees alike.
The friendly mechanics at Everybody Bikes nurture two-wheeled transports of all styles, helping urban commuters traverse city streets unencumbered by a car’s demands. Mechanics perform services such as tune-ups, repairs, and custom bicycle builds amid racks stocked with bikes by Kona, Fuji, and Linus. To educate their customers, they also lead private and group lessons on mechanics, safety, and riding techniques. The mechanics also maintain the shop’s blog, which keeps customers in the know about everything from what helmets to buy to when tricycle mating season starts.
Led by former NBA point guard and first-year head coach Mark Jackson, the Golden State Warriors charge into the second half of the season. Veteran guard Monta Ellis blows by defenders with an average of 22.2 points per game while forward-center David Lee muscles out under-the-basket rivals for an average of 9.7 rebounds per game. Rookie guard Klay Thompson keeps opponents guessing with the ability to drop shots from all over the court and the inexhaustible supply of riddles he declaims during commercial breaks.
Today's Groupon tackles professional athletics, professional athletes, and sports hernias with a ticket to the final game of the Oakland Raiders' 2009–10 season for $26 (a $36 value). On Sunday, January 3, at 1:15 p.m., the team that once upset the entire steel industry of Pittsburgh and tamed Cincinnati's Panthera Tigris Tigris looks to end the season on a final high note against the Baltimore Ravens (featuring offensive tackle Michael Oher who is the inspiration for the The Blind Side). You'll be sitting in section 354 and have a $10 food voucher in hand.
Even before you climb inside, the GoCar is clearly a car with a personality. The petite, three-wheeled two-seater has a hood that slightly resembles an eager-to-please smiley face, and an open top that seems custom-made for letting the breeze ruffle your hair. Then the real fun begins: built with the company's own software and a compassion for the voiceless robots of America, a talking GPS system guides two-seater GoCars through the city streets of San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon with cheerful, info-rich narration. Second only to having a knowledgeable local jog alongside your minivan, tours zip along at drivers' own pace and accommodate as many pit stops as time allows.
