Things to Do in San Anselmo
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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
Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
- Fisherman's Wharf
Guests greet Abraham Lincoln and Jennifer Lopez face-to-face, brave horror-theme display, or snap pictures with 250+ wax figures
Chicago Photo Safaris
- Multiple Locations
Pro photographers educate students in camera functions as they tour landmarks, capturing snapshots of sights and scenery
Red Dragon Yoga
- Multiple Locations
In heated eco-friendly studios, instructors lead Bikram and power yoga to help patrons build muscle and detoxify their bodies
Dan Chan Magic Man San Jose
- Multiple Locations
Hong Kong native Alex Wu dazzles with intricate routines of card manipulation and sleight of hand as audiences dine on a Chinese feast
Wineluv Wednesdays
- Blu Restaurant
Boutique wineries pour samples of their favorite vintages as guests dine, sway to music, and gaze at local art
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
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
Chinese Historical Society
- Chinatown
Members and guests explore permanent artwork and rotating exhibits on Chinese American history; store sells prints and museum catalogs
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
ZAAZ Studios
- Multiple Locations
During 10-minute sessions, Zaaz machines vibrate the entire body, stimulating muscle growth and fat loss
The Commonwealth Club
- South Beach
Panels on politics, lecturers such as Grover Norquist and Barney Frank, and cultural events bond curious individuals through discourse
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
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
- Portola
Rigorous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes taught by martial-arts champions are complemented by yoga and cardio sessions
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
Hiking Yoga New York
- Multiple Locations
Outdoor hiking and yoga combine for 90 minutes of cardio and strength work in a natural setting, and groups can take private hikes
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
Embrace Yoga San Rafael
- San Rafael
Teachers guide students through meditative breathing exercises and peaceful poses; minimalist studio keeps mind free of distractions
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
Bikram Yoga Seacliff
- Sea Cliff
Certified instructors guide students through Bikram yoga's 26 postures to limber up and detoxify physiques in a heated studio.
Bay Area Expeditions
- Central North San Francisco
Experienced outdoorsmen lead excursions through redwood-lined and oceanside trails as hikers learn basic skills
Fitness SF
- Multiple Locations
Modern exercise equipment, cardio machines, and group classes help gym members get fit at four Bay-area locations
Yoga Tree San Francisco
- Corte Madera
Experienced teachers lead yoga classes in traditional hatha, vinyasa, and heated power flow styles
Five Points Crossfit
- Corte Madera
An Olympic weightlifting-certified buff & a triathlon competitor coach pupils during workouts designed to increase stamina & flexibility
Glow Yoga & Wellness
- North Beach
Stretch and tone muscles in yoga, Pilates, and Zumba classes held at a soothing wellness studio
AbFitTraining
- Multiple Locations
Ironman triathlete & personal trainer leads clients during outdoor boot camp sessions focused on cardio, strength, agility, and flexibility
Funky Door Yoga Polk Street
- Nob Hill
In a 105-degree studio, instructors systematically engage muscle groups and organs with a 90-minute sequence for all fitness levels
Stinson Beach Surf Camps
- Bolinas
Kids take to Stinson beach where expert instructors teach them how to surf during day-long summer camps that include beach games
Winery Collective
- Fisherman's Wharf
Daily-changing wine flights menu offers four or five samples from two-dozen California wineries in rustic tasting room
Mountain View Winery
- San Rafael
Pairs sample slew of sustainability-focused vintages before choosing two bottles to take home
The Beat Museum
- Telegraph Hill
Signed photo of Ferlinghetti, hard cover first editions & letter from Ginsberg kindle revolutionary mindfires amid bookstore's beat poetry
Big City Improv
- Downtown
Acclaimed improv troupe whips up on-the-spot laughs hewn from audience members' ideas
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.
Perfect Fit Personal Training
- Cow Hollow
Experienced trainers help clients increase strength and flexibility in hour-long yoga sessions
The Pad Studios
- Cow Hollow
Experienced instructors lead students of all abilities through a vinyasa practice, where yogis link flowing movements with conscious breath
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At Rhythm Tennis, students learn the ins and outs of the sport with one-on-one instruction from coach Greg, a San Francisco Men's Champion Division winner. Beginners learn to defeat competitors and screen the air for migrating cicadas by mastering fundamentals and strokes such as the forehand, backhand, and volley. Onsite tennis pros also restring rackets and offer tips and tricks on gear.
The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf introduces visitors to more than 250 of history's most notable personas with a labyrinth of realistic sculptures situated in elaborate displays. More than 50 scenes span the entire museum, providing ample room for the paraffin personalities to depict a millennium of historic milestones and portray the contemporary world's most popular candles. Wax artisans craft an array of themed exhibits including the far-reaching History section, in which humanitarians, scientists, artists, and dictators live out the impacts they placed on the world. In the Palace of Living Art, patrons witness the inception of their favorite masterpieces, admiring as Mona Lisa sits for her immortal portrait. King Tut's Magnificent Tomb unveils the life of one of the ancient world's most well-known rulers, and the Presidential Library brings past U.S. leaders together to finally determine which one left the milk out.
Each year, thousands of fans of Apple products power down their MacBooks to attend the Macworld/iWorld expo, an event dedicated to using, appreciating, and admiring Apple products and their surrounding culture. The expo features main events such as a hall buzzing with more than 250 exhibitors, including iOS and OS X developers sharing their latest projects and magical spells. Every attendee can also venture into the Live Zone, an interactive center that showcases Apple-technology-integrated displays such as an iPad-sketch station, an iPhone-photography gallery, and a music studio presented in collaboration with the Berklee College of Music. Visitors can also join activities such as a drum circle, create their own games such as bobbing for iPods, or attend special events, which have included a concert by Little Feat, an iPhone film festival, and forums on Chinese technology.
Since 1994, when the first iteration of Terra Mia Decorative Art Studio opened, Christine Simmons and her team have been helping kids and adults get creative. The studio eventually relocated to its current site, a large space full of natural light and color splashing from finished ceramic pieces. The wide variety of paintable pottery the space contains, as well as the helpful input of friendly staffers, earned the studio SF Weekly's award for the best DIY ceramics shop in 2012.
After adding finishing touches to pottery, guests can sit for spells on an outdoor patio loaded up with plants. The patio leads to a cozy, sunny-walled room that's ideal for birthday parties, girls' nights out, or private gatherings of people born with brushes for fingers.
Peruse and sample the flavors of five chocolatiers, five breweries, and two bands. Chocolatiers include Bittersweet: the Chocolate Café, Galaxy Desserts, , TCHO, Vice Chocolates, and Teeny Cake. Brewers include Trumer Pils, Drake's Brewing, Triple Rock Brewery, Napa Smith, and Linden Street. Bands such as The Beehive Spirit and Tornado Rider will entertain during the festivities. Also featured at the event will be a booth accepting charitable donations for Saffron Strand Inc., a non-profit dedicated to finding employment solutions for the local homeless.
Mexico City native Ricardo Téllez began dancing when he was 12, shimmying his way through styles such as cumbia and guaracha. In 1995, he packed up his dancing shoes and moved to the Bay area, accelerating his salsa study not only by studying under Gabriel Romero, but also by trying out his footwork in clubs. Armed with a passion for dance, Ricardo founded RicaSalsa Dance Company in 1999 to share his love of the art. Today, he and dance partner Tianne Frias—with whom he placed third in the World Latin Dance Cup—teach private lessons and group classes that impart new and advanced dancers with the steps, partnership skills, and medallions filled with glowworms needed to light up the floor. By focusing on social dance skills and the ability to follow the rhythm, they help their students adapt easily to different songs and settings.
