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Crabbing under the Golden Gate Bridge
We will meet at a pier in the Marina/Presidio district of San Francisco where we will be located near the Golden Gate Bridge. The views of the water will be spectacular and because of the size of the pier we will have more than enough room to spread out and try our techniques. Make sure to arrive early so you can find parking and pay for it if need be near The Warming Hut cafe.
Once all the guests have arrived we will learn to set up the equipment we will supply with a very detailed explanation of how and why we use particular gear. Once we have set up our rods, filled our bait in our traps we will learn the different forms of casting and the technique of reeling. Because we are fishing for crab there is a different approach to how you catch crab off of a rod and reel.
We will not be allowed to take home any Dungeness crab, unfortunately, because the Bay is a protected estuary. As a result we will be catching rock & red crab which are edible and delicious crabs to take home. This experience is an all weather endeavor so rain or shine we will make it happen.
Please join me as many others have to see if spending an afternoon out on the waterfront of the bay, meeting new people and learning a skill is right for you!
Great for big groups, corporate outings and team building exercises! Please inquire directly if you have 10+ people
www.theartofcrabbing.com
Vegan picnic with rescued animals
We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system.
Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.)
The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home.
Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them.
Other things to note:
Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html
Chinatown Food Walk: Tea & Dim Sum
When was the last time you had a dim sum that was so delicious you dreamt about it for weeks? On our Chinatown food tour, you’ll see the world’s first fortune cookie factory, taste different kinds of dim sum and tea, and learn how Chinese immigrants made it to the Bay.
HIGHLIGHTS
+ Stories of the Gold Rush and Chinese immigration
+ Taste food from a 100yo Restaurant
+ Sip on delicious bubble tea
+ Snack at a local bakery
+ Visit the fortune cookie factory
+ Eat a dim sum feast
+ Learn and taste all about Chinese tea
Our tasty adventure starts in the heart of Chinatown with Dim Sum. Ready to take on the day, we check out the fortune cookie factory and take a peek inside! Next, we stroll down the street of the infamous 10-cent haircut and learn how sailors journeyed here in hopes of the American dream.
But wait, the adventure doesn’t stop there! Next, we’ll check out the oldest bakery in Chinatown, a church that survived the 1906 earthquake, the oldest temples in the USA, all while sipping some delicious bubble tea.
As we approach our final hour, we head to a local tea shop and learn about the role of tea in traditional Chinese medicine with a 30-minute tasting.
Feeling warm, we head to our last stop to learn about the Gold Rush, in the exact spot it all started! Here we taste a local pork roll from one of the oldest restaurants in town.
Bake Bread, Create Cheese, Flip Omelets
In this super-charged BRUNCH class, I’ll teach you how to make an easy homemade sourdough bread from scratch without the hassle of a sourdough starter. You will enjoy this bread several ways for brunch alongside other dishes. Besides the bread, we’ll also make fresh ricotta cheese, tartines, and perfect French omelets—made with Petaluma’s famous eggs. The experience will be hands-on and you will learn some valuable cooking skills and tips in this robust class—and at the end of the class you’ll get to take home the loaf of bread you baked, to enjoy later as a delicious souvenir.
This is a great class for beginners, or intermediate bakers, as well as for people who want to learn many general cooking tips, and who want to enjoy a delicious 4-course brunch with a complimentary glass of California bubbly.
This is not a class for people who want to make sourdough bread with a starter.
This IS an experience for someone who is hungry for both knowledge and great food.
Based on requests, I started hosting shorter-versions of this experience as well! Please click on my profile photo to check out all the Experiences I host. Or check out the links below:
Sourdough Bread: abnb.me/DM4hFBJMxY
French Omelets and Eggs: abnb.me/yDVzHTGMxY
Ricotta Cheese, Tartines and Caccio e Pepe: abnb.me/RBRjWsIMxY
Other things to note
We can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegan or gluten-free guests due to the nature of the ingredients we'll use. The bread has alcohol in it.
We have two small dogs who are quite friendly.
America's Cup Sailing Experience
We'll sail aboard USA 76, the San Francisco challenger for the 2003 America's Cup. With a mast that reaches 11 stories high, everything is big and powerful. Participation is encouraged, and you'll get to fill active crew roles and have the opportunity to spin the coffee grinders to trim sails, take your turn at the helm, or simply sit back and enjoy the ride on this high-performance America’s Cup yacht. Each trip will operate with between 8-20 guests aboard. If we don't reach the minimum, I will contact you approximately 36 hours prior to departure to offer alternatives or issue a refund.
Other things to note
Please wear flat, closed-toe shoes with rubber soles. Dress comfortably and in layers. Gratuity for crew members is not included but is appreciated for exceptional service.
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Silent Disco Beach Yoga at Baker Beach
Gather with us at iconic Baker Beach where city dwellers and tourists alike take refuge in nature.
Please note if a class is full, you can also find us and sign up by searching: Outdoor Yoga SF.
Enjoy an all-levels yoga practice while wearing headphones and listening to a remix of zen and fun beats. We use silent disco style headphones to play music deliver clear yoga instruction. You can still hear the sound of the waves, and control your own volume.
It's more than a 'class'- its a yoga experience. Watching the ocean, moving mindfully in nature, and practicing with locals and guests from around the world.
We host classes all year long, as our winters here are mild and being on the beach is always SO beautiful!
We so look forward to hosting you for this magical experience.
Bring water, a sweatshirt and friends. Or come solo!
We supply yoga towels and headphones.
Exact meeting location is sent to you upon registration.
Sonoma - Winery hop in a vintage VW
We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We choose from places like Anaba, Buena Vista, Winery Sixteen 600, Gundlach or other awesome Sonoma wineries. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop on us. We will order from Sonoma’s Best Deli on us! *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $35-45 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. Please note that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy on all tours. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2
Hands on Cheese-making Class
The Epicurean Connection is offering private hands on cheesemaking class with award winning Cheesemaker/Chef Sheana Davis & Wine Educator/Cheesemaker Ben Sessions.
Class included hands on cheesemaking class, a cheese cloth, cheese ladle, cheese recipe card and cheese trail map, artisan cheese tasting and complimentary Rose. The guests will make a 2-3# Creme de Ricotta wheel of cheese and or flavor the Creme de Ricotta from our Spice Bar.
Please bring a cooler to take-home your cheeses.
Class is hosted by award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, The Epicurean Connection.
Class is 90 minutes. .
Thank you,
Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions
See San Francisco from a vintage VW Bus
Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen bus that easily navigates the city’s less-traveled lanes from the Golden Gate to the Painted Ladies.
You will be picked up at our easily accessible pickup location and driven by one of our professional guides in either Lillie or Harvey, our two fully restored vintage 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Buses.
The tour will last approximately 3 hours and you will get to see all that San Francisco has to offer including 5 photo stops. Enjoy neighborhoods such as Chinatown, North Beach, The Marina, Haight Ashbury and The Castro with photo stops at Coit Tower, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point (under the Golden Gate Bridge), Twin Peaks and Alamo Square. Your guide will drop you off at the same location where you were picked up.
Other things to note:
Bring a camera, light jacket, and a smile. We'll provide a bottle of water. Make sure to be a little early if possible so you can find the pick-up location.
Explore San Francisco and Muir Woods
This small-group minibus tour gives wonderful local insight into the 3 "must-do" locations around San Francisco - a comprehensive city tour, a short time to explore Sausalito, and over an hour in Muir Woods Redwood National Monument. You will have plenty of chances to get off the bus for photos and exploration.
We'll start near Lombard St. (the "crooked street"), then head to North Beach (Little Italy) and Chinatown (the largest outside of Asia.) I'll share my favorite restaurants so you can make dinner plans.
We'll then drive through the Presidio, and to Fort Point for a perfect photo of the Golden Gate Bridge.
I will then drive you to Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and most beautiful trees in the world; you will have over an hour to walk amongst the breathtaking redwoods
We have a break in Sausalito where you can pick up some lunch.
Other things to note
Please be on-time to our meeting location! Which means arrive 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional $15 entrance fee into Muir Woods
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Sonoma - Winery hop in a vintage VW
We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We choose from places like Anaba, Buena Vista, Winery Sixteen 600, Gundlach or other awesome Sonoma wineries. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop on us. We will order from Sonoma’s Best Deli on us! *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $35-45 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. Please note that we have a 72-hour cancellation policy on all tours. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2
Silent Disco Beach Yoga at Baker Beach
Gather with us at iconic Baker Beach where city dwellers and tourists alike take refuge in nature.
Please note if a class is full, you can also find us and sign up by searching: Outdoor Yoga SF.
Enjoy an all-levels yoga practice while wearing headphones and listening to a remix of zen and fun beats. We use silent disco style headphones to play music deliver clear yoga instruction. You can still hear the sound of the waves, and control your own volume.
It's more than a 'class'- its a yoga experience. Watching the ocean, moving mindfully in nature, and practicing with locals and guests from around the world.
We host classes all year long, as our winters here are mild and being on the beach is always SO beautiful!
We so look forward to hosting you for this magical experience.
Bring water, a sweatshirt and friends. Or come solo!
We supply yoga towels and headphones.
Exact meeting location is sent to you upon registration.
Crabbing under the Golden Gate Bridge
We will meet at a pier in the Marina/Presidio district of San Francisco where we will be located near the Golden Gate Bridge. The views of the water will be spectacular and because of the size of the pier we will have more than enough room to spread out and try our techniques. Make sure to arrive early so you can find parking and pay for it if need be near The Warming Hut cafe.
Once all the guests have arrived we will learn to set up the equipment we will supply with a very detailed explanation of how and why we use particular gear. Once we have set up our rods, filled our bait in our traps we will learn the different forms of casting and the technique of reeling. Because we are fishing for crab there is a different approach to how you catch crab off of a rod and reel.
We will not be allowed to take home any Dungeness crab, unfortunately, because the Bay is a protected estuary. As a result we will be catching rock & red crab which are edible and delicious crabs to take home. This experience is an all weather endeavor so rain or shine we will make it happen.
Please join me as many others have to see if spending an afternoon out on the waterfront of the bay, meeting new people and learning a skill is right for you!
Great for big groups, corporate outings and team building exercises! Please inquire directly if you have 10+ people
www.theartofcrabbing.com
Vegan picnic with rescued animals
We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system.
Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: The platter contains nuts and gluten unless otherwise requested. Please inform us of any allergies when you make your booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.)
The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home.
Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them.
Other things to note:
Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html
Chinatown Food Walk: Tea & Dim Sum
When was the last time you had a dim sum that was so delicious you dreamt about it for weeks? On our Chinatown food tour, you’ll see the world’s first fortune cookie factory, taste different kinds of dim sum and tea, and learn how Chinese immigrants made it to the Bay.
HIGHLIGHTS
+ Stories of the Gold Rush and Chinese immigration
+ Taste food from a 100yo Restaurant
+ Sip on delicious bubble tea
+ Snack at a local bakery
+ Visit the fortune cookie factory
+ Eat a dim sum feast
+ Learn and taste all about Chinese tea
Our tasty adventure starts in the heart of Chinatown with Dim Sum. Ready to take on the day, we check out the fortune cookie factory and take a peek inside! Next, we stroll down the street of the infamous 10-cent haircut and learn how sailors journeyed here in hopes of the American dream.
But wait, the adventure doesn’t stop there! Next, we’ll check out the oldest bakery in Chinatown, a church that survived the 1906 earthquake, the oldest temples in the USA, all while sipping some delicious bubble tea.
As we approach our final hour, we head to a local tea shop and learn about the role of tea in traditional Chinese medicine with a 30-minute tasting.
Feeling warm, we head to our last stop to learn about the Gold Rush, in the exact spot it all started! Here we taste a local pork roll from one of the oldest restaurants in town.
Bake Bread, Create Cheese, Flip Omelets
In this super-charged BRUNCH class, I’ll teach you how to make an easy homemade sourdough bread from scratch without the hassle of a sourdough starter. You will enjoy this bread several ways for brunch alongside other dishes. Besides the bread, we’ll also make fresh ricotta cheese, tartines, and perfect French omelets—made with Petaluma’s famous eggs. The experience will be hands-on and you will learn some valuable cooking skills and tips in this robust class—and at the end of the class you’ll get to take home the loaf of bread you baked, to enjoy later as a delicious souvenir.
This is a great class for beginners, or intermediate bakers, as well as for people who want to learn many general cooking tips, and who want to enjoy a delicious 4-course brunch with a complimentary glass of California bubbly.
This is not a class for people who want to make sourdough bread with a starter.
This IS an experience for someone who is hungry for both knowledge and great food.
Based on requests, I started hosting shorter-versions of this experience as well! Please click on my profile photo to check out all the Experiences I host. Or check out the links below:
Sourdough Bread: abnb.me/DM4hFBJMxY
French Omelets and Eggs: abnb.me/yDVzHTGMxY
Ricotta Cheese, Tartines and Caccio e Pepe: abnb.me/RBRjWsIMxY
Other things to note
We can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegan or gluten-free guests due to the nature of the ingredients we'll use. The bread has alcohol in it.
We have two small dogs who are quite friendly.
America's Cup Sailing Experience
We'll sail aboard USA 76, the San Francisco challenger for the 2003 America's Cup. With a mast that reaches 11 stories high, everything is big and powerful. Participation is encouraged, and you'll get to fill active crew roles and have the opportunity to spin the coffee grinders to trim sails, take your turn at the helm, or simply sit back and enjoy the ride on this high-performance America’s Cup yacht. Each trip will operate with between 8-20 guests aboard. If we don't reach the minimum, I will contact you approximately 36 hours prior to departure to offer alternatives or issue a refund.
Other things to note
Please wear flat, closed-toe shoes with rubber soles. Dress comfortably and in layers. Gratuity for crew members is not included but is appreciated for exceptional service.
Beekeeping experience/ experiment
The main purpose to do this course is to encourage people to have bees ( they are good, trust me)
- Full basic beekeeping class and training.
- Honey tasting
- Explore hive, internally and externally
- Learn about the honey bee life cycle
- Look up honey bee queen, drone, and workers
- Honey extraction( depends on the season and honey flow time )
- Learn how to start and maintain a hive in your backyard
This unique hands-on experience is the best way to learn about the importance of honeybees! We will suit up and open up the hive to see how bees live, work, and produce honey. You will definitely leave with greater knowledge tt and understanding of our pollinator friends and the inner workings of a honeybee colony.
- There’s no toilet onsite, you can go to the Bolinas town for that reason. It’s 2 minutes drive.
- Please wear long pants,socks and close toed shoes
- Please also make sure to have long pant, socks and a proper shoes.
All you pay goes to Charity. Comes from the environment and goes back to the environment!
ATTN:
If you have a known allergy to bee, wasp, or yellow jacket venom, sadly you are prohibited from participating in this experience.
Hands on Cheese-making Class
The Epicurean Connection is offering private hands on cheesemaking class with award winning Cheesemaker/Chef Sheana Davis & Wine Educator/Cheesemaker Ben Sessions.
Class included hands on cheesemaking class, a cheese cloth, cheese ladle, cheese recipe card and cheese trail map, artisan cheese tasting and complimentary Rose. The guests will make a 2-3# Creme de Ricotta wheel of cheese and or flavor the Creme de Ricotta from our Spice Bar.
Please bring a cooler to take-home your cheeses.
Class is hosted by award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions, The Epicurean Connection.
Class is 90 minutes. .
Thank you,
Sheana Davis & Ben Sessions
Redwoods of Marin & Mt Tamalpais
We meet in Sausalito then shuttle to Mill Valley, where we start our walking exploration of Marin's magical redwood forest. Following quiet backroads and footpaths, we visit quiet groves of ancient redwood trees and follow spring-fed creeks to natural pools and cascading falls. In this peaceful forest, unique to the northern California and southern Oregon coastal region, the sequoia sempervirens soar hundreds of feet into the sky, providing an unequaled nature experience at base of mighty Mt. Tamalpais. Along the way, you learn about the coastal redwoods' amazing ecology and their clever adaptations for survival over many millions of years. It is a remarkable escape into nature on the slopes of beautiful Mt. Tam.
Guests can also meet us in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, where the walk starts at 10AM weekdays or 1PM on weekends.
Weekday guests need to catch the 7:35AM ferry from San Francisco arriving at 8:05AM. Weekend ferry guests need to catch the 12:05PM Golden Gate ferry from the terminal behind SF's Ferry Building (foot of Market St.) The ferry arrives in Sausalito at 12:35PM. I will meet all Sausalito guests outside the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, 22 El Portal, next to the Inn Above Tide.
If you need another start time, please contact me via Airbnb direct message. This refreshing walk is also ideal for groups and corporate team building outings!
The Perfect Wine Blending Experience
At Meadowcroft Wines, learn about the art and science of winemaking by blending and bottling your very own bottle of wine.
We’ll start with a stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of Cornerstone Sonoma and an idyllic vineyard for a firsthand look at the vines. As we walk the rows, We’ll share why the iconic Sonoma Valley is the perfect place to winegrapes.
Then, we’ll sit to create unique blends from wines that have been aged in separate barrels to craft your own red blend using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc to place your own signature style into a Bordeaux based red blend. Each person will hand-cork their own bottle of wine and take it home to share.
No previous wine experience is necessary - perfect for all levels of wine experience and interest.
Other things to note:
You'll blending will be guided by one of our knowledgeable team members. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. The tour starts at 10am sharp!
*Please inquire for large parties or corporate groups by contacting us through the Airbnb site.
San Francisco Bay Sailing Awesomeness
Get a taste for what an awesome experience living, working and voyaging on a sailboat can be, while viewing fantastic landmarks from the uncrowded deck, using sustainable and eco friendly wind power. Perhaps choose an evening sail, and enjoy a wonderful sunset. We will be outside only, with plenty of space, breathing clean Pacific air!
Get a little salty while we sail and chat about what it's like going far from land and crossing oceans, from endless waves and wind, to calm nights under starry skies. Get a feel for what it's like to live and thrive in a constantly moving small space, in a beautiful but unforgiving environment.
Hear what it's like to battle Tuna and Sailfish while under sail, and have the freshest sushi minutes later. And to anchor in tropical anchorages, bathe in the sea, and surf uncrowded waves right from the boat.
Ask as little or as much as you like about surviving storms, living in foreign countries, meeting great cruising friends, and unplugging from normal living to find another path. Perhaps, ask how you can get started yourself.
Spend time aboard a beautiful, ocean-going yacht that has provided a safe and peaceful haven for her crew over the span of two decades in a green, earth friendly fashion.
Palace of Fine Arts Boozy Brunch Crawl with a Mixologist
Experience a brunch in SF like never before! Let me take you on a journey to view some of the most historic sites while you enjoy delicious dishes and cocktails that are only found in SF!
As a certified mixologist, I know amazing drinks and great food. I have previously been comissioned by popular resorts to lead inspirational trainings on the history of American Cocktailian culture as well as develop their cocktail programs. As a 15+ year SF-resident I love to share historical facts about this amazing city.
This mostly walking tour kicks off in the lovely and lively Marina District which includes a stop for a photo op at the Palace of Fine Arts and ends with an uber ride at the place where the Irish Coffee was first introduced to America in 1952 at Fisherman's Wharf.
We'll enjoy a 90 minute brunch at a Michelin-recommended, American-Thai fusion restaurant known for their delicious and famously trademarked specialty dish.
This tour is really great for locals and individuals that may be traveling alone through the city and want to feel like they are getting shown around by an old friend as well as for couples and small groups that enjoy sight seeing while maintaining a "nice buzz."
This tour includes stops at 6 different locations with the first 4 happening within a 3 block radius.
This is one of the best walking tours with no hills!
Three Hour Guided Tour of Wine Country on E-Trike
Join us at Pushpak Motors for your guided tour of Wine Country. Riding our environmentally responsible, road-safe electric trikes, we will take you to areas of Sonoma that most locals aren't even aware of! We will describe the history of the area, show you some of the wonderful homes in town, and take you for a wine tasting. (Wine tastings are optional and incur an additional charge at the winery.)
Our trikes take only minutes to learn to drive, and are both safe and fun. See Sonoma from this unique perspective, and make unforgettable memories with us.
Make friends at a farm animal sanctuary
Join us for a day at the sanctuary and meet a variety of rescued farmed animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and also talk about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn since we so rarely see the animals in our food system.
The Experience will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Please be mindful that, as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional wellbeing of the animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our animal residents are completely free and always have a choice whether or not they interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them.
Add a photoshoot to this visit and capture magical moments to take home: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/3453961
Tours are available in French or Spanish by request. Private tours are recommended for families with young kids.
We operate under current Sonoma County COVID-19 safety guidelines, and protocol is subject to change.
Note that we do not allow visitors to bring dogs onto the premises. The only exception is service dogs required to assist with a disability; in that case, please contact us to arrange a private tour.
Learn more about what to expect on our FAQ page: https://www.charliesacres.org/faq.html