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From the archives: June 01, 2002

Maximize your outdoor fun on the longest days of the year.

On this page:Take a Hike, Dine Alfresco, Watch the Sunset, See the Sights.

Take a Hike

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Matt Davis and Steep Ravine Trails
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    Mount Tamalpais State Park, Stinson Beach, CA 94941 (map)

    Not just one of the greatest hikes in the Bay Area, one of the greatest hikes in the world.

  2. 2 Tomales Point Trail
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    Pierce Point Road, Point Reyes, CA 94956 (map)

    A gorgeous showcase of seismology, mythology and tule elk.

  3. 3 Bob Walker Ridge
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    Morgan Territory Rd, Livermore, CA 94551 (map)

    On a clear day you can see all the way to the Sierra from this seldom visited crest.

  4. 4 Berry Creek Falls Trail
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    21600 Big Basin Wy, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (map)

    Ancient redwoods and the Bay Area's biggest waterfall highlight this South Bay hike.

Dine Alfresco

  1. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Guaymas
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    5 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920 (map)

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Zazie
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    941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

  3. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Plouf
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    40 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104 (map)

    Parisian-like elegance, alfresco dining at this charming French seafood bistro.

  4. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Ramp
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    855 China Basin St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Outside dining, live music and classic American fare at this casual China Basin eatery.

  5. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Foreign Cinema - CA
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    2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

Watch the Sunset

  1. 10 Alamo Square Apartments
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    1200 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

See the Sights

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Coit Tower
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    1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

  2. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fisherman's Wharf
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    The Embarcadero and Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

    There's still romance and authenticity lingering among the touristy crowds that frequent this carnival of commercialism.

  3. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Golden Gate Park
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    Fulton at 36th Ave / Lincoln at 41st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    Dappled sunlight, archery fields and family-friendly museums--this park is a sprawling urban oasis.

  4. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Alcatraz Island
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    Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Escape from the mainland to this legendary prison for a thrilling tour behind bars.

  5. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Golden Gate Bridge
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    US Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)