[celticmiss]

Good afternoon ladies & gentlemen.
I will soon be visiting my daughter and 9 month old darling grand daughter who are living in San Rafael. Now my question is: " are there any places that I should visit whilst there"? I have visited a few times so have seen the usual tourist "must see" in San Francisco. All suggestions welcome. Markets, LYS, beauty spots, nature walks.
I'll be going armed with recently knitted 3 ply cardigans, for grand daughter, in case the temp does drop during the winter. Ha haha
Thank you, one and all. Love this site!

 

[Grapejelli]

Sorry, never been there but just want to wish you a beautiful visit and safe trip.

 

[wendyarnold]

Not to far north is the town of Petaluma. We have the Knitterly for knitting and the Quilted Angel for quilting. We have the most wonderful town for strolling around or going to a movie. Oh and places to eat? Jeepers they are the best. Don't miss Bovine Bakery or Della Fatora. I could go on but the best thing to do is come visit.

 

[Neeterbug]

Hope you have a wonderful visit with the family!!!

 

[Ronie]

I hope you have a wonderful time.. I was raised in the Bay Area and I think its beautiful there.. you can't beat the weather either... I have been gone so long I wouldn't know of any of the shops though...

 

[Appleblossom]

I agree about Petaluma being a charming town. Enjoy your trip!

 

[irisk]

I agree about Petaluma but no visit to the bay area would be complete without a drive through San anselmo and then fairfax and on to the lovely town of point Reyes station. Check out the thrift shop there I often pick up yarn. Then a coffee and a bun to go from bovine bakery ( udderly divine) and the wonderful drive to the lighthouse. I would make a day of it and return home via hwy1 south thro olema along the boil as lagoon and a stroll on the beach at Stinson beach. Then over panoramic to mill valley for another coffee and back to San rafael along 101.
Sigh...we will be there in October...seems a long way off.k

 

[irisk]

Oops that should read bolinas lagoon. Predictive text huh!

 

[celticmiss]

Fellow knitters and crocheters, I send my sincere thanks. I've emailed your suggestions to my daughter and all suggestions are achievable so we have some fun days out to look forward to. I'm getting excited!!

 

[CarolfromTX]

The Muir Woods is beautiful. The redwoods are amazing! People walk thru this wonderful place and speak in hushed tones, as though they were in a cathedral (and perhaps they are in a cathedral of sorts!)

Have you seen the Winchester House in San Jose? It's pretty interesting, too. It has a great background story, too.

 

[Grammy Toni]

Eat at Angelina's in Sausalito. Wonderful Italian food. If you go by 4:00, you get Lunch prices.

 

[celticmiss]

I really do appreciate all your imputs. I'm making notes and will let you all know how things go.
Grammy Toni, I've been to Sausalito but the sound of wonderful Italian food means I will definately be returning.
Carol, The thought of tall redwoods sound inviting. Definately a picnic will be called for I think. And a blanket to lay on and take in the grand trees.
Byeeeeeee for now, Andi

 

[Nancy802]

I was born and raised in the Bay Area but have been gone for so long. The redwoods are magnificant. There is china town in San Francisco and Fishermans Wharf. Love Sausalito. The Golden Gate Bridge and the zoo, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz...I could go on and on. So many wonderful sites to see. Enjoy your visit.

 

[celticmiss]

Thanks Nancy. I have to agree with you San Fran is a lovely and exciting place. I think the zoo is the only place I've not visited as yet. Andi