Tailor-Made Itineraries

21/06/2024

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Marin County is a beautiful and scenic area in Northern California, just a short drive away from San Francisco. This day trip offers a perfect opportunity to escape the busy city and enjoy some time with family in nature. The main attractions in Marin County include the Muir Woods National Monument, the town of Sausalito, and Spencer Battery. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about visiting these three popular family-friendly destinations, from how to get there to what you can expect when you arrive.

A Family Day Out in Marin County a mini-Tailor-Made Adventure

21/06/2024

The Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, near San Francisco, is a unique and breathtaking forest that is home to some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. The park covers over 554 acres and is named after John Muir, a famous naturalist and conservationist who played a major role in preserving the redwoods of California. The main attraction of the park is the towering redwoods, which can reach heights of over 250 feet and are estimated to be over 1,000 years old.

To find out more about the attractions of Marin County, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠

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20/06/2024

The murals of Orange Alley, Mission District, San Francisco.

To find out more about the street art and murals of San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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19/06/2024

The murals of Orange Alley, Mission District, San Francisco.

To find out more about the street art and murals of San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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18/06/2024

Don’t be put off by this restaurant’s name - Yummy Yummy is a serious, but no-frills Vietnamese eatery, and very popular with the locals. Located on Irving Street, it is just a ten-minute walk from the California Academy of Sciences and many of the other attractions in Golden Gate Park. Portion sizes are very generous.

To find out more about our favourite restaurants in San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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17/06/2024

San Francisco isn’t known for its afterhours establishments, whether they be bars, clubs or restaurants, but The Grubstake Diner is a great exception to this rule. Open till either 3 or 4 in the morning, this well-established diner serves up the perfect balance to a night on the town! As an added bonus, part of the diner is an old train car, and you can sit in this while having your meal!

To find out more about our favourite restaurants in San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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17/06/2024

Internationally famous for its sourdough bread, the Boudin Bakery has been a mainstay in San Francisco since 1849. In fact, it is recognized as the city’s "oldest continually operating business". The bakery on Jefferson Street has a large café, and its signature dish is its clam chowder served in a sourdough bread bowl. Both the soup and the bread were delicious and a must-have when visiting Fisherman’s Wharf. ⁠
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16/06/2024

Anchor Brewing was established by German brewer Gottlieb Brekle in 1871. Unfortunately, the brewery closed down recently, but it is hopeful that new owners can be found soon.
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To find out more about the Craft Beer scene of San Francisco, check out my latest travel blog post.⁠
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15/06/2024

Fort Point brews its popular beers in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field. Although you can’t visit the brewery itself, they have two tap rooms in the city, one on is Valencia Street in the Mission District and the other in a kiosk on the outside of the Ferry Building. ⁠
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The Valencia outlet welcomes its guests with stylish neon lights & bold colours and is a lively beer hall serving craft beers & playful shared plates. My tipple for that visit was KSA, a refreshing Kolsch-style ale. ⁠
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To find out more about the Craft Beer scene of San Francisco, check out my latest travel blog post.⁠
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14/06/2024

Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant is located at the western end of San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park, overlooking Ocean Beach. The compact brewery located on the first floor of the building, operated by brewer Mikey Paine produces a wide variety of styles. While eating at the restaurant, I requested the opportunity to view the brewery and I was lucky enough to go and see the operation and it was an absolute pleasure to talk with Mikey himself. ⁠
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The meal was beautifully complimented with pints of Riptide Red and Chalet Kolsch from the brewery. ⁠
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To find out more about the Craft Beer scene of San Francisco, check out my latest travel blog post.⁠
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13/06/2024

The LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area is an indoor attraction that is perfect for families with children. The attraction features interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that are designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. It was a great chance for us to play with giant LEGO structures and build our own LEGO creations.

The Legoland Discovery Centre has a number of attractions, such as Miniland Bay Area (an interactive Bay Area created with 1.5 million Lego bricks); a 4D cinema; an interactive train ride; and a pirate themed soft play area.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

12/06/2024

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum holds the largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the Western United States and is located next to the Rosicrucian headquarters. The highlight of the museum is a composite replica of an ancient Egyptian rock-cut tomb, based on photos and sketches taken by Rosicrucian expeditions to tombs at Beni Hasan.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

11/06/2024

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is dedicated to ancient Egyptian culture and history. The museum features a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, including mummies, sarcophagi, jewellery, and pottery. The museum was an excellent place for me to teach my son, Ythan, about the history of ancient Egypt and its people, as well as the religion, art, and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

10/06/2024

The Wi******er Mystery House is a historic mansion located in San Jose that was once the home of Sarah Wi******er, the widow of gun magnate William W. Wi******er. The house is known for its strange and mysterious architecture, which includes doors that lead to nowhere, stairs that go up and down, and rooms that are oddly shaped. The house was built in a constant state of renovation for 38 years and is said to have been built to confuse the spirits that Sarah believed were haunting her. We took the guided tour of the house and learned from the highly informative docent about the fascinating history of the house and the family who lived there.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

09/06/2024

The Wi******er Mystery House: In 1884, Sarah Wi******er purchased an unfinished farmhouse in the Santa Clara Valley and began building her mansion. Carpenters were hired and worked on the house day and night until it rose to seven stories. Eschewing architects, she directed the additions herself, augmenting the building in a haphazard fashion. As a result, contains numerous oddities such as doors and stairs that go nowhere, windows overlooking other rooms, and stairs with oddly-sized risers.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

08/06/2024

The staircase to nowhere!

Wi******er Mystery House is a Queen Anne Style Victorian mansion and is renowned for its size, its architectural curiosities, and its lack of any master building plan. Since its construction in 1886, the property and mansion were claimed by many to be haunted by the ghosts of those killed with Wi******er rifles. Under Sarah Wi******er's day-to-day guidance, its "from-the-ground-up" construction proceeded around the clock, by some accounts, without interruption, until her death on September 5, 1922, at which time work immediately ceased.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

07/06/2024

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San Jose, California is a city that is often overlooked by travellers, but it is a hidden gem that should not be missed. Located just a short drive from San Francisco, this city is perfect for a day trip and offers an abundance of family-friendly activities. Join us in this blog post, when we will explore three of the most unique attractions in San Jose: the Wi******er Mystery House, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area. These three locations offer a variety of educational and interactive experiences that are perfect for families with children.

A Family Day Out in San Jose - a mini Tailor-Made Adventure

07/06/2024

The Wi******er Mystery House is a historic mansion located in San Jose that was once the home of Sarah Wi******er, the widow of gun magnate William W. Wi******er. The house is known for its strange and mysterious architecture, which includes doors that lead to nowhere, stairs that go up and down, and rooms that are oddly shaped. The house was built in a constant state of renovation for 38 years and is said to have been built to confuse the spirits that Sarah believed were haunting her. We took the guided tour of the house and learned from the highly informative docent about the fascinating history of the house and the family who lived there.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in San Jose, California, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-san-jose-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

06/06/2024

Views of San Francisco from Coit Tower.

To find out more about the top 21 attractions to visit in San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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05/06/2024

One of the most striking buildings in San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is still situated on its original site. It was rebuilt in 1965, and renovation of the lagoon, walkways, and a seismic retrofit were completed in early 2009.⁠
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To find out more about the top 21 attractions to visit in San Francisco, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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02/06/2024

The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
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31/05/2024

The Redwood Valley Railway is a 15 in (381 mm) gauge miniature railway in Tilden Regional Park. It was established in 1952 by Erich Thomsen and has since expanded to 1+1⁄4 miles (2 km) of track and carries over 160,000 passengers a year. The railroad has four 15-inch scale steam locomotives, built on location by the railroad's Redwood Valley Shops.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in the East Bay region, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-the-east-bay-region-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

30/05/2024

The Redwood Valley Railway is a restored steam-powered train that travels through a beautiful redwood forest and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The train ride is a great way to introduce children to the history of the area and see the natural beauty of the East Bay. The railway also offers a number of educational programs and special events that are perfect for families and children.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in the East Bay region, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-the-east-bay-region-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

29/05/2024

The Chabot Space & Science Center is a hands-on learning centre with a planetarium, telescopes, and interactive exhibits that bring the wonders of the universe to life. Visitors can learn about the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration, and planetary science, and even take a virtual tour of the universe with the planetarium’s state-of-the-art projection system. The centre also has a number of interactive exhibits that allow visitors to control robots, experience weightlessness, and learn about the science behind space travel.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in the East Bay region, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-the-east-bay-region-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

28/05/2024

Chabot Space and Science Center, is focused on families, with plenty to keep interested the young and old alike. Exhibits include The Nasa Experience (showcasing the real stories and people at NASA’s Ames Research Center); Going The Distance (exploring how humans are expanding our boundaries by moving farther into the Universe than ever before); Other Worlds (building structures that can withstand the Martian atmosphere and living on other worlds); and Touch The Sun (a near-real-time interactive full colour extreme ultraviolet animation of our dynamic and stunning star, Sol).

To find out more about family-friendly days out in the East Bay region, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-the-east-bay-region-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure

26/05/2024

USS Hornet was selected in 1969 to serve as the Prime Recovery Ship (PRS) for the Apollo 11 Moon mission. Hornet led the recovery of the first astronauts to land on the Moon following their splashdown back on Earth. Four months later, Hornet recovered the all-Navy crew of Apollo 12.

The USS Hornet Museum has the largest Apollo Program exhibit on the West Coast of the United States. Artefacts on display include the Apollo Command Module CSM-011 used for the AS-202 uncrewed suborbital flight test; Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) used by the Apollo 14 astronauts following their return to Earth; SH-3H Sea King used in the 1995 movie Apollo 13; and memorabilia and photos from the Apollo 11 and 12 splashdowns.

To find out more about family-friendly days out in the East Bay region, check out our latest travel blog post.⁠
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https://www.tailormadeitineraries.com/post/a-family-day-out-in-the-east-bay-region-a-mini-tailor-made-adventure