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06/05/2024

Leave only footprints, take only memories. Celebrating by embracing responsible tourism practices. Let’s explore and protect our planet, hand in hand. 🌍🌱

05/30/2024

🎉 Join us in celebrating the iconic Golden Gate Bridge’s birthday! 🌉 Book a spot on our thrilling city tour and witness this architectural marvel up close. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

05/10/2024

🌲✨ Explore the majestic Redwoods and savor the finest wines or embark on a breathtaking journey to Yosemite for a day—all from San Francisco! 🍇🏞️ Take advantage of our limited-time 15% discount on our two most popular tours. Use code: SOCIAL15 at checkout. Don’t miss out, book your adventure today! 🌟

03/30/2024

Thank you for such a great review! We loved hosting you! 🌲 🏔️ 🚌
“I wanted to send a special thank you from our Girl Scout Troop (visiting from PA) - for helping us on our visit to Yosemite! My high schoolers had an ABSOLUTE blast! Thank you for being so organized and accommodating. Our Scouts had an amazing time!”

02/29/2024

Calling all fellow explorers and Instagram enthusiasts! 🗺️📷 Get ready to elevate your feed with the stunning backdrop of San Francisco’s iconic beauty. Here are the top 5 spots that will make your followers hit that heart button.

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02/09/2024

Wondering where to whisk your loved one for a dreamy date in San Francisco? Look no further! 🍽️🌹 From charming dinner spots to scenic strolls, the city of love has it all. Swipe the carousel to find out more 👉

01/09/2024

🚗 Reservation Validity:
Reservations for peak hours (5 am to 4 pm) are valid for up to three consecutive days, starting from the arrival date.

🏕️ Exceptions:
Visitors with confirmed accommodations within the park (lodging or campgrounds), wilderness or Half Dome permits, or those arriving via YARTS buses or on authorized commercial tours are exempt from the vehicle reservation requirement.
✅ Pro tip: Forget the hassle of a permit when traveling on a bus tour with us. To book a tour 👉https://www.extranomical.com/

📆 Reservation Availability:
Reservations are available until fully booked.
Additional afternoon entry and full day reservations will be released weekly, one week prior to the desired arrival date (e.g., for a July 30 arrival, reservations open on July 23).

🔔 Important Note:
It is advised to secure reservations as early as possible due to high demand and limited availability.

12/21/2023

As the festive season approaches, immerse yourself in the magical holiday spirit with these must-visit spots in San Francisco! 🌟🏙️

Swipe the carousel to discover the enchanting places that will light up your Christmas countdown. 📆✨

08/22/2023

🥳We are thrilled to announce that Extranomical Tours has been honored with the prestigious Travelers' Choice Award by TripAdvisor. This award places Extranomical Tours in the top 10% of tour operators worldwide, a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences. 🤩

03/17/2023

Yosemite National Park finally reopens after a 3-week closure! We can't wait to take you there!

Yosemite National Park will begin to reopen with limited access and hours on Saturday, the US National Park Service has announced. The park remained closed on Friday.

10/03/2022

There’s a lot to see and there is so much to see and do in and around San Francisco, Ca. For many tourists, it’s nice to be in the outdoors while in a city of a large size. If you’re located in the San Francisco Bay Area, there are numerous wonderful national parks in the area.

Here are the top 8 national parks in the vicinity of San Francisco.

1. Golden Gate National Recreation Area
2. Muir Woods National Monument
3. Point Reyes National Sea Shore
4. Rosie The Riveter National Historical Park
5. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
6. John Muir National Historic Site
7. Redwood National Park
8. Yosemite National Park

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
▫️Price is: Free (special exhibits will require charges)
▫️What Time Does It Open? 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
▫️Distance/Time from Downtown San Francisco: 7 miles/20 minutes
▫️Activities: Hiking and historical learning and views
▫️Pet Friendly? No
▫️Nearby Attractions Nearby: Bay Area Discovery Museum, Exploratorium, The Walt Disney Family Museum

Muir Woods National Monument

▫️Price: $15 for an adult (16 and over) Children are free (15 and under).
▫️What hours is it open? 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
▫️Distance/time from downtown San Francisco: 16 miles, approximately 40 minutes
▫️Activities like hiking trails, unique views of trees
▫️Pet Friendly? No
▫️Nearby attractions: Sweetwater Music Hall, Marin Theatre Company

Point Reyes National Sea Shore

▫️Price: Free (fees for shuttle buses, camping, and so on.)
▫️What time is it open? 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.
▫️Distance/time from downtown San Francisco: 37 miles, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
▫️Activities: Trail walks, mountain hiking, ocean and beach views
▫️Pet friendly? Yes!
▫️Nearby attractions: Jack Mason Museum, Bolinas Museum

Read more about other national parks near San Francisco on our blog🏞🌳 (link in bio)⁠

10/02/2022

If Yosemite National Park is on your vacation bucket list, it is never too early to start planning the best places to visit and things to do. Since the options can feel overwhelming, this post offers a comprehensive guide to all of Yosemite’s activities and attractions so you can plan a tour perfect for you and your travel companions.

“Yosemite’s natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire. None can escape its charms. “― John Muir The things to do in Yosemite National Park seem endless

08/27/2022

The tallest lighthouse on the West Coast — Pigeon Point Lighthouse

08/06/2022

San Francisco is one of the few big cities lucky enough to be immersed in nature. There are 89 scenic trails running through the City. Here are our favorites! 🏅

San Francisco is one of the few big cities lucky enough to be immersed in nature. Bustling wharves and high-rise buildings meet towering ancient redwood

07/22/2022

To stretch your vacation dollar, Extranomical’s Insider Guides have picked out 35 fun and free things to do during your stay in San Francisco. What is your favorite?

To stretch your vacation dollar, Extranomical's Insider Guides have picked out 35 fun and free things to do during your stay in San Francisco. San

07/13/2022

“Every window in Alcatraz has a view of San Francisco.”
— Susanna Kaysen

06/19/2022

Should you go to Napa or Sonoma for wine tasting? To be honest, they are both fantastic destinations for wine lovers, and I know you’ll have an incredible time no matter which destination you choose. Read more in our new blog! 🍷

Should you go to Napa or Sonoma for wine tasting? The debate over whether Sonoma Valley or Napa Valley is better for wine tasting is as old as the ancient

06/10/2022

Looking for the best food tour for a trip to San Francisco? Local foodies identify the culinary highlights from the Mission, North Beach, Chinatown and more. 🍕🍔🥠🧋🌮

Let’s get one thing straight—there is no ‘best’ food tour in San Francisco. This fabulous city is famous for many types of cuisine, so there are going to

05/29/2022

Dear first-time visitors to San Francisco: Do you have bucket list items? Our 3 day San Francisco itinerary will show you a brief guide to the best of what San Francisco has to offer – and leave you excited to return! 😍

Dear first-time visitors to San Francisco: Do you have bucket list items? Do you have to hit the famous attractions in the least amount of days in order

05/05/2022

Napa is extraordinary beautiful this time of year 😍

04/21/2022

Check out these 12 spots, picked by San Francisco locals, as the most instagrammable spots in the City! 🤩These photo spots capture San Francisco's beauty, culture, history, and wackiness.

After some heated debate, here’s our list of the best photo spot in San Francisco: Down under the Golden Gate BridgeBird’s eye view from Twin

03/23/2022

🌳 One of the best times to visit Yosemite National Park is spring. Waterfalls are gushing, flowers are blooming and summer crowds are not there yet. So let’s explore some of the best things you can do in Yosemite during the spring season. 🤩

Yosemite is beautiful all year round. But without a doubt, one of the best times to visit Yosemite National park is spring. Waterfalls are gushing,

02/25/2022

SailGP global championship will return to San Francisco on March 26 - 27, 2022! See you there! 🤩

Sponsored by SailGP

12/24/2021

There are many wonderful things to do in winter in Yosemite National Park. Whether it is your first or umpteenth visit, we are excited for you and hope this post helps your planning. 🌲

What is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park? In the spring? Summer? Fall? Or winter? Our answer is, “all of the above”. Yosemite is a gold mine

12/10/2021

40+ Installations · 17 Neighborhoods · 30+ Artists. Experience San Francisco's extraordinary light art scene.

Embrace the power of light this winter and join San Francisco in celebrating over 40 luminous public artworks by internationally renowned light artists including Jim Campbell, Joseph Kosuth, Jenny Holzer, James Turrell and Leo Villareal.

11/17/2021

Did you know that you can taste the best of Monterey County wines in Downtown Monterey? Thank you for hosting our group, ☺️

10/06/2021

Extranomical Tours is a Travel & Hospitality Award Winner for 2021 🤩

  Extranomical Tours, LLC is a Travel & Hospitality Awards Winner for 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 01/10/2021 Travel & Hospitality Awards https://thawards.com [email protected]   01/10/2021: The Travel & Hospitality Awards is proud to announce that Extranomical Tours, LLC has been awarded in its 2021...

09/14/2021

Interesting Facts about Golden Gate Bridge🌉

Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous and definitely one of the most visited places not only in California, but in the entire USA🇺🇸

Today we would like to share with you some interesting facts about Golden Gate Bridge🌁👇

• The Golden Gate Bridge is Not Named for It’s Reddish-Orange Color

The bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.
 
How did the strait get this name?👇
 
John C. Fremont was an Army major-general and explorer, who came through the strait on an expedition in 1846.
The entrance to the bay reminded John of the Golden Horn of what is now Istanbul, and he wrote that it’s a “golden gate to the trade with the Orient”

• The Golden Gate Bridge weighs 840 Million Tons😱

• The Bridge Has Only Been Closed 8 Times:

🔸 Three times due to high wind in 1951, 1982 and 1983
🔸 One construction closure in 1975 for cable replacement
🔸 For the 50th and 75th anniversaries, the bridge was closed for cars, but opened to pedestrians
🔸 Two closures for visiting dignitaries: FDR and Charles de Gaulle

• No horses on the Bridge🙅🏻‍♀️🐎

In fact, in 2009, the CHP had to stop a horseback rider who was sauntering down the Golden Gate Bridge sidewalk.

• It was opened for public in 1937

The bridge was first opened for public and vehicles on May 27, 1937. At that time, this was the longest and the tallest suspension bridge in the world.

During the opening day, at least 200,000 people crossed the bridge.

Ready for Part 2? Please share in comments below if you liked our post👇

Visit our website (link is in bio) to schedule San Francisco City Tour with us, where we will share with you many interesting fact and the full history of the Golden Gate Bridge, and stop by this mind-blowing place.

09/01/2021

Great article by Thrillist! Let’s make up for lost time!

All social-distancing approved.

08/21/2021

4 Tips How to Pick Perfect Wine for Dinner🍷

• Consider the Occasion

We all know that choosing the perfect wine for dinner involves the menu, right? But before the menu, you need to think about the occasion you’ll be drinking it. If it is small party with friends, or business meeting, or gala dinner. If it is something casual, or something sophisticated. Where you event will be taking place, who are your guests, what is the format of your event. All of these things matter when you are picking a right wine.

• Light or Heavy?🤔

When picking the wine, you want to match the intensity of the food with the intensity of wine. You would never pair a steak with light rose, it would go great with a Cabernet Sauvignon. In general, lighter meals with lean protein pair well with white wine, fattier foods and read meat go best with red wine, sweeter dish matches with a sweet wine, salty dishes with highly acid or sweet wines.

Wanna know about paring wine with foods? Leave us a reaction in comments below😉👇 And we’ll share a post-guide.

• Sweetness

Is a major consideration for wine pairing. Remember the rule, you wine should always be sweeter than the dish, in other case it will just taste bone dry. Three most common sweet wines are: Moscato, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling. They are a perfect match with deserts, cheeses and spicy dishes.

• Match the Sauce

It is essential to pair a wine with the main protein of a dish, but it’s no less essential to match it to the sauce. Sauce is one of the most important parts of any dish. And if your wine goes well with the main protein, but does not match with the sauce, you fail. For example, fatty marinated duck pairs with young tannin Bordeaux, Californian Cabernet and Merlot, as well as some white wines like Alsace Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris. Duck with apples and oranges with sweet sauce will go best with some sweeter whites like Riesling Auslese and Sautern. Same protein, but two completely different sauces, and as a result, differ wine choices.

Was this post helpful? Please leave us a reaction in comments below👇if you liked our wine tips.

Also,‼️ Check our website: https://www.extranomical.com/en and book your wine tour to Napa Valley with us, where you will taste different wines and learn more about wines in general🍷