Andy Howse was an outstanding tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Yosemite's history,…read moregeology, wildlife, and all the amazing places we visited. He made the day fun with his great sense of humor and kept everyone entertained throughout the trip. The tour itself was absolutely breathtaking, with incredible views and beautiful hikes that I never would have wanted to miss. Andy made sure everyone had a great experience, shared fascinating facts along the way, and made the entire day enjoyable from start to finish. If you're looking for a Yosemite tour, I highly recommend Andy. He truly made an unforgettable day even better!

"I can't get up out of bed With this crazy feeling in my head…read more Get up; get your man a bottle of red wine" (Eric Clapton) We took Extranomical's San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country Tour. Our pickup at the San Francisco Hilton was pretty much on schedule, and by the time we made our last pickup, we had a crew of 26. Our driver/tour guide Glenda led us to a one-hour visit to Muir Woods National Monument, a lunch stop at Sonoma Plaza, three tasting experiences at Napa & Sonoma wineries, and a Golden Gate Bridge scenic photo stop. The bus was comfortable, but we were disappointed to see the charging outlet did not work. It was a long day with quite a drive to the multiple destinations. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Timing of the various stops can be improved with more time at Muir Woods and letting the passengers know that having a US National Park Pass will save you from paying the admission fee you will otherwise have to. We could have used more at Sonoma Plaza. Mayo Winery was the best, and we could have used more time there. We could have used less time at the Ru Vango and ESPECIALLY Jacuzzi Wineries. We were at Jacuzzi far too long. The GG Bridge stop was fine. It would have been nice for the tour to have arranged a group photo of us somewhere. PRO TIP We saw references to the tour as operated by Extranomical AND Viator Tours, and that was confusing. We found out that Viator is basically a clearinghouse that sells tours for multiple tour companies including Extranomical. Viator doesn't operate the tours, they just sell them.

After an awesome pickleball event at Bay Padel, I was totally ready for something relaxing -- and…read moreTreasure Island Winery delivered big time. The vibe is effortlessly cool, the view is unbeatable, and the moment you walk in, the proprietor greets you like an old friend: hilarious, kind, and just genuinely welcoming. Their sparkling wine? Absolutely next level. Crisp, bright, and refreshing -- the perfect reward after a workout. You can taste the care and creativity behind every pour. This place feels like one of those "out of the box" escapes -- tucked away, easygoing, and full of character. I'd come back here in a heartbeat (and I will). If you want great wine, good energy, and laughs with people who make you feel right at home, this is the spot. 100% recommend -- a hidden Bay Area gem worth discovering.

The wine is delish and it's such a cute place! 10/10 highly recommend! I enjoyed a yummy glass…read morethat wasn't overpriced and had a lovely chat with a charming local. The staff were just as friendly and had stellar recommendations! Cheers TIW I'll see you soon!

Howell Mountain is part of the Winemaker Studios and is located upstairs from Sottomarino Winery…read more Howell Mountain is just open the last weekend of the month when the Treasure Island Flea Market is open. Only four wines to choose from but definitely the best tasting wine of all the Treasure Island wineries we visited. This Winemaker Studios is a great little enclave to sample wines from about four different wineries. There's a nice outdoor area to relax and perhaps have a picnic lunch with cheese and bread, or play bocce ball with views of the bay. Currently no lunch food is available for purchase, just wine, jewelry and gifts.

If you've never wine tasted on Treasure Island before, you should totally give it a try. It's a…read morewine tasting experience that's unlike any other, and far from the typical experience that you'd receive at a vineyard or tasting room. For one thing, you'll have a glorious view of the Bay Bridge in the forefront and the San Francisco Bay practically beneath your feet. It's pretty mesmerizing I'll tell ya! Vie Winery is a excellent tasting room to stop at during your journey. The indoor space is setup like that of a warehouse with a rustic and cozy feel. It's pretty spacious inside and also quite lively compared to the other tasting rooms on the Island. Vie shares an outdoor space with Sol Rouge Winery right next door. Their patio has a bocce ball court and a few chairs to lay out on white you're sipping on your wine. It's the perfect hangout spot on a warm summer day. Vie's tasting menu consists of 5 tastes of their current selection for $15. They specialize mainly in reds and red blends which is what they're known for. They did have one white wine on the menu which was a Roussane that I really didn't care for. It tasted like a beer which I found extremely odd. However, I was really impressed with their red blends. Their bottle prices are actually pretty reasonable, and if you don't want to purchase a bottle, you can always buy wine by the glass. Service from ". " was excellent! She was very knowledgeable about the wines and seemed passionate in explaining where they came from. If you're looking to wine taste on Treasure Island, be sure to hit up Vie Winery for a wonderful experience.

Never made it out to Treasure Island before in my 5+ years living in the Bay Area, but after…read morefinally checking out Alcatraz Island & enjoying some rare, sunny SF life - we decided to check out Treasure Island for more breathtaking views. We cruised around & followed the breadcrumb trail of signs pointing to VIE. When in Rome, do as the Romans do! We pulled up right out front where a worker saw us come out of our car. She made eye contact with us, then immediately turned around & stormed off. Confused, we decided to walk further past some tables of people clearly enjoying themselves & we get up to her host table where she promptly told us "we're closed, this is a private party." No problem at all, just would've been nice to have a heads up before venturing all the way in. Disappointing since after we got back, friends & family had actually shared surprising good feedback from this place when they were there years ago.

We were the only table, aside from two others in the entire winery…read more The place is outdoors but the Seasonal Rosé tasted a little like kombucha. The service seemed a little odd and slow. Luckily the food came out pretty fast!

Sol Rouge, you sure do have some SOOOUL! This is by far the most liveliest tasting room that you'll…read moreexperience while on Treasure Island! This was the last tasting room on our Treasure Island Winery tour, and it was also the most fun! The tasting room is quite small compared to a few of the others, but it's also extremely intimate. It has a barn-like feel with a horseshoe style tasting bar and great views of the Bay Bridge on their outside patio. They also share a bocce ball court with another tasting room that's right next door! Dave was our wine pourer and was excellent! He had so much energy and he made us fee really comfortable during our time there. He even gave us a few extra splashes of the wines that we really liked. Speaking of their wine, I have to say that I'm totally impressed! We actually enjoyed every wine that we tasted during or visit. It's $15 for a taste of 5 wines from their current tasting menu. I really liked their smooth Viognier, but their Cab Franc and Zinfandel were my absolute faves! Their bottles are reasonably priced and they also sell wine by the glass! They were bumpin' all of the fun old school hits and the vibe was super casual compared to all of the other tasting rooms that we visited on the island. We loved our tasting experience here and will be coming back again really soon! Would highly recommend for their tasty wines and wonderful atmosphere!

They are closed for business even though on all sites they appear open. We literally spent 30 mins…read morein the rain looking for this place

A totally unique wine tasting experience to say the least. Who would have thought that I would be…read moretasting Italian wines from inside of an old submarine on Treasure Island?! A different combo indeed! This was our second wine tasting room on our Treasure Island tasting journey. Out of all the wineries that we tasted at on the island, this was by bar the most casual. Might have been just a little too casual for yours truly, but someone else might really enjoy this aspect. From the outside, this place looks like a mini warehouse. Normally when I see places like this, the outside is pretty deceiving. This one wasn't. Like, it wasn't at all! It was super tiny inside with one couch, a couple chairs and a a little more than a handful of seats at the actual tasting bar. The tasting room is located inside of an old war submarine, and many of its' idealistic features are still very much in tact. It serves as a mini museum in a way too. Sotomarino specializes in Italian Varietals that are made here in California. I'm not sure how Italy's wine climate differs from California, but this was the first time that I've tasted Italian wine that was grown in California. The verdict? I liked some of the wines, but definitely didn't fall in love with any of them. A tasting consists of 5 wines at a cost of $15. This is pretty reasonable, but after tasting at the Winery SF, we felt a little jipped here. I enjoyed tasting some Italian varietals that I had never had before (Lagrein, Dolcetto, Sopraffino). However, the wines weren't really my cup of tea and the lady who was pouring the wine was super skimpy with the pours. She seemed like she was new, but still. I just felt like I didn't get my money's worth of tastings here. Also, their wines are pretty expensive. It would be a different matter if I was actually in Italy and tasting Italian wine. I just thought that they were way too pricey for the quality and style of wines that they were offering. All in all, it was a pretty average experience for me. It wasn't my cup of tea, but I think the casual atmosphere might work from others.

We came here during a Treasure Island outing and had a nice afternoon. There is indoor seating and…read morea public outdoor seating area as well. We chose to sit outside because we had our dog with us and there are signs advising no dogs are allowed in the building. They have offerings of beer, wine and empanadas and we sampled them all. The bartender was very nice and made suggestions. They also had convenient public restrooms and it was a quick walk to get the ferry back. I like that even on a weekend it wasn't crowded and we were able to enjoy the weather and have some lovely conversation. There was also music playing even though we were outside and it added to the ambiance. I would definitely stop in if you're in the area.

This is a good beer bar. We stopped by to check out what was in the big building. There was a…read moremuseum and two bars. Woods serves beer and empanadas. Since we just ate, I decided to get a beer. Service was excellent.

Frisco limo was the perfect party bus for a group of 10 friends spending the day in Napa! Our…read moredriver was extremely accommodating and friendly. He picked us up in San Francisco, drove us out to 2 wineries in the Saint Helena area and a stop for lunch, and then back to the city. The bus was super comfortable and included champagne glasses, ice, and an aux cord to play music. It made our day so much more fun and efficient not having to call Ubers. Highly recommend Frisco Limo and Theo!

Our driver was great! Super friendly and accommodating. We had a fun stress free trip to Sonoma!read more