Amazingly enough, at the top of Mt. Tamalpais, you will find one of the most amazing hot dogs you have ever eaten.
Maybe it was the 6000 ft of climbing. Maybe it was the 6 hours we had already spent on our bikes. Maybe it was the fact that we hadn't had a meal not in bar or goo form the whole day. Maybe it was the fact that my legs were screaming at me, and I kind of wanted to die as I climbed the last steep hill in the PARKING LOT.
But let me tell you something...IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT. That hot dog was heavenly. The guy who was working this little snack stand was really nice, too...good service just makes the food taste that much better. There's even a box of garnishes, like sauerkraut, onions, and relish--pretty snazzy for a food stand at the top of a mountain. Best $3.75 I ever spent.
They also sell ice cream, drinks, and snacks like trailmix.
Bottom line: Especially after a hard day of physical activity, it's worth going the extra 2.9 miles up to the Visitors Center.
If anything, I can guarantee you haven't had a hot dog with a view of SF so amazing. read more