It was easy to plan and book a trip with Mark for 2 teenagers to learn to mountain bike. He was…read morehelpful in explaining things like swithcbacks and step to learn. He was a great guy and explained the history of the local area. The boys are motivated to learn more about mountain biking and loved the views, the workout and bikes they used. I will want to do a ride with him in the future as well. He provided good pictures of them having fun. It was a 100% positive experience! Colleen C.

Mark, was an excellent guide and picked a ride that was perfect for my skill level at…read more 74 years of age. He also added a few new skills to this old dog. I look forward to riding with him again.

Capt. Rob took great care of us. The wind looked light when we headed out, but we got to the Golden…read moreGate Bridge under engine power, then caught some wind on the return and was able to sail close to Alcatraz and then back across the bay to return to Tiburon. I will be recommending Sail San Fran to visiting friends and family who want to experience sailing on the bay. Also, the Hawk's Nest is beautiful and very comfortable.

We had such an amazing day with Captain Rob. Everything about our sailing was fantastic! If you're…read morelooking for a great day of sailing, you won't be disappointed going with Captain Rob! We will definitely book with him again!

Jesse was very knowledgeable. He customized our tour to make sure we had a great day. Highly…read morerecommend!

We had a wish to see Silicon Valley and get some guidance. We asked A friend in Town if he could do…read morethe Silicon Valley guided day trip for us and show us the sites, tell us some of the history and have a lunch break somewhere. We where so lucky that he was able to do it with us, we are a small family of three and I have grown up with what the region have contributed but have never visited. The tour exceeded my expectations as Jesse is a extremely nice person, his van is very comfortable and the knowledge he has is great. He was able to tell us a lot of history, show us all we wanted and more. Even things and sites that connected to what was of interest. He was even able to change some of the attractions to visit as we had our 7. years old boy with us so that the trip was fun for us all. And he could recommend a nice lunch restaurant that suited our family and we had a great lunch with fantastic Pizza near the Computer History museum. We hope to go back later and if Jesse still is doing his tours then we would like some of the Wine / Sonoma / Napa tours. Jesse gave us a fantastic and memorable trip and some of the best time we had on our first trip to San Francisco. We have discussed and we thing the guided tour was the single best experience on our holiday. - Tobias and Grete from Norway

The person who reviewed this 11 years ago was spot on about the beauty of this trail. He biked it,…read morewhich was definitely a lot of climbing and I hiked it today. I'm surprised no one else has reviewed this beautiful trail. We chose this hike because it was so hot today inland-it turns out it was a good decision. The hike begins with climbing almost all the way to the of trail. However, there are sweeping views of the coast, Mount Tamalpais, and beyond. The most fascinating part was the abundance of sedimentary rock we were surrounded by- truly astounding. I had to look up the history of these rocks and learned this- we were looking at one of California's most famous geological features: radiolarian ribbon chert. The strata with the various colors was clearly visible & striking. Additionally we were impressed with the large concrete bunker complex (at the top of climb) Battery Townsley. It's the massive WWII gun battery perched above Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach. I highly recommend this hike for those that enjoy spectacular, coastal views, history, and geology.

After you ride the Coastal View trail, you will want to sell your earthly goods and then donate the…read moreproceeds to the GGNRA and then devote yourself to mountain biking full time. Really, join me! We'll make it work! We'll live on thistles and spring water, and we'll dance with the butterflies! Oh, never mind, we need beer money...but do check out this trail...I pretty much guarantee you'll love it. Here's my loop: West Blithedale trailhead, up Old Railroad Grade to West Point Inn, past the Inn to Old Stage Road trail, down to Pantoll campground, (through the parking lots) to Coastal View trail, ride Coastal View all the way to Highway 1. Then turn left, ride carefully on Hwy 1 to the Pelican Inn, and have your friend guard the bikes while you get a pot of tea to drink out on the lawn. Then lug your tired rear up Diaz Ridge trail back to Mill Valley and don't hate on me for getting you to a place that's downhill from where you want to be. Alternate plan: Get your friend's husband, who has a truck, to pick you up. Say yes to hitchhikers 'cause that might be you one day and you think you know them maybe a little. But I guess I should review the trail itself: Coastal View is absolutely magnificent. The word 'magnificent' is not an exaggeration, which I am prone to, but not in this case. Single track (but not the scary next-to-a-cliff-you-might-die type of single track) that progresses from wooded bits near Pantoll, to an exposed path, to a Disney-couldn't-design-a-trail-that-looks-this-good segment that winds through some low trees (duck! you might get wet if it's misty), then out to views of the coast (or the fog, depending on your luck). Go with a friend so you can keep saying, "Oh my gosh! This is great! And there's no one on the trail!"* Tons of wildflowers in the spring and great photo ops if you're into that--I am always so blissed out that I forget about photos. Bonus photo op at Muir Beach overlook right off of Highway 1. *OK, you may see a few others on Coastal View trail. On my most recent ride, we saw a single runner (that's it!) from Pantoll to Hwy 1. That said, don't rush it, savor it. Look out for bunnies. PS Yes, you could hike this, too, but I never have. I'm sure it's just as nice on foot. PPS the only place you might lose your way is just past Pantoll, but watch for the signs and I think it is clear.

I wish I could give negative stars…read more I purchased two flyboarding sessions. After receiving confirmation on yelp, I received no additional details on the appointment. Prior to the appointment, I contacted the booking agency Peek Pro who was able to tell me where to meet on the day of the appointment (Jack London Aquatic Center). When I arrived at the aquatic center, no one from Xtreme Xcursions was there. I tried calling them at this time (and throughout the week) and never once did they answer or return my call. I feel completely robbed. I have never felt so disrespected :/ EDIT: I got a refund, still does not fully compensate me for how I was treated...

Xtreme Xcursions is run by Alex who has fantastic customer service! If you are looking to kayak,…read moresail, paddle board, kite surf, mountain bike, or fly board in San Francisco they offer all of these services. My personal favorite activity on the bay is paddle boarding or kayaking (highly highly recommend Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP if you have never tried it!) Sailing on the bay is also one of the absolute best ways to wind down and enjoy the sunshine! I have been wanting to try kite boarding (and when I do Xtreme Xcursions will be the place I go)! Now to just find time to get in those lessons :) Be sure to check out their website for a 10% off coupon when you sign up for their newsletter. xoxo

A first-class sailing experience with Captain Doug…read more We booked Taihoa for a group of four and couldn't recommend it more highly. From the first email months out, Captain Doug was a fantastic communicator. Our original plan (a friend's 40th) changed, and he graciously converted our booking into a certificate without any hassle -- that flexibility set the tone for the whole experience. Taihoa herself is something special. Doug took real time before we cast off to walk us through her history and design -- a hand-built 1940s wooden classic -- and it gave the whole day a depth you don't get on a standard charter. Once we were underway, he even let us help sail her out of the harbor and into the bay, which was genuinely the highlight for us. We had a beautiful day of sun and wind, plenty of room for four, and at no point did we feel anything but safe and well looked after. If you love sailing -- or just want a memorable day on the water -- book with Doug. (And bring sunscreen!)

We had an amazing time on Captain Doug's three-hour sailing tour of the San Francisco Bay. He…read moreshares fascinating insights about both his beautiful boat and the Bay Area, which really adds to the experience. We loved spotting seals, porpoises, and so many birds along the way, and there's nothing quite like taking in the scenery from the water. It was a relaxing, memorable way to experience Sausalito and San Francisco!

Awesome! Super knowledgeable and courteous. I took a safari through the Serengeti and summited…read moreKilimanjaro with this company. The Safari was amazing. Our guide was very familiar with the animal species in the area given the season, how to find them, and who was preying on who. We saw an amazing diversity of animals captured some amazing photos. I couldn't have been more happy. I also trekked Kilimanjaro with the lead guide for Maassai Safaris. From the very beginning my experience was unique. Most groups on Kili are 30 people or more. I was fortunate enough to go up with just my guide, one porter and myself. My guide was not only experienced, but probably the happiest, most positive, and most smiley person I have ever met. He also was very knowledgeable of the varying climates and wildlife to be seen, as well as the best photo locations and side hikes that can be done. This company knows the area and treats you with a personal touch I doubt the other guiding services can match. I highly recommend going with them (I plan to go again myself!)

My first but not the last paragliding experience was awesome and stress free! Thank you to my super…read morecool and caring instructor Danny who made my flight unfergetable and really special! If you are looking for paragliding instructor in Bay Area for sure reach out to Danny, he is professional, knowledgeable, experienced and very friendly! Thanks again Danny for making my dream come true!

Very professional, experienced and knows a lot about the industry. Elite paragliding is affordable…read morecompared to others and very helpful when I was looking at purchasing a glider.