Overnight Biking and Camping Adventure to China Camp

San Francisco, California

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All equipment and food included (just bring clothes and camera)Additional pricing: 3 people: $900 ($300/person), 4 people: $1000 ($250/person), 5-6 people: $1200 ($200/person)Perched along a technicolor salt marsh, set on the most serene stretch of San Pablo BayA quality of light like Venice, China Camp is an enchanting portal into the natural and cultural history of the Bay Area

Day 1:

Get started with Dynamo Doughnuts and Four Barrel Coffee as you arrive at the Pedal Inn
Chart a locals path through SF's coolest neighborhoods and most expansive parksbefore experiencing the Golden Gate Bridge by bike
Take in the panoramic of splendor of the San Francisco cityscape, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, and beyond as you enjoy a deluxe picnic lunch
Continue the ride along the most scenic backroad paths, waterfront trails, and bike features of Marin
Enjoying a refreshing drink and arrival snack, then take a leisurely sunset nature ride exploring the park's distinct ecosystem and wildlife, while reveling in the pristine perspective on the bay
Return to a dinner feast cooked over the campfire with thematic drink pairings
Wind down the day with cozy fireside lounging, treating yourself to dessert, music, and games

Day 2:

Wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and a enjoy hearty, freshly-prepared breakfast.
Continue exploring the park's extensive trails in a new light, with a morning hike or single track ride
Take a fascinating tour of China Camp's historical shrimping village, pier, museum, and general store
Walk the park's charming beach, framing relaxing bay views, while basking in the sun
After a short ride enjoy lunch at Off the Grid, a waterfront gathering of the best food trucks in the Bay Area
Bike onto the ferry, stop by the bar for a beer, and put your feet up as we sail by Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge before reaching SF's iconic SF Ferry Building
Ride the flat waterfront bike path on the Embarcadero, past Giant's stadium, and discover the unique quality of the city's sunniest neighborhoods on the way back to the Pedal Inn

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