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Getaway to Angel Island via Tiburon, the 'sunny side' of SF Bay

Score U.S.C.G. Certified Captain Maggie McDonogh’s “insider’s guide” to Tiburon, Calif., the ultimate “stay & play” getaway on the “sunny side” of San Francisco Bay. Discover where Tiburon locals go for the best “farm-to-table” cuisine, check out Tiburon’s hot-spots for sipping cocktails bayside…and get Captain Maggie’s 411 on places to stay after a day of fun in the sun – in Tiburon, Calif.

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California State Parks kicks off 2015 with 'First Day Hikes' on Angel Island State Park

Celebrate a healthy, happy new you on New Years Day 2015 with a fun Angel Island -Tiburon Ferry ride to beautiful Angel Island State Park via Marin County’s storybook town of Tiburon, Calif. to participate in California State Park’s 4th Annual “First Day Hikes” taking place in more than forty (40) California state parks with more than 45 hikes or outings planned.

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Angel Island State Park closed Dec. 20 – 21, 2014 due to storm related issues

Breaking News: California Department of Parks and Recreation announces the closure of Angel Island State Park to the public this weekend: Saturday Dec. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 21 due to storm related issues. All Ferry Service to Angel Island State Park has been canceled for the weekend as well.

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Hop on Angel Island Ferry to experience Angel Island's holiday adventure

Tis’ the season to get onboard Angel Island -Tiburon Ferry in beautiful Tiburon, Calif. to get in on all the family fun and adventure Angel Island State Park has to offer weekends throughout Dec. 2014. Oh yes, there will be met & greets with Santa and his elf, Angel Island tram ride adventures, mulled wine for adults, hot chocolate and gingerbread cookie decorating for the kiddos and more. Yes this family event in the middle of San Francisco Bay is the “must attend” holiday event of the season…and all the fun and adventure begins with a ferry ride on the Angel Island – Tiburon Ferry out of the storybook town of Tiburon, Calif.

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Experience the sparkle of the season during Tiburon's 12/6 Holiday Festival

Seriously what could be more fun than decorating gingerbread houses and taking a horse drawn carriage ride through the historic streets of the storybook town of Tiburon, Calif.? Add in pictures with Santa, roasted chestnuts, live music…and holiday fare around every turn and Tiburon’s Dec. 6 Holiday Festival is the Bay Area’s “must attend’ holiday event for family fun of the season. Read on for a round-up of Tiburon Chamber of Commerce’s current line-up of Tiburon’s Holiday Festival events taking place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 – courtesy of TiburonChamber.org:

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SF Giants fans invited onboard Angel Island Ferry's 'World Series Cruise' to McCovey Cove

Angel Island -Tiburon Ferry’s Captain Maggie McDonogh announces the launch of a premiere SF Giants World Series Cruises to McCovey Cove, San Francisco for #OctoberTogether fans to get onboard and take part in the #SFGiants 2014 World Series excitement on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

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Fleet Week SF 2014: Book your Blue Angels Air-Show Cruise with Angel Island Ferry

Experience the 2014 Annual Blue Angels Air-shows taking place in Northern California with on a Bay Cruise on Angel Island Tiburon FerryFriday October 10th and Sunday, October 12, 2014 – 2 pm – 4:30 pm.

Boarding takes place at 1:30 PM for our 2 PM – 4:30 PM Blue Angels Viewing Cruise. Plan an exciting bay cruise with a group of friends and take in the sights during this event with “front row” seats on San Francisco Bay!

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Your romantic Bay Area getaway begins with a Sunset Cruise on SF Bay

Experience one of the most romantic Bay Area Getaways with an Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Sunset Cruise – running every Friday & Saturday Evening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. May 16, 2014 through October 11, 2014.

HIGHLIGHTS: During this 1.5 hour Tiburon Bay Cruise you’ll take in spectacular views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Skyline, Angel Island, Tiburon, and surrounding areas.
Indoor & outside seating, full bar available.

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'Keep the party going' with Captain Maggie's Tiburon and Community Events Guide

From a super fun Tiburon Chamber Mixer on San Francisco Bay to dining alfresco and dancing in the street with Tiburon’s “Friday Nights on Main” – to thrilling Fleet Week SF 2014 Blue Angels Air Show Cruises that will take your breath away, this edition of Captain Maggie’s Insider’s Guide to Tiburon, California has you covered. Read on for the dish on all the fun you can get into in the storybook town of “Tiburon by the bay:”

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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry's Captain Maggie keeps McDonogh family mission alive 55 years later

“It’s really a family affair,” offers McDonogh, adding, “My mate Skipper William Bryerton runs the boats along with me, and my 19 year old son Sam who is currently a deck hand, is diligently pursuing his 100 Ton Captain’s license so he can also get behind the wheel. Our daughter and younger son are also on-board to lend a hand and help out when ever they can…so I guess you can say this ferry boat business is really in our blood.”

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