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September offers best time to getaway on San Francisco Bay

Ah yes, for Californian’s it’s no secret the month of September offers some of the best weather and sailing conditions.  In fact, accordingly to travel experts, the best time to visit the San Francisco Bay Area is from September to November.  This is partly due to the fact that August …

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Angel Island is #1 Bay Area Day Trip for National Family Fun Month

We know how it is. You’ve worked hard all week and are ready to take break. This weekend is the perfect time for you to get out of town to relax and enjoy the sights with a ferry ride on The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry.

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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry receives Marin Magazine Editor's Choice Award

The 2013 Marin Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award follows Captain Maggie McDonogh and the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry crew receiving The American Red Cross Life Saving Organization Hero Award, and Bank of Marin’s 2012 Business of the Year distinction. In addition, Captain Maggie McDonough was named 2012 Business Women of The Year by NorthBay Business Journal. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry has also been acknowledged as one of California’s “top 8 ferry trips” by Sunset Magazine, and a 1-Tank Day Trip by CBS 5.

“We appreciate Marin Magazine’s acknowledgement as one of Marin’s ‘local attractions,’ offers Maggie McDonogh, Captain of Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, “my dad, the late Milton McDonough started the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Company back in 1959, and we have proudly been servicing the community with ferry service to Angel Island State Park ever since.”

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Capture California adventure with day trip to Angel Island

Ready for an Angel Island Adventure? Play Capture California – The Outdoor Social Media Game created by California State Parks. Discover a plethora of fun adventures to explore with friends and family, rack up points for your “team” for a chance to win great prizes.

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Best Bay Area day trip dishes fresh oysters, cold brews, free live music and fun ferry ride

Captain Maggie’s Best Bay Area Day Trip #1: The Weekender. Weekends are made for relaxing, kicking back, and enjoying stress-free quality time with friends and family. This day trip itinerary begins with a leisurely early afternoon Angel Island Tiburon Ferry ride from Tiburon, CA to Ayala Cove, located on Angel Island State Park.

Captain Maggie created this day-trip getaway itinerary for people who want to spend their weekend time-off chilling out with friends soaking up the views and taking in some free live music on the view deck. Fresh oysters, an assortment of tasty salads, burgers, etc., an cold brews, wine and beer etc. are also on the menu.

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Treat Dad to a BBQ Picnic in Paradise with Angel Island Ferry

This Father’s Day – treat the special Dad in your life to a fun family picnic or BBQ on Angel Island State Park. Feast your eyes on the Bay Area’s best views from Angel Island State Park’s secluded beaches…to the Island’s summit – Mt. Livermore where you will experience top of the world views of the San Francisco city skyline and Bay Area bridges such as the Golden Gate, Oakland Bridge, and San Rafael Richmond Bridge.

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Plan a Spring Fling in Paradise with Angel Island Ferry

“Getaway Without Going Away” with a ride on the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry – now offering daily, round trip ferry service to Angel Island State Park, a spectacular venue for fun and adventure.

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Tiburon Offers Unique Bay Area Getaway

The perfect Bay Area day trip awaits in Tiburon, CA – a charming bayside getaway offering cozy waterside cafes and restaurants, fabulous shopping, and unparalleled views of the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island State Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Get more out of life, volunteer at Angel Island State Park

This is the chance of a lifetime to become a volunteer in “paradise.” Angel Island State Park Volunteer Sign Up Day is February 28, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. at the Tiburon Library. Volunteer training begins on March 2, 2013. Call 415.789.1384 for details.

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