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Discover paradise with a day trip to Angel Island this weekend

Hike, bike, or hit the beach in the middle of San Francisco Bay with a weekend day trip to Angel Island State Park – AKA: Paradise. Considered time and again as one of the best Bay Area day trips – your Bay Area paradise island getaway begins with a ride on the award winning Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, which has been named as one of California’s “Top 8 Ferry Rides” by Sunset Magazine, and recently acknowledged as an award winning “Local Attraction” by the Marin Magazine’s 2013 Editor’s Choice Awards.

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Hit the beach on Angel Island with Angel Island Tiburon Ferry

Hit the beach on Angel Island State Park and take your adventure quota up a notch this weekend. Let’s face it, there are great California beaches…and then there California beaches so awesome like those found on Angel Island that you need to make sure you visit them at least once in your lifetime.

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All Aboard for Captain Maggie & Crew's Holiday Open House on 12/7/2013

Ahoy there mates…it’s time to celebrate! Join Captain Maggie McDonogh & Crew for a Holiday Open House Dockside – we’ll be serving up some holiday cheer to include sparkling sips & organic soup tastings aboard the Tamalpias – Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s luxury party vessel on Saturday, 12/7/2013, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Angel Island to host “Gateway to the Pacific” Living History Event

Angel Island State Park will host “Gateway to the Pacific” – A living history event, on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Camp Reynolds. The event highlights Angel Island and its role in the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars of 1899-1902.

Re-enactors will interpret the lives of soldiers and civilians of the time. Park interpreters and docents will be on hand to discuss details of the war, exhibit period equipment and weapons, and demonstrate original hand-crank sewing machines and other home crafts of the era spotlighting civilian life back at home.

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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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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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