San Francisco Urban Trail Hike & 5 Course Chef’s Progressive Local Food Lunch
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- Private Tour
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- 3.5 hr
I'm a classically trained chef and certified cheese monger for over 25 years, As a 4th generation San Franciscan, I love to share this special place on the planet! Come with me on a great outdoor and culinary adventure for a wonderfully different way to see San Francisco! We will hike through the beautiful LANDS END park, stop for FIVE gourmet lunch courses (including wine - over 21) all made from local sourced foods! I'll introduce your group to the spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, tell tales of ship wrecks, seals, and sea creatures. Waltz through the "ritziest" neighborhood in SF, and relax on the beach enjoying a world class meal. Some special diets accommodated with notification. Please note this requires a moderate amount of hiking and physical activity. 4 person minimum, 12 maximum ** currently ONLY booking private tours **
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Mark Paladini
Stop At: Lands End
San Francisco’s natural park spaces are unique and unparalleled to other cities in the United States. At the north corner of the city lies “Lands End”. Better known as the “locals” hidden park. The area features many historical monuments, full indoor museum, quiet nature trails, GIGANTIC Pacific Ocean views, and the most magnificent shining prize – a superior, grade A view of the Golden Gate Bridge end to end. San Francisco also boasts a bounty of farm to table ingredients – honey, fruits, artisan cheese, nuts, greens, poultry, and vegetables galore - all grown a stones throw from San Francisco. This tour is designed to showcase some of the best of them in a fun, progressive lunch as we make stops along the hike and indulge in some of the native delicacies. Crafted by a trained chef, your 5-course meal will feature cheeses & poultry from North of the Bay, treats from San Francisco bakeries, farmer’s market greens, SF sourdough bread, handmade artisan chocolate and Napa Valley wine!
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Sea Cliff
Then it’s out of the park and into San Francisco’s most wealthy and exclusive neighborhood, Seacliff. Home to Hollywood stars like Sharon Stone, Martin Cheech, the late Robin Williams, tech giants of Silicon Valley and American Photographer Ansel Adams, this area boasts multiple homes ranging in values from $10 to 30 million dollars!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: China Beach
Stop 3: Central Valley spring greens, Mary’s Petaluma chicken breast, Sebastapool gourmet mushrooms, Full Belly Farms heirloom Tomato, Gilroy garlic dressing, Raymond’s sourdough bread, Napa Valley Pinot Noir Then a short hike down to China Beach – a small, intimate beach with a wealth of history going back to the Gold Rush era. Here, we enjoy a light, casual lunch
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Richmond District
Stop 4: Thai Iced Tea at a local café Then we travel through a typical San Francisco neighborhood to a small café for a special treat – a Thai Iced tea – considered the very BEST in San Francisco. You won’t believe that San Franciscan’s travel out to this tiny café just for their special tea
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Legion of Honor
Stop 5: Watsonville strawberries with Tcho dark chocolate bites Finally, back through the park, along one of the West Coast’s most unique golf course (your guide knows why!) and up to the entrance of the Legion of Honor Museum for a picture with its giant fountain
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lands End
A final short hike back to the parking lot where we began, and you can call it a full day of frolicking, fun and eating! Note: This is a hiking / walking tour. While not very steep, there are uphill climbs and long sets of stairs through the park. Please read all details before booking
Duration: 15 minutes
