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Redwoods Day Trip: California Coast & Sausalito
4.8
174 Ratings
San Francisco
Embark on a breathtaking day trip along the California coast, exploring the majestic Redwoods at Armstrong Woods and enjoying a picnic on the beach. End the day in the charming town of Sausalito with stunning views of San Francisco.
Embark on a breathtaking day trip along the California coast, exploring the majestic Redwoods at Armstrong Woods and enjoying a picnic on the beach. End the day in the charming town of Sausalito with stunning views of San Francisco.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Golden Gate Bridge - Take photos of the bridge.
- Sausalito Boardwalk - Spend time shopping and walking along the San Francisco Bay.
- Armstrong Redwood State Reserve - Walk amongst some of the tallest trees on earth in this magical forest.
- Bodega Bay - This is the quaint town that Hitchcock selected for his film “The Birds”. We will…
- Golden Gate Bridge - Take photos of the bridge.
- Sausalito Boardwalk - Spend time shopping and walking along the San Francisco Bay.
- Armstrong Redwood State Reserve - Walk amongst some of the tallest trees on earth in this magical forest.
- Bodega Bay - This is the quaint town that Hitchcock selected for his film “The Birds”. We will stop at the iconic school house from the film.
- Duncans Mills - Pick up lunch in Duncans Mills
- Goat Rock Beaches - This is the spectacular beach where the final scene in the movie “Goonies” was filmed. This is where we will have a picnic if weather permits.
What's Included
- Driver/guide provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Pickup and drop-off from residential addresses
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Pickup and drop-off from residential addresses
Additional Information
The day begins at Armstrong Woods, where visitors can walk among some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. The park features magnificent 1,500-year-old, 300-foot Redwood trees, providing an awe-inspiring walk through one of Northern California’s most unique forests. The decision was made to avoid the more popular Muir Woods, which is often crowded…
The day begins at Armstrong Woods, where visitors can walk among some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. The park features magnificent 1,500-year-old, 300-foot Redwood trees, providing an awe-inspiring walk through one of Northern California’s most unique forests. The decision was made to avoid the more popular Muir Woods, which is often crowded and detracts from the full enjoyment of the Redwoods’ majesty. Instead, Armstrong offers older and taller trees with fewer visitors, ensuring a more intimate experience.
The journey continues to a quaint timber town where lunch will be purchased, and if the weather allows, a picnic on the beach will be enjoyed while traveling along the stunning California coastline.
The day concludes in Sausalito, a charming town on the San Francisco Bay with enchanting views of the city. Guests can choose to return with the group or take a 30-minute ferry ride back to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that car seats are required for children 8 years and below. You must bring your own car seat as these will not be provided.
Location
Golden Gate Bridge
US-101,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(174 Ratings)
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Janet_m
May 15, 2026
One of the highlights of our holiday - This was honestly one of the best tours we did all holiday. Our tour guide was Trevor and he picked us up from our hotel (RUI) in Fisherman’s Wharf. It was a small group tour with only 7 of us. The Redwood experience was really incredible and a definite highlight. Then we went on to Duncan’s Mills which was such a cute little mining village and a lovely place to buy lunch. We then took our picnic lunch to Goat Rock Beach which was a really stunning location and a real highlight. Sausalito was a very pretty town with lots of restaurants and shops we had the option to stay there longer which was very tempting and get the ferry back, or go back with the tour to be dropped back at our hotel. We chose to go back with Trevor as he also took us to a great view point of the bridge, looking back to the city and Alcatraz. Trevor was super helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We had the best day. Such a great tour to do. We saw and learnt so much.
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Jonts99
May 12, 2026
A must do trip! - We had the most amazing day with our tour guide, Trevor, at Best Bay Area Tours on our small group trip to Armstrong Woods and coastal tour. There were just 7 in the tour, the bus was very clean and comfortable, with plenty of water offered throughout the trip. We were picked up from our hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf for a full day tour. We arrived at Armstrong Woods very early, and it felt like we had the woods all to ourselves. Trevor was very knowledgeable and the woods were breathtaking. Then we went on to visit Duncan’s Mills which was a really cute place to grab some lunch before setting off for a picnic at Goat Rock beach which was just stunning. We took a wall along the beach which was really beautiful and completely deserted. We continued on to Sausalito via a short stop off to see the sea lions. Sausalito is such a pretty coastal town with lots of shops and restaurants. We were given the option of staying longer and making our own way back to Fisherman’s Wharf via the ferry which was tempting but Trevor promised us a very special view of the San Francisco Bridge on the way back and again, he didn’t disappoint! Trevor was such an amazing guide, so friendly with great energy. He was very flexible with the itinerary and super helpful. Oh and he also had a great play list of songs on route that our son George, was a particular fan of! This trip was one of the highlights of our holiday, we got to see so much more than the San Francisco central areas and we would definitely recommend this tour, especially if you only get to spend a few days in the San Francisco area. It’s a full day tour and great value for money. Huge thanks to Trevor for such a great day!
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Casee_d
Apr 27, 2026
This was a great tour. I... - This was a great tour. I loved seeing the redwoods and going to Goat Rock Beach. Kurt was an awesome tour guide. He was knowledgeable of the area and took us to the best spots.
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Ann_w
Apr 25, 2026
This was a fantastic... - This was a FANTASTIC small group tour. We could not have asked for a better guide. Kurt was very knowledgeable and had answers for all our questions. This was the highlight of our San Francisco trip! Definitely a "must-do"!!
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Karen_g
Apr 16, 2026
The Goonies… a blast from the past! - Our bus tour was wonderful, allowing us to experience a variety of activities within one day. The views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the photo opportunities were perfect. Our walk through the redwood forest was beautiful and we were able to experience a variety of shopping in small country towns along with larger towns closer to the city. It was nice to explore at our own pace in these locations. Lunch on Goat Rock Beach was a highlight for those of us who grew up with ‘The Goonies’. Derek was punctual, polite and helpful and provided us with interesting details along the tour route. It was a wonderful day.
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Fernanda_p
Apr 3, 2026
Great experience!... - Great experience! Incredible views and picture opportunities all around. Even though it was cloudy at first it was still an incredible experience and our tour guide Kurt was awesome.
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Dana_r
Mar 23, 2026
This was an amazing day... - This was an amazing day trip from San Francisco! I felt like you got to see a lot in one day. We had a gorgeous day! Walking through the woods was something special. Having lunch and looking out to the beautiful ocean water was my favorite part. Our guide Trevor was fantastic! He let us be in charge of the schedule. If we wanted to stay longer in a spot no problem. If we didn’t need to stay as long as suggested we moved on. He was great to talk with and was very knowledgeable about San Fran and all the places we visited. I would take this tour again.
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Helenaav2084tu
Mar 15, 2026
Best Family Experience! - My family and I had the best time ever! I chose this company because they are the only ones who go to Armstrong Woods and the Coast. The fact the prices are so economical was a definite plus! My family and I felt so spoiled and safe because of the tour guide Kurt. We loved everything from beginning to end!
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Phil_p
Feb 21, 2026
Kurt was a fantastic tour... - Kurt was a fantastic tour guide. This tour was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this tour if you want to get out and explore some of the nature CA offers.
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Lowthorpe
Apr 4, 2026
Very disappointing tour - The tour began badly as the tour guide was a 1/2 hour late picking people up.
There was no stop as shown in the itinerary (and I’ve done before on this tour) for a snack before Armstrong Woods. It would have been good as the lunch stop was not until 2pm.
We had only 20 minutes at Goat Rock, not the hour as described in the itinerary and as I was assured when I booked. (This was the reason I booked this tour for the fourth time.)
The restaurant where we were dropped off, The Tides, was much pricier than picking up a picnic lunch for Goat Rock. This was an unexpected added expense.
The music the tour guide played for himself was intrusive and not palatable to those subjected to it.
This was definitely the worst tour I’ve taken.
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