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Of course, at Fisherman's Wharf, you can get the famous crab. (Crab season is September/October to about April). You can eat crab all year round but they're best in season. And while it's not really a SF tradition (really an L.A. tradition), the only In 'N Out Burger joint in SF is at the Fisherman's Wharf area so if you haven't had one, get it there! The Pier area (Pier 40 and further south at the Ferry Building) is where the ferries arrive from around the rest of the Bay Area. The mile between the Ferry Building and Pier 39 is an uncluttered waterfront view of underneath the Bay Bridge, Oakland, Berkeley and further east.

Across the Golden Gate North is Marin County (aka The North Bay). You can hop on a ferry at Pier 40 to visit the artisan cove - Sausalito for the day (or, of course, drive across). Further north (by car) along the coast are Stinson Beach and Point Reyes - both beautiful and romantic whether you travel up Highway 1 or through the forest via St. Francis Drake Road off Highway 101. There are also other fun, romantic and charming towns in the South Marin area such as Tiburon, Mill Valley and San Anselmo. All of these are within 30-45 minutes of SF. Mt. Tamalpais State Park is another recreational area encompassing biking, hiking, water sports and so forth. You can continue along (another hour or so) to the quaint quasi-resort-rustic village of Mendocino - or choose from dozens of coastal rustic-fishing-resort communities such as Tamales Bay, Inverness, Bodega Bay and Olema along the way, each with its unique charms! You can even take a regional bus to various Marin County parks and overnight camping at Samuel Taylor State Park.

To the NorthEast is the Napa Valley (wine country). Many of your favorite vineyards are located along these highways and backroads. Calistoga is famous for the spa treatments, mudbaths, massages and body wraps. a.m