Alcatraz Cruises and Tours -- Come experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz on San Francisco Bay. Best known as a legendary prison, Alcatraz island is also home to Civil War-era buildings, rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended. $26-$33 plus junior and senior discounts.

Gray Line Tours -- Tours of Every Major San Francisco & Northern California Attraction to Fit Any Schedule. Wine Country, Yosemite, Monterey Peninsula also available.

Pier 39 -- San Francisco's favorite destination for shopping, dining and endless entertainment.

Mangia North Beach -- Named one of the 100 best things about San Francisco by Gourmet Magazine. Every Saturday, food writer and radio restaurant personality, GraceAnn Walden conducts a highly entertaining walking tour of the traditional Italian neighborhood of North Beach. The $80 tour concludes with a multi-course, family style lunch. Other specialty tours available for individuals and private groups of 12 or more. Advance Reservations required. 415-302-5898 or email gaw@sbcglobal.net