Tours and Charters
San Francisco City Tour
We start the day with a pick up at your hotel, at the time of your choosing.The City tour visits:
- Union Square
- Financial District
- China Town; visit a Fortune Cookie Factory
- North Beach (Lattes are available)
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- The Hills of San Francisco, of course adding some locations only locals know about, Lombard St.,
- The Golden Gate Bridge, Sea Cliff, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Civic Center
The tour can include lunch either in Sausalito or San Francisco’s wonderful setting . After the City tour drop the guests back at the Hotel.
Total Approximate Hours: 4 or 6 hrs. With Lunch.
Napa and Sonoma Valley
The Platinum Concierge Napa Valley Experience is completely tailored to you or your guests. We can customize any of our Napa or Sonoma Valley Tours to fit your guest’s needs. Mountain Reds to Buttery Chardonnays or bold blends, we have the ability to take you or your guests to wineries that produce their favorite varietals. We can also provide a new experience by tasting wines that are completely new. We will help to broaden your wine knowledge.
Our Napa Valley Experience allows you and your guest to have a one on one with the wineries representative. May it be the winemaker, the Owner or the Wine Club Manager each tour is private. This allows the guest to relax and completely enjoy the experience. Imagine having the ability to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask, directly, without interruption.
The tasting can vary from in-depth to informal. The in-depth tasting is done in a private setting on a one on one environment. The opportunity to leisurely explore the varietals is yours. The tasting fees will vary depending on winery, from $25.00 to $45.00 per person. These tasting are either done with cheese pairings or barrel sampling. The informal tasting fees range from $10.00 - $15.00 per person. Either style of the wine tasting can be accomplished.
The wineries we visit are smaller, between a 200 – 10,000 case production levels. This allows the individual wine maker the ability to focus on quality not quantity. Ensuring that the true beauty of each varietal to shine, rather than adjusting the taste so as to be consistent.
We provide an extremely knowledgeable host that will maintain the level of service you or your guest’s desire. Each step of the way they are taken through the day’s experience not having to concentrate on anything but an enjoyable experience. You have a personal assistant, photographer, guide, concierge and driver that is there to create and facilitate the enjoyment of your guests.
The actual wineries that will be visited are subject to adequate advance booking. The greater the lead time the greater the winery availability. This is also true for the dinning locations. Please read on for a detailed example of one of The Platinum Concierge Napa Valley Experiences.
Monterey and Carmel
Monterey and Carmel offer iconic California experiences. Experience the top road trip in the United States as you wind along the breathtaking Big Sur coastline on Highway One. Monterey and Carmel highlight everything that's best about California. From Monterey's seaside restaurants to the Salinas Valley's hillside vineyards, from Big Sur's redwood groves to Pebble Beach's perfectly groomed golf courses.
Monterey has the well known Cannery Row, a historical shopping area along with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium itself is a place where you can lose yourself amongst the local bay and sea life.
Carmel is filled with charming homes that are nestled privately amongst the Cypress trees. Visit the many art galleries scattered along the main street. Stroll along the side streets and lose yourself in the courtyards and alleys of this picturesque town.
Lunch will be arranged at one of the area’s premier locations
Take a drive through the Del Monte Forrest, 10.6 square miles of Monterey Pine and a habitat to numerous rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Stop at the Lone Cypress and pass by some of the most spectacular beach area in the country.
This tour is a full day. 9 hours minimum.
Sausalito Tour
Sausalito in Spanish means a small willow grove. Sausalito was originally the auxiliary port for San Francisco in the early 1850's. Once the home of Sally Stanford, the onetime mayor of Sausalito and San Francisco Madame as well as Baby Faced Nelson; American Gangster. Now it has blossomed into a quaint little town. It is just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Here in Sausalito you can wander the picturesque streets and visit the many shops. Whether it is art at Gallery Judith Engelstad or at Gene Hillers Fine Clothing, or just browsing the town has it all. Not to mention the great dining establishments. Sit outside above the water overlooking the beautiful San Francisco skyline.
Muir Woods and Stinson Beach
Travel north towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Take in the breath taking views of the surrounding area while traveling up and over Mt. Tamalpaius, dropping into Muir Woods National Forrest. Take a leisurely walk amongst the Sequoia Sempervirens (Giant Redwoods).A short trip will take you to Stinson Beach.
Here the view alone will help to inspire a hearty appetite. Once you have had your fill of nature you can return toward Sausalito and enjoy the quaint town along the shores of Richardson Bay while viewing the city and the shops. Lunch reservations can be made. Inquire as to the locations.
Approximately 6 hrs.
Yosemite National Park
Hikes
Hiking around The Bay Area and beyond
One way to enjoy San Francisco and the surrounding areas is to hike. Travel through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with over 75,500 acres of land. You can choose the level and pace of the hike.
Hiking in Yosemite National Park
The Yosemite Valley offers some of the most dramatic natural settings. The stark beauty of the valley will amaze you. The natural settings are very likely to take your breath away. All levels of hiking are available from easy to arduous.
