Northern California Hostels Events

Jazz and Blues by the Bay

Molly — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:59 +0000

Friday, August 9, 2013

Where

Gabrielson Park, Sausalito

Cost

Free

Enjoy good music, good food, and good friends every Friday night from June 3 - August 23 at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay.

Breathtaking views of Angel Island and San Francisco are the backdrop to this weekly musical celebration.

Refreshments are available for purchase from local nonprofits, or bring your own picnic and soak up the Bay-side summer delights.

Jazz & Blues by the Bay 2013 Schedule

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel, just 5 miles from Sausalito.

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City of Sausalito Events

Film Night in the Park

Molly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:17:06 +0000

Friday, August 9, 2013

Where

Various Marin County locations

Cost

Free

A summer tradition for two decades, Film Night in the Park's outdoor summer film festival screens classic and newer movies in community parks across Marin County and San Francisco.

Nearly every Friday and Saturday night all summer long, a film is playing somewhere -- most often in San Anselmo's Creek Park, 15 miles north of the Marin Headlands Hostel.

Bring a blanket, have cash for popcorn, and expect a crowd! Check out the list below for this summer’s Marin showings.

If You Go

Stay at the historic Marin Headlands Hostel.

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Film Night in the Park

Spaulding Wooden Boat Center Open House

Fiume — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:04:16 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Spaulding Wooden Boat Center, Sausalito

Cost

Free

The Spaulding Wooden Boat Center is one of the last remaining wooden boatyards on the West Coast. Myron Spaulding--concert violinist, sailor, sailboat racer, yacht designer and builder, and a legend on San Francisco Bay--built the center on the Sausalito waterfront in 1951.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel, just 5 miles from Sausalito.

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Spaulding Wooden Boat Center

America's Cup

Molly — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:03:31 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

San Francisco Bay

Cost

Free; ticketed seating starts at $50.

San Francisco's cool and windswept bay awaits a rainbow fleet of sails, while her waterfront prepares for a crowded and colorful marina during this summer’s three grand races. The 30th annual Louis Vuitton Cup, which determines who races in the America's Cup Finals, kicks off the on July 4 and continues through August. September begins with the first-ever Redbull Youth America's Cup featuring the best young sailors from around the world.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three San Francisco hostels or the Marin Headlands Hostel. The SF Fisherman's Wharf Hostel is on the waterfront and offers prime views of the race course.

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America's Cup

Nike Missile Site

Molly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:24 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Marin Headlands

Cost

Free

During the tense years from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated a total of 280 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States, emplaced as the last line of defense against Soviet bombers. Today, site SF-88 in the Marin Headlands has been turned into a museum, and is the only restored Nike missile site in the country.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel.

Point Bonita Lighthouse Viewing

Molly — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:56:01 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Marin Headlands

Cost

Free

A secret jewel of the Bay Area, Point Bonita is still an active lighthouse maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Discover Point Bonita's wild landscape, geology, and fascinating history.

The lighthouse is reached by a half-mile trail, with a tunnel that is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Point Bonita docents are on hand along the trail, and the setting offers breathtaking views.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel.

Please Note

The lighthouse trail is steep in places.

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Marin Headlands Nursery Volunteer Day

Fiume — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:06:53 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands

Cost

Free

Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your National Park.The dedication and support of volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more.

Projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on!

This is a weekly volunteer program held on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drop-in individuals are welcome. Registration is not required for participation, but highly encouraged.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Marin Headlands Hostel.

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Marin Headlands Nursery

Film Night in the Park

Molly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:17:06 +0000

Friday, August 9, 2013

Where

Various Marin County locations

Cost

Free

A summer tradition for two decades, Film Night in the Park's outdoor summer film festival screens classic and newer movies in community parks across Marin County and San Francisco.

Nearly every Friday and Saturday night all summer long, a film is playing somewhere -- most often in San Anselmo's Creek Park, 15 miles north of the Marin Headlands Hostel.

Bring a blanket, have cash for popcorn, and expect a crowd! Check out the list below for this summer’s Marin showings.

If You Go

Stay at the historic Marin Headlands Hostel.

More Info

Film Night in the Park

Marin County Farmers Market

Sarah — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:23:38 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

Marin Civic Center parking lot, San Rafael

Cost

Free

Check out the bounty of produce grown in Northern California at one of the state's largest farmers markets, held each Sunday, all year round, in the Marin Civic Center parking lot. There's no better way to shop local!

During peak summer season, you'll find more than 200 local farmers, artisans, and food vendors selling everything from oranges to tamales, fresh cheese to creative jams to locally made pottery.

Come for lunch, shop for dinner, or graze the booths for a mid-morning snack of free samples!

If You Go

Stay at the historic Marin Headlands Hostel, 15 miles from San Rafael.

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Agricultural Institute of Marin

America's Cup

Molly — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:03:31 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

San Francisco Bay

Cost

Free; ticketed seating starts at $50.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three San Francisco hostels or the Marin Headlands Hostel. The SF Fisherman's Wharf Hostel is on the waterfront and offers prime views of the race course.

More Info

America's Cup