Northern California Hostels Events

Fort Mason Center Farmers Market

Sarah — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:55:10 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

Fort Mason Center

Cost

Free

The Fort Mason Center Farmers Market is one of many year-round farmers markets around the city -- but it's the closest to the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, just a short walk away through Fort Mason.

The market features 50 local farm and prepared food stalls, including vendors selling fresh and/or organic produce, farmstead cheese, fish, meat, eggs, and fresh baked goods.

If You Go

Stay at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, also in historic Fort Mason.

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Fort Mason Center Farmers Market

Glide Memorial Church

Fiume — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:54:30 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

San Francisco City Center Hostel

Cost

Free

Attend a service at Glide Memorial Church, and witness the world-renowned Glide choir as they perform music that ranges from gospel to rock.

Guests will also learn about the social programs and advocacy this organization specializes in. All faiths, all people welcome!

This event is open only to guests of the San Francisco City Center Hostel.

If You Go

Stay at the San Francisco City Center Hostel, a former 1920s hotel filled with vintage details and amazing people!

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Glide Memorial Church

Land & Sea Farmers Market

Fiume — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:51:30 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

Harbor Village, Princeton by the Sea

Cost

Free

The Land & Sea Farmers Market features the best from local farmers, growers, and produce connoisseurs. Guests can pick up delicious fresh products such as herbs, eggs, flowers, jams, honey, soap and cheeses among other fantastic goodies. There is also music and activities for everyone to enjoy.

If You Go

Stay at Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, 7 miles south of Pacifica and 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay.

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Harbor Village Farmers Market

Pigeon Point Lighthouse History Walks

Molly — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:43:18 +0000

Friday, August 9, 2013

Where

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

Cost

Free

California State Parks docents offer free, half-hour guided history walks around the grounds of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (except on rainy days).

No reservations necessary.

If You Go

Stay overnight at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel.

Please Note

Canceled in case of rain.

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Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

U-Pick Berries

Fiume — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:23:37 +0000

Friday, August 9, 2013

Where

Coastways Ranch

Cost

No entrance fee; berries priced per pound.

Swanton's Coastways Ranch, located 7 miles south of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel on Highway 1, is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the summer for berry picking!

Pick to your heart's content (be sure to nibble a little as you go) and pay for berries by the pound. Prices are set each season and are generally much more affordable than at local markets.

Starting in mid-June, pick organic strawberries.

If You Go

Stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, a historic hostel in a beautiful, coastal setting.

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Swanton Berry Farm U-pick

Experience Tule Elk

Fiume — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:13:40 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Tomales Point Trailhead and Windy Gap

Cost

Free

View Tule elk through binoculars and scopes at the Point Reyes National Seashore, weekends and holidays, July through September.

Docents will be stationed at the Tomales Point Trailhead from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and at Windy Gap (1 mile north along the Tomales Point Trail) from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Look through the docents' binoculars and spotting scopes, and get a closer look at the Tule elk during their mating season. Feel free to ask the docents questions about these majestic animals.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Reyes Hostel, the only lodging within the park.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

Kule Loklo Walk

Molly — Tue, 22 May 2007 22:38:38 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

Meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center.

Cost

Free

Join a Park Ranger for a leisurely 1.3-kilometer (0.8-mile) tour and introduction to the history and culture of the Coast Miwok people.

The walk ends at Kule Loklo (meaning "Bear Valley"), a replica Miwok village.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Reyes Hostel, the only lodging within the park.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

Historic Steam Train Excursion Rides

Sarah — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:07:11 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Where

Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot, Old Sacramento

Cost

$10 for adults / $5 for kids in a coach or gondola seat / $15 for a first-class seat.

Once a stop on the First Transcontinental Railroad, Sacramento’s history with locomotives, train tracks, and engineers dates back nearly 150 years.

The California State Railroad Museum -- one of Sacramento’s most popular tourist attractions -- showcases that history, displaying 21 restored cars as well as various exhibits on all things rail-related.

If You Go

Stay at the historic Sacramento Hostel, a restored Victorian mansion 10 blocks from Old Sacramento.

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California State Railroad Museum

Picnic at the Presidio

Allison — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:33:38 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Where

The Great Lawn in the Presidio

Cost

Free

Off The Grid, San Francisco's beloved "mobile food extravaganza" is taking to greener pastures. That is, a new seasonal market has been added to the long list of markets already in place throughout the city; but this new one is situated right on the lush green lawns of the Presidio!

If You Go

Stay at one of our three San Francisco hostels -- each is walking distance from an Off the Grid event.

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Off the Grid

The bEAT Down: DJ Beats, Food Truck Eats and Family Fun

Fiume — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:19:17 +0000

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Where

SOMA Streatfood Park

Cost

Free

The last Sunday of each month, enjoy an outdoor DJ party with great eats from your favorite local food trucks, adult beverages, and a kid-friendly area with bouncing castles and face painting. This is a free event but don't forget cash for those tasty treats!

Check the website for the current month's lineup of DJs and food trucks.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco.

Please Note

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The bEAT Down