Northern California Hostels Events

Point Bonita Lighthouse Viewing

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

Monday, May 9, 2011

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

"Science on a Sphere"

Fiume — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:03:10 +0000

Monday, June 3, 2013

Where

Bear Valley Visitor Center

Cost

Free

Saturdays and Sundays, gain an astronaut's perspective through a 30- or 60-minute weekly program featuring the animated projection of planetary data onto a giant globe.

Learn about science and the forces which shape our planet in an interactive and captivating format that appeals to folks of all ages.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Reyes Hostel, the only lodging within this spectacular National Park.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

A Look into the Lens

Molly — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:29:40 +0000

Monday, April 21, 2014

Where

Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center

Cost

Free

Experience the Point Reyes Lighthouse as many keepers have over the years, watching as the lighthouse's beacon shines over the sea.

This popular ranger-led tour is available Thursdays to Mondays, from mid-April through December. Start times vary depending on sunset.

If You Go

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

Please Note

Wear very warm clothes and bring a flashlight. High winds will result in program cancellation. The lighthouse will close early, at 2:00 pm, Thanksgiving day and Dec. 24.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

Pasta & Wine Night

jessica — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:35:52 +0000

Monday, April 7, 2014

Where

HI-SF Downtown

Cost

Stay in for dinner and make new friends at HI-SF Downtown's weekly Pasta & Wine Night. For just $3, feast on a heaping plate of pasta, garlic bread, green salad, and a galss of California wine (or sparkling apple cider!).

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Chinese Tea Tasting at the SF City Center Hostel

Fiume — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:26:18 +0000

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Where

San Francisco City Center Hostel

Cost

Free

Join Anthony, our resident "tea master," as he shares various Chinese teas, explains their health benefits, some fun historical facts, and reveals some of the mysticism in San Francisco tea culture.

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow hostellers, relax, and enjoy the warmth of amazing teas!

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

If You Go

Spend the night at the San Francisco City Center Hostel.

Sunset Hike

bill — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:00:30 +0000

Monday, July 7, 2014

Where

HI Marin Headlands Hostel - meet in the lobby.

Cost

Free!

Experience the nocturnal magic of the Marin Headlands on this staff-led sunset walk, and enjoy hot cocoa with fellow hostellers afterwards! All Ages Welcome!

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Downtown Sacramento Walking Tours

Molly — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:14:57 +0000

Monday, May 9, 2011

Where

Downtown Sacramento

Cost

$10

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership offers a variety of walking tours designed to introduce visitors to the people, places, and events that shaped California history. At least one walk is offered daily (except most Saturdays), and topics range from art and architecture to cultural, religious, and urban history.

Current scheduled walks include:

If You Go

Stay at the historic Sacramento Hostel.

Please Note

Hostellers have occasionally complained about no-show tour guides with this organization. We recommend against paying in advance, just in case.

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership

Morning Cartoons!

Fiume — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:31:45 +0000

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Where

San Francisco City Center Hostel

Cost

Guests are encouraged to come downstairs in their pajamas and join us for a fun morning filled with classic cartoons projected on our movie screen. Pancakes & Eggs begin at 8:30-10:30a.m. every morning. ($1.00 for each)

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!

Certified Farmer's Market

Molly — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:53:25 +0000

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Where

Various Sacramento locations

Cost

Free

Sample the bounty of California's harvests straight from local farms at the weekly Farmers Markets near the Sacramento Hostel.

Tuesdays, it's in Roosevelt Park, 8 blocks from the hostel.

Wednesdays, it's at Cesar Chavez Plaza, 1 block from the hostel.

Thursdays, it's on the Capitol Mall at 6th Street, 9 blocks from the hostel.

If You Go

Stay at the beautiful Sacramento Hostel, a restored Victorian mansion in downtown Sacramento.

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California Grown Certified Farmer's Market

Ferry Building Farmers' Market

jessica — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:18:53 +0000

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Where

The Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, San Francisco

Cost

Three times a week, local farmers bring the goods to San Francisco's Ferry Building. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays year 'round, pick up fresh fruits, veggies, breads, cheeses, honeys, and much more at this outdoor market in front of downtown's century-old ferry terminal.

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

If You Go

Stay at one of our three San Francisco hostels

Please Note

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CUESA farmers' markets