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Contact: ON THE LEVEL for a Guided Excursion. All ON THE LEVEL excursions have been tested for safety and accessibility for wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers. They have been thoroughly researched and are visited often to assess changes. I hope they will offer you only good surprises!
Price: $20 per person for standard tours. Private, couple, senior, and special group rates available. Standard tours will have 3-8 people.
Length of Tour: average 1 mile, 1 1/ 2 hours
Meeting Place: Designated for each tour, most near public transportation
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Route: Choose established routes or devise your own combination.
We'll customize tours to suit you, including arrangements for hotel
pickups and meals.
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What's New at the Presidio
Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio is now open to the public. We will walk the grounds and learn the history of the Presidio as well as Lucas' plans for his "new empire". Professional walking guide Marilyn Straka will be your guide for this two hour, two mile outdoor tour (this is one in a series of her award-winning walks with no hills or steps in San Francisco!).
First we will circle the historic Presidio to see a wonderful mix of old Army buildings and newly renovated homes, offices and conference centers. Then we will compare the old and new architecture as we continue to Lucasfilm Center. There are unparalleled views of the Palace of Fine Arts as we are surrounded by brick and stucco military-like buildings, big granite boulders, streams, and rolling green knolls. Come and experience the ambience Lawrence Halprin created for the common areas of this 23-acre office complex. The tour will continue on to explore other Presidio historic sites and some surprises.
Make this YOUR Day at the Presidio. Optionally finish your tour with a snack or meal at one of the Presidio's ten restaurants (List of restaurants is available at www.presidio.gov). NOTE: LDAC lobby tour is only available on weekdays. Peeking is permitted on weekends.
We will have a rest/refreshment stop at the Presidio Visitor's Center partway through the walk.
Rooftop Gardens & Waterfalls in Downtown San Francisco
Waterfalls in Downtown San Francisco? Rooftop gardens open to the public? Yes, to both questions! One percent of the funds spent on any privatebuilding in San Francisco must go toward public spaces. Sometimes this is an art exhibit in the lobby BUT sometimes it’s a waterfall (there are 12 along our route) or a rooftop garden (with a great view). Many are unknown to the general public. Join your guide, “On The Level” Marilyn Straka, for a mile-long walking tour of downtown San Francisco to see these hidden treasures.
Overnight Trips to Northern California
$75/day if participants use my suggestions and tour independently
$300/day for 8-hour tourYosemite
Offering 2 to 4 night trips to explore this national park gem. John Muir fell in love with Yosemite and you will too as we hike, bike, or tour via car, viewing huge granite boulders, rivers/creeks, wildlife and waterfalls. May is the best month to see the waterfalls at their fullest. Book one month in advance for lodging near park entrance. Book four months in advance for lodging within the park.Sierras
Offering 2 to 4 night trips to explore the mountains and lakes around Lake Tahoe. Includes a visit to Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Olympics and the Sierra Discovery Trail, an accessible trail with river access, waterfalls, forest and meadows. What a discovery!Monterey/Carmel
Offering 1 to 3 night trips to see the beauty and diversity of the Monterey peninsula. Tour includes 17-mile drive, Point Lobos Preserve and other hidden gems from Santa Cruz to Big Sur.
San Francisco Holiday Lights
Join “On The Level” tour guide, Marilyn Straka, to see downtown San Francisco and all that glitters at the Holiday Season. We will explore uniquely decorated hotel and office lobbies before walking to Yerba Buena Gardens for a look at a hidden treasure. Bloomingdales and the Westfield Shopping Center will offer new and exciting visual delights. Then onto Union Square to see several department stores, the large tree and other points of interest. Here shopping and eating options abound. Or continue on to the quiet world of Maiden Lane where we will sing carols. $20/personStarting Point
Sheraton Palace Hotel at Market and New Montgomery, inside main entrance
Getting There
From the East Bay, exit BART at Montgomery and walk ˝ block south of Market on New Montgomery.
Parking
Meters operate until 6pm (free on Sunday) or two ramps are available on 3rd St between Howard and MarketThink family, friends, co-workers, holiday party idea! Call Marilyn at 415.921.1382 to book your date.
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Palace of Fine Arts
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Golden Gate Park -
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Arboretum
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Stow Lake
Marina Green
Mountain Lake Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
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Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Mason
Fort Point
Fort Funston
Sutro Heights Park
Presidio History Walk
Lobos Dunes Boardwalk
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Urban walks
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Yerba Buena Gardens
Levi's Plaza
Embarcadero
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