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  • Living in the Bay Area
  • Things to Do

Things to Do

Whether you’re coming for a short visit, or coming here to live, you will find there are a lot of things to see and do in the region that will suit almost everyone. From the Cantor Arts Museum on campus and the San Francisco Symphony in the city, to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the enchanting Muir Woods, to the delights of Napa Valley, you couldn’t possibly be bored. We have listed several popular attractions and experiences below, with the approximate distance indicated. Driving times can vary considerably, depending on traffic conditions, so it would be wise to check traffic before you leave (511.org may be a helpful resource).

Activities Within 10 miles

  • SLAC Arrillaga Recreation Center - On-campus sports and recreation center
  • Stanford Shopping Center
  • Stanford Campus
    • Bing Auditorium - Music and live performances
    • Cantor Arts Center - Museum 
    • Sports - Events and Tickets
  • Hiking and Biking Trails

 

Activities Within 40 Miles

Arts

  • SF Ballet
  • Museums
  • SF Opera

Attractions

  • Pier 39
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Golden Gate Park
  • Alcatraz

Sports

  • SF Giants
  • SF 49ers
  • Oakland A's
  • Oakland Raiders
  • San Jose Sharks

 

Activities Within 100 Miles

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Sonoma Valley
  • Napa Valley
  • Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries
  • Muir Woods
  • Sausalito
  • Big Sur National Park
  • Point Lobos National Park
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • Pebble Beach
  • Point Reyes National Park
  • Angel Island

 

Activities Within 250 Miles

  • Sacramento
  • Mendocino
  • Lake Tahoe
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Reno, Nevada


     
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