When we go to wine country in California we like to visit the Ferry Building in San Francisco.

We make the short trip to Vallejo. We park for $8. We take the ferry to the Ferry Building in The City.

It is a most pleasant trip. As you approach we saw the Golden Gate peaking out of the fog. Alcatraz in between. As you near the Ferry Building you see Coit Tower and city sight lines.

You walk off into that building so fascinating and historic they just wrote a book about it. Shops and specialty foods from the area. A farmers market just outside with the best peaches we have eaten.

We go to lunch at the Hogfish seafood restaurant. On the patio watching the water and traffic high above on the Bay Bridge. The freshest oysters and seafood and prices that were not outrageous.

In the afternoon after a walk toward Fisherman’s Wharf, we get back on the ferry for our mellow hour return trip.

No hassle with driving a parking to get to and from The City.

And oh yea. The senior cost on the Ferry was $4.80 each way. Unbelievable.

If your schedule ever matches this day trip, this is a great way to spend it.