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Weekly in Summer 2026
SF Bay Area
Serving Hillsborough
Five Epic Day Trips.
One Incredible Week.
Redwoods • Angel Island • Presidio • Elephant Seals • Skyline Hike
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Monday through Friday
• Full-Day Trips (about 8.5–9 Hours)
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Roundtrip from
Hillsborough
Area
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Edscursions Pass—Spring Enrollment Rate: $795 before May 2—All Fees Included
Service area
Hillsborough
What's Included
(Sequence May Vary)
Giant Trees
Step inside a tree so big that President Teddy Roosevelt visited it—and explorer John Charles Frémont even slept in it.
Ancient Redwood Grove
Travel back in time as you walk past trees that have been alive for nearly 2,000 years.
Passing Steam trains
Let the whistle and hiss of real passing steam trains carry you back to the redwood forest as it sounded in the 1800s.
Discovery Center
Learn even more about the magic of the redwoods through interactive exhibits that describe the forest and its history.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
(Santa Cruz Mountains)
Take a step back in time—and into one of the biggest trees on Earth!—at one of the most popular and historically significant redwood groves in the world.
Unique Island Ecosystem
Discover more types of habitats than on any other island in the Bay, from windswept grasslands to hidden coves.
Stunning 360° Bay Views
Climb to the island’s highest point and see how geography has shaped travel, wildlife, and human history across the Bay.
Historic Military Defense Sites
Explore real Army buildings and cannon forts, and learn how Angel Island protected the U.S. for more than 100 years.
Ellis Island of the West
Visit the historic Immigration Station, and see where 500,000 newcomers entered the U.S., the largest share from China.
Angel Island
(San Francisco Bay)
Ride a ferry to the most important natural island in the San Francisco Bay, hike to amazing views, and explore how nature, immigration, and the military shaped its past.
Seal Sound Show
Hear elephant seals bark and snort, and learn how their sounds help the seals communicate, compete, and defend space.
Up-Close Seal Viewing
Get safely up-close with massive elephant seals, and see how these giants rest, move, and wrestle.
Beachtime Break
Take a break at Cove Beach, where kids can explore tide‑smoothed sand and enjoy the quieter side of the point.
Bluffs‑to‑Point Hike
Hike along windswept ocean bluffs to Año Nuevo Point, and discover how waves, wind, and wildlife shape this rugged coast.
Marine Education Center
Visit a nature center in a restored 19th-century barn, and learn where elephant seals go when they're not at Año Nuevo.
Año Nuevo State Park
(San Mateo Coast)
Explore ocean bluffs, sandy beaches, and a world‑famous elephant seal rookery where kids can watch, listen, and learn about these incredible marine mammals.
Beaches and Bluffs
Play on a sandy ocean beach with Golden Gate views, and learn how waves, tides, and wildlife shape this rugged coastline.
Golden Gate Fort
Explore historic Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and learn how soldiers once protected the Bay from enemy ships.
Bluffs-to-Beach Trails
Hike from windswept cliffs down to the beach, and discover how plants, animals, and waves shape this dramatic coastline.
Restored Marsh
Discover a restored wetland filled with birds and native plants, and learn how marshes protect the Bay and help wildlife thrive.
Coastal Cannon Forts
Explore old coastal gun stations built to defend the Golden Gate, and learn how Presidio soldiers once protected the U.S.
The Presidio of San Francisco
Explore beaches, wildlife, and historic forts at the Presidio of San Francisco, and discover how nature and military history shaped this incredible corner of the Golden Gate.
Ancient Oaks
Walk beneath huge, twisting oaks, and learn how these ancient giants support thousands of bugs, birds, and other critters.
Panoramic Views
Climb to sweeping, high viewpoints, and see how mountains, valleys, and forests connect the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Alpine Pond
Visit a quiet mountain pond filled with frogs, birds, and plants, and learn why ponds are vital to wildlife in dry landscapes.
Full Range of Habitats
Explore all four natural communities surrounding Russian Ridge: grassland, mixed evergreen forest, chaparral, and riparian.
Nature Center
Visit a hands‑on nature center with exhibits, animal displays, and friendly docents who help kids explore.
Russian Ridge Skyline Hike
(Santa Cruz Mountains)
Hike across the highest publicly accessible trail in San Mateo County, explore ponds and forests, and discover how multiple ecosystems fit together on one mountain ridge.