Tours run 8 a.m.–4 p.m., traveling to the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, home to blue, gray, and humpback whales

Packs of up to six hurl balls and enjoy snacks and arcade games; league provides 15 weeks of friendly competition

Rafting guides with more than 15,000 miles of river experience transport paddlers 8 years and older on American River's Class III rapids

Runners face a 5K course of hills, muddy pits, and dirt paths before celebrating with medals and beer

Instructors tutor guests in the basics of shooting sporting clays, then let them practice one of three 10-station courses

Adults and children explore 72,000 square feet of classic cars, including Shelby Cobras, GTOs, and classic Model Ts

Globally famous composer and pianist performs classic concert favorites and new-album tracks backed by a full orchestra

Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics vies for supremacy in Pacific Coast League's Pacific Southern Division

Animal-free circus with hilarious clowns and high-flying acrobats; giant fabric big-top tent

Mountaintop destination in the Sierras by Lake Tahoe with roller skating, swimming, disc golf, and tennis all reached by aerial tram