Highway 9 and Big Basin State Park This gently mountainous region is almost entirely undeveloped. The main town, Boulder Creek, is like a small frontier settlement, where craftspeople sell their wares, and country stores cater mostly to locals. This is an area that time happily forgot.
^Alcatraz The Rock is always a hit with older children, particularly boys, who relate immediately to the grim, quasi-military aspects of the place. The wildness of the island s natural beauty, as well as the great ferry ride out and back, will also delight. Smaller kids might find the place a bit frightening (see pp14 17).
*Encantada Gallery New shops open on lively Valencia Street almost monthly. This one specializes in Mexican folk art Talavera pottery, textiles, religious icons, paper goods, moon valley argentina and woodcarvings. d 904 8 Valencia St Map F5 (415) 642-3939
Collectibles of Asia In a complete departure from the usual kitsch of Pier 39, this shop offers genuine Chinese antiques at very affordable prices. You can find carvings, masterful ceramics, and much more. d Pier 39, 2nd Floor, Building P, No. 214 Map J4
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