Author: Gary Lillian

Gary Lillian is an advisor to Extranomical Tours which has led more than 10,000 guided tours in Northern California in the last 10 years. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, holds a master's degree from Kellog Graduate School of Management, and is a recognized subject matter expert in marketing and customer experience engineering.

An aerial view of San Francisco with the bay bridge in the background

An aerial view of San Francisco with the bay bridge in the background

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Top One-Day Trips from San Francisco

San Francisco is full of incredibly scenic, historic, unique, and awe-inspiring attractions manmade andnatural. No wonder…

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Ultimate List of Things to do in Yosemite National Park

“Yosemite’s natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire. None can escape…

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The Best San Francisco Team Building Activities You Can Do in Under 4 Hours

Planning team-building activities in San Francisco can feel like a puzzle—especially when you’re trying to fit…

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8 Best National Parks to Explore From San Francisco

There are enough things to do in San Francisco — from the Palace of…

Top 10 Things to Do in San Francisco: The Insider’s Guide

San Francisco is one of America’s most popular tourist destinations, but the sheer number of things…

San Francisco cable cars climbing a hill along Van Ness Ave and Market Streets

San Francisco Cable Cars: Tickets, Routes, History, Tips & More

San Francisco’s iconic cable cars are much more than just a way to get around—they’re a…

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Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting in Sonoma County

When it comes to wine tasting, Sonoma is often called the “other” valley. However, Sonoma makes…

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The 35 Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

To stretch your vacation dollar, Extranomical’s Insider Guides have picked out 35 fun and free things…

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Napa vs Sonoma Wine Tasting | What’s the Difference?

Should you go to Napa or Sonoma for wine tasting? The debate over whether Sonoma Valley…

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8 of the Best Food Tours in San Francisco

Let’s get one thing straight—there is no ‘best’ food tour in San Francisco. This fabulous city…

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12 Most Instagrammable Spots in San Francisco

After some heated debate, here’s our list of the best photo spot in San Francisco: Down…

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Eight Best Self-Guided Audio Tours You Can Do from San Francisco

Road trips in California are trending. Unplanned detours to retro country stores, coastal panoramas, fresh fruit…

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