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

Group of friends posing by the Golden Gate Bridge on a sunny day.

5 Team-Building Activities in San Francisco You Can Do in Under 4 Hours

Team Building Activities San Francisco: Quick Guide San Francisco offers team building activities that…

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Your Guide to San Francisco Public Transportation: Routes, Fees, and Travel Tips

San Francisco Public Transportation: Quick Guide San Francisco’s public transportation network includes BART trains,…

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The Ultimate Guide to San Francisco Team Building Activities

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San Francisco Team Building Activities: Quick Guide San Francisco offers incredible team building options…

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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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8 Best National Parks to Explore From San Francisco

National Parks Near San Francisco: Quick Guide San Francisco has 8 incredible national parks…

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

Top Things to Do in San Francisco: Quick Guide San…

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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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10 Things to Do in San Francisco

San Francisco offers visitors iconic attractions, verdant gardens, colorful history, and cultural diversity—all with that extra…

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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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Scenic Hikes & City Sights in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the few big cities lucky enough to be immersed in…

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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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