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• August Fourth at Finn

  • When
    25 Aug 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
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    50

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  Join us at Finn Town for our August Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

  MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.
  

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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• September First Friday

  • When
    6 Sep 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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  Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and talk about your adventures this summer.

  There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 60 to 160 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• September Elegant Brunch: The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel

  • When
    8 Sep 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105
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    8

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  Join MAX for an Elegant Brunch at The Garden Court in the landmark historic Palace Hotel. 

  The Garden Court features innovative intercontinental cuisine including a litany of locally-sourced recipes in a glorious setting.  The majestic restaurant boasts gorgeous ornate chandeliers, a glass dome, and marble Ionic columns.  The Garden Court has been one of San Francisco's most prestigious dining rooms since the day it opened.

  We will be enjoying The Garden Court's delightful City Brunch which highlights the unique, indigenous elements of San Francisco with a locally-sourced menu, live entertainment, chic cocktails, and sparkling wine.  For our Elegant Brunch, The Garden Court will be offering their City Brunch menu (buffets are reserved for major holidays).  Check out selections from previous City Brunch menus here.
  

  This event continues our summer monthly event series “Elegant Brunch” in which MAX explores the many opportunities to enjoy an elegant weekend brunch in San Francisco.  The champion for September's Elegant Brunch is Paul Munro, MAX SF Communications Chair.
  

  Advance $35 deposit will be required to secure your reservation to join us.  Your deposit will be applied to the cost of your meal and beverages.  Each MAX member will be responsible for paying for their food and drinks in excess of the deposit.  No refunds for cancellations after Thursday September 5^th.
  

  Click REGISTER on the left to pay and reserve your spot.
  

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• September Wooftop Wednesday with Nick Wade: Spirits in the Sky at the Loews Regency

  • When
    11 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Spirits in the Sky, 40th floor of the Loews Regency San Francisco, 222 Sansome St, San Francisco

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  Join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, once again at Sky Bar located atop the Loews Regency San Francisco for the September Wooftop Wednesday.

  The 40^th floor Sky Deck is San Francisco’s highest outdoor venue offering stunning panoramic views of our beautiful city.  Enjoy the Sky Deck "Spirits in the Sky" cocktail experience.  Savor one of their delectable cocktails while watching the sun set over the Golden Gate Bridge.

  Held on the second Wednesday of each month, Nick explores the rooftop bars of San Francisco in an event series we’re calling Wooftop Wednesdays.

  There is no cover charge and a no-host bar.

  Please RSVP on Meetup here to let Nick know you’ll be joining him, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP here.

  
  

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• September Third Thursday

  • When
    19 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• MAX Summer Picnic

  • When
    21 Sep 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Elk Glen Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park, 1017 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94122
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  Join MAX for our Summer Picnic in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, September 21^st. 

  Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park with fellow MAX members.  This potluck picnic will be held in the Elk Glen Picnic Area, a grassy meadow across from Mallard Lake tucked away in a quiet pocket of Golden Gate Park.  The Elk Glen Picnic Area includes four 8 foot picnic tables and two grills.
  

  For more information on the Elk Glen Picnic Area, please click here.  Plenty of street parking available.

  MAX SF will provide cups and plates, utensils, napkins, picnic table coverings, trash bags, and name tags.
  

  COST:

  • No charge for dues-paying members
    
  • $10 non-refundable charge for everyone else

  RSVP: Click Register on the left to reserve your spot (and for non-members to pay).
  

  FOOD TO BRING:  Please bring enough to feed yourself and 7-8 others according to the first letter of your last name:

  • A thru H:  Please bring a protein dish (meat or vegetarian is fine)
  • I thru N:   Please bring a vegetable dish 
  • O thru T:  Please bring a starchy side dish  
  • U thru Z:  Please bring a dessert
    

  Please plan to arrive with your potluck dish in time for lunch to start by 12:30.
  

  BEVERAGES:  Please bring your own beverages.  Alcoholic beverages are permitted so please feel free to bring wine and beer if you like. If you want to share your beverages, please set them on the picnic table. Otherwise, please keep track of your own drinks. There are no glass, kegs, or liquor permitted in the park. For wine, keep bottles in coolers and use plastic cups out in the open (rangers do come to the site to check).  No beer bottles.
  

  SUNDRIES:  Items you may want to consider bringing:
  

  • Picnic blanket or towels to sit on
  • Lawn chairs
  • Suntan lotion
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

  DOGS:  If you would like to bring your dog, please read the park policies.
  

  • Dog Runs
  • Dog Play Areas Map
  • SF Parks and Recreation Dog Policy

  ACTIVITIES:  Expect some fun games!
  

  September is the best time of the year for warm weather in San Francisco.

  We're looking forward to a great time and looking forward to seeing you there!

  Click REGISTER on the left today!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• September Fourth at Finn

  • When
    22 Sep 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
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    50

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  Join us at Finn Town for our September Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

  MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.
  

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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• MAX Cruise: MAX Weekend Getaway to Seattle and Vancouver

  • Start
    28 Sep 2019
  • End
    29 Sep 2019
  • Location
    Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC

  

  Deadline to sign-up & be part of this MAX travel group is August 31st

  Staterooms Available for $58/person
  

  Looking for a unique getaway in September? Come hang out with some of your best friends while making new ones aboard the Holland America Eurodam!

  Never been on a cruise before but always wanted to see what they are like? Or do you love cruises, but just cannot get away for a whole week?  This is a 1 night only cruise from Seattle, WA to Vancouver BC.  This is such a fun way to experience a ship - It’s more of a floating
  20-hour party.

  Experience this unique getaway YOUR WAY - Fly up to Seattle a couple days early and explore Pike's Place, the Seattle Space Needle, or Capitol Hill on your own. Then join your MAX Host David Petlin on board as we set sail to Vancouver with only the open water in front of us. Catch a show, enjoy the food, or make new friends on this short 12-hour cruise. The following morning bid farewell and head home from Vancouver or enjoy a couple days there as well. Take in the beauty of Stanley Park, hang out in the trendy Gastown, or head over to Davie Street - Vancouver's Gayborhood. You can even take the Translink to River Rock Casino near the airport to try your luck at the slots or spend a night or two at this awesome resort. 

  Update! This one-night cruise now starts at $58 per person plus taxes, fees, and gratuities based on two in the room. Fee to MAX is $15 for dues-paying members or $30 for non-members. Book a veranda or higher category cabin and receive $25 on board credit per cabin.

  Saturday Sept 28th - Depart Seattle 5:00pm
  Sunday Sept 29th - Arrive Vancouver 7:00am,
                                        Vacate Stateroom by ~8:30am,
                                        Disembark by ~10:30am

  Book early for best prices and to guarantee your spot.  This will sell out!

  Maximum 40 people.

  Your event champion for this event is David Petlin, MAX SF Travel Host.  Call or email David Petlin at 415-890-6331 or david@travelbyflair.com by August 31^st to reserve your spot as part of this MAX adventure.

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• Smuin Ballet Dance Series 01

  • When
    28 Sep 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Cowell Theatre (in Fort Mason), 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco

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  UPDATE!  Tickets Now On Sale
  

  Join MAX for a performance by the Smuin Ballet, San Francisco’s premier contemporary ballet company.

  On the bill for this evening’s performance is Dance Series 01.  This is going to be a spectacular performance featuring the Johnny Cash ballet, The Man in Black, a world premiere Dave Brubeck ballet, Take Five, and Michael Smuin’s Carmina Burana. 

  For more information about the Smuin Ballet and the Dance Series 01 program, please click here.

  MAX dues-paying members will get a 20% discount for this performance.  Read how to get the discount code here. 

  Note: You must be logged in to the MAX SF website as a dues-paying member to access this link (click the little person icon in the upper right corner of the MAX SF website to login.  If you forgot your password, click here.  If you are a dues-paying member and have forgotten which email account you used for your membership, email concierge@maxsf.org.
  

  To purchase your tickets,
  

  1. Click here.
  2. Select the Saturday, September 28^th, 7:30 pm performance at the Cowell Theater
  3. Select your seats.
  4. When the seats you desire are shown at the top of the screen, click the green button labeled: “Buy Tickets Shown Above”.
  5. Confirm the pricing.  Note: For dues-paying members, enter the discount code in the Coupon Code area and click the green “Add Coupon” button.  The pricing will then be updated.
  6. Then click on the Checkout & Pay button.

  After you have purchased tickets, please click REGISTER on the left to RSVP and let us know you'll be joining us for this performance.
  

  For any questions, please contact the event champion and MAX SF liaison to Smuin Ballet, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair Nick Wade, at wade.nicky@yahoo.com.

  MAX dues-paying members may join Nick Wade in the Castro for a drink after the performance.

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• October First Friday

  • When
    4 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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  Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, October 4, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

  There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• October Third Thursday

  • When
    17 Oct 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• October Fourth at Finn

  • When
    27 Oct 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Join us at Finn Town for our October Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

  MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.
  

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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• November First Friday

  • When
    1 Nov 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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  Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, November 1, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

  There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• November Third Thursday

  • When
    21 Nov 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• November Fourth at Finn

  • When
    24 Nov 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Join us at Finn Town for our November Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

  MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.
  

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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• December First Friday

  • When
    6 Dec 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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  Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, December 6, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

  There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• December Third Thursday

  • When
    19 Dec 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• December Fourth at Finn

  • When
    22 Dec 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  
  

  Join us at Finn Town for our December Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

  MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.
  

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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• MAX Cruise: Wine Cruise to Mexico with MAX

  • Start
    19 Mar 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    23 Mar 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    San Francisco; The Guadalupe Valley (Ensenada), Mexico

  

  Come join MAX and your host David Petlin for a four night sailing out of SAN FRANCISCO (that’s right, no air fare needed!) on board the beautiful Carnival Miracle.  Sail away under the Golden Gate Bridge (one of the most spectacular sailings) to Sunny Ensenada Mexico where we will meet our hosts for a wonderful day adventuring through the Guadalupe Valley – this is Mexico’s answer to Napa Valley - for a spectacular day of wine tasting.   

  Unspoiled and untouched, the Guadalupe Valley boasts some of the best wine you will taste and food you will eat.  Enjoy the rustic countryside as we visit 3-4 wineries. Experience the alluring wine culture in the Guadalupe Valley before it reaches Napa Valley prices.  We will also enjoy lunch at a 5-star restaurant in the valley (that would be over $300 per person in San Francisco) for around $50.

  On board the Carnival Miracle - you can experience one of a kind dining, entertainment, pools, waterslides, and spa. Take part in the Hasbro Game Show, grab a pint at the RedFrog Pub, or enjoy a show with Playlist Productions. There will also be a LGBT Meet-up on board so you can meet other sailors not with our group!  There is a reason Carnival is the FUN SHIP, with MAX on board, you know it will be!

  Cruise price starts at $419 a person plus taxes, fees, and gratuities based on two in the room, plus approximately $100 for the excursion to Wine Country (this is based on the number of people who join us - wine tastings are included, but lunch is not).  On board an optional dinner will include a chef’s dinner in the main dining room that is one of a kind and not to miss!

  Fee to MAX is $25 for members and $50 for non-members.  All MAX dues-paying members will receive $25 in on-board credit per cabin.

  Dates March 19–23, 2020

  • Thursday Mar 19 - Depart San Francisco 4:00pm
  • Friday Mar 20 - Fun day at sea
  • Saturday Mar 21 - Ensenada 8am - 6pm
  • Sunday Mar 22 - Fun day at sea
  • Monday Mar 23 - Arrive San Francisco 8:00am 

  Book early for best prices and to guarantee your spot.  This will sell out! Maximum 30 people, guaranteed to travel with 6 guests booked. Low non-refundable deposit to book with final payment due in January 2020. 

  Call or email Our Travel Host - David Petlin at 415-890-6331 or david@travelbyflair.com to reserve your spot

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