8 Awesome Mother's Day Gift Ideas
This year, make Mom's day really special with a unique experience that she'll remember forever! We've put together a list of 8 awesome Mother's Day gift ideas, from spa days and a sunset cruise to outdoor musical theater and more...
1. Treat mom to a day of musical theater on Mt. Tam with tickets to the 2023 Mountain Play.
Pack a picnic and enjoy this Marin tradition that's been going strong for over a century, and it's back for 2023 with Into the Woods! For the full Mountain Play experience plan on hiking back down the mountain after the play! Tickets start at $50.
2. Experience Broadway Under the Stars at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen.
The old winery ruins at Jack London State Park become an amazing outdoor venue for musical theater performances from Transcendence Theatre Company, including "The Beat Goes On" and "An Enchanted Evening". Bring your picnic or buy dinner from a gourmet food truck. Tickets start at $25.
3. Take a Sunset Bay Cruise with Captain Maggie and the Angel Island Ferry.
Take a Sunset Cruise on Tiburon's Angel Island Ferry. You can bring your own dinner for a sunset picnic on board. Tables and chairs are available inside and outside the boat. Adult Sunset Cruise tickets start at $30.
4. Paddle Tomales Bay and Point Reyes on a guided kayak tour.
Climb aboard a kayak and let Blue Waters Kayaking take you on a tour of Tomales Bay. Offerings include full-moon and bioluminescence paddles, family- and beginner-friendly nature watching expeditions, and even boat-in yoga and camping trips. Tickets start at $115, depending on the tour.
5. Book a Spa Day at Cavallo Point in Sausalito
Overlooking the Golden Gate and San Francisco, Sausalito's spectacular Cavallo Point lodge offers a full range of spa experiences, from meditation and yoga to massage and a soothing tea bar. Make your reservations here.
Photo: Napa Valley Wine Train
6. Explore Napa Valley on the Wine Train.
Experience the beautiful Napa Valley from on board the historic Wine Train. The Wine Train also offers special events like a murder mystery experience and winery tours. Packages, including a gourmet three-course meal, start at $215.
7. Treat mom to an African safari on the Sonoma Serengeti
Santa Rosa's amazing Safari West lets you experience Africa without leaving the Bay Area! See zebras, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, and more on this 400-acre preserve. You can even stay overnight in a luxury glamping tent. Day tours start at $105 for adults and $45 for kids. Book your safari here.
8. Take mom to afternoon tea at Crown & Crumpet.
Head to Crown & Crumpet Cafe in Ross to treat mom to an exquisite afternoon tea. Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, crumpets, clotted cream, lemon curd, and a variety of delicious teas. Afternoon tea costs $39; kids under 11 and seniors can opt for a lighter version at $26 and you can even get a crown craft to keep the kiddos occupied for $6! Outdoor dining is available and breakfast and lunch are also served. Learn more and make a reservation here.
