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Non-Lame Bachelorette Party Ideas for San Franciscans

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By Eloise Porter
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After the wave of holiday proposals, we’re plunging head-first into wedding season, and that means one thing: bachelorette parties. Sure, you could go the usual route and fly to Vegas, spend all night long in the club and nurse your hangover with morning mimosas. But how about doing something unique and memorable, something that the bride-to-be won’t soon forget?

Whether you’re into crafts, camping or wine country, we've put together a list of 10 ideas for a totally non-lame bachelorette party in the city and the Bay Area entire.

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1. EatWith

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188 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-1900
(415) 495-1900
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Sure, you could rent out a private room at one of the city’s top restaurants, but EatWith makes your dinner party more personal. Pick a chef who will create a tailor-made menu, select a venue—from the chef’s personal home to EatWith’s test kitchen (a 2,000-square- foot loft in SoMa)—then sit back, relax and just bask. You’ll be sipping champagne with your gals while a professional takes care of the rest.
EatWith Facebook

2. Francis Ford Coppola Winery & Pool

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300 Via Archimedes
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-1471
(707) 857-1471
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It’s the ultimate in luxury and nearly as impossible to get into as the Playboy Mansion, but with the proper planning, you and your friends can enjoy the most fabulous pool in Northern California (cocktail servers included). We recommend purchasing the Cabine Package, which includes your own cabine for changing and showering, four pool passes, lounge chairs, towels and four Sophia mini singles. Just make sure you arrange accommodations for the night, because you won’t be driving home after this outing.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery

3. The Armory

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1800 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-5300
(415) 431-5300
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Sassier bridal parties will love getting sexy at San Francisco’s most exciting historic landmark. This is no G-rated bachelorette party, so make sure you’ve got a group of like-minded kinksters to make it a truly fun experience. You can take a tour of the Kink.com sets, book private X-rated workshops (like Lap-dancing 101) or throw a party in one of the bondage-themed event spaces.
The Armory Facebook

4. Shameless Photography

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600 35th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
(646) 448-8277
(646) 448-8277
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For a party you’ll never forget book a 1950s pin-up photo shoot. The all-female, body-positive studio is about making you feel fun and fierce, and leaving you with a finished product you’ll adore. Get full makeovers plus access to a retro wardrobe, where you can pick from vintage gowns and sundresses to sexy corsets and lingerie (in sizes 00 to 5x). You and your girls (limited to groups of five) will leave feeling powerful, sexy, and ready to take on a night on the town.
Shameless Photography Facebook

5. Workshop.

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1798 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 874-9186
(415) 874-9186
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Get crafty with your girls at Workshop—where you can book private classes in the intimate studio. Plan a fun and creative DIY screen-printing, terrarium, or floral-arranging party with how-to demos. (Bringing boozy beverages to get the party going is A-OK). The venue offers in-house photographers, DJ’s, caterers and a photobooth.
Workshop Facebook

6. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

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1006 Washington St
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6269
(707) 942-6269
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What lady doesn’t love a spa day? Treat yourself, and your bridal party, at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, where you can take a dip in a mineral pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, relax in a mud bath, enjoy a massage, and, of course, sip wine. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and pampered, plus you’ll boast glowing skin for days after.
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

7. AsiaSF

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201 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-2742
(415) 255-2742
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Every bride-to-be deserves to have one final night of debauchery as a single gal, so get the party started at AsiaSF. The club offers several bachelorette-party packages so you can choose the right one for you. Enjoy family-style dinner, endless dancing, “interactive” shots, live performances from the transgender Ladies of AsiaSF (fun fact: they’re getting their own TV show!), and even a red-carpet welcome.
AsiaSF Facebook

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8. Treebones Resort

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71895 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-2390
(805) 927-2390
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Want to get in touch with nature but sleeping on the ground isn’t really your thing? Spend a night nestled comfortably under the stars at Treebones Resort, where you can camp out in ocean-view yurts that boast fireplaces and redwood decks. Nestled along Big Sur’s beautiful coastline, you can relax in heated pools and hot tubs, hike nearby trails, and nosh at an outdoor sushi bar.
Treebones Resort

9. SF Bay Adventures

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1001 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-0444
(415) 331-0444
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Take advantage of the fact that we live on the coast and book a boat for your posse with this Sausalito-based operator. Choose from sailboats, motor yachts, small boats, and catamarans. This type of outing is perfect for a small, laid-back bachelorette party or a full-on blow-out with 50 of your closest girls. Party in style as you sail through the bay and enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the gorgeous San Francisco skyline.
SF Bay Adventures Facebook

10. Float along the Russian River

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20889 Geyserville Ave
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-4747
(707) 857-4747
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The Russian River is the perfect laid-back vibe for a low-key bachelorette bash. Bring your blow-up rafts, bottles of rosé (just be discreet), as many of your closest friends as you want (this is the perfect outing for large groups) and spend the afternoon floating down the river. Book a Gillibus so you don’t have to worry about driving, and spend the night at the Isis Oasis Retreat Center. Pro tip: bring canned wine to avoid glass breakage.
Guerneville Visitor Center
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1. EatWith

188 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107
EatWith Facebook
Sure, you could rent out a private room at one of the city’s top restaurants, but EatWith makes your dinner party more personal. Pick a chef who will create a tailor-made menu, select a venue—from the chef’s personal home to EatWith’s test kitchen (a 2,000-square- foot loft in SoMa)—then sit back, relax and just bask. You’ll be sipping champagne with your gals while a professional takes care of the rest.
188 King St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 495-1900
Visit Website

2. Francis Ford Coppola Winery & Pool

300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, CA 95441
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
It’s the ultimate in luxury and nearly as impossible to get into as the Playboy Mansion, but with the proper planning, you and your friends can enjoy the most fabulous pool in Northern California (cocktail servers included). We recommend purchasing the Cabine Package, which includes your own cabine for changing and showering, four pool passes, lounge chairs, towels and four Sophia mini singles. Just make sure you arrange accommodations for the night, because you won’t be driving home after this outing.
300 Via Archimedes
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-1471
Visit Website

3. The Armory

1800 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
The Armory Facebook
Sassier bridal parties will love getting sexy at San Francisco’s most exciting historic landmark. This is no G-rated bachelorette party, so make sure you’ve got a group of like-minded kinksters to make it a truly fun experience. You can take a tour of the Kink.com sets, book private X-rated workshops (like Lap-dancing 101) or throw a party in one of the bondage-themed event spaces.
1800 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-5300
Visit Website

4. Shameless Photography

600 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Shameless Photography Facebook
For a party you’ll never forget book a 1950s pin-up photo shoot. The all-female, body-positive studio is about making you feel fun and fierce, and leaving you with a finished product you’ll adore. Get full makeovers plus access to a retro wardrobe, where you can pick from vintage gowns and sundresses to sexy corsets and lingerie (in sizes 00 to 5x). You and your girls (limited to groups of five) will leave feeling powerful, sexy, and ready to take on a night on the town.
600 35th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
(646) 448-8277
Visit Website

5. Workshop.

1798 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Workshop Facebook
Get crafty with your girls at Workshop—where you can book private classes in the intimate studio. Plan a fun and creative DIY screen-printing, terrarium, or floral-arranging party with how-to demos. (Bringing boozy beverages to get the party going is A-OK). The venue offers in-house photographers, DJ’s, caterers and a photobooth.
1798 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 874-9186
Visit Website

6. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs

1006 Washington St, Calistoga, CA 94515
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
What lady doesn’t love a spa day? Treat yourself, and your bridal party, at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, where you can take a dip in a mineral pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, relax in a mud bath, enjoy a massage, and, of course, sip wine. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and pampered, plus you’ll boast glowing skin for days after.
1006 Washington St
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-6269
Visit Website

7. AsiaSF

201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
AsiaSF Facebook
Every bride-to-be deserves to have one final night of debauchery as a single gal, so get the party started at AsiaSF. The club offers several bachelorette-party packages so you can choose the right one for you. Enjoy family-style dinner, endless dancing, “interactive” shots, live performances from the transgender Ladies of AsiaSF (fun fact: they’re getting their own TV show!), and even a red-carpet welcome.
201 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-2742
Visit Website

8. Treebones Resort

71895 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Treebones Resort
Want to get in touch with nature but sleeping on the ground isn’t really your thing? Spend a night nestled comfortably under the stars at Treebones Resort, where you can camp out in ocean-view yurts that boast fireplaces and redwood decks. Nestled along Big Sur’s beautiful coastline, you can relax in heated pools and hot tubs, hike nearby trails, and nosh at an outdoor sushi bar.
71895 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-2390
Visit Website

9. SF Bay Adventures

1001 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
SF Bay Adventures Facebook
Take advantage of the fact that we live on the coast and book a boat for your posse with this Sausalito-based operator. Choose from sailboats, motor yachts, small boats, and catamarans. This type of outing is perfect for a small, laid-back bachelorette party or a full-on blow-out with 50 of your closest girls. Party in style as you sail through the bay and enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Sausalito, and the gorgeous San Francisco skyline.
1001 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-0444
Visit Website

10. Float along the Russian River

20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA 95441
Guerneville Visitor Center
The Russian River is the perfect laid-back vibe for a low-key bachelorette bash. Bring your blow-up rafts, bottles of rosé (just be discreet), as many of your closest friends as you want (this is the perfect outing for large groups) and spend the afternoon floating down the river. Book a Gillibus so you don’t have to worry about driving, and spend the night at the Isis Oasis Retreat Center. Pro tip: bring canned wine to avoid glass breakage.
20889 Geyserville Ave
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-4747
Visit Website