Live in the North Bay? Chances are you appreciate the outdoors and an active lifestyle – or at least the possibility of leading an active lifestyle when hectic schedules permit. A quick scan of our Reasons shows there are lots of wonderful ways to get your heart pumping and your mind revitalized. We’ve expounded on hiking, surfing (Reason #7), kayaking (Reason #1), golfing (Reason #36) and cycling (Reason #16, #17); but there’s also sailing, windsurfing, running, tennis and even bocce ball. And that’s just part of the list.

For those who want something more structured, there are co-ed soccer and softball teams, excursions organized through REI, and classes in yoga, Pilates, dance, water aerobics, tai chi, martial arts, and more.

Prefer a gym or fitness center? The options run the gamut from cozy, independent neighborhood sites, to specialized centers (ever try the Bar Method, Dailey Method, or Crossfit?) to national chains, to the upscale you-name-it-we’ve-got-it Bay Club in Corte Madera.

With so many active adults, it’s no wonder that North Bay kids enjoy just as many options, with access to some of the best coaches and facilities around. Little league, pee-wee football, soccer, karate, swimming, gymnastics. Most every town has recreation departments and community centers – as well as private leagues and classes – for getting your young ones ready for a lifetime of good health, and maybe even the pros. Yes, North Bay-bred athletes have been to the Tour de France, the Olympics and also on professional teams.

It’s undeniable that the North Bay is paradise for those who love recreation. For many, all it takes is opening one’s door.

Follow along as the full list unfolds – 100 Reasons Why We Love Where We Live

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Posted by:  Frank Howard Allen Realtors