On Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:00:42 -0800, Kedar Mhaswade wrote:

Folks,

I am a novice, so please be kind if the question is a naive one. I'd
also appreciate if you redirect me to the right group.

I wanted to know the safe places in and around the Bay Area, California
to watch the sky (beginning with the good old Moon!). Is there a list
of such places available somewhere on the Net?

Thanks in advance,

Kedar Mhaswade

Here are a few to investigate:

http://www.observers.org

http://sfaa_astronomy.org

http://eastbayastro.org

http://sfsidewalkastronomers.org

Good luck, clear skies and enjoy!

Uncle Bob
San Francisco Amateur Astronomers