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MC Gas Money
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Sneak in to Bohemian Grove at night and check out the giant statue of Molloch.
You might even catch an orgy.
You might even catch an orgy.
ffldrew
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Alcatraz
ClownCausedChaos2
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ClownCausedChaos2
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Was out there for several days on business a few years ago. The tour of Alcatraz was the highlight for me.
CurlyNight
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Everything in SF will be 
if you're not used to the prices here. It's 
for those of us that live in the bay area! In addition to Alcatraz, which pretty much takes up a day, I suggest http://www.hornblower.com/home/sf
Bro and I took my dad on it for his birthday on the dinner cruise. Yes it's pricey, but so worth it. Or you can do a brunch if you don't want to just see basically city lights.
Also to add, if you are just staying in the city, just kind of go with it. You can go to the touristy spots like Guiradelli Square, China Town, Pier 39, Coit Tower, Lombard St... Take a trolley, ride the tour bus. Parking in SF is out of the world so I wouldn't rent a car. I found a garage tucked away near the Embacadero for $12 a day a couple years ago but can't remember where it's at. But I'm sure it's no longer that price.
if you're not used to the prices here. It's for those of us that live in the bay area! In addition to Alcatraz, which pretty much takes up a day, I suggest http://www.hornblower.com/home/sfBro and I took my dad on it for his birthday on the dinner cruise. Yes it's pricey, but so worth it. Or you can do a brunch if you don't want to just see basically city lights.
Also to add, if you are just staying in the city, just kind of go with it. You can go to the touristy spots like Guiradelli Square, China Town, Pier 39, Coit Tower, Lombard St... Take a trolley, ride the tour bus. Parking in SF is out of the world so I wouldn't rent a car. I found a garage tucked away near the Embacadero for $12 a day a couple years ago but can't remember where it's at. But I'm sure it's no longer that price.
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belljr
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yeah we are hitting sticker shock.any places to stay that you recommendEverything in SF will be
Bro and I took my dad on it for his birthday on the dinner cruise. Yes it's pricey, but so worth it. Or you can do a brunch if you don't want to just see basically city lights.
Also to add, if you are just staying in the city, just kind of go with it. You can go to the touristy spots like Guiradelli Square, China Town, Pier 39, Coit Tower, Lombard St... Take a trolley, ride the tour bus. Parking in SF is out of the world so I wouldn't rent a car. I found a garage tucked away near the Embacadero for $12 a day a couple years ago but can't remember where it's at. But I'm sure it's no longer that price.
Kraft...
Footballguy
If you are a beer snob go to the La Trappe Cafe. Owner is a cool dude, he stocks the place with all kinds of cool beers from his personal collection.
Bob Loblaw
Footballguy
When?belljr said:
butcher boy
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Live and work here. I second the above recommendation of the ferry building on Saturdays. Huge Farmer's Market and the Ferry Building is kind of neat anyway even by itself, especially if you're a foodie.
The tourist traps everyone mentioned are just that, tourist traps. One cool thing not too many know about if you're doing Fisherman's Wharf however, is the Musee Mechanique. It's basically an arcade with mechanical games from the early 1900s and they are all playable. It's really neat and cheap. You could spend an hour or two in there alone.
The Alcatraz self guided tour is amazing and worth it but you need to book the tickets in advance. It sells out quick.
Walking the Golden Gate Bridge is both free and very photogenic.
Look into AirBnB for places to stay. It's pretty big here in SF, might be cheaper than a hotel.
The tourist traps everyone mentioned are just that, tourist traps. One cool thing not too many know about if you're doing Fisherman's Wharf however, is the Musee Mechanique. It's basically an arcade with mechanical games from the early 1900s and they are all playable. It's really neat and cheap. You could spend an hour or two in there alone.
The Alcatraz self guided tour is amazing and worth it but you need to book the tickets in advance. It sells out quick.
Walking the Golden Gate Bridge is both free and very photogenic.
Look into AirBnB for places to stay. It's pretty big here in SF, might be cheaper than a hotel.
Rayderr
Footballguy
Lat time wife and I were there, we stayed at Parc 55. A bit expensive, but you got Muni/Bart right across the street, Cable car about a block down, and lots of different bus lines. Pretty easy to get around the city using public transit, and having all of it right there outside the hotel, in downtown SF is a huge bonus.belljr said:yeah we are hitting sticker shock.any places to stay that you recommendCurlyNight said:Everything in SF will be
Bro and I took my dad on it for his birthday on the dinner cruise. Yes it's pricey, but so worth it. Or you can do a brunch if you don't want to just see basically city lights.
Also to add, if you are just staying in the city, just kind of go with it. You can go to the touristy spots like Guiradelli Square, China Town, Pier 39, Coit Tower, Lombard St... Take a trolley, ride the tour bus. Parking in SF is out of the world so I wouldn't rent a car. I found a garage tucked away near the Embacadero for $12 a day a couple years ago but can't remember where it's at. But I'm sure it's no longer that price.
johnnycakes
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When we went a couple years ago, we ditched the rental car and just went with Blue Heron Custom Tours to drive us around to see the highights and things that would be too far away to easily walk. [Actually, I've heard that drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road or get a ticket... much different than in Boston, where anything goes. Figured I would have racked up a fistful of violations if I had tried driving on my own.] Anyhow, one of the big highlights for us was a drive down the highway to Carmel followed by a stop for lunch at Pebble Beach Golf Club.
5Rings
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From the Ferry Building, walk down to Pier23 for drinks. Good party scene and a nice walk.
If clubs are your scene, go South of Market. North Beach is a great (Italian) restaurant and bar scene and just over the hill from the wharf. Unless you are a 25 year old yuppie, avoid The Triangle (cow hollow / marina).
Don't spend any more time at the wharf than you have to...though Jacks does have like 200 beers on tap
Palace of Fine Arts is VERY cool and you've probably seen it in a dozen movies. Lots do there.
I lived at Ocean Beach, so I'm a big fan of checking out the Sutro Baths, walking down the beach, and then cruising Golden Gate park. I've said it in other SF threads, but Thanh Long out in the outer Sunset has the most ridiculous garlic crab I've ever had.
Eephus
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I think that's a good decision on her part. You would be spending a lot of time in transit from the Outer Richmond.
GG Park is one of my favorite places on earth but I can understand why visitors might not find it essential.
belljr
Footballguy
cool thanks
Bob Loblaw
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Mmmm. Garlic noodles as well.From the Ferry Building, walk down to Pier23 for drinks. Good party scene and a nice walk.
If clubs are your scene, go South of Market. North Beach is a great (Italian) restaurant and bar scene and just over the hill from the wharf. Unless you are a 25 year old yuppie, avoid The Triangle (cow hollow / marina).
Don't spend any more time at the wharf than you have to...though Jacks does have like 200 beers on tap
Palace of Fine Arts is VERY cool and you've probably seen it in a dozen movies. Lots do there.
I lived at Ocean Beach, so I'm a big fan of checking out the Sutro Baths, walking down the beach, and then cruising Golden Gate park. I've said it in other SF threads, but Thanh Long out in the outer Sunset has the most ridiculous garlic crab I've ever had.
johnnycakes
Footballguy
This is where my wife and I went for Hunan cuisine. (My wife is Chinese, you know, from Hunan Province). No one there spoke the Hunan dialect - nor any Mandarin. All Cantonese. And my wife said of the food, "they make it spicy and so they call it Hunan, but it is not delicious like Hunan." So I'd avoid this one.
Eephus
Footballguy
Around the Wharf
Greenwich or Filbert St. steps
Musee Mechanique
Exploratorium
Around Union Square
Cartoon Art Museum
There's always lots of stuff going on in the neighborhoods but a lot depends on the timing and duration of your visit. If you like music, see who's playing at the Fillmore or the Great American Music Hall.
Lyft and Uber are everywhere. Download the apps before you leave home and you should be able to get around.
Greenwich or Filbert St. steps
Musee Mechanique
Exploratorium
Around Union Square
Cartoon Art Museum
There's always lots of stuff going on in the neighborhoods but a lot depends on the timing and duration of your visit. If you like music, see who's playing at the Fillmore or the Great American Music Hall.
Lyft and Uber are everywhere. Download the apps before you leave home and you should be able to get around.
Burma Superstar IMO.
El Floppo
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El Floppo
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Eephus
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Eephus
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timschochet
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Head to North Beach. Have dinner at the Caffe Pinocchio. Make sure you have the Caesar salad. Best Caesar salad I have ever eaten in my life.
timschochet
Footballguy
Have breakfast at Sears coffee shop in Union Square. Get the little dollar pancakes.
belljr
Footballguy
yeah we plan on doing Alcatraz will be buying tickets soon
El Floppo
Footballguy
although... I think for those who haven't seen them, the Redwoods are as can't-miss and tied to the region as Alcatraz or the cable-cars. Worth a morning's trip in, IMO.
Eephus
Footballguy
The night tour is cool although I don't know how much more they charge for it now. Sometimes it's easier to find things to do in the daytime so the night tour would be a good way to occupy an evening.
butcher boy
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Be careful with North Beach as there are a lot of stinker tourist trap restaurants. You can do a lot better than places like The Stinking Rose despite what the tour pamphlets tell you. My recommendation there is Tony's Pizza. Also if you want to eat at an SF institution, check out any of the following:
Tadich Grill
La Taqueria
Tommy's Joint - hit or miss but still a city institution.
House of Prime Rib
Cliff House
Tadich Grill
La Taqueria
Tommy's Joint - hit or miss but still a city institution.
House of Prime Rib
Cliff House
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Do not miss Alcatraz. One of the more fascinating tours I've taken. The audio is awesome.Instead of walking the Golden Gate we rented bikes from Blazing Saddles. Took off on a Saturday morning, went through Golden Gate park, rode across the bridge into Sausalito, rewarded ourselves with a killer breakfast at the Lighthouse Café. The fruit pancakes are phenomenal. Take the ferry back. Great morning.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lighthouse-breakfast-and-lunch-sausalito
Tons of food options. Just depends on what you are in to. I know we saw Ike's Place on DDD and took the F train (I think) out there just to get sandwiches. Terrific. Great seafood as to be expected, Asian, Mexican - tons of choices in SF. Check out the culture calendar as well. I took my teenage kids to see Rent there. Great production. The wharf, Ghiradelli square etc are obligatory. Take a cab ride down Lombard Street. If you have a car Muir Woods. See if 49rs or Giants are in town. Walk neighborhoods. Great city. Be prepared for all conditions, though September/October is their Indian summer so should be nice.
butcher boy
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Cliff House is kind of hit and miss too. The view is spectacular, especially from the restaurant downstairs. But there are lots of places in the city that offer better food for the $$$$ prices they charge there. The upstairs place is just a coffee house.
CurlyNight
Footballguy
I live here so I don't know. But there is this thread posted not long ago on where to stay in SF.belljr said:yeah we are hitting sticker shock.any places to stay that you recommendCurlyNight said:Everything in SF will be
Bro and I took my dad on it for his birthday on the dinner cruise. Yes it's pricey, but so worth it. Or you can do a brunch if you don't want to just see basically city lights.
Also to add, if you are just staying in the city, just kind of go with it. You can go to the touristy spots like Guiradelli Square, China Town, Pier 39, Coit Tower, Lombard St... Take a trolley, ride the tour bus. Parking in SF is out of the world so I wouldn't rent a car. I found a garage tucked away near the Embacadero for $12 a day a couple years ago but can't remember where it's at. But I'm sure it's no longer that price.
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=708733&hl=%2Bsan+%2Bfrancisco
joey
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Came in here to recommend the same thing if you're in North Beach. Their Sicilian pizza is killer imho. Exactly like I used to get growing up in Brooklyn.
It's not in a big tourist-y area, but Bi-Rite ice cream is worth killing for. The lines out the door seem to indicate I'm not alone on that one
When I have tourist friends in town, I like to take a drive up to Twin Peaks. It gives a nice lay-of-the-land of San Francisco from up high, and it's amazing views in all directions.
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The Kansas Comet
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Calzones at Tommasso's 
belljr
Footballguy
So far we have Alcatraz booked (night was sold out), walking around the city, wharf, Lombard st, maybe do a bike tour over the bridge, basic tourist crap etc.
Haven't looked into restaurants yet. Is it worth getting a tour guide or just doing it on our own?
Sunday - we are torn. Drive up to Napa or down to Santa Cruz via Route 1. Don't think we are going to head all the way down to Monterey.
Haven't looked into restaurants yet. Is it worth getting a tour guide or just doing it on our own?
Sunday - we are torn. Drive up to Napa or down to Santa Cruz via Route 1. Don't think we are going to head all the way down to Monterey.
El Floppo
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IIRC, HWY 1 to Santa Cruz isn't that much to look at... get's worth it below there. But I'll defer to people who still live there.
If you drive to Napa, you can hit Muir Woods on the way out- earlier the better to avoid the crushing crowds. Also gets you on the GG bridge, albeit in a car, so you can cross that one off your list.
