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True Believer 07-09-2008 10:28 PM
San Francisco
 
OK, all you people on the west coast. We are planning a little trip there next month. I have never been to SF. So where do all the locals go for dinner and what would you suggest is a "must see" while we are there?

Cindy 07-09-2008 10:29 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Be sure to wear a flower in your hair......:whistle

jaxfam6 07-09-2008 10:45 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Beware of that:

strange vibration
People in motion
There's a whole generation with a new explanation

These are some of the things to expect when you're in San Francisco.

Cindy 07-09-2008 10:46 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxfam6 (Post 523677)
Beware of that:

strange vibration
People in motion
There's a whole generation with a new explanation

These are some of the things to expect when you're in San Francisco.
Yep.

jaxfam6 07-09-2008 10:47 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cneasttx (Post 523678)
Yep.
What? no more lines to the song?

Cindy 07-09-2008 10:50 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxfam6 (Post 523680)
What? no more lines to the song?
People in motion, people in motion.

That's all I can remember tonight. :whistle

Jekyll 07-09-2008 10:51 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
No yards, everything is vertical. Car dealerships downtown below street level astonished me. The city from the bay looks like a white concrete city. Verrry few chain restaurants, no parking, you can see a Bently right next to a Volkswagen. Driving in that town gave me indigestion and headaches for a week. ugh. The pier is nice, though.

jaxfam6 07-09-2008 10:54 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
if you are that close you may as well go see Napa Vally
It is absolutely beatiful
and no one will tell on you for doing a wine tasting

Jekyll 07-09-2008 11:09 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Yeah, get OUT of SF...lol

jaxfam6 07-09-2008 11:12 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
I have been there twice and both times it smelled like dead fish. I had more fun in Napa and surrounding areas than I did in SF

Moe 07-09-2008 11:59 PM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 523657)
OK, all you people on the west coast. We are planning a little trip there next month. I have never been to SF. So where do all the locals go for dinner and what would you suggest is a "must see" while we are there?
Actually do not pay attention to anything that has already posted about SF. It is actually one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the US. In fact it was named the #1 city in the world a few years earlier.

You want to stay in the Union Square area which is downtown. awesome hotels and world class shopping as well as the best resturaunts. Morton's Steak House is there as well as Cheesecake factory (top floor of Macy's)

China Town is just 4 blocks from Union Square. If you are a bit adventurous please eat at "House of Nanking" It is a real experience. it is a hole in the wall place that has won every award in the city. Very well known and you may not get a seat. You must try the Nanking chicken. the owner's name is Peter and he usually waits the tables as well.

right around the corner from House of Nanking is the best place in the world for foot and leg accupressure. You will be hooked for life. Awesome!!

You will then want to shop at the Nordstom mall downtown.. awesome visual experience as all floors open to a circular glass enclosed elevators. If you are afraid of heights you will get your money's worth (it's free...LOL) there is usually a man outside the door preaching hellfire and damnation with a very loud microphone. this is also where you can pick up the trolley. it can take you all about town but it is most fun to take it from there to the Pier 39. there you can do a vast variety of things from museums to geradelli (spelling???) chocolate factory. You can watch them make it and will be given samples.

Walk the Pier during the day. They shops are charming and the street shows are wonderful. You might even see the "Tree guy" that hides behind a bush and jumps out at you as you walk by just to get a reaction out of you. he has a permit from the city to be there and has been doing this for almost 15 years. It is fun to be across the street and watch him in action. There are ton's of resturaunts on the pier but my favorite is the Francisan. It is right on the water and has a vast menu. You can see alcatraz from any part of the dining area. Awesome food too. If you just want clam chowder from a sourdough bowl then this is it and the warf if the place!!

You must then go up the hill to the Coit Tower. usually there is a long line of cars waiting to park so plan this at a non busy time. This place tell the history of San Fran and you can take the elevator to the top and see virtually all angles of San Fran. Great kodak moment.

Then you need to take a drive across the Golden Gate bridge. that alone is worth it but then keep driving and once across the bridge is a small sea side village called Sausalito. (spelling??) great place to walk, shop and ride bikes. It has a very European feel. Tons of beautiful sail boats.

last but not least do not forget to buy sourdough bread to take home. This place is known for it's sour dough and it cannot be compared anywhere!!!

One of the largest burlington Coat factory is there on 5th & Howard. Not to far from the pier.

Parking will be expensive but if you will ask the locals when you get there they can usually direct you to more reasonable car parks.

There are so many more places to see but I gave you some highlights. Oh by the way there is an Opera district there with some very good venues. You will also want to eat at Max's by the opera house. You must order the pastrami sandwich which is a mile high and all the wait staff works for the opera and they take turns singing. great fun. Great deserts as well (this is on Van ness)

Haight and ashberry is fun to see but not much to do there. Just go through buy the Tshirt and keep going.

Castro street is where you will see some real sights after dark. this is the hub of the gay life so you may want to steer clear. Not to far from there is Little Italy. Great italian food. Good place to eat is "steps of Rome" it is where the locals eat amd decent prices. You will want their Tiramisu.

Hope these suggestions has helped. We travel a lot so have been able to explore many of the larger cities.

Enjoy and let us know how your trip went.

Jekyll 07-10-2008 12:14 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
I forgot, no left turns.

Never felt like leaving my heart there, though.

See it once at least.

StMark 07-10-2008 12:44 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 523657)
OK, all you people on the west coast. We are planning a little trip there next month. I have never been to SF. So where do all the locals go for dinner and what would you suggest is a "must see" while we are there?
Are you renting a Car? Are you staying in downtown area?

iF you are Traveling outside of the city and you don't go at the
right times, the Traffic alone will rob you of your entire day.

Try Viva's on columbus ave. for Italian food - it is AWESOME!

There is a chinese restuarant in china town that is famous
and the food is off the charts! ....BUT I can't think of the name
of it right now. It's on the 9th floor of a building- they have
pictures on the wall of a lot of famous people that have eaten there.
If I think of it I'll post.
house of nan king is another popular chinese place.

smurfette 07-10-2008 07:20 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moe (Post 523717)
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 523657)
OK, all you people on the west coast. We are planning a little trip there next month. I have never been to SF. So where do all the locals go for dinner and what would you suggest is a "must see" while we are there?
Actually do not pay attention to anything that has already posted about SF. It is actually one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the US. In fact it was named the #1 city in the world a few years earlier.

You want to stay in the Union Square area which is downtown. awesome hotels and world class shopping as well as the best resturaunts. Morton's Steak House is there as well as Cheesecake factory (top floor of Macy's)

China Town is just 4 blocks from Union Square. If you are a bit adventurous please eat at "House of Nanking" It is a real experience. it is a hole in the wall place that has won every award in the city. Very well known and you may not get a seat. You must try the Nanking chicken. the owner's name is Peter and he usually waits the tables as well.

right around the corner from House of Nanking is the best place in the world for foot and leg accupressure. You will be hooked for life. Awesome!!

You will then want to shop at the Nordstom mall downtown.. awesome visual experience as all floors open to a circular glass enclosed elevators. If you are afraid of heights you will get your money's worth (it's free...LOL) there is usually a man outside the door preaching hellfire and damnation with a very loud microphone. this is also where you can pick up the trolley. it can take you all about town but it is most fun to take it from there to the Pier 39. there you can do a vast variety of things from museums to geradelli (spelling???) chocolate factory. You can watch them make it and will be given samples.

Walk the Pier during the day. They shops are charming and the street shows are wonderful. You might even see the "Tree guy" that hides behind a bush and jumps out at you as you walk by just to get a reaction out of you. he has a permit from the city to be there and has been doing this for almost 15 years. It is fun to be across the street and watch him in action. There are ton's of resturaunts on the pier but my favorite is the Francisan. It is right on the water and has a vast menu. You can see alcatraz from any part of the dining area. Awesome food too. If you just want clam chowder from a sourdough bowl then this is it and the warf if the place!!

You must then go up the hill to the Coit Tower. usually there is a long line of cars waiting to park so plan this at a non busy time. This place tell the history of San Fran and you can take the elevator to the top and see virtually all angles of San Fran. Great kodak moment.

Then you need to take a drive across the Golden Gate bridge. that alone is worth it but then keep driving and once across the bridge is a small sea side village called Sausalito. (spelling??) great place to walk, shop and ride bikes. It has a very European feel. Tons of beautiful sail boats.

last but not least do not forget to buy sourdough bread to take home. This place is known for it's sour dough and it cannot be compared anywhere!!!

One of the largest burlington Coat factory is there on 5th & Howard. Not to far from the pier.

Parking will be expensive but if you will ask the locals when you get there they can usually direct you to more reasonable car parks.

There are so many more places to see but I gave you some highlights. Oh by the way there is an Opera district there with some very good venues. You will also want to eat at Max's by the opera house. You must order the pastrami sandwich which is a mile high and all the wait staff works for the opera and they take turns singing. great fun. Great deserts as well (this is on Van ness)

Haight and ashberry is fun to see but not much to do there. Just go through buy the Tshirt and keep going.

Castro street is where you will see some real sights after dark. this is the hub of the gay life so you may want to steer clear. Not to far from there is Little Italy. Great italian food. Good place to eat is "steps of Rome" it is where the locals eat amd decent prices. You will want their Tiramisu.

Hope these suggestions has helped. We travel a lot so have been able to explore many of the larger cities.

Enjoy and let us know how your trip went.
The one thing that you left out is the walking tour of Alkatraz and China town. You can get the tickets at Pier 39. They are very inexpensive. When you do Alkatraz, you put on these headphones and it narrates the tour at your own pace. The ferry ride across in neat too! Pretty Cool! When you take the tour of China town, they take you to a tea shop and you taste the tea. Then you go to the factory where they make fortune cookies. You get to taste one hot off the press! We broke up the tour in 2 days. You can do it in one if you want. Have a blast. You will love it.

SavedLou 07-10-2008 09:59 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moe (Post 523717)
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 523657)
OK, all you people on the west coast. We are planning a little trip there next month. I have never been to SF. So where do all the locals go for dinner and what would you suggest is a "must see" while we are there?
Actually do not pay attention to anything that has already posted about SF. It is actually one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the US.
YES!

In fact it was named the #1 city in the world a few years earlier.

You want to stay in the Union Square area which is downtown. awesome hotels and world class shopping as well as the best resturaunts. Morton's Steak House is there as well as Cheesecake factory (top floor of Macy's)

China Town is just 4 blocks from Union Square. If you are a bit adventurous please eat at "House of Nanking" It is a real experience. it is a hole in the wall place that has won every award in the city. Very well known and you may not get a seat. You must try the Nanking chicken. the owner's name is Peter and he usually waits the tables as well. Be sure to ask if the restaurant is "family style". When we went to China Town we all ordered a seperate dish, plus each of us ordered a side of rice. The food kept coming and coming! Couldn't fit it all on the little table. A side of rice ended up being a huge bowl for each person! (It was only about $1 each...we didn't know) :) You will probably just end up sharing.

right around the corner from House of Nanking is the best place in the world for foot and leg accupressure. You will be hooked for life. Awesome!!

You will then want to shop at the Nordstom mall downtown.. awesome visual experience as all floors open to a circular glass enclosed elevators. If you are afraid of heights you will get your money's worth (it's free...LOL) there is usually a man outside the door preaching hellfire and damnation with a very loud microphone. this is also where you can pick up the trolley. it can take you all about town but it is most fun to take it from there to the Pier 39. there you can do a vast variety of things from museums to geradelli (spelling???) chocolate factory. You can watch them make it and will be given samples.

Walk the Pier during the day. They shops are charming and the street shows are wonderful. You might even see the "Tree guy" that hides behind a bush and jumps out at you as you walk by just to get a reaction out of you. he has a permit from the city to be there and has been doing this for almost 15 years. It is fun to be across the street and watch him in action.

This is the bush man...don't miss it! Hilarious! You're sure to catch him sometime on at Fisherman's Wharf. You can see some clips of him on youtube.

There are ton's of resturaunts on the pier but my favorite is the Francisan. It is right on the water and has a vast menu. You can see alcatraz from any part of the dining area. Awesome food too. If you just want clam chowder from a sourdough bowl then this is it and the warf if the place!!
You must then go up the hill to the Coit Tower. usually there is a long line of cars waiting to park so plan this at a non busy time. This place tell the history of San Fran and you can take the elevator to the top and see virtually all angles of San Fran. Great kodak moment.

Then you need to take a drive across the Golden Gate bridge. that alone is worth it but then keep driving and once across the bridge is a small sea side village called Sausalito. (spelling??) great place to walk, shop and ride bikes. It has a very European feel. Tons of beautiful sail boats.

I loved this place! So peaceful!

last but not least do not forget to buy sourdough bread to take home. This place is known for it's sour dough and it cannot be compared anywhere!!!

One of the largest burlington Coat factory is there on 5th & Howard. Not to far from the pier.

Parking will be expensive but if you will ask the locals when you get there they can usually direct you to more reasonable car parks.

There are so many more places to see but I gave you some highlights. Oh by the way there is an Opera district there with some very good venues. You will also want to eat at Max's by the opera house. You must order the pastrami sandwich which is a mile high and all the wait staff works for the opera and they take turns singing. great fun. Great deserts as well (this is on Van ness)

Haight and ashberry is fun to see but not much to do there. Just go through buy the Tshirt and keep going.

Castro street is where you will see some real sights after dark. this is the hub of the gay life so you may want to steer clear. Not to far from there is Little Italy. Great italian food. Good place to eat is "steps of Rome" it is where the locals eat amd decent prices. You will want their Tiramisu.

Hope these suggestions has helped. We travel a lot so have been able to explore many of the larger cities.

Enjoy and let us know how your trip went.
One of the funniest things to me was the competition among the bums with their signs. We saw one that said "Need cash for weed" and another "Why lie, I need beer!"

When we went to SF we did one of the tour packages. Well worth the money! We had a tour of the city, Sausilito, and the redwood forests. Also, if you can..rent a car to go to Napa Valley as mentioned and then one day do a drive south of SF to Monterey/Carmel. We drove about 2 hours down from SF on the famous PCH 1 (Hwy 1). There's whats known as the 17 mile drive...famous. Some of the most gorgeous scenery...driving next to the Pacific the whole way. Have fun! I am so jealous!

Ferd 07-10-2008 10:10 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Cross the big bridge, go north a few miles and hug a big tree.

True Believer 07-10-2008 10:23 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jekyll (Post 523682)
No yards, everything is vertical. Car dealerships downtown below street level astonished me. The city from the bay looks like a white concrete city. Verrry few chain restaurants, no parking, you can see a Bently right next to a Volkswagen. Driving in that town gave me indigestion and headaches for a week. ugh. The pier is nice, though.
We aren't planning on doing any driving. We either walk or take a bus. It looks like we are right in the center of things so walking will be ok. At least one way! (not sure about coming back up the hill!!)

Rico 07-10-2008 10:26 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moe (Post 523717)
Actually do not pay attention to anything that has already posted about SF. It is actually one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the US. In fact it was named the #1 city in the world a few years earlier.

You want to stay in the Union Square area which is downtown. awesome hotels and world class shopping as well as the best resturaunts. Morton's Steak House is there as well as Cheesecake factory (top floor of Macy's)

China Town is just 4 blocks from Union Square. If you are a bit adventurous please eat at "House of Nanking" It is a real experience. it is a hole in the wall place that has won every award in the city. Very well known and you may not get a seat. You must try the Nanking chicken. the owner's name is Peter and he usually waits the tables as well.

right around the corner from House of Nanking is the best place in the world for foot and leg accupressure. You will be hooked for life. Awesome!!

You will then want to shop at the Nordstom mall downtown.. awesome visual experience as all floors open to a circular glass enclosed elevators. If you are afraid of heights you will get your money's worth (it's free...LOL) there is usually a man outside the door preaching hellfire and damnation with a very loud microphone. this is also where you can pick up the trolley. it can take you all about town but it is most fun to take it from there to the Pier 39. there you can do a vast variety of things from museums to geradelli (spelling???) chocolate factory. You can watch them make it and will be given samples.

Walk the Pier during the day. They shops are charming and the street shows are wonderful. You might even see the "Tree guy" that hides behind a bush and jumps out at you as you walk by just to get a reaction out of you. he has a permit from the city to be there and has been doing this for almost 15 years. It is fun to be across the street and watch him in action. There are ton's of resturaunts on the pier but my favorite is the Francisan. It is right on the water and has a vast menu. You can see alcatraz from any part of the dining area. Awesome food too. If you just want clam chowder from a sourdough bowl then this is it and the warf if the place!!

You must then go up the hill to the Coit Tower. usually there is a long line of cars waiting to park so plan this at a non busy time. This place tell the history of San Fran and you can take the elevator to the top and see virtually all angles of San Fran. Great kodak moment.

Then you need to take a drive across the Golden Gate bridge. that alone is worth it but then keep driving and once across the bridge is a small sea side village called Sausalito. (spelling??) great place to walk, shop and ride bikes. It has a very European feel. Tons of beautiful sail boats.

last but not least do not forget to buy sourdough bread to take home. This place is known for it's sour dough and it cannot be compared anywhere!!!

One of the largest burlington Coat factory is there on 5th & Howard. Not to far from the pier.

Parking will be expensive but if you will ask the locals when you get there they can usually direct you to more reasonable car parks.

There are so many more places to see but I gave you some highlights. Oh by the way there is an Opera district there with some very good venues. You will also want to eat at Max's by the opera house. You must order the pastrami sandwich which is a mile high and all the wait staff works for the opera and they take turns singing. great fun. Great deserts as well (this is on Van ness)

Haight and ashberry is fun to see but not much to do there. Just go through buy the Tshirt and keep going.

Castro street is where you will see some real sights after dark. this is the hub of the gay life so you may want to steer clear. Not to far from there is Little Italy. Great italian food. Good place to eat is "steps of Rome" it is where the locals eat amd decent prices. You will want their Tiramisu.

Hope these suggestions has helped. We travel a lot so have been able to explore many of the larger cities.

Enjoy and let us know how your trip went.

Hmmmmm. Why does this post say "Last edited by Ferd" when Moe made the post?

Rico 07-10-2008 10:27 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by smurfette (Post 523796)
The one thing that you left out is the walking tour of Alkatraz and China town. You can get the tickets at Pier 39. They are very inexpensive. When you do Alkatraz, you put on these headphones and it narrates the tour at your own pace. The ferry ride across in neat too! Pretty Cool! When you take the tour of China town, they take you to a tea shop and you taste the tea. Then you go to the factory where they make fortune cookies. You get to taste one hot off the press! We broke up the tour in 2 days. You can do it in one if you want. Have a blast. You will love it.
This one says "Last edited by Ferd" too. What is going on around here?

Rico 07-10-2008 10:28 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SavedLou (Post 523986)
One of the funniest things to me was the competition among the bums with their signs. We saw one that said "Need cash for weed" and another "Why lie, I need beer!"

When we went to SF we did one of the tour packages. Well worth the money! We had a tour of the city, Sausilito, and the redwood forests. Also, if you can..rent a car to go to Napa Valley as mentioned and then one day do a drive south of SF to Monterey/Carmel. We drove about 2 hours down from SF on the famous PCH 1 (Hwy 1). There's whats known as the 17 mile drive...famous. Some of the most gorgeous scenery...driving next to the Pacific the whole way. Have fun! I am so jealous!
This one says it too. Have I entered the Twilight Zone or something?

StMark 07-10-2008 10:30 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 524043)
We aren't planning on doing any driving. We either walk or take a bus. It looks like we are right in the center of things so walking will be ok. At least one way! (not sure about coming back up the hill!!)

One Neighborhood you gotta visit That I don't think
anyone mentioned is the Haight & ashbury District.
What a TRIP. This was the birth place of the hippie movement.
( along with Berkeley just across the bay). Lots of very
unusual people, bands, shops, just pull up a chair and do
some "people watching" lol

SF truely is a world class city.

True Believer 07-10-2008 10:38 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moe (Post 523717)
Actually do not pay attention to anything that has already posted about SF. It is actually one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the US. In fact it was named the #1 city in the world a few years earlier.

You want to stay in the Union Square area which is downtown. awesome hotels and world class shopping as well as the best resturaunts. Morton's Steak House is there as well as Cheesecake factory (top floor of Macy's)

China Town is just 4 blocks from Union Square. If you are a bit adventurous please eat at "House of Nanking" It is a real experience. it is a hole in the wall place that has won every award in the city. Very well known and you may not get a seat. You must try the Nanking chicken. the owner's name is Peter and he usually waits the tables as well.

right around the corner from House of Nanking is the best place in the world for foot and leg accupressure. You will be hooked for life. Awesome!!

You will then want to shop at the Nordstom mall downtown.. awesome visual experience as all floors open to a circular glass enclosed elevators. If you are afraid of heights you will get your money's worth (it's free...LOL) there is usually a man outside the door preaching hellfire and damnation with a very loud microphone. this is also where you can pick up the trolley. it can take you all about town but it is most fun to take it from there to the Pier 39. there you can do a vast variety of things from museums to geradelli (spelling???) chocolate factory. You can watch them make it and will be given samples.

Walk the Pier during the day. They shops are charming and the street shows are wonderful. You might even see the "Tree guy" that hides behind a bush and jumps out at you as you walk by just to get a reaction out of you. he has a permit from the city to be there and has been doing this for almost 15 years. It is fun to be across the street and watch him in action. There are ton's of resturaunts on the pier but my favorite is the Francisan. It is right on the water and has a vast menu. You can see alcatraz from any part of the dining area. Awesome food too. If you just want clam chowder from a sourdough bowl then this is it and the warf if the place!!

You must then go up the hill to the Coit Tower. usually there is a long line of cars waiting to park so plan this at a non busy time. This place tell the history of San Fran and you can take the elevator to the top and see virtually all angles of San Fran. Great kodak moment.

Then you need to take a drive across the Golden Gate bridge. that alone is worth it but then keep driving and once across the bridge is a small sea side village called Sausalito. (spelling??) great place to walk, shop and ride bikes. It has a very European feel. Tons of beautiful sail boats.

last but not least do not forget to buy sourdough bread to take home. This place is known for it's sour dough and it cannot be compared anywhere!!!

One of the largest burlington Coat factory is there on 5th & Howard. Not to far from the pier.

Parking will be expensive but if you will ask the locals when you get there they can usually direct you to more reasonable car parks.

There are so many more places to see but I gave you some highlights. Oh by the way there is an Opera district there with some very good venues. You will also want to eat at Max's by the opera house. You must order the pastrami sandwich which is a mile high and all the wait staff works for the opera and they take turns singing. great fun. Great deserts as well (this is on Van ness)

Haight and ashberry is fun to see but not much to do there. Just go through buy the Tshirt and keep going.

Castro street is where you will see some real sights after dark. this is the hub of the gay life so you may want to steer clear. Not to far from there is Little Italy. Great italian food. Good place to eat is "steps of Rome" it is where the locals eat amd decent prices. You will want their Tiramisu.

Hope these suggestions has helped. We travel a lot so have been able to explore many of the larger cities.

Enjoy and let us know how your trip went.
Thanks so much for the information!

SavedLou 07-10-2008 10:42 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
The Bushman! Cheap thrills..I'm such a kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKfNo...eature=related

SavedLou 07-10-2008 10:43 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by StMark (Post 524062)
One Neighborhood you gotta visit That I don't think
anyone mentioned is the Haight & ashbury District.
What a TRIP. This was the birth place of the hippie movement.
( along with Berkeley just across the bay). Lots of very
unusual people, bands, shops, just pull up a chair and do
some "people watching" lol

SF truely is a world class city.
We saw people growing pot from their windowsills there!

True Believer 07-10-2008 10:43 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by StMark (Post 523731)
Are you renting a Car? Are you staying in downtown area?

iF you are Traveling outside of the city and you don't go at the
right times, the Traffic alone will rob you of your entire day.

Try Viva's on columbus ave. for Italian food - it is AWESOME!

There is a chinese restuarant in china town that is famous
and the food is off the charts! ....BUT I can't think of the name
of it right now. It's on the 9th floor of a building- they have
pictures on the wall of a lot of famous people that have eaten there.
If I think of it I'll post.
house of nan king is another popular chinese place.
We are not planning on renting a car. But that may change. We are actually staying on Nob Hill. From the map it looks like it is a pretty good location to get to everything. My husband doesn't want to deal with driving in that traffic. Atlanta traffic is bad enough!

I would like to get Chinese food while we are there so if you can think of that name, please post it.

revrandy 07-10-2008 10:50 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
From Pier 39 (Tourist area) go to Bay St...take a right on Bay..you will circle down and around the beautiful homes and be by the seaside... stay on Bay St and go straight into Chrissy Field... you will go up a little hill to a stop sign...take a immediate right and you'll go down under the golden gate bridge...Ft Hood is there and usually open... you can go in and see some history... and go up to the 4th floor of ft Hood and look at the ocean to your west...and the city to the east...

IT CAN"T BE BEAT!!!

or call Keith4him or Jeanie...they can be your tour guides!!!...:)

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/100_6213.jpg

revrandy 07-10-2008 10:54 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Here is the area I am talking about...

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/100_6324.jpg

revrandy 07-10-2008 10:55 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
This is from Chrissy Field...

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/100_6337.jpg

Sherri 07-10-2008 10:55 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Keith and Jeanie took us all over SF a month or so ago. It's a great city! Be sure to eat at Nan King, although the atmostphere isn't too great. The food is AMAZING. Ask for the chef to fix you whatever he wants; you won't be sorry! We also had dessert at a place called Max's - there are several of them, I think - awesome selection of sweets.

Ride the trolley, get crab cakes at the Wharf, see Chinatown, the Bridge, etc. I loved it! Stay away from Castro unless you want to be really shocked.

revrandy 07-10-2008 10:58 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
I would rather go to San Francisco and the Bay area than pretty much any other place... it is a awesome city...

True Believer 07-10-2008 11:00 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by smurfette (Post 523796)
The one thing that you left out is the walking tour of Alkatraz and China town. You can get the tickets at Pier 39. They are very inexpensive. When you do Alkatraz, you put on these headphones and it narrates the tour at your own pace. The ferry ride across in neat too! Pretty Cool! When you take the tour of China town, they take you to a tea shop and you taste the tea. Then you go to the factory where they make fortune cookies. You get to taste one hot off the press! We broke up the tour in 2 days. You can do it in one if you want. Have a blast. You will love it.
For sure going to China Town! Told my husband that is one thing I do want to do.

revrandy 07-10-2008 11:01 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 524122)
For sure going to China Town! Told my husband that is one thing I do want to do.
It is stinky thru there..but fun...

Moe 07-10-2008 11:01 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by smurfette (Post 523796)
The one thing that you left out is the walking tour of Alkatraz and China town. You can get the tickets at Pier 39. They are very inexpensive. When you do Alkatraz, you put on these headphones and it narrates the tour at your own pace. The ferry ride across in neat too! Pretty Cool! When you take the tour of China town, they take you to a tea shop and you taste the tea. Then you go to the factory where they make fortune cookies. You get to taste one hot off the press! We broke up the tour in 2 days. You can do it in one if you want. Have a blast. You will love it.
I have never tried the walking tours. Thanks for the tip. I will try it on our next trip.

revrandy 07-10-2008 11:02 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Alcatraz is pretty cool...make sure you get the audio tho...it is much better...

Moe 07-10-2008 11:06 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SavedLou (Post 523986)
One of the funniest things to me was the competition among the bums with their signs. We saw one that said "Need cash for weed" and another "Why lie, I need beer!"

When we went to SF we did one of the tour packages. Well worth the money! We had a tour of the city, Sausilito, and the redwood forests. Also, if you can..rent a car to go to Napa Valley as mentioned and then one day do a drive south of SF to Monterey/Carmel. We drove about 2 hours down from SF on the famous PCH 1 (Hwy 1). There's whats known as the 17 mile drive...famous. Some of the most gorgeous scenery...driving next to the Pacific the whole way. Have fun! I am so jealous!
It is even rumored that Bro. Haney has a home on 17 mile drive. Just heard it from several sources but not confirmed by anyone who has been there or seen it. What an awesome place to have a home.

revrandy 07-10-2008 11:08 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moe (Post 524140)
It is even rumored that Bro. Haney has a home on 17 mile drive. Just heard it from several sources but not confirmed by anyone who has been there or seen it. What an awesome place to have a home.
They have a home in Monterey but I don't think it's on 17 mile drive...:)

Moe 07-10-2008 11:08 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rico (Post 524048)
Hmmmmm. Why does this post say "Last edited by Ferd" when Moe made the post?
Maybe someone is looking out for me.

Moe 07-10-2008 11:09 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by True Believer (Post 524078)
Thanks so much for the information!
You are welcome. Have fun!

True Believer 07-10-2008 11:11 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SavedLou (Post 523986)
One of the funniest things to me was the competition among the bums with their signs. We saw one that said "Need cash for weed" and another "Why lie, I need beer!"

When we went to SF we did one of the tour packages. Well worth the money! We had a tour of the city, Sausilito, and the redwood forests. Also, if you can..rent a car to go to Napa Valley as mentioned and then one day do a drive south of SF to Monterey/Carmel. We drove about 2 hours down from SF on the famous PCH 1 (Hwy 1). There's whats known as the 17 mile drive...famous. Some of the most gorgeous scenery...driving next to the Pacific the whole way. Have fun! I am so jealous!
We are thinking of taking that tour. It is between that one and another tour with a boat.

True Believer 07-10-2008 11:16 AM
Re: San Francisco
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferd (Post 524017)
Cross the big bridge, go north a few miles and hug a big tree.
I will just for you Ferd! :tease


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