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http://www.sftravel.com/lomabardcrookedstreet.html
Erin says:
"The world's crookedest street. Drive down it if you can, the kids will love it. But just walking down is fun and great photo opps."
Must See Attraction: Lombard Street
The world's crookedest street. Drive down it if you can, the kids will love it. But just walking down is fun and great photo opps.
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http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/jackie/top-nightlife-in-san-francisco
There are so many great places in San Francisco to check out when you are over 21 years old...here is a list of a few of my favorites that I would definitely recommend. What should I add to this guide?
Jackie suggested:
"Here is a great guide of things to do in San Francisco when you have some "adult time" at night...check it out :)"
"Cool" Venues in San Francisco by Jackie R. S. | SkinnyScoop
Here is a great guide of things to do in San Francisco when you have some "adult time" at night...check it out :)
There are so many great places in San Francisco to check out when you are over 21 years old...here is a list of a few of my favorites that I would definitely recommend. What should I add to this guide?
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http://www.parksconservancy.org/our-work/crissy/
Great place to walk or bike on a flat, hard-packed promenade with truly iconic views of the bay. A wide, fully accessible trail slices through Crissy Field between Marina Green and Fort Point, offering boundless opportunities for recreation, leisure.
Larissa suggested:
"Another must for anyone coming to the city... you can see the Headlands, Fort Baker, and the whole panorama of the bay.... a must see! Be sure to stop by the Warming Hut for a hot chocolate."
Crissy Field
Another must for anyone coming to the city... you can see the Headlands, Fort Baker, and the whole panorama of the bay.... a must see! Be sure to stop by the Warming Hut for a hot chocolate.
Great place to walk or bike on a flat, hard-packed promenade with truly iconic views of the bay. A wide, fully accessible trail slices through Crissy Field between Marina Green and Fort Point, offering boundless opportunities for recreation, leisure.
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http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/baker-beach.html
Mile–long Baker Beach lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs on the western shoreline of the Presidio. The view from the beach—with the tawny wilds of the Marin Headlands and the Presidio flanking the Golden Gate Bridge—is spectacular.
Mandy Moore suggested:
"Tremendous views of the bay and bridge. It's not often "beach weather" but put in a jacket and it's a great place for a walk."
Baker Beach :: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Tremendous views of the bay and bridge. It's not often "beach weather" but put in a jacket and it's a great place for a walk.
Mile–long Baker Beach lies at the foot of the rugged cliffs on the western shoreline of the Presidio. The view from the beach—with the tawny wilds of the Marin Headlands and the Presidio flanking the Golden Gate Bridge—is spectacular.
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http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=sf
Erin says:
"Catch a game at the home of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Right on the waterfront, easy to get to and enjoy an afternoon in the sun. If the Giants are out of town, then do a tour of the park."
Must See Attraction: SF Giant's Game or AT&T Park Tour
Catch a game at the home of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Right on the waterfront, easy to get to and enjoy an afternoon in the sun. If the Giants are out of town, then do a tour of the park.
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http://www.fishermanswharf.org/
Erin says:
"Touristy, but you have to see it. Don't forget to check out the Aquarium of the Bay. See the Sea Lions at the end of Pier 39. Browse the shops."
Must See Attraction: Fisherman's Wharf
Touristy, but you have to see it. Don't forget to check out the Aquarium of the Bay. See the Sea Lions at the end of Pier 39. Browse the shops.
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http://www.nps.gov/safr/index.htm
Erin says:
"Amazing tall ships exhibit (board the ships) and the SF Maritime Museum and a great little sandy cove. Right around the corner from Fisherman’s Wharf."
Must See Attraction: Aquatic Park
Amazing tall ships exhibit (board the ships) and the SF Maritime Museum and a great little sandy cove. Right around the corner from Fisherman’s Wharf.
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http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/goldengatepark/
Erin says:
"What's larger than New York's Central Park, once consisted of sand dunes, is now covered with more than 75,000 trees and is bison-friendly? GG Park. You could spend days here in the many gardens, playground, parks and museums. All great for a picnic lunch with the kids. The tower at the deYoung is free if you are across at the Academy of Science. The Conservatory of Flowers is also amazing. Nice to do a Museum and then run around outside with the kids or rent bikes."
Must See Attraction: Golden Gate Park
What's larger than New York's Central Park, once consisted of sand dunes, is now covered with more than 75,000 trees and is bison-friendly? GG Park. You could spend days here in the many gardens, playground, parks and museums. All great for a picnic lunch with the kids. The tower at the deYoung is free if you are across at the Academy of Science. The Conservatory of Flowers is also amazing. Nice to do a Museum and then run around outside with the kids or rent bikes.
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http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/
Erin says:
"Awesome small museum - easy to get in and out in an hour so great with little kids. Right at Fisherman's Wharf. Kids love to touch and feel the sharks and rays."
Museum: Aquarium of the Bay
Awesome small museum - easy to get in and out in an hour so great with little kids. Right at Fisherman's Wharf. Kids love to touch and feel the sharks and rays.
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http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/
Erin says:
"This museum is SO incredibly cool. The museum part is one room and has lots of great historical photos. But the rest of the museum is the ACTUAL working mechanism of the actual cable cars. You can see them from above and from below. Gives you a really good idea of the engineering feat to put these together so long ago, with all these hills."
Museum: Cable Car Museum
This museum is SO incredibly cool. The museum part is one room and has lots of great historical photos. But the rest of the museum is the ACTUAL working mechanism of the actual cable cars. You can see them from above and from below. Gives you a really good idea of the engineering feat to put these together so long ago, with all these hills.
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http://www.calacademy.org/
Erin says:
"After nearly 10 years in the making, this museum is amazing. Exhibits, theaters and the building ITSELF are all fantastic. Go EARLY as it gets very crowded and overwhelming."
Museum: SF Academy of Sciences
After nearly 10 years in the making, this museum is amazing. Exhibits, theaters and the building ITSELF are all fantastic. Go EARLY as it gets very crowded and overwhelming.
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http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
Erin says:
"Leave early, drive north to Muir Woods and do the “walk/hike” which takes about an hour, but could be longer if you wanted. Then stop in Sausalito for lunch at FISH. You could also check out Sausalito (but you’d need to repark near the shops). And then once back in the City, pick one city thing to do."
Day Trip: Muir Woods
Leave early, drive north to Muir Woods and do the “walk/hike” which takes about an hour, but could be longer if you wanted. Then stop in Sausalito for lunch at FISH. You could also check out Sausalito (but you’d need to repark near the shops). And then once back in the City, pick one city thing to do.
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http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/
Erin says:
"Do Lombard street (driving and on foot). Park near there (but have 2 hour limit) so you could also park in a garage down at the pier. Get on cable car. Ride it as far as you want, we stopped at nearest stop to china town. Walk down 3 blocks to entrance to china town. Walk through the streets ( I have guide books with walking tour). Stop in the fortune cookie “factory”(just a room, but you get samplers) and def check out the temple. Then end by walking up to the cable car museum which shows the ac"
Day Trip: Cable Car and Chinatown
Do Lombard street (driving and on foot). Park near there (but have 2 hour limit) so you could also park in a garage down at the pier. Get on cable car. Ride it as far as you want, we stopped at nearest stop to china town. Walk down 3 blocks to entrance to china town. Walk through the streets ( I have guide books with walking tour). Stop in the fortune cookie “factory”(just a room, but you get samplers) and def check out the temple. Then end by walking up to the cable car museum which shows the ac
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Day Trip: SF Waterfront
Erin says:
"Hit Aquatic Park and take in the view and the Tall Ships exhibit. Then stroll down the street through the shops and Fisherman's Wharf. Head out to see the Sea Lions at the end of Pier 39. While at Pier 39, spend an hour seeing the Aquarium on the Bay. If you want to rest your feet, get in a trolley and head around the waterfront to eat at the Ferry Building. If you still have stamina, keep going around the waterfront and end up there for a Giant’s game (or park tour if they are out of town)."
Day Trip: SF Waterfront
Hit Aquatic Park and take in the view and the Tall Ships exhibit. Then stroll down the street through the shops and Fisherman's Wharf. Head out to see the Sea Lions at the end of Pier 39. While at Pier 39, spend an hour seeing the Aquarium on the Bay. If you want to rest your feet, get in a trolley and head around the waterfront to eat at the Ferry Building. If you still have stamina, keep going around the waterfront and end up there for a Giant’s game (or park tour if they are out of town).
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http://www.sfcablecar.com/
Erin says:
"Kids will love the cable cars. You can just do a short hope from the Ritz to the Ferry Building. Or you can start at Aquatic Park and take it as far as you want! Hint: if the line at the turn around his huge, walk up the hill one or two blocks to the next stop and see if you can get on without a wait (assuming it’s not too full or someone is getting off at your stop). "
Getting Around: Cablecars
Kids will love the cable cars. You can just do a short hope from the Ritz to the Ferry Building. Or you can start at Aquatic Park and take it as far as you want! Hint: if the line at the turn around his huge, walk up the hill one or two blocks to the next stop and see if you can get on without a wait (assuming it’s not too full or someone is getting off at your stop).
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http://www.7x7.com/kids/78-things-do-kids-san-francisco-summer
Erin says:
"Great post from 7x7SF and the moms behind Red Tricycle, a site that focuses on the "lighter side" of parenting. Fantastic ideas about what to do around the Bay Area with kids.Here are great ideas for summer."
78 Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco | 7x7
Great post from 7x7SF and the moms behind Red Tricycle, a site that focuses on the "lighter side" of parenting. Fantastic ideas about what to do around the Bay Area with kids.Here are great ideas for summer.
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http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/
The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture's 9th annual Sunday Supper fundraiser convenes farmers mark...Read more
Healthy Hip Mama suggested:
"Peruse the amazing selection of one of a kind artisan vendors in a gloriously restored space. Bonus for the kids, see the ferry boat dock!"
Ferry Building Marketplace
Peruse the amazing selection of one of a kind artisan vendors in a gloriously restored space. Bonus for the kids, see the ferry boat dock!
The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture's 9th annual Sunday Supper fundraiser convenes farmers mark...Read more
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farallon_Islands
The Farallon Islands, or Farallones (from the Spanish farallón meaning "pillar" or "sea cliff"), are a group of islands and sea stacks in the Gulf of the Farallones, off the coast of San Francisco, California, USA. They lie 27 miles (43
Anne Rutherford suggested:
"A little bit out of the city, but I've heard the boat ride our there is beautiful! Haven't been myself... Yet..."
Farallon Islands
A little bit out of the city, but I've heard the boat ride our there is beautiful! Haven't been myself... Yet...
The Farallon Islands, or Farallones (from the Spanish farallón meaning "pillar" or "sea cliff"), are a group of islands and sea stacks in the Gulf of the Farallones, off the coast of San Francisco, California, USA. They lie 27 miles (43
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http://www.eating2.com/SanFranciscoMaps/
Instead of paying for and installing an app, email your friends these San Francisco maps that they can view on their maps - so handy, they can zoom in and out, and most importantly - use it offline!
Larissa suggested:
"An out-of-town guest recently asked to could borrow a SFmap and I found a more efficient solution, these FREE PDF maps that can be viewed on any smart phone offline (he doesn't have a data plan) without installing an app. I'm a genius!"
San Francisco Map & MUNI Routes PDF
An out-of-town guest recently asked to could borrow a SFmap and I found a more efficient solution, these FREE PDF maps that can be viewed on any smart phone offline (he doesn't have a data plan) without installing an app. I'm a genius!
Instead of paying for and installing an app, email your friends these San Francisco maps that they can view on their maps - so handy, they can zoom in and out, and most importantly - use it offline!
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http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
Eden Godsoe suggested:
"A visit to San Francisco wouldn't be complete without spending some time at Alcatraz. Take a short ferry ride out to the island that housed famous inmates like Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly. It's worth a half day."
Must See Attraction: Alcatraz
A visit to San Francisco wouldn't be complete without spending some time at Alcatraz. Take a short ferry ride out to the island that housed famous inmates like Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly. It's worth a half day.