by Jodie44 on March 13th, 2007

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I'm meeting a friend (who's never been to CA) in San Francisco, and we're going to be tourists for a few days. I haven't been to the Bay area in 10 yrs. Can I have your input on where to go/what to see?

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by gtravels loves her life penguin on March 17th, 2007
Trying to make me jealous, huh?! Anyway, I'll do my best. Disclaimer- I just pulled out my AAA book to spark my memory. Haven't been there in a couple of years! So, some ideas:

1) When I haven't been to a place before, or it's been awhile, I always like to start with a city tour. That way, you can get a good overview and see where you want to head back to.

2) Alcatraz, as Gracin said, is extremely interesting. I'd highly recommend it.

3) Ghiradelli Square. Some shopping and lots of chocolate!!! ;)

4) Chinatown for wandering and a meal

5) Take a cable car ride for sure!

6) Don't forget Lombard Street, the world's (I think) crookedest street.

7) Do take a harbor cruise. SF has one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. And of course wander around Fisherman's Wharf- that's a no-brainer. Some great waterfront shopping and dining.

8) Get out to Saucelito, the beautiful artist's colony. You can get a ferry there from SF

9) If you're so inclined, take a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.

10) If you have a car, I'd highly recommend getting up to Muir Woods, an amazing grove of redwood trees! Get there early if you do go. You could also head up to Napa or Sonoma if you like wineries.

11) Have dinner at the revolving restaurant at the top of the Hyatt Hotel (almost positive it's the Hyatt- had a group there.) Pricey, but very memorable.

Hope this helps. You're making me want to take a trip to CALIFORNIA! Be sure to let me know how it turns out when you get back. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. :)
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- Cool. Awesome answer! Thank you so much!!
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 17th, 2007
- No prob. Travel's my life, you know. lol ;)
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on March 17th, 2007
- Fantastic ideas G :-)
  
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  by Carmella on June 16th, 2007
- Thanks Carm. Planning a visit to the area?
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on June 16th, 2007
- Yeah. I thought I'd go to San Fran maybe when I'm in Cal...but now I'm thinking Hawaii instead...it's closer to where I'll be staying I think. SF is just SO far away from LA. But I'd love to go. Aarrrggghhh, decisions, decisions!
  
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  by Carmella on June 16th, 2007
- How much time do you have in California? Because a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway from LA to SF is one of the most beautiful in the world. You can make stops along the way. And you can probably fly into one and out of the other.
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on June 16th, 2007
- Carmella, Hawaii is a 6 hour flight across the Pacific. SF is an 8 hour drive, LOL.
  
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  by Jodie44 on June 16th, 2007
- I only have 12 days I think. 16-28th. And there's so much to see. I think I'll come back again one day to see other stuff I can't see this year. It's all a bit impromptu I suppose :-)
  @ Jodie...Oh! I thought you said it was 6 miles away from CA, lol!
  
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  by Carmella on June 16th, 2007
- Look on Google Earth. You'll see.
  
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  by Jodie44 on June 16th, 2007
- Wow, it *is* far. It looks so suburban and nice though. I think I might run away to there and live in the forest.
  
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  by Carmella on June 16th, 2007
- Either place can be paradise. Just make sure if you live in the forest, you don't become a troll, Carm;)
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on June 16th, 2007
- LOL! Check out Eli's picture here of SB: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/982817 (SB4 in comments at the bottom of the thread)
  
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  by Carmella on June 16th, 2007
- I think I read Ghiradelli Square is being converted to condos. I could be wrong, though.
  
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  by Yarnlady is happy every day on March 16th, 2008
- Unfortunately you're correct. Was there in September and construction has begun. Just what the world needs, more overpriced condos!!:(
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on March 17th, 2008
- Wow. That's sad.
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 17th, 2008
- The condos are selling now, but there are still shops on the main floor, around a little courtyard. I am in San Francisco today, and I went there earlier.
  
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  by Yarnlady is happy every day on October 28th, 2008
- I'm jealous! I loooove San Francisco!! How's the weather out there?
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on October 28th, 2008
- The weather has been great this week. They have had what they call a heat wave, highs in the 70's and 80's everyday. Thurs and Fri is expected to see rain come in from the North, so will be colder. I'm going home Thurs. There hasn't been a drop of rain here since early April. They are begging for rain.
  
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  by Yarnlady is happy every day on October 28th, 2008
- Have a great time and a safe trip home:)
  
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  by gtravels loves her life penguin on October 28th, 2008
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by DavidHume on March 17th, 2007
Chinatown. Haight-Ashbury. Fisherman's Wharf. The Golden Gate. Lombard St. Ride on a cable car at least once.

Berkeley and Oakland are very interesting and can be reached by BART train.
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- Thanks, David. Great suggestions!
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 17th, 2007
- You're very welcome, enjoy your time in SF!
  
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  by DavidHume on March 17th, 2007
- I adore Berkeley
  
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  by Kenna on March 16th, 2008
- All very excellent suggestions. While you are in Hashbury see if you can find my memory. I left it there somewhere.
  
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  by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on December 6th, 2008
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by Kenna on March 16th, 2008
If you like nature, go to Muir Woods. The trees are GIGANTIC.

The best pizza is in Haight-Ashbury at a little place called "Escape from New York."

If you like mainstream shopping (Old Navy, H&M, etc..) Market Street is where it's at.

If you like eclectic shops, try Mission St. area

If you like weird food and small, colorful toys and tiger toenail powder or whatever go to Chinatown.

I especially like Berkeley which is only a few stops away on the BART, the Rockland area in Oakland is very pleasant as well.
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by agent1337 on March 17th, 2007
Cobbs comedy club is always a blast, it is located around lombard street. there is also the metreon which is just an awesome place
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  by Jodie44 on March 18th, 2007
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by anonymous on March 17th, 2007
china town is A MUST
golden gate bridge
lombard street
peir 39
walk on the marina
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- We're getting a consensus here! Thanks, miko15!
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 17th, 2007
- I just noticed you live in MV - cool. I'm in Santa Barbara. Small world, huh?
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 18th, 2007
- yeah, it is. MV is great, mght want to check that out too if you have the time.
  
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  by anonymous on March 18th, 2007
- Why would you go to China Town?
  
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  by clwacdc on March 18th, 2007
- for people who havent been here for a 10 yrs would find it interesting than us who have been here forever.
  
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  by anonymous on March 18th, 2007
- Good ones!
  
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  by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on December 6th, 2008
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by Gracin the Strange on March 13th, 2007
Alcatraz tour is interesting, Peir 39, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. If your looking to see alot of things while saving a few $$ then citypass is always good http://www.citypass.com/city/sanfrancisco.html?id=RnBYiXcB
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- Thanks! Citypass looks like a sweet deal.
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 13th, 2007
- Your welcome. I have used citypass in several cities without any problems besides I love saving $$ when I can.
  
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  by Gracin the Strange on March 13th, 2007
- I agree...better in your pocket than theirs, LOL!!
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 13th, 2007
- I almost forgot... Have drinks at the "Top of the Mark" Located on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, the world-renowned sky-bar affords a near 360 degree vista of San Francisco including views of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Alcatraz. The address is 999 California Street I found the drinks a little spendy (around $10) but the views at night are AMAZING and worth the money for the drinks! They dont actually charge to go up and look but personally I felt obligated to have a drink.
  
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  by Gracin the Strange on March 13th, 2007
- Whooo. That sounds COOL. Awesome suggestion!
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 13th, 2007
- Did you already make your trip and if you did... did you enjoy yourselves?
  
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  by Gracin the Strange on May 6th, 2007
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by Yarnlady is happy every day on March 16th, 2008
This question is a year old, but for other people who might be planning on going:

If you have time, you might consider a short drive down to the Rosicrucian Egyptian museum in San Jose.
http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/index.html
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- Thanks, Yarnlady! Interesting link.
  
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  by Jodie44 on March 17th, 2008
- Yes. That place is awesome!
  
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  by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on December 6th, 2008
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by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on December 6th, 2008
Haven't any of you ever heard of the Napa vineyards. Take a wine tasting tour of Napa Valley (St. Helena.) Go walk around Berkeley. Especially the campus. Ride the BART from one end to the other. (you will notice that it is much smoother north of MacArthur Station in Oakland. That's because I was the chief alignment surveyor for all of that. Golden Gate Park is beautiful. Fisherman's Warf is great fun.

I see that this was a year and a half ago. What did you do?
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by cheers2wine on December 6th, 2008
See a play or the long running show, "Beach Blanket Babylon". If the weather is nice walk or ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. It's also fun to take a ferry over to Sausilito and enjoy lunch there. You get a nice view of the city from the water. If you want to tour Alcatraz, make your reservations well in advance....at least 2 or 3 weeks.

If you have time for a day trip, visit nearby Napa Valley. There are bus tours or you can rent a car and visit the wineries on your own. Learn about the wineries and get free wine tasting coupons at http://www.cheers2wine.com.
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