Sometimes it's okay to jettison the politics and just enjoy.

SF is 7 miles wide and 7 miles long so it's relatively 'close' BUT that doesn't always mean it's easy there are some pretty imposing hills at times.

Oh yea even though it's not likely you'll go because it's far out. Don't go to the SF zoo it's a waste.

I've done SF many times, and Sonoma is still my favorite. I would spend half a day there even if I had never been to SF and only had a weekend. I'm not big into touristy stuff, though.

I do. It's a cool town in spite of itself.

I found the hills fun. My wife, not so much -- especially the evening she was wearing heels. :evil:

Yep.

That's a good way to put it.

Did you eat at the counter or a table? Those waiters have to die for someone else to get their position. Nobody ever leaves or quits from what I understand.

The Capino is incredible:drool:

I would skip down town, but then again I have been there many times. If you like the smell of human urine, and the potential of seeing a homeless person take a shit right in front of you, it is a must see.

Did any of you field hippies mention Haight-Ashbury?
http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/haight/

If you like music, go up to Berkeley and see the Freight and Salvage.
http://www.thefreight.org/
Ask for my Friend Tim McGraw, the night manager. He's an old friend of mine and will take good care of you.

Table. Totally unpretentious place. Wasn't very crowded when we ate there.

Yes, half day for Alcatraz....Maybe a 3rd of a day. Been a while since I have been but I think it was about 3-4 hours tops.

I can't help you too much if the women are snobs, the Tequila places I would recommend all have real Mexicans and people that speak Spanish.

Edit: Any High Class Bar would be cool and tequila is extremely popular so you shouldnt have a problem getting top shelf...

A place like 'Top of the Mark' (click for info)will have a good view, overpriced drinks.and a more sophisticated type of feel..while more 'hole in the wall' places might be more loud, and have cheaper drinks.,,,depends on what youre lookin for really...

Oh BTW: STAY OUT OF OAKLAND.

Imagine the turn this thread would take if TheGuardian was around.

Great city for bum spotting. Can even see bum groups downtown. Steam grates on sidewalks attract them like bait.

Sausalito has a nice little outdoor market if you go to Muir Woods Id stop here. The Japanese Tea Garden's are something to check out. Ansel Adams has an exhibit there thats worth a look. It really depends on what you like. There are some nice mom and pop Italian places I could recommended as well. Love the city.