SF Academy of Sciences & the DeYoung Museum

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Take the ferry to Tiburon for brunch, or Sausalito if that fits your schedule better. Be sure to leave from the Ferry building. Absolutely awesome, even if you are hiding in the ferry looking out through the large windows.

I like the Bay Bridge better than Golden actually. You can eat lunch at Gordon Biersch in downtown SF and look at the Bay Bridge as you eat.. may be too cold though. It is just a metro ride from the Ferry building. Take the metro toward Giants stadium (or whatever it is called).

Hyde Street Seafood is really good, but jeans may be just a bit casual.

If you like Sushi, try Godzilla Sushi. Again, just a bus or two ride from Union Station.

Sam Wo's in China town is good food and really an interesting atmosphere.

Unless you really like art, I'ld skip the big classic museums there (DeYoung), although sometimes there is some good modern stuff in the downtown art museum. The DeYoung is too far out, and not enough interesting art there. IMO, SF is not a museum city at all.

On a warmer day, the Golden Gate park is a must.

Muir Woods gives you the best feeling of California, just outside the city. And you would get to ride over the Golden Gate bridge at the same time.

The seafood place out by the ocean ( some local can name it ) is a nice time, and in doors with a real nice view.

Avoid Fisherman's wharf.

There are some good old bars as well, which I could recommend if you like that scene. (not the Castro scene of course)

Lived there for 2.5 years, and loved it.. looking to move back when possible.

LOL

http://deyoung.famsf.org/deyoung/exh...auguin-cezanne

Van Gogh, Cezanne, Gaugin....

If you havent had a chance to see any of the masterpieces by these guys, I would say it is worth a drive since the guy has a car. If Masterpieces are old hat and youve been to other great museums...then I could agree.

Edit: My Bad -- Looks like Youre going at the end of Jan...I mis-read your OP...Hmmm well...I would do some research and see if there will be any exhibits you are interested in.....I was only reccommending the deyoung for this exhibit from the Orsay....Bummer..

If you were gonna be there before the 18th I would say go for sure and not miss this:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1009...angogh_big.jpg

Oakland is OK between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, after that you're on your own, I don't think the police even want to get out after 5:00.

only if you want to score some crack or rob an old lady otherwise stay the F out all together.

Gay parade?

:: chuckle ::

Didn't mean to come off as a museum-snob, but yeah... I guess I have been to most the great art museums. Also seems like I got stuck in the classics or something out there.

I'ld rather go to SFMOMA to see some wierd shit I guess. I do really like the MLK memorial there. Real moving behind the waterfall.

EDIT: I was thinking of the Legion of Honor actually. DeYoung isn't that far out.

Went to San Fransciso for the first time last year and I think it maybe my favorite city to visit. That is even after I stayed 3-4 blocks from downtown and had to walk everyday past all the bums and druggies.

We did the obvious things like Fisherman's Wharf, rode the Cable Cars, Golden Gate bridge, Chinatown (loved it) and Alcatraz. I was there for a conference so I didn't get to do much. I decided to arrive a couple of days early to do the tourist stuff.

BTW Expedia right now has cheap deals to go to San Francisco if anyone is interested.

I hear you..I love museums and RARELY go to the MoMA, De Young or Legion EXCEPT for when shit like the Orsay or whatnot comes to town....But I have been to the best Museums in the world so I am a fellow snob...hehehe

I was thinking if they were as he described (northern Midwestern from a commercial) that a chance to see Van Gogh, Cezanne, Gaugin might be something new...but alas...the orsay collection is leaving town.....on the 18th... boo!

I'll seee what else I can dig up though...They only have 2 days so its gotta be GOOD!

I went to San Fran like 8 years ago with my Dad and we bought tickets to Alcatraz on the day of. It was the most epic tour I've ever taken. I don't know if things have changed, but you might be able to go without booking in advance.

The famous UnHappy Meals of McDonalds.

Go into Chinatown and ask real loud "Hey,Where are arr the Gray Preople???"

In San Francisco what seperates the men from the boys?
A crowbar.

Bay Bridge to Oakland,
Alcatraz
Wine Country
Bay Bridge to Sausaletto (sp)
Fisherman's Wharf
Cable Cars
Chinatown
Presidio
Seal Island
As a piece of trivia, when Alcatraz was closed in 1963-64, the U.S, had no idea what to do with the "Rock" after it closed and put it up for sale. LaMarr Hunt was interested in buying it as a site for "amusement park", his bid was turned down as the Govt kept the island. Al Capone once refered to Alcatraz" as "Worlds Of Fun", the name of the later Hunt built K.C. theme park.

*Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito...

Sausalito is a cool little town with some decent restaurants, worth a little dinner trip for sure..Agreed 100%