Misc Things that are a must see in San Fran - Page 3

**mlyonsd** · 01-04-2011, 06:42 PM

We're heading to SF the end of January for a 4 day weekend. Staying at the Westin in Union Square.

Things I want and will do are:

Happy hour at Tres Agave's.
Ride a cable car.
See the Golden Gate that takes you to hell.
Pee on someone's yard in oakland.

Anything else we should make it a priority to see?

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-04-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

He IS a tourist.

THIS...going down there, getting tix to alcatraz, checking out the piers....getting some beer and crab sammys..Check out street performers....Aquarium...I mean he IS a toursit...What the F should he do? Get a Job? LOL...Pick up litter?

siberian khatru · 01-04-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Everyone I have referred to the Tadich Grill that has gone, has thanked me later.

I swear it is such a great experience, it almost justifies the trip expense on it's own.

It was established in 1849, and is steeped in tradition. The food is incredible, and you are very close to Haight-Ashbury when you are there, I like to drink in the culture difference.

Agreed about Tadich. We ate there. Wife still swears by the shrimp cocktail.

**Donger** · 01-04-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Yep. You gotta see it to say you saw it.

Wife and I spent our 10th anniversary in SF in 2002. LOVED that city. We rented a car and spent a day in Sonoma, touring wineries and eating lunch at a nice cafe.

Unbelievable number of good restaurants in SF.

Oh, and do Lombard Street. Another "touristy" thing, but it's bucket list stuff. You see it in so many movies and TV shows, it's neat to say, "Hey, I was there!"

Downtown SF really is amazing. I absolutely despise most downtowns, but SF is actually quite lovely. Still busy, but not crazy (if you know what I mean).

**Saul Good** · 01-04-2011, 07:07 PM

Spend at least a half a day in Sonoma. Pack a picnic lunch, and go to Nicholas Ranch. The tasting is free, and you can just hang out on the property and drink. It's really relaxing. If you want to see Napa, go to Nickel and Nickel and make sure you sign up for the last tasting tour of the day.

**DeezNutz** · 01-04-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Downtown SF really is amazing. I absolutely despise most downtowns, but SF is actually quite lovely. Still busy, but not crazy (if you know what I mean).

I must have been in a different city. Lovely? Really?

Beautiful setting and surroundings, dirty, dirty city. Glad I visited, don't get me wrong, but I would definitely not describe it as lovely.

**Donger** · 01-04-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I must have been in a different city. Lovely? Really?

Beautiful setting and surroundings, dirty, dirty city. Glad I visited, don't get me wrong, but I would definitely not describe it as lovely.

I don't expect any major metro downtown to be "clean." I think it helps that it's near water, mind you.

siberian khatru · 01-04-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Downtown SF really is amazing. I absolutely despise most downtowns, but SF is actually quite lovely. Still busy, but not crazy (if you know what I mean).

I found SF a "small" big city. We walked a lot of it. It's very accessible, didn't find it intimidating.

I'm sure living there would drive me crazy with its politics, not to mention the cost. But it's absolutely one of my favorite cities, and I'd love to go back. Lots more restaurants I want to knock off my list.

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-04-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Spend at least a half a day in Sonoma. Pack a picnic lunch, and go to Nicholas Ranch. The tasting is free, and you can just hang out on the property and drink. It's really relaxing. If you want to see Napa, go to Nickel and Nickel and make sure you sign up for the last tasting tour of the day.

I would agree if he had more than a weekend...as a matter of fact I have written extensively about it here:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...9&postcount=28

I just think if you have never been to SF , trying to cram in sonoma in half a day is too much.(when you want to see SF and only have a wekend) Come back again and spend a few days in sonoma..Ill hook you up.

(edit: I highly encourage anyone who HAS seen SF before to make that kind of venture though...)

Norman Einstein · 01-04-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Alcatraz is worth it. But book in advance.

Sent from my Optimus S using Tapatalk.

We tried to book our trip 6 weeks in advance and couldn't get it done. It might be different in the Winter months though.

See the aquarium at Pier 39 if you can.

Drive down Lombard Street if you can. Also one block further away from the pier you can drive down Filbert Street, but be ready that is one steep slope.

**Donger** · 01-04-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I found SF a "small" big city. We walked a lot of it. It's very accessible, didn't find it intimidating.

I'm sure living there would drive me crazy with its politics, not to mention the cost. But it's absolutely one of my favorite cities, and I'd love to go back. Lots more restaurants I want to knock off my list.

Well, looking at the geography, they really don't have much of a choice. It's not like they have much option to sprawl (like Dallas).

One of my favorite places in the world is down near Santa Cruz (Aptos specifically). If you have a free day, go.

siberian khatru · 01-04-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Well, looking at the geography, they really don't have much of a choice. It's not like they have much option to sprawl (like Dallas).

One of my favorite places in the world is down near Santa Cruz (Aptos specifically). If you have a free day, go.

They could liquidate Oakland and take that over.

Braincase · 01-04-2011, 07:13 PM

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**CrazyPhuD** · 01-04-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

We'll only have about 2 1/2 days to play. Two couples going. You have to remember we're from the upper midwest and not far off from those Capitol One Viking commercials.

We'll want seafood for at least one nice sit down evening meal. No tie, jeans are a must.

I'd like to see Ben Davidson's cell at Alcatraz......is that something that can be done in half a day?

If you had one art museum to recommend which one would it be?

This is SF outside of a very few very upscale restaurants no one bats an eye at jeans. Why? Too many tech millionaires and tech people aren't big fans of dressing up, so people tend to dress down. Granted this also makes shopping in SF more pleasant than say NYC. Since they can't tell by looking at you if you have money or not you tend to get great service.

So given what you've said, if I probably would not recommend the asian art museum. Both the De Young and the Cal Academy of sciences are across from each other in golden gate park(so you get to see a bit of the park too). While I haven't been there yet I've heard great things about the academy of sciences. It's natural history but alot of people have fun there. Here's the web site

http://www.calacademy.org/

If you want more classical fine art's the De Young is across the street.

http://deyoung.famsf.org/

**Saul Good** · 01-04-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I must have been in a different city. Lovely? Really?

Beautiful setting and surroundings, dirty, dirty city. Glad I visited, don't get me wrong, but I would definitely not describe it as lovely.

It's charming, but it's far from lovely.

San Francisco residents think that the rich should share with the poor, but the houses there cost $5million each.

San Francisco residents think that it's important to live "green" lifestyles, but there's no grass, and the only trees you see are insets within the sidewalk.

San Francisco residents think that ebony and ivory should live together in perfect harmony, but the only blacks in town are Mike Singeltary and Frank Gore.

**mlyonsd** · 01-04-2011, 07:16 PM

First off, thanks for all the great advice. You guys really came through when we spent our 30th anniverary in NE last year.

Holy cow, lots of good info here. I'm going to have to show this to the other couple and come up with a plan.

It sounds like picking a Union Square hotel was good luck seeing as there is lots of stuff to do downtown.

I want to see Alcatraz but I'll have to see if everyone else wants to. Can we get that done in half a day?

Any other tequila bars other than Tres Agave's? The women like to sip good tequila. They're kind of tequila snobs.

01-04-2011, 06:42 PM
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mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-2036238	First off, thanks for all the great advice. You guys really came through when we spent our 30th anniverary in NE last year. Holy cow, lots of good info here. I'm going to have to show this to the other couple and come up with a plan. It sounds like picking a Union Square hotel was good luck seeing as there is lots of stuff to do downtown. I want to see Alcatraz but I'll have to see if everyone else wants to. Can we get that done in half a day? Any other tequila bars other than Tres Agave's? The women like to sip good tequila. They're kind of tequila snobs.
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