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Offline midnight Target

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« on: September 16, 2003, 07:03:54 PM »
Gonna be up in SF for the next 4 days with the Mrs.

Suggestions?

(I mean for sightseeing and stuff.... gutterminds!)
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Offline mietla

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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2003, 07:12:33 PM »
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Gonna be up in SF for the next 4 days with the Mrs.

Suggestions?

(I mean for sightseeing and stuff.... gutterminds!)


You:
USS Hornet in Alameda.
Hiller Aviation Museum in Redwood City
USS Pompanito (Fisherman's Wharf)


Mrs:
The closest mall and VISA
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2003, 07:28:53 PM »
He said he is taking the wife .... geeeesh !!!

Fine wines and dining in the Napa Valley... short drive north over the bridge ... beautiful country.
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Offline Mini D

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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2003, 07:38:41 PM »
Just a warning:

STAY AWAY FROM FUNKYPANTS

he's mine
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Offline Cabby44

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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2003, 07:39:03 PM »
North Beach and Chinatown for food and "atmosphere" You can see it all on foot.  Take a walk up Coit Tower for a helluva view.  Ride the Cable Car down to Fisherman's Wharf and walk around and look at the shops and the tourists.  It goes on 24hrs a day.   Union Square has high-dollar stores.   The Financial District is interesting for people who haven't seen skyscrapers up close.   Then there's Golden Gate Park(there are shuttles that take you to GGP)the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, The Golden Gate Bridge, Ghiradelli, The Embarcadero, and much, much, more.

All of SF is interesting.  Driving in "The City" is challenging if you aren't familiar with it but Van Ness, California(don't call 'em "streets" or the locals will know you're a tourist), Columbus, Market, Washington, Broadway, Geary, Fulton, Sunset, and Mission will get you to, or near, most anywhere in SF.

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Offline Thorns

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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2003, 08:19:43 PM »
If, you're in SF you can get a drink at the Cliff House, as you head North over the GG bridge into Marin County, and when over the bridge there is a parking lot on the right, pull in,  park the car, and walk half way back across the GG bridge for a most spectacular view...pretty neat.  Then get back on the highway, and drive up to the Hedlands for another spectacular view.  Then, drive down into Sausalito, a neat little bay town.  For lunch, I suggest you drive to Sam's Anchor Cafe, in Tiburon(The seabreezes are great, and the crab melt isn't on the menu, so you have to ask for it, all locals know about it....mmmm).  Then, it's off to Sonoma, and Napa Valley.  Have Great Day!  There is a lot  more to do around SF.  Looking for more, head south down US 1, to Big Sur.  

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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2003, 08:21:05 PM »
You driving or flying?

If you are driving you should take 101 and stop in pismo beach and hit the cracked crab for dinner.



GREAT food! Try the big bucket.
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Offline Dune

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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2003, 09:53:17 PM »
Union Square, Biquits and Blues and the Elite Cafe'.
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Offline rpm

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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2003, 10:19:21 PM »
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 For lunch, I suggest you drive to Sam's Anchor Cafe, in Tiburon(The seabreezes are great, and the crab melt isn't on the menu, so you have to ask for it, all locals know about it....mmmm).  


An absolute MUST! Napa is also a spot that should be high on the list. And of course the obligatory tourist trip to Fisherman's Warf.
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Offline midnight Target

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Re: Hey MT
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2003, 10:48:42 PM »
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You driving or flying?

If you are driving you should take 101 and stop in pismo beach and hit the cracked crab for dinner.



GREAT food! Try the big bucket.


Great suggestions all. Its been a while since I spent quality time in SF. Used to live near Pismo, (Morro Bay). Driving up, and I'll be working most of the time, but the Mrs. will surely be out spending money. Staying at Fishermans Warf in the Hyatt... woot... on the Company tab :)
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Offline Makarov9

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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2003, 11:14:52 PM »
MT,

For a romantic evening I highly recommend going to the top of the Marriot for the beautiful view of the city. It's also a nice place for a drink. Also the top of Mark Hopkins hotel is beautiful too but not near as nice as the Marriot's view.
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Offline Dune

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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2003, 11:21:20 PM »
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MT,

For a romantic evening I highly recommend going to the top of the Marriot for the beautiful view of the city. It's also a nice place for a drink. Also the top of Mark Hopkins hotel is beautiful too but not near as nice as the Marriot's view.


Yep, the View is a great place to go for drinks and live music.
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Offline SunKing

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« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2003, 11:41:39 PM »
Don't foget to check out Guitar City down on Harrision they have an awesome stock of guitars. With so many customers in the Bay Area they almost take any deal.
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Offline mietla

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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2003, 11:44:25 PM »
Don't forget to visit the homeless
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Offline SunKing

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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2003, 11:55:20 PM »
that's kinda unavoidable in SF.
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