San Francisco

HurricaneHeather · 11-07-2011, 12:57 AM

So we are leaving for San Jose tomorrow and we plan to spend one day in San Francisco. So far, all I have on my list is Alcatraz and Golden Gate...then I am out of stuff to see there.

Suggestions?

I guess we have to eat, so food suggestions are fine but I don't care too much about food. Really what I am looking for is stuff you cannot find anywhere else and is iconic to the city. I remember something about sourdough bread?

See...I need help.

The only thing I know of to do not in San Francisco is to see the Winchester Mansion, so if you have suggestions for stuff around San Jose please let me know.

Thanks!

G-Rex · 11-07-2011, 08:16 AM

Lombard Street is neat to see.

DEFINITELY take a ride on the cable cars! When the operators yell at you to suck it in, they mean it. The cable cars pass VERY close to each other on the track.

Take one of the boat tours that takes you out into the Bay. When I did it, it took me under the Golden Gate and I got some amazing photos since it was close to sunset.

If you drive over the Golden Gate, it is a toll bridge, but only going southbound if I remember right. There is a pull off you can take to get some cool photos. North end of the bridge on the west side.

I enjoyed Fisherman's Warf too. Lots of neat people out there. I have a picture somewhere of a guy in a white suit playing a white piano that was stuffed in the back of his white pickup truck. LOL

EpyonXero · 11-07-2011, 08:20 AM

Have some Rice a Roni

RACER X · 11-07-2011, 09:12 AM

neat town

derf · 11-07-2011, 09:18 AM

recreate the chase scene from bullit. A dodge magnum will actually catch air if you hit those jumps at over 40 mph

derf · 11-07-2011, 09:19 AM

recreate the chase scene from bullit. A dodge magnum will actually catch air if you hit those jumps at over 40 mph.

LeeNetworX · 11-07-2011, 09:21 AM

As already mentioned - Lombard Street (the most winding road in America, I believe).

The old schooners down by the piers are pretty neat to check out. It's interesting to tour the ships and see inside.

Fisherman's Wharf, also already mentioned.

If you want a great place to eat for breakfast, check out Sear's Fine Foods down at Union Square. Very neat atmosphere and really good food.

Trip · 11-07-2011, 09:21 AM

Visit Google and Apple, nerdom heaven

Go up on Skyline Blvd and go to Alice's Restaurant. It's a biker hangout (think Deals Gap) and has really awesome burger

LeeNetworX · 11-07-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

neat town

Awesome contribution to the thread. You must be rewarded.

anthonyk · 11-07-2011, 09:34 AM

Last time a friend went, Alcatraz tix had to be booked a day in advance, so check that early. Miur Woods is north of SF and fairly close if you like big ass trees.

11-07-2011, 12:57 AM	#1
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	San Francisco So we are leaving for San Jose tomorrow and we plan to spend one day in San Francisco. So far, all I have on my list is Alcatraz and Golden Gate...then I am out of stuff to see there. Suggestions? I guess we have to eat, so food suggestions are fine but I don't care too much about food. Really what I am looking for is stuff you cannot find anywhere else and is iconic to the city. I remember something about sourdough bread? See...I need help. The only thing I know of to do not in San Francisco is to see the Winchester Mansion, so if you have suggestions for stuff around San Jose please let me know. Thanks!

11-07-2011, 08:16 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Lombard Street is neat to see. DEFINITELY take a ride on the cable cars! When the operators yell at you to suck it in, they mean it. The cable cars pass VERY close to each other on the track. Take one of the boat tours that takes you out into the Bay. When I did it, it took me under the Golden Gate and I got some amazing photos since it was close to sunset. If you drive over the Golden Gate, it is a toll bridge, but only going southbound if I remember right. There is a pull off you can take to get some cool photos. North end of the bridge on the west side. I enjoyed Fisherman's Warf too. Lots of neat people out there. I have a picture somewhere of a guy in a white suit playing a white piano that was stuffed in the back of his white pickup truck. LOL __________________

11-07-2011, 08:20 AM	#3
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Have some Rice a Roni __________________

11-07-2011, 09:12 AM	#4
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	neat town __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

11-07-2011, 09:18 AM	#5
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	recreate the chase scene from bullit. A dodge magnum will actually catch air if you hit those jumps at over 40 mph __________________

11-07-2011, 09:19 AM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	recreate the chase scene from bullit. A dodge magnum will actually catch air if you hit those jumps at over 40 mph. __________________

11-07-2011, 09:21 AM	#7
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	As already mentioned - Lombard Street (the most winding road in America, I believe). The old schooners down by the piers are pretty neat to check out. It's interesting to tour the ships and see inside. Fisherman's Wharf, also already mentioned. If you want a great place to eat for breakfast, check out Sear's Fine Foods down at Union Square. Very neat atmosphere and really good food.

11-07-2011, 09:21 AM	#8
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Visit Google and Apple, nerdom heaven Go up on Skyline Blvd and go to Alice's Restaurant. It's a biker hangout (think Deals Gap) and has really awesome burger

11-07-2011, 09:34 AM	#10
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Last time a friend went, Alcatraz tix had to be booked a day in advance, so check that early. Miur Woods is north of SF and fairly close if you like big ass trees.