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r FISHERMAN’S WHARF

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San Francisco’s fishing fleet is docked on the Jefferson Street promenade. Take an early morning stroll down “Fish Alley” (Jefferson between Hyde and Jones) to view the fishermen at work. Family entertainment is the specialty along Jefferson Street with attractions such as the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, Madame Tussauds, The San Francisco Dungeon, and the Red & White Fleet, offering bay cruises in 16 languages. Ghirardelli Square, once home to the worldfamous chocolate factory features a Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop with displays of the original chocolate-making machines. Experience San Francisco’s authentic maritime history at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park which extends from Aquatic Park to Hyde Street Pier, the only floating National Park. Board the world’s largest collection of historic ships. The USS Pampanito, a WWII submarine museum and memorial is open to the public at Pier 45. PIER 39, a renovated cargo pier, is home port to the Blue & Gold Fleet and offers two levels of specialty shops and destination dining with over 20 restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe. Aquarium of the Bay, RocketBoat (seasonal) and the handcrafted San Francisco Carousel are

popular family attractions. The famous sea lions make their home on K-Dock (seasonal). Fisherman’s Wharf is famous for its Italian seafood restaurants with waterfront views. Vendors along Jefferson Street sell Dungeness crab from steaming cauldrons and clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, a signature San Francisco dish. The Wharf even has several wine tasting rooms. Anchorage Square is another popular destination for shopping, dining, lodging and touring. A visit to Fisherman’s Wharf would not be complete without stopping to watch the clowns, musicians, dancers, magicians and other street performers who earn a living entertaining visitors.

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The Golden Gate Bridge (Highway 101 North) links San Francisco with Marin County. Before its completion in 1937, the bridge was considered unbuildable because of foggy weather, 60-mile-perhour winds and strong ocean currents sweeping through a deep rugged canyon below. At a cost of $35 million, the 1.2-mile bridge took more than four years to build. Eleven men lost their lives during construction. Often shrouded in thick fog, the bridge sways 27 feet to withstand winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The color of the bridge, known as “International Orange”, was chosen because it blends well with the bridge’s natural surroundings and provides enhanced visibility to passing ships. It’s a popular misconception that the bridge is painted “endto-end” each year. In 1965, due to advancing corrosion, a program to remove the original lead-based paint from the bridge began. The bridge requires routine maintenance on an ongoing basis by a staff of 28 painters and 13 ironworkers. US-manufactured steel was used to build the bridge and shipped through the Panama Canal to San Francisco. The two great cables contain enough strands of steel wire (80,000 miles) to encircle the equator three times. The concrete poured into its piers and anchorages would pave a five-foot wide sidewalk from New York to San Francisco. Pedestrians and bicyclists are allowed across the bridge on pathways with sweeping views of the City, Alcatraz and the Marin Headlands. The bridge toll for vehicles is collected electronically at the toll plaza when entering San Francisco (no cash payment). Electronic options include FasTrack® and pay-by-plate (toll invoice). A toll invoice is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Vantage points from the San Francisco side include the Toll Plaza and Visitors Center (before crossing the bridge), and at Fort Point (under the bridge). The first exit on the Marin side of the bridge, Vista Point, provides outstanding views of the San Francisco skyline. The best way to see the bridge is to walk across it which takes about an hour round trip. When walking the bridge dress warmly whatever time of year. Free parking is available on the north side at Vista Point, paid parking is available on the south side at the Visitor Center near the toll booths. A postcard-perfect panorama of the skyline can also be seen from the Marin Headlands (the last exit in Marin County).

r F LINE Riding a Muni F-line vintage streetcar is a fun way for visitors to view the San Francisco Bay, Coit Tower and famous Fisherman’s Wharf. The fleet of restored streetcars includes international and domestic trolleys from the 1920s and ’30s, San Francisco’s first street car (1912) and “The Street Car Named Desire” acquired from New Orleans in exchange for a California Street cable car. The popular F-line runs a total of five miles beginning at its western terminal in the Castro district, down Market Street to the Embarcadero and ending at Jones and Beach streets in Fisherman’s Wharf.

r C ABLE C ARS The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Wire-cable manufacturer Andrew Hallidie conceived the idea after witnessing an accident in which a horse-drawn carriage faltered and rolled backward downhill dragging the horses behind it. The first cable car to descend down Clay Street on Nob Hill was an immediate success. Besides creating a vital link in San Francisco’s public transportation system, the cable car opened the door for building on steep hills which until this time was thought to be impossible. Throughout the 1890s, eight transit companies operated 600 cars which covered 21 cable car routes and a total of 52.8 miles. Cable cars remained the primary mode of transportation until the 1906 earthquake and the fires that destroyed most of the cable car system. As the City rebuilt, few lines were restored; a municipal railway replaced most lines. San Francisco’s beloved cable cars are the only vehicles of their kind still in operation and are designated National Landmarks.

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Alcatraz Island has served as a harbor fortification, military detention facility and maximum-security federal penitentiary. The West Coast’s first and oldest operating lighthouse is also located on the island. Today Alcatraz is one of San Francisco’s top tour attractions; over one million people visit Alcatraz each year. Most curiosity surrounding Alcatraz focuses on the period when the island served as the infamous maximum-security prison for notorious Mafia criminals and high-risk convicts. In 1934 control of Alcatraz shifted from the US military to the Department of Justice who found itself ill equipped to deal with the violent crime surge that followed the Great Depression. Citizens lived in fear as mobsters and thugs ruled the streets in many metropolitan cities. Alcatraz proved the perfect solution for incarcerating the country’s most violent of criminals. A foremost security expert was commissioned to design a 600-cell escapeproof prison where a ratio of one guard to every three prisoners was maintained. The first prisoners on Alcatraz were handpicked from other penitentiaries and were among the nation’s most unmanageable convicts. Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly and Robert “Birdman” Stroud were among the first group of inmates to arrive. Crimes committed by the hardened criminals who resided on the island ranged from bank robbery to rape to murder. Upon arrival at Alcatraz new prisoners were assigned to a private cell and provided with only life’s most basic necessities: clothing, food, water and medical care; anything above and beyond this was considered a privilege. Inmates were required to observe a strict silence policy, only being allowed to talk during meals and recreation. Historically, many prison riots had been started because of the poor quality of prison food so Warden James Johnston vowed that the Alcatraz cafeteria would be the best in the prison system. Prisoners of Alcatraz dined on a menu of salads, fresh fruit, diverse entrees and even desserts. Although the island is only 1.25 miles from shore, there is no evidence of any successful escapes across the icy Bay. The prison was the only one in the federal system that touted hot showers—a luxury designed to keep prisoners from acclimating to the cold water. There were 14 attempts to escape Alcatraz during its 29-year tenure as a federal penitentiary. Most attempts ended with escapees being recaptured or killed. Frank Lee Morris and Clarence and John Anglin made the most famous escape attempt in 1962. The movie, Escape from Alcatraz, starring Clint Eastwood,

was based on their elaborate plot. Using homemade tools to break out of their cells, the inmates made their way off the island using rafts and inflatable life vests made from prison issued raincoats. Many still speculate whether or not the inmates survived the cold and rough waters to reach land and the US Marshals continue to hunt for the escapees. In 1963 the decision to close Alcatraz was made by US Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Alcatraz desperately needed repair from extensive salt-water and air corrosion at a time when budgets were being cut. At three times the operating expenses of other penitentiaries, Alcatraz was simply too costly to keep open. The isolation (and hence lack of natural resources) that had made the island such an attractive site for a maximum-security prison ultimately sealed its fate. “The Rock” is now a popular tourist attraction. The 12-acre island is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is accessible only by Alcatraz Cruises boats which depart daily from Pier 33 near Fisherman’s Wharf on the Embarcadero. To avoid disappointment, purchase Alcatraz tickets well in advance. In summer months and on holiday weekends, Alcatraz sells out as early as 3-4 weeks in advance. On days when the Alcatraz tour is sold out, consider a bay cruise which passes close to the island for photos. Be aware that to reach the cellhouse visitors must walk up a steep hill. The distance from the dock to the cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile and equivalent to a 13-story climb. Visitors unable to make this climb may take advantage of an hourly electric shuttle. Breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate can be captured from the beautifully landscaped Agave Trail. The trail (open from late September to mid-February) begins near the ferryboat landing on the east side of the island, winds through a protected bird sanctuary to a stairway where prison guards’ houses once stood and down to the water’s edge. A self-guide brochure of Alcatraz Island (printed in English, Spanish, Italian, Spanish, German or Japanese) is available at the dock for a fee. For more information: baycityguide.com/alcatraz For Alcatraz tickets see page 16-17 or go to: guideyou.com

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Atop Telegraph Hill is the 210-foot Coit Tower, built with funds left to the City by philanthropist Lillie Hitchcock Coit for the beautification of San Francisco. Due to Coit’s admiration for the fire fighters who fought the 1906 earthquake fires, many believe the tower was designed in the shape of a fire hose nozzle. The view from atop the east side of the tower spans 360 degrees. Inside, you’ll find a history museum and murals that depict working life in 1930s California.

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The history of the Haight is as colorful as the Victorian architecture that lines the streets of this neighborhood. The Haight Ashbury community is universally recognized for its creativity and diversity expressed by the hybrid mixture of shops and restaurants, residents and its landmark place in history as the birthplace of counter culture. The style and ingenuity that started in the sixties still rings true today.

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Located in the Russian Hill district, Lombard Street is known as “the crookedest street in the world” because of its eight sharp turns on a 40-degree slope. The turns, known as switchbacks, were built in the 1920s to allow traffic to descend the steep incline. The street zigzags around beautiful flowers and shrubs and offers a nice view of the bay. There are stairways (without curves) on either side of the street for pedestrians. Descent for the one-block brick paved section of Lombard Street begins at Hyde Street and ends at Leavenworth. The speed limit is 5mph. Tour buses and taxis are restricted. The best place for a photo is from Leavenworth Street looking up.

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(SF Map: G2) The waterfront of the Marina is anchored by the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Locals use Crissy Field and the Marina Green as their front lawn and beach,

where acres of grassy areas lead to the yacht harbor with stunning close up views of the famous suspension bridge and Alcatraz Island. Join cyclists, joggers, dog-walkers and kite-flyers for a breathtaking walk along the northern waterfront. Perhaps San Francisco has no spot more romantic than the Palace of Fine Arts designed by Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck. Reflected in a pretty lagoon populated with swans and ducks, the monument was part of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exhibition built to celebrate the opening of the canal and re-launch San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The only surviving remnant of the event is this single palace. Illuminated by night, the century-old landmark is a favorite of brides, film directors, artists and tourists. Chestnut Street offers several blocks of contemporary independent boutiques mixed in with trendy coffee shops, cafés, bars and popular restaurants spilling out onto sidewalk.

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Nearly 514 blocks of San Francisco, including much of Nob Hill and Van Ness Avenue, were destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire. Many beautiful examples of nineteenth-century Victorian architecture were lost in the disaster. Today some 14,000 Victorians have been preserved west of Van Ness Avenue in the Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights and Alamo Square districts. Distinguished by their design features, the three styles of Victorians include the Italianate, the Stick and the Queen Anne. Tour a grand Queen Anne, the Haas-Lilienthal House, located at 2007 Franklin at Washington. (Tours given Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only.) Postcard Row is possibly the most photographed spot in the City. These colorful Victorian houses or “Painted Ladies” with the San Francisco skyline in the backdrop have graced many postcards and movie scenes. Capture the view from the center of the park on the edge of Alamo Square at Steiner and Hayes streets.

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The Embarcadero is a waterfront boulevard lined with elegant palm trees, historic pier structures, hip eateries and luxury apartments and condominiums. San Francisco’s eastern waterfront has emerged as one of the City’s most exciting new neighborhoods.

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The Ferry Building serves as the marker from which piers are numbered, odd numbers are located to the north and even numbers to the south. Located inside is the Ferry Building Marketplace which consists of gourmet shops and restaurants. An outdoor farmer’s market is held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Now open at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero is the magnificent new home of the Exploratorium, a hands-on interactive science museum.

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As you pass through the dragon-adorned Pagoda Gates on Grant Avenue at Bush Street, your senses will be tempted by the aroma of ethnic cuisine, bright neon and the sound of foreign languages. The heart of Chinatown is Portsmouth Square where San Francisco’s first Chinese immigrants settled in the 1850s. Today, Chinatown is home to more than 10,000 of San Francisco’s Chinese residents. Visit the first Roman Catholic cathedral built on the West Coast, Old St. Mary’s Church (660 California/ Kearny) built in 1854 by Chinese laborers. Most local Chinese commerce remains along Stockton Street where visitors will find traditional

herb pharmacies, temples, produce and seafood markets and many fine restaurants. The fortune cookie factory located on Ross Alley is a popular stop on many walking tours of Chinatown.

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The Beat Generation of the 1950s is rooted in this eclectic San Francisco neighborhood. Upper Grant Avenue maintains the flavor of its Bohemian past. Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s City Lights at 261 Columbus Avenue, the first paperback bookstore in the country and Allen Ginsberg’s publisher, was at the movement’s center. Facing City Lights on Jack Kerouac Place is Vesuvio, a saloon worth a visit for its Beat Generation memorabilia. It’s the restaurants, however, that draw the crowds to North Beach, and you won’t be disappointed with any selection that you make. Traditional cafes, Italian

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After hotel pick-up, a Deluxe Motorcoach takes you to Muir Woods from San Francisco! Travel in style, across the Golden Gate Bridge, the icon of San Francisco, through the picturesque headlands of Marin and into one of the oldest redwood forest groves, now a National Monument! Muir Woods has over 560 acres of redwood forest, containing the largest coastal redwoods, up to 252 feet tall and 14 feet across! Spend 1.5 hours in the park then back on the coach for a drive to Sausalito. This former fishing village along San Francisco Bay has a Mediterranean appeal that is often compared to the French Riviera, then back to San Francisco. (You can get off and buy a Ferry ticket at the ferry terminal - or purchase package below)

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The same tour as above – with Ferry Return to Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Get off the bus in Sausalito! Enjoy your time in this Mediterranean style seaside town for shopping, dining, sightseeing and fantastic waterfront views of City skyline across San Francisco bay. Then enjoy the 30-35 minute scenic ferry ride with a close up view of Alcatraz. Return hotel shuttle departs tour office 5:30pm. Mon-Fri, return on the 2:35pm ferry; Sat-Sun & holidays, return on the 3:00pm ferry for hotel return. *2pm tour guests will not be back in time for return hotel shuttle. Stay for dinner it’s beautiful and the last Ferry: Mon-Fri: 3:45pm; Sat-Sun & Holidays: 6:05pm.

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delicatessens selling homemade ravioli, and bakeries offering tempting pastries line Columbus Avenue. At the heart of North Beach is Washington Square, a grassy piazza where the Church of Saints Peter & Paul is located.

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Golden Gate Park is among the world’s greatest urban parks. Approximately three miles long and a half mile wide (1,017 acres), this treasure is covered with grassy meadows, wooded bike trails, secluded lakes, open groves and gardens. The Conservatory of Flowers, built in 1879 and modeled after London’s Kew Gardens, is a glass Victorian displaying a paradise of flowers. The park’s main attractions include two newlyrebuilt museums, the de Young Museum and California Academy of Sciences which features a living roof and indoor rainforest. The deYoung Museum features American art from the 17th through 21st centuries and art of the native Americas, Africa and the Pacific in a state-ofthe-art new facility that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape. Be sure not to miss the observation deck atop the Harmon Tower. The Japanese Tea Garden is a four-acre refuge of traditional Japanese architecture, koi ponds and bamboo trees.

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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural traditions of Mexico and Latin America on Mission Street, where visitors can enjoy lavish murals, savory foods and a dazzling range of traditional and avant-garde art. One of the City’s oldest structures is Mission Dolores, the sixth Franciscan mission along El Camino Real. Valencia Street has become the epicenter of the gentrified Mission District. The desirable neighborhood commands high rents and is home to many of the City’s “must-try” eateries, hippest boutiques and coolest bars and clubs. Just a couple of blocks away is Dolores Street. From the top of the hill, Dolores Park offers a spectacular downtown view and is a favorite local gathering spot, especially on sunny days. (Areas of park closed through 2015.)

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The herd of bison that graze in an enclosed paddock just off Kennedy Drive have been a tradition at the park since the 1890s.

The Castro, an international symbol of gay pride, has one of the City’s richest histories. Populated by dairy farms on the slopes of Twin Peaks in the 1880s, the Castro district today is a thriving neighborhood of restored Victorian homes, bars, shops and restaurants. Community activism, born in the ‘60s and ‘70s under gay-rights leaders such as Harvey Milk, remains strong. Milk’s former campaign headquarters is located at 575 Castro. Twin Peaks Bar, located at the intersection of Market and Castro, was the first gay bar in the city, and possibly the United States, to tout large windows. The most recognizable attraction in the neighborhood is the Castro Theatre, a movie palace built in 1922.

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The Presidio served as a military station for more than 200 years. Union regiments trained here during the Civil War. In The Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Approximately 1,600 acres of parks and beaches are located in this northwest corner of the City. Located at the Main Post, the Walt Disney Family Museum tells the fascinating and inspiring story of Walt Disney through more than 1,000 artifacts

Near the geographical center of San Francisco’s 49 square miles, two hills known as Twin Peaks rise 925 feet, offering one of the city’s best views. A vista area at the parking lot offers stunning views beyond the City to the Golden Gate Bridge and to the East Bay. The windy summit is usually approached by car or tour bus, and those with hiking shoes and plenty of energy may ride the Muni bus 37 to a path leading up the north peak’s slope.

At Stow Lake, paddle and row boats can be rented for a trip around the lake. Every Sunday from dawn to dusk, strollers, roller skaters and bicyclists are allowed free run on a long stretch of John F. Kennedy Drive which closes to auto traffic.

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Visitors should note that the undeveloped peaks are about appreciating native vegetation, hardy florals,

City Sights sparrow, brush rabbits and the rare Mission butterfly. There’s one basic restroom up there, but no warming hut or coffee canteen. However, it is a spectacular view on a clear day and a treasure trove of nature.

r CIVIC CENTER

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Van Ness Avenue, the widest street in the City, is home to San Francisco’s city government. The gold- domed City Hall (extensively renovated in 1995-1999) was modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Tours of this “beaux-arts” building (the tallest dome in the U.S.) are available. Across the street is the Performing Arts Center comprised of the newly renovated War Memorial Opera House, the Veterans Building, Herbst Theater and Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. San Francisco’s Main Library is located at the corner of Larkin and Grove Streets.

r CLIFF HOUSE/OCEAN BEACH (SF Map: A7) Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro, the 24th mayor of San Francisco, once owned one-twelfth of the City including the north-western coast where the Cliff House and Sutro Baths ruins now stand.

Sutro purchased the Cliff house in in 1881 and converted it from a haven for gambling, drinking and prostitution to a posh playground for San Francisco’s elite, former presidents and writers such as Mark Twain. Each of the three Cliff House structures built on this site were met with unfortunate disaster. The current Cliff House overlooks Ocean Beach and Seal Rocks. Ocean Beach is a three-mile stretch of Pacific coastline. While not suitable for swimming, the beach is a great place to sunbathe, stroll and view a sunset. North of the Cliff House are the remains of the Sutro Baths, once the world’s largest swimming pool. Seven indoor pools were housed here until the structure burned in 1960.

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& 3 Guided Walking Tours A Professional Walking Tour Guide: Will lead you on a wonderful stroll through these famous San Francisco areas. Along the walking tour your guide will share the special insight into the area’s history & culture that has shaped San Francisco. Chinatown Walking Tour: Starts at Stop 5, at 10:am & 2:00pm. The walk lasts about 1.5 hours. North Beach Walking Tour: Starts at Stop 3, at 4:00pm. The walk lasts about 1 hour. Barbary Coast Walking Tour: Starts & finishes at Stop 4, at 12:00pm. The walk lasts about 1 hour.

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Rental Vintage Cars & Tours Experience an American legend, drive a vintage dream car. Our tour packages: City tour, Wine Country, Pacific Coast or take your own path. Rental-Vintage.com 275-4381 San Francisco Electric Tour Guided Wharf & Waterfront or Golden Gate Park Segway Tours. 2.5 hrs. includes training. Ages 12+ Electric Bike Tours. ElectricTourCompany.com 474-3130 Tower Tours San Francisco’s sightseeing specialists! Deluxe city tours, Muir Woods/Sausalito, Alcatraz, Yosemite, Carmel/Monterey, Wine Country. All tours include hotel pick up and drop off! 345-8687 Private Segway Tours VIP guided tours for 2-10 guests. 4 amazing routes. 3 Hrs. includes one-on-one training. Flexible start times, explore at your own pace. Ages 12+ ElectricTourCompany.com 796-0472

r BAY CRUISES Blue & Gold Fleet Spectacular 1-hour narrated tour of the San Francisco Bay. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Departs frequently from PIER 39 (M2) 773-1188 q Hornblower Cruises Views, gourmet cuisine, impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, champagne brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, corporate groups. Pier 3 (P2) 788-7020 Red & White Fleet Golden Gate Bridge Cruise. Sail under the GG Bridge, along the Wharf, Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island & Alcatraz. Cruise narrated in 12 languages. Pier 43½ or call (L2) 673-2900 $26 Bay Cruise Under the Golden Gate Bridge and Around Alcatraz Island 1-Hour narrated bay cruise sails under the GG Bridge and up close to Alcatraz! See p. 76. 775-1200, GuideYou.com $59 Sunset Cruise Enjoy amazing sunsets an appetizer buffet, a glass of beer or wine, live guitar music. Cruise past Alcatraz, Sausalito, under the Golden Gate. See p. 76. 775-1200 GuideYou.com

r BIC YCLE RENTALS & TOURS A2B Electric Bike Rentals Bike the bridge and the city with the power of an electric motor. Sleek, stylish and good for the environment. Great on hills, bike path legal! 2715 Hyde St./Beach 202-8888 q Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry. Tour the coast to Golden Gate Park. 4 locations. 2661 Taylor/North Point (L2) 346-2453 q Bike and Roll Bike the Golden Gate Bridge - one of the world’s greatest rides! Ride to Sausalito/Tiburon and more. Return by ferry. See ad for $5 off! 10am guided tours. 6 locations, 229-2000 q Blazing Saddles Ride bike path over the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon, return via ferry. Best bikes, best rates, longest hours. 9 locations including Pier 41, 1095 Columbus & 2715 Hyde 202-8888 q Parkwide Bike Rentals & Tours Explore the City park to park. Rent at one park, drop off at another. Fort Mason, Embarcadero, Union Square, Golden Gate Park Bandshell & JFK. 671-8989 q

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Muir Woods is located 17 miles northwest of San Francisco just off Highway 1. The park was named after naturalist John Muir who was instrumental in establishing the National Park system. This National Monument is made up of over 560 acres of redwood forest. Cathedral and Bohemian Groves contain the largest Coast redwoods – up to 252 feet tall and 14 feet across. The park is home to 50 species of birds, deer, fish and hundreds of other “wild inhabitants.” U.S. Congressman William Kent and his wife Elizabeth had purchased the land to preserve its beauty and restful wilderness, and in 1908 they donated it to the federal governent to protect it from development. President Theodore Roosevelt declared Muir Woods the 10th national monument on January 9, 1908. Visitors are invited to explore the paved main trail which offers educational exhibits on the majestic redwood trees– some known to be 1,000 years old. There are six miles of walking trails and no cars are allowed in the redwood grove. Cool, shaded and moist year round, the park opens at 8am 365 days a year, though closing time varies seasonally. The park is. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit. Be prepared for rain if visiting the park from October to May. Eight miles north of San Francisco across the bay is the tiny bayside community of Sausalito. Arrival or departure by ferry is the best way to experience this Mediterranean-style community that is often compared to the French Riviera. Sausalito’s many attractions include Bridgeway Avenue, a quaint shopping district. After a day of touring, return to San Francisco by ferry. The Blue & Gold Fleet departs Sausalito for Pier 41. Golden Gate Transit departs Sausalito only to the Ferry Building.

r MUIR WOODS TOURS $52-$63 Muir Woods Tours Wander through 1000-year-old giant redwood groves. $63 Includes time on your own in Sausalito with ferry return. See p. 22-23. 775-1200, GuideYou.com Alcatraz & Muir Woods Package Coming Soon Visit 2 national parks! Muir Woods giant redwoods & Alcatraz Island includes ferry/cell house tour. Hotel pickup & drop off. See p. 31.

ALCATRA Z & MUIR WOODS Two National Treasures! Alcatraz - Official Ferry Ride & Cell Block Audio Tour Muir Woods - 1,000 Year Old - Tallest Trees in the World 2 Days - 2 Tours! Select which day to go to jail and which day to walk among the tallest trees in the world. Muir Woods: Your day starts with hotel pick-up (and drop-off). Over the Golden Gate Bridge up into the hills of Marin and down into Muir Woods Redwood Grove. Spend 1.5 hours hiking the easy paved trails or intermediate and advanced trails. Drive through the seaside town of Sausalito on your way back. Optional Hop-Off and Ferry Return to PIER 39 in San Francisco. Alcatraz: You board a 15 minute Ferry to “The Rock”. Receive a headset for the narrated Audio Tour and enjoy as much time as you like on the island and catch any of the returning ferries back (sorry, no hotel pick-up/drop-off for Alcatraz).

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You must book your package at least 4 days in advance. Your Alcatraz tickets will be available the day of your tour at: Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33 - Will Call, Group Services Window. Alcatraz departures times are usually mornings up to noon. Your Tower Tours Muir Woods Tour operator can pick you up at your San Francisco hotel or select Airport hotels. Muir Woods 3 1/2 Hour Tour: Departures at 9am, 11am or 2pm from Fisherman’s Wharf. Hotel Pick-up is earlier.

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Stonestown

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Grove St

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Waller St

Haight St

Page St

Oak St

NOE VALLEY

Lafayette Park

14th St

Van Ness

M N T Station J K L 7

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Jackson St Washington St

Post St

City Hall

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South Beach Harbor 46b McCovey Cove

AT&T Baseball Park 62

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Library

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Powell•Mason 30 Cable Car Line

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Asian Art Museum

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Blue & Gold Fleet to Vallejo, Jack London Square & Oakland & Bay Cruise Alcatraz

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park 47 Hyde St Aquatic Pier Park

San Francisco Bay

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Veteran’s Building Opera House Symphony Hall

St Marys Cathedral

Jefferson Square

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Dolores Park

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Fell St

Japan Center Geary Expwy

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Moscone Rec Ctr

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Alamo Square Park

ALAMO SQUARE

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Kimbell Park

24th St

Alta Plaza

PACIFIC HEIGHTS

GGNRA Headquarters

Fort Mason

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Polk St

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Pierce St

Van Ness Ave

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34th Ave 33rd Ave

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Fillmore St

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Veterans Blvd

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Harbor

Attractions & Shops Rite

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Beach St Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Express

Wharf Inn

Pier 2620 Hotel

Travel Lodge

Longshoremen’s Hall

North Point St

Trader Joe’s

Bay St

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Lombard St

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Alcatraz Departure Terminal

San Remo

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Safeway N. Point Chase Bank Apartments Wells Fargo Bank of America ATM

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Powell & Mason Cable Car Line

Walgreens

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Ferry Service Map

Corte Madera

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Powell-Hyde Cable Car

Pittsburg/ Bay Point

Richmond

North Concord/ Martinez

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Marin County

Pier 35 Cruise Terminal

James R. Herman

PIER 39 Garage

Aid

Sheraton

Tuscan Cost Plus Inn

Hyatt

Marriott

Zephyr

F LINE

Grant Ave

Visitor Center

Walgreens Argonaut Cannery Hotel Courtyard Marriott Art Galleries Holiday Inn

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Attractions, Shopping & Restaurants

Powell St

Polk St

Bay St

Pier 41

Jefferson St.

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Van Ness Ave

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Historic Fishing Boats

Fish Alley

Maritime Victorian Park Museum

Ghirardelli Square

Pier 43

Mason St

Hyde Street Fishing Boats Pier

Bay Trail to the Marina & GG Bridge Aquatic Park (Bike or Walk)

Beach St

Pier 431⁄2

Pier 47

Year Round Bay Swimmers

Sea Lions

Pier 45

Sidewheel Ferry

Leavenworth St

Golden Gate National Recreation Area—Fort Mason

Jack London Square, Alameda & Oakland

Bay Cruise

USS Pampanito Submarine Museum

Built in 1886

Taylor St

Balclutha

Jones St

Historic Ships

Sausalito & Tiburon Angel Island Vallejo & Mare Island Bay Cruise

Kearny St

FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Municipal Pier

Stockton St

Concord

Richmond

Pleasant Hill

Marin City

Belvedere

Sausalito

Tiburon

El Cerrito del Norte

Blue & Gold Fleet Golden Gate Transit Red & White Fleet Alcatraz Ferry

El Cerrito Plaza

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Angel Island

San Francisco Bay Berkeley

Berkeley

Powell St.

Piers 431/2, 41, 39 Pier 33

Ferry Building San Francisco AT&T Park

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Jack London Square, Oakland Alameda

19th St. Oakland Oakland City Center/12th St. (Transfer Station)

West Oakland

24th St./Mission Glen Park Balboa Park

Emeryville Treasure Island

Orinda Rockridge

MacArthur (Transfer Station) Embarcadero

Alcatraz Golden Gate Bridge

Lafayette

Ashby

16th St./ Mission

Golden Gate National Rec Area

Walnut Creek

North Berkeley

Fruitvale Coliseum/ Oakland Airport

Oakland Intl. Airport

Blue & Gold Fleet Golden Gate Transit San Red & White Fleet Leandro Castro AdventureValley Cat BayFerry Fair Building Line

Alcatraz CruisesWest Dublin/

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SF Intl. Airport San Bruno

Pleasanton Bold Lines=Ferries Light Lines=Bay Cruises Hayward

Millbrae

South Hayward

Union City

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Attractions & Museums There’s no shortage of family fun in San Francisco, a playground for the young and the young at heart.

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Map Key locations in parentheses refer to the San Francisco City Map (pp. 40-41)  Alcatraz & Bay Cruise (P2; M2)  Asian Art Museum (K9)  AT&T Park/SF Giants (Q-10)  Cable Car Ride (L-5)  Chinatown (M-N5-6)  Coit Tower (N4)  Exploratorium (P4)  Embarcadero (Q6)  Fisherman’s Wharf (L-M2)  Ferry Building (L-N2)  Ghirardelli Square (K2)  Golden Gate Bridge/Vista Pt. (D1)  Golden Gate Park/Museums (C10)  Haas-Lilienthal House (J5)  Haight Street (E11)  Japantown (F7)  Lombard Street “Crooked Street” (K3)  Mission District (G13)  Muni F-Line Historical Street Cars (F-Q2-12)  Nob Hill (L-M5-6)

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Shops & Gifts One of the world’s premier shopping destinations, San Francisco offers an unmatched retail experience. Covering almost 3 acres, Union Square is where you’ll find the City’s greatest concentration of major department stores, designer boutiques and flagship locations for trend-setting multinational retail brands. From Union Square, catch a cable car at the Powell & Market turnaround and head over the hill to Fisherman’s Wharf. Here you’ll find a bustling waterfront promenade of unique specialty shops and the most popular retail entertainment attractions. Venture off the beaten path and find an eclectic mix of unique gifts and one of a kind treasures.

r SHOPPING CENTERS / DISTRIC TS Anchorage Square Your destination for shopping, dining, lodging, touring at the Wharf. Validated parking with purchase. Leavenworth/Beach/Jefferson (L2) 775-6000, anchoragesquare.com q PIER 39 This transformed cargo pier on 45 acres has 90+ specialty shops and 14 full-service restaurants. Two levels of fun and entertainment for the entire family. Jefferson/PIER 39 (M2) 981-PIER q Sausalito A wonderful mix of shops and restaurants line Bridgeway Avenue in scenic Sausalito. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with incredible views of the water and San Francisco skyline. Union Square Within a 1/2 mile radius of the square is every major department store and specialty store imaginable. (Powell, Geary, Post, Stockton Sts.) (M7-8) See Union Square map on p. 42

r APPAREL / FOOT WEAR The Bay Company A huge selection of gifts, San Francisco souvenirs and sportswear. Levi’s, Fox, Roxy Quicksilver and more. Huge selection at great prices. 496 Jefferson/Hyde (K2) 946-812 q Sports Basement Two huge warehouse outlets featuring top performance brands for biking, running, fitness, triathlons and more! 610 Mason (E1) & 1590 Bryant/15th Street (P12) 437-0100 q M2

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r FOOD & WI NE Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop A visit to San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a hot fudge sundae from this world famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square (K2) 474-3938 q Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the factory tour with samples. Enjoy the café and shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm. See ad pg. 25. Fairfield (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com q Winery Collective Experience over 50 wines from Napa and Sonoma. Meet winemakers and get a taste of the wine country while visiting San Francisco. Open daily. 485 Jefferson/Hyde (K2) 929-9463 q

r GIFTS & JEWELR Y Alcatraz Gift Shop Everything Alcatraz! Huge selection of apparel, t-shirts, pants, mugs, magnets, keychains, signs, hats, books and DVD’s. At the front of PIER 39, Level 2 - right side, (M2), 398-4679 q Aquarium of the Bay Store A gift and book store where visitors will find a wide range of one-of-akind sea and ocean memorabilia, books, and jewelry. PIER 39 (M2) 623-5300 q Harry Mason Designer Jewelry Coolest earrings & earcuffs in the world! Unique and unusual designs for pierced and non-pierced ears. Pier 39, Level 2, right side. (M2) (800) 828-1848 harrymason.com q

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Wine Country & Beyond While the City is often shrouded in fog on a summer day, just 50 miles north you’ll find the warmth and sunshine of the Napa & Sonoma Valley. With views as captivating as its varietals, the Wine Country features sprawling vineyards and boutique wineries. Guided wine tours depart daily from San Francisco and include wine tasting fees allowing you the luxury of drinking without driving. Take a trip south of the City to visit the quaint coastal towns of Monterey and Carmel or venture east to experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park. Be sure to plan at least one of these day trips to make your San Francisco experience complete!

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The Napa Valley, a rich and fertile stretch of valley a little over 35 miles in length, is home to almost 300 wineries, most of which line Highway 29. Many of the large wineries offer guided tours of their facilities including the underground limestone caves and storage casks. There is typically a nominal tasting fee at most wineries ($5-$20 per person). This fee often includes a souvenir glass and the opportunity to taste three to six wines. The quaint towns of Yountville and St. Helena are known for both their wineries and their many fine restaurants. Both offer a quaint downtown. With its mild sunny climate and fertile soil, Sonoma was the perfect setting for the missionaries to plant the first crops of grapes used in making wine for the Holy Eucharist. Later, Count Agoston Haraszthy imported cuttings from Europe and produced the first European varieties in America. Literary legend and one-time Bay Area resident, Jack London created one of the most memorable images of the Sonoma Valley from an Indian fable. He called it the Valley of the Moons as the moon appears to rise several times over succeeding peaks in the Valley. Healdsburg, Glen Ellen and Kenwood are small towns in the Sonoma Valley that are home to many award-winning boutique wineries.

With its wild, rocky coastline and brick cannery buildings, Monterey still maintains much of the flavor of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Today boutiques, restaurants and antique stores line historic Cannery Row and the wharf area. At the end of the stretch is Monterey’s biggest attraction, the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium is home to more than 6,500 specimens of marine life indigenous to the Monterey Bay. The natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula can also be explored at one of the area’s state beaches. Here tide pools, filled with anemones and starfish, are hidden among the rocks. 17 Mile Drive™ is the scenic route between Monterey and Carmel. The road winds along the rugged coast and curves through groves of Monterey Pine and Gowen Cypress trees past the famous Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course. An admission to the route is charged but the scenic views are well worth the price. South of Monterey is Carmel an 18th-century European-style village with narrow streets lined with antique shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The seaside scenery has a calming effect on this quaint village which has long inspired artists and attracted celebrities.

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mid-size wineries such as Homewood, Robledo Family Winery and Benziger Family. Break for lunch either at one of the wineries on the tour OR in the Historic Sonoma Town Square. Travelling through the Northern California wine country you’ll see the beautiful valleys that supply the world with fantastic wines. The landscape of rolling hills laced with rows of wine grapes provides a romantic backdrop for memorable photographs.

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r YO S E M I TE Just a four-hour drive from San Francisco is one of the most beautiful spots on Earth, Yosemite National Park. So beautiful is Yosemite, that it was the first land ever set aside by the United States Congress for protection in 1890. The granite building blocks of the Sierra Nevada, El Capitan, Cathedral Rock, Three Brothers, Royal Arches, Half Dome and Clouds Rest are among the nation’s most spectacular treasures. Nowhere else in the world are there as many big falls in such a small area including the 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls, the highest fall in North America.

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r WINE COUNTR Y TOURS $98 Wine Country Tour by Limobus Upscale Napa-Sonoma wine and food experience by limousine coach. Visit four wineries, picnic lunch, tastings additional. See p. 34. 775-1200 GuideYou.com $83 Wine Country Tour & Tastings The finest one-day wine tour! Visit Napa and Sonoma, stop at 3 unique wineries. Wine tastings included + private tours. See p. 35. 775-1200 GuideYou.com $104 Woods & Wine Tour Spend an hour and a half in Muir Woods then visit the wine country for an afternoon of tastings in Sonoma! Small groups size adds to the fun! See p. 67. 775-1200 GuideYou.com Canopy Tours What you’ll see will amaze you! From panoramic forest views to deep ravines, get an adrenaline rush - right in the heart of Sonoma County. (888) 494-7868 sonomacanopytours.com

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Wine Country & Beyond r YOSEMITE TOURS $161 Yosemite One-Day Trip by Van Small group tour by biodiesel van. See places in the park the large buses can’t reach! Time on your own to hike and explore. See p. 69. 775-1200 GuideYou.com Incredible Adventures Excellent one day and overnight hotel tours of Yosemite from $169. Relaxed, small groups. Includes hotel pickup & park fees. www.incadventures.com (800) 777-8464 q

r BAY AREA AT TRAC TIONS Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the factory tour with samples. Enjoy the café and shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm. See ad p. 25. Fairfield (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com Winchester Mystery House Find out why Sarah Winchester spent 38 years building a 160-room house with doors, stairs and passageways leading no-where. Tours daily. San Jose (408) 247-2101 q

Canopy Tours • 2½ hours of thrills in the Northern California Coastal Redwoods • 7 adrenalinepumping zip lines — one over 800’ long! • 2 sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, and a rappel

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Nightlife & Entertainment San Francisco knows how to party!

The City comes alive after hours at swanky lounges, live music hotspots and high-energy nightclubs. A magnet for some of the greatest musicians of the Sixties, San Francisco has preserved a thriving music scene. If the arts are more your style, be sure to get tickets for our world-renowned ballet, symphony and opera. Many smash hit theater productions actually debuted in San Francisco before making their way to the Broadway stage. Whether you want to dance the night away, sip a cocktail with a view or be immersed in beatnik history at a North Beach saloon, San Francisco’s nightlife is as diverse as our population.

r C ABARE T Asia SF World-famous transgender stars serve you superb Cal-Asian cuisine and perform a fabulous dinner show nightly atop the red runway bar. 201 Ninth St./Howard (K10) 255-2742 Fauxgirls! SF’s favorite drag revue now in our 15th year! The third Thursday of every month: dinner 7pm, show 8pm. No cover! Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis St. (M8) 421-8700 x203 fauxgirls.com

r THEATER IF/THEN Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp star in a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today and all the possibilities of tomorrow. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market (K9) 551-2050

r HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday performances feature tap dancing Christmas trees, parodies of traditional Christmas carols and the gigantic Yuletide hat. Club Fugazi, 678 Green/Powell (M4) 421-4222 A Christmas Carol American Conservatory Theater presents a magical production of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. Geary Theater, 415 Geary/ Mason (M7) 749-2228 Dance Along Nutcracker Dec. 12-13, The SF Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band performs music from the

holiday classic, audience participation encouraged. Center for the Arts (N8) 978-ART Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Dinner Show December 24-26, Celebrating Christmas the Jewish way in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. New Asia Restaurant (N5) (925) 275-9005 Nutcracker Dec 16-31, An updated version of the holiday favorite presented by San Francisco Ballet. War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness/ Mc Allister (J9) 865-2000 The Velveteen Rabbit Through Dec. 13, The tale of a stuffed rabbit who wants nothing more than to become real. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission/Third (N8) 978-ARTS

r CONCERTS / LIVE MUSIC Bimbo’s 365 Club 1025 Columbus/Chestnut (L3) 474-0365 Dec. 1, Tanlines; Dec. 6-7, The Aimee Mann and Ted Leo Christmas Show; Dec. 31, Tainted Love New Year’s Eve Show The Fillmore 1805 Geary/Fillmore (G7) (877) 346-6000 Dec. 3, The White Buffalo; Dec. 4, Los Lobos; Dec. 5, Rex Foundation Benefit: Steve Kimock’s Tribute to Jerry Garcia; Dec. 8, Lights & The Mowgli’s; Dec. 11-12, Chris Robinson Brotherhood; Dec. 14, Train: San Francisco Christmas Party;

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Dec. 15, Graveyard; Dec. 17-19, Beach House; Dec. 27-28, The Matches; Dec. 29-31, Patti Smith & Her Band Warfield 982 Market/5th St. (M8) (888) 929-7849 Dec. 3, Love Matters; Dec. 4, Dom Kennedy; Dec. 5, Zappa plays Zappa; Dec. 7, Travis Scott; Dec. 11, John Prine; Dec. 12-13, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox; Dec. 16, Miguel; Dec. 17, Falling in Reverse, Atreyu; Dec. 18, Dave Koz; Dec. 19, So You Think You Can Dance; Dec. 24, The Brian Setzer Orchestra; Dec. 27, Berner; Dec. 31, Slightly Stoopid

r SYMPHONY Davies Symphony Hall 401 Van Ness/Grove (J9) 864-6000

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r SUNSET TOURS $59 California Sunset Cruise Enjoy amazing sunsets, a hearty appetizer buffet, drinks and live guitar music. Cruise past Alcatraz, Sausalito and under the Golden Gate. 775-1200 GuideYou.com

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A2B Electric Bike Rentals Bike the bridge and the city with the power of an electric motor. Sleek, stylish and good for the environment. Great on hills, bike path legal! 2715 Hyde St./Beach 202-8888 q Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry. Tour the coast to Golden Gate Park. 4 locations. 2661 Taylor/North Point (L2) 346-2453 q Bike and Roll Bike the Golden Gate Bridge - one of the world’s greatest rides! Ride to Sausalito/Tiburon and more. Return by ferry. See ad for $5 off! 10am guided tours. 6 locations, 229-2000 q Blazing Saddles Ride bike path over the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon, return via ferry. Best bikes, best rates, longest hours. 9 locations including Pier 41, 1095 Columbus & 2715 Hyde 202-8888 q Parkwide Bike Rentals & Tours Explore the City park to park. Rent at one park, drop off at another. Fort Mason, Embarcadero, Union Square, Golden Gate Park Bandshell & JFK. 671-8989 q

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Tow-Away Zones Certain streets have designated tow-away zones during commute hours (7am-9am and 3pm-6pm). If you park in a tow-away zone expect to be towed! There is a fee of $393 in addition to the parking fine and daily storage fees. To claim a towed vehicle report to San Francisco AutoReturn, located at 450 7th Street. For information call 575-2340. Curbing Wheels When parking on an incline, it is a law that you turn your car wheels so they rest on the curb at the angle that would prevent a runaway vehicle. Uphill, turn your wheels out facing the street; downhill, turn your wheels into the curb. Always set your parking brake. r

r MOTORC YCLE RENTAL Dubbelju Motorcycle Rentals First-class rentals since 1991: BMW, Harley, Triumph and Honda. As motorcyclists ourselves, we know your needs and we’ve ridden the roads we recommend. 495-2774

r PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AC Transit Serves Berkeley, Oakland and other East Bay communities. In SF, buses depart from the Transbay Terminal and Financial District. (510) 839-2882 BART Links San Francisco with the East Bay, Daly City and SF International Airport. In SF, trains run underground along Market St. Stops at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, Civic Center. 989-2278 Caltrain Rail service to the Peninsula, San Jose. In SF, trains depart from the San Francisco Caltrain Station. 4th St./King (800) 660-4287 Golden Gate Transit Serves Marin County, parts of Sonoma. In SF, buses stop on Lombard St., Van Ness Ave., Geary Blvd., Financial District, Transbay Terminal. 923-2000 Muni Passports Good for unlimited travel, available in 1-day ($17), 3-day ($26), 1-week ($35), or 1-month (Fast Pass, $94) increments. Cable Cars are $7 each way. 673-MUNI, sfmuni.com SamTrans Serves San Mateo County including the San Francisco International Airport, Palo Alto, Daly City. In SF, buses stop in Financial District, Transbay Terminal. (800) 660-4287

r FERR Y SERVICE Golden Gate Ferry 923-2000, goldengateferry.org Blue & Gold Fleet 773-1188, blueandgoldfleet.com

r PARKING GARAGES Civic Center Garage 355 McAllister/Polk (J8) 863-3187 Ellis-O’Farrell Garage 833 Mission/5th St. (L7) 986-4800 Fifth & Mission Garage 833 Mission/5th St. (L8) (888) 540-0546 Japan Center Garage 1660 Geary/Buchanan (G7) 567-4573 Moscone Center Garage 255 3rd St./Howard (N8) 777-2782 Portsmouth Square Garage 733 Kearny/Clay (N5) 982-6353 Sutter-Stockton 444 Stockton/Sutter (M6) 982-7275

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Adult Entertainment r ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Crazy Horse Gentlemen’s Club The Bay Area’s most beautiful exotic dancers! Admission good until closing. Private lounges, customer interaction. Near Union Square, 980 Market/6th St. (M9) 771-6259 q Gold Club A world class gentlemen’s club conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco, just one block from Moscone convention center. VIP bottle service. 650 Howard/3rd. Street (P8) 536-0300 Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club Over 100 erotic showgirls, centerfolds, models and actresses perform nightly. Full bar. VIP bottle service. All major credit cards accepted. 1031 Kearny/Broadway (N5) 434-130

Mitchell Brothers’ O’Farrell Theatre Voted “The place to go in San Francisco for live entertainment” by Playboy Magazine. Near Civic Center, 895 O’Farrell/Polk (K8) 776-6686 q New Century Theater Where the party lives! Exciting all nude entertainment with the naughty hotties. Open until 4am. 816 Larkin/O’Farrell (K7) 776-0212 newcenturysf.com Penthouse Club & Steakhouse Where the magazine comes to life! SF’s top rated adult entertainment venue & steakhouse. 412 Broadway/ Montgomery (N5) 391-2800 penthousesf.com r

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HOLIDAYS A G U I D E T O S F H O L I D AY E V E N T S December 4-27 A Christmas Carol American Conservatory Theater presents a magical production of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. Geary Theater, 749-2228 Through January 1 Illuminate SF Embrace the power of light this winter and enjoy 16 luminous public artworks by some of the world’s most notable light artists — including Jim Campbell, Ned Kahn, James Turrell and Leo Villareal, Various locations, illuminatesf.com December 16-31 Nutcracker San Francisco Ballet’s sparkling production of Nutcracker, set here in the “City by the Bay,” has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. Experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet’s international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracker, a San Francisco tradition since 1944. War Memorial Opera House, 865-2000 Through December 20 Great Dickens Christmas Fair Step into 19th century Ye Olde London Towne, complete with the characters from a Dickensian English Christmas. Visitors will enjoy caroling, dancing, performances, feasting and festivities. Sample Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips or a hot meat pie at the pub. Follow Tiny Tim, a toy soldier parade, a royal procession. Shop among 100 vendors with bits and baubles, handmade and antiquarian items with authentic British market flair. (Weekends) Cow Palace, (800) 510-1558 December 11 Lighted Holiday Boat Parade The Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay. More than 60 boats, each decoratedwith lights and holiday decorations, parade along the waterfront.

The parade route will begin just off of PIER 39, proceeding west past Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason and the St. Francis Yacht Club, and will turn around off of Crissy Field to return along the waterfront. Spectators can enjoy wonderful views from Aquatic Park, PIER 39, the Marina Green, and Crissy Field. In addition to offering a fantastic vantage point, restaurants along the Wharf will be featuring traditional holiday menus. Through December 31 25th Annual Union Street Fantasy of Lights Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop. Union Street between Van Ness & Steiner, Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard. Through December 31 Winter Walk SF A holiday pop-up plaza in the heart of Union Square. Holiday Light Show in Union Square: Nightly, enjoy snowy adventures in San Francisco via a 3D holiday light show on the side of Macy’s Men’s building, 5pm to midnight. Carolers & Musicians: Thursdays & Saturdays, live music and other fun holiday performances in Union Square, 4-8pm; December 3 & 10, enjoy the festive Dickens Fair carolers Food Trucks: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Off the Grid is back! Nosh on tasty food from the best food trucks in San Francisco, 11am-2pm & 5-9pm. Live music on Wednesday nights. Union Square Holiday Surprises:December 11, The annual Salvation Army Celebrity Bell Ringing event, 9am-2pm. December 12, Macy’s Winter Fashion Show, 1-2pm. Saturdays, Ghirardelli offers chocoate samples. Daily, Adorable SPCA puppies and kittens will be out getting their daily walks! Dec. 11 & 18th, Snoopy will be ready to take selifies with you!

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