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City Sights Built on 43 hills, covering 49 square miles and
surrounded by water on three sides, San Francisco packs an incredible number of sights into a small and compact area. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the “crookedest street”, from Fisherman’s Wharf to Golden Gate Park, there are more admission free attractions in San Francisco than any other destination in California. If you find the City’s infamous hills intimidating, ride on a historic cable car to take in some must-see sights. Remember to explore San Francisco’s unique neighborhoods to see what makes The City by The Bay one the most vibrant places in the world to live or visit.
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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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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. 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. For more information: baycityguide.com/alcatraz For Alcatraz tickets see page 15, 19: guideyou.com
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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.
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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 “end-to-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-byplate (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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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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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.
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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.
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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. 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.
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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. 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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SF Map: M-N4) North Beach, tucked between Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, is a favorite gathering spot for visitors and locals alike. Waves of immigrants have
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created a diverse ethnic mix in North Beach which is often compared to Paris’ Left Bank. Today, the area is predominantly Italian and known as Little Italy of the West. 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 that draw the crowds to North Beach, and you won’t be disappointed with any selection that you make. Traditional cafes, Italian 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. At Stow Lake, paddle and row boats can be rented for a trip around the lake. 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 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.
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campaign headquarters is located at 575 Castro. The most recognizable attraction in the neighborhood is the Castro Theatre, a movie palace built in 1922.
r CLIFF HOUSE/OCEAN BEACH (SF Map: A7) In 1881 the Cliff House was a posh playground for San Francisco’s elite, former presidents and writers such as Mark Twain. The current Cliff House overlooks Ocean Beach and Seal Rocks. 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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Kitchen Story California A friendly neighborhood restaurant located in the Castro District. Asian influenced California cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner. 3499 16th St./Sanchez 525-4905
Voted San Francisco’s Best Restaurant with a View · Dine at our casual Bistro Restaurant or stylish Sutro’s at the Cliff House. · Watch beautiful sunsets while you enjoy live jazz Friday nights in the Balcony Lounge. · Experience a San Francisco tradition with our Sunday Champagne Buffet in The Terrace Room. 1090 Point Lobos San Francisco 415-386-3330 www.CliffHouse.com A7
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Bund Shanghai Restaurant Chinese Located in the heart of Chinatown. Recommended by Michelin Restaurant Guide. Be sure to try the famous Shanghai-style dumplings (Xiao long bao). Delivery available. 640 Jackson/Grant 982- 0618 q Chinatown Restaurant Mandarin Since 1919. Quality Chinese food at a good price. Dim Sum served all day. Cantonese, Mandarin, fresh seafood, traditional Peking Duck–a must-try. Free parking. 744 Washington/Grant 392-7958 q
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India Oven Indian Experience a taste of India! Local favorite. Well prepared dishes using the centuries old traditional tandoori clay oven. Lunch buffet, full bar, and banquet facilities. 233 Fillmore/Haight 255-2000 Peoples Cafe California The most popular breakfast and burgers in The Haight. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Homemade California-style cuisine. Free wi-fi. 1419 Haight/Masonic 553-8842
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Sweet Maple Breakfast Best breakfast and lunch in the Japantown/Fillmore area. Free Wi-Fi, nice, spacious atmosphere. Good for kids, groups. Coffee, tea, beer, morning cocktails. 2101 Sutter/Steiner 655-9169
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Blackwood Breakfast Best new restaurant in the Marina serving delectable Thai fusion dishes. Open for breakfast,
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Dine & Drink lunch and dinner every day. 2150 Chestnut (across from GAP) 931-9663 Home Plate American Locals’ favorite spot for over 25 years. Best homemade scones in the city with every meal! Breakfast, brunch and lunch, excellent prices. Open 7 days a week from 7am-3pm. 2274 Lombard/Pierce 922-4663 Mel’s Drive-in American An American classic since 1947! Best breakfast in town, lunch, dinner & late night fun. Home-style cooking. 4 San Francisco locations: 2165 Lombard, 801 Mission, 1050 Van Ness, 3355 Geary St.
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Firenze by Night Italian Fine Tuscan cuisine in the heart of North Beach. Award-winning homemade Italian dishes. Exquisite decor, soothing atmosphere. Family owned and operated. 1429 Stockton/Vallejo 392-8485 Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant Indian Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, vegetarian dishes. All-youcan-eat lunch buffet. Take out, free delivery available (limited area). 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505 q
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Cliff House American Voted best San Francisco view restaurant. Dine at the casual bistro or stylish Sutro’s. Balcony cocktail view lounge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Since 1863. 1090 Point Lobos 386-3330
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Since 1916 Seafood and Chophouse Old World Hospitality with Wharf Views Home of the Original Crab Cocktail! Lunch & Dinner • Happy Hour 4-7pm • Live Jazz 776-5015 • 286 Jefferson/Jones Largest Selection of Seafood & Steak Deck Dining Overlooking Fisherman’s Wharf Fishing Fleet L2
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Hard Rock Cafe American All-American favorites, rocking atmosphere, cool rock ‘n roll memorabilia from local artists like Grateful Dead. Lunch and dinner. Open ’til midnight on Friday and Saturday. PIER 39 956-2013 q PIER 39 Waterfront Dining Seafood Offering 14 full-service restaurants on the historic San Francisco waterfront. Spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz compliment the incredible selection of eateries. 981-7437, pier39.com
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R SAUSALITO Fred’s Place Coffee Shop Breakfast Locals’ favorite breakfast spot for 40 years. The best and the oldest coffee shop in Sausalito. Avoid the tourist traps! 1917 Bridgeway, Sausalito 332-4575
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Indian India Clay Oven “Fires up” well prepared dishes using the centuries old traditional tandoori clay oven. Gracious and accommodating staff. Full bar, lunch and dinner. 2436 Clement/25th Ave. 751-0505 q
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Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Ice Cream Try our tasty sundaes! See ad for special offer: buy one waffle cone get one half off at and of our 3 SF locations: 475 Jefferson/Hyde, Pier 41, Macy’s Basement Union Square. q Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop Dessert A visit to San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a hot fudge sundae from this world famous chocolate maker. Food Emporium at Westfield SF Centre, Chocolate Shop at 45 Stockton (M8) 546-0536 q Jazz Bistro Les Joulins French Straight jazz and juicy steaks! Country French and Mediterranean cuisine. Hottest live jazz downtown.
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American breakfast and lunch at its best. 375 Taylor/O’Farrell (across from Hilton) 567-4031
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Locals’ favorite breakfast spot for over 40 years. 1917 Bridgeway, Sausalito 332-4575
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Dine & Drink Tres reasonable. Near Powell St. Cable Car line. Open 7 Nights. 44 Ellis/Powell 397-5397 John’s Grill Steakhouse A setting in the Maltese Falcon, one of the City’s oldest and most famous dining establishments. Menu features steaks, fresh seafood, pastas. Enjoy live jazz nightly. 63 Ellis/Stockton (M8) 986-3274 q New Delhi Indian Extraordinary cuisine. Named one of the best Indian restaurants in the US by New York Times. Chicken, lamb, seafood vegetarian specialties. 160 Ellis/Cyril Magnin 397-8470 newdelhirestaurant.com q Olympic Cafe Breakfast Famous for the best variety of breakfast specials including 3 egg omelets. Low prices and luncheon specials. Near Union Square hotels. Breakfast served all day! 7 days, 6am-4pm. 555 Geary/Jones 885-0984 Taylor St. Coffee Shop Breakfast American breakfast served all day and lunch at its best. Voted one of the best breakfasts in San Francisco by Citysearch.com. Located near major hotels. 375 Taylor/O’Farrell (across from Hilton) 567-4031
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Village Pizzeria Pizza Enjoy the “Best NY style pizza on the West Coast” in our rustic brick-walled dining room surrounded by historic photos. Beer, wine, pastas, salads, wings. Hotel delivery. 1243 Van Ness/Sutter 673-7771 q r
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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.
In addition to the City’s iconic attractions, a vast array of “only in San Francisco” experiences await you. Thrill seekers, history buffs, tech nerds, maritime aficionados – our City will not disappoint you! Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s most popular destination, is where the entertainment begins. Seeking a bit of culture? In a city known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, architecture and gorgeous surroundings, San Francisco museums are no exception. From masterpieces to multimedia, the City’s museums are among the finest in the world.
Immerse yourself in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney with interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts, and a spectacular model of Disneyland. Come experience the life story of the man behind the magic. Audio tours of our core galleries are available in five languages: French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Translated tours are $2 per person and can be purchased at the museum’s ticket desk. 104 Montgomery Street The Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129 waltdisney.org The Walt Disney Family Museum ® Disney Enterprises, Inc. | © 2016 The Walt Disney Family Museum | The The Walt Walt Disney Family Museum is not affiliated with Disney Enterprises, Inc.
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r AT TRAC TIONS Aquarium of the Bay 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels bring you up close and personal with 20,000 of the Bay’s most amazing marine animals. Visit the Otters Up Close exhibit. PIER 39 (M2) 623-5300 q Ghirardelli Ice Cream and 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 & shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm. See ad pg. 21. (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com q Madame Tussauds San Francisco Photograph and mingle with A-Listers, challenge sports heroes, hop on stage with pop stars. A fun interactive experience. 145 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 866-223-4240 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 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum This museum of the odd and unusual was inspired by the 1920s newspaper column “Believe It Or Not!” Mirror Maze fun! 175 Jefferson/ Mason (L2) 202-9850 q
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Checklist San Francisco Sights to See! Map Key locations in parentheses refer to the San Francisco City Map (pp. 32-33)
■ 49 Mile Scenic Drive ■ Alcatraz & Bay Cruise (P2; M2) ■ Asian Art Museum (K9) ■ AT&T Park/SF Giants (Q-10) ■ Cable Car Ride ■ 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) ■ North Beach (M-N4) ■ Pacific Ocean (A1-13) ■ Palace of Fine Arts (E2) ■ Postcard Row/Alamo Sq. (F-G9-10) ■ Presidio/Disney Museum (D2) ■ Sausalito/Tiburon by Bike or Ferry ■ SF Maritime National Historic Park (K-L1) ■ SFMOMA (N-P8) ■ Twin Peaks View (E13) ■ Union Square Shopping (M-N7-8) ■ Union Street (H4) ■ Yerba Buena Gardens (N8)
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San Francisco Dungeon A full theatrical actor cast, gripping storytelling, and 360-degree sets. It’s scary, fun! Ultimate live action journey through the Bay Area’s past. 145 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 855-753-9999 q San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Includes the historic floating ships at Hyde Street Pier, a Maritime Museum and Visitors Center. Fisherman’s Wharf (K2) 447-5000 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
r TO DO Alcatraz & City Tour Package Includes Alcatraz ferry and cell house tour, 48-hour Hop-on, Hop-off pass with Sausalito and night tours, three walking tours. See p. 15. 775-1200, GuideYou.com Alcatraz Ticket + 48-Hour Big Bus Tour Alcatraz Island tour, double decker hop-on, hop-off pass for 48 hours, Sausalito & night tour, 3 walking tours. See p 7. (800) 705-8383 BayCityGuide.com Alcatraz NIGHT Tour + Deluxe City Tour Special access to areas of the island closed during the day. Package includes 3.5 hour City Tour by deluxe motorcoach. See p 47. (800) 705-8383 BayCityGuide.com Alcatraz NIGHT Tour + Muir Woods Special programs, guided tours, activities not offered during the day. Smaller groups. Package includes Giant redwoods tour. See p 19. 775-1200, GuideYou.com Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry. Tour the coast to Golden Gate Park, 6 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 Blue & Gold Fleet Spectacular 1-hour narrated tour of the San Francisco Bay. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. Departs frequently from PIER 39 (M2) 773-1188 q Easy Rider Electric Bike Rentals Fly up the hills with the power of an electric motor. Guided tours or cruise the streets on your own. Makes riding fun and easy! 721 Beach/Hyde (K2) 202-8888 q GoCAR Rentals Computer guided talking scooter cars! Hourly, daily rentals. See the San Francisco most visitors never see! 431 Beach St./Taylor (L2), 321 Mason/O’Farrell (M8) (800) 914-6227 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 Red & White Fleet Sail under the Golden Gate & around Alcatraz aboard the 1-hr Golden Gate Bay
Attractions & Museums Cruise in 16 languages, or enjoy the California Sunset Cruise. Pier 43½ or call (L2) 673-2900 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 $42-60 Double-Decker Hop On Hop Off 1-3 Day pass, 21 stops at Golden Gate Bridge, Victorians, Wharf, Golden Gate Park and more. Sausalito, Night Tour. See p. 24-25. 775-1200 GuideYou.com $58 Muir Woods Tours Wander through 1000-year-old giant redwood groves and then stop in Sausalito, a quaint Mediterranean-style seaside village. See p. 8-9. 775-1200 GuideYou.com
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Legion of Honor Museum Over 4,000 years of art including works by El Greco, Rembrandt, Monet and many other famous artists. Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave. (A5) 750-3600 legionofhonor.org San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Now open after three years of expansion. The largest modern and contemporary art museum in America. 151 Third Street/Howard (N8) 357-4000 The Walt Disney Family Museum The fascinating and inspiring story of Walt Disney is illuminated in more than 1000 artifacts. The Presidio, 104 Montgomery (D2) 345-6800 q r
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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.
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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!
r NAPA & SONOMA 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. Some wineries will credit tasting fees towards your purchase of wine. The quaint towns of Yountville and St. Helena are known for both their wineries and their many fine
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restaurants. Both offer a charming downtown for shopping, dining and strolling. 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 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.
r MONTERE Y & C ARMEL 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.
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Muir Woods 1,000-Year-Old Coast Redwood Trees, Tallest Trees in the World: Visit one of the oldest redwood forest groves, now a National Monument, in the early morning before the crowds arrive. See over 560 acres of redwood forest containing the largest coastal redwoods, up to 252 feet tall and 14 feet across! Stroll easy paved paths or hike intermediate and advance trails. Stop by the gift shop & cafe to shop for a token to remember your visit. Then hop back on the biofueled minicoach for a drive through Marin County up into the Wine Country.
Wine Tour & Tastings Next, travel to the Wine Country for an afternoon of sampling fine Sonoma wines at 2 wineries (included). Taste a variety of whites and reds at small & mid-size wineries such as Homewood and Robledo Family Winery. 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.
Brewery Visit & Tasting California’s Beer Country: Stop by a local brewery for a flight of tastings (INCLUDED) to see why Sonoma is also called California’s Beer Country! This family-owned brewery has a wide variety of traditional and unique beers to choose from. You can even buy a growler to go once you’ve chosen your favorite! Price does not include any meals, gratuities, Muir Woods $10 entrance fee. Tour Duration 10 Hours
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First stop - the Golden Gate Bridge at Vista Point for a beautiful view, photo op & your Champagne Mimosa toast! Your knowledgeable driver will point out landmarks and answer questions along the way to the Valley of the Moon. A Wine Country Mimosa Breakfast (croissants, rolls, fruit, cheeses, assorted juices, etc...) is served on the way to your first winery. Later enjoy a delicious picnic lunch consisting of California fresh salads and sandwiches served on the winery grounds! Limousine coaches have wet bars stocked with chilled bottled water. (Limousines may be substituted for limo bus if minimum passenger count is not met).
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The Best Selling One-Day Wine Tour Visit 3 Distinctively Different Wineries! Discover the wonder and romance of the Napa & Sonoma Valley, one of the largest and most exciting premium wine regions in the world.
Valley of the Moon – the Carneros Valley
Wine tasting fees are INCLUDED in the price of this tour. You will have an opportunity to both taste the wines and learn the ins and outs of wine making at a selection of both boutique and high-volume wineries. These wineries are a short drive from the Bay Area where the warm days and cool foggy nights make it a perfect location for grape growing. This tour provides excellent photo opportunities; wine tasting fees included, discounted pricing on wine purchases available. This fully-narrated guided tour begins with hotel pick up and travels through the Carneros Valley and the rolling hillsides of the “Valley of the Moon” - one of the world’s premier wine regions. Visit two wineries in Napa, and one in Sonoma. There will be time on your own for lunch (not included) and shopping in the charming V Marketplace in Yountville or downtown Sonoma Square. The return trip takes you through Marin County and over the Golden Gate Bridge before returning you to your hotel. These three* distinctively different wineries range from high tech to boutique. Enjoy about an hour at each winery with a private tour and tasting! On this tour you’ll visit:
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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 where narrow streets are lined with antique shops, galleries and boutiques. The seaside scenery has a calming effect on this quaint village which has long inspired artists and attracted celebrities.
Educational exhibits on the majestic redwood trees and the park’s wildlife are located along the trail. Park rangers offer free ecology tours at intervals throughout the day.
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Muir Woods National Monument is made up of over 560 acres of redwood forest. Many of the spectacular Sequoia sempervirens in this mature growth forest, only 12 miles from downtown San Francisco, are more than 1,000 years old. Cathedral and Bohemian Groves contain the largest Coast redwoods – up to 252 feet tall and 14 feet across. Muir Woods attracts 900,000 visitors from around the globe each year. Organized bus tours are available daily from San Francisco. Once inside the park guests are free to explore at their own pace on well-marked walking trails. Visitors are invited to explore the paved main trail path which is one-half mile and easily accessible to all.
More ambitious hikers can follow signs to longer intermediate trails. There are six miles of walking trails and no cars are allowed in the redwood grove. Keep an eye and ear out for possible sightings of Northern spotted owls, jays, bats, black-tailed deer, Coho salmon, butterflies and more wildlife among the animal community inside a sun-dappled canopy created by the towering redwoods.
r YOSE MIT E 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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$75 Half-Day Sonoma Wine Tour The only half day wine country tour. Visit 2-3 wineries. Departs Fisherman’s Wharf at 12pm. Two wine tastings included. See p. 53. 775-1200, GuideYou.com q
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$98 Wine Country Tour by Limobus Upscale Napa-Sonoma wine and food experience by limousine coach. Tasting at 4 wineries, mimosas, picnic lunch. See p. 54. 775-1200, GuideYou.com $89 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. 55. 775-1200, GuideYou.com $114 Woods & Wine Tour Spend 1.5 hrs. in Muir Woods then visit the wine country for an afternoon of wine & beer tastings in Sonoma! Small groups size adds to the fun! See p. 53. 775-1200 GuideYou.com
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Transportation & Resources r MEDIC A L EMERGENC Y SERVICES Traveler Medical Group Available 24 hrs, 7 days a week. Provide high quality care. Office or hotel visits. Call for immediate appointment. 490 Post/Mason St., Ste. 225 (M7) 981-1102
r PHARMACIES Walgreen’s 24-Hr. Prescription Service 3201 Divisadero/Lombard 931-6417
r TRAVEL RESOURCES CityGuideDeals Download this helpful app from the iTunes Store, get many exclusive money saving coupons and mobile content from Bay City Guide. www.CityGuideDeals.com US Customs 555 Battery 782-9200 US Passport Agency 525 Market/1st St. Recorded Information 744-4444
AIRPORTS Oakland International Airport (OAK) Hegenberger Rd. BART from San Francisco 30-40 minutes, shuttle train from Coliseum station to airport. (510) 563-3300 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) From downtown San Francisco, take Hwy. 101 south to airport exit. Located 15 Miles south of downtown (20-30 minutes). BART (650) 761-0800
r AIRPORT SHUT TLES American Airporter Shuttle Get top San Francisco airport shuttle service. Prompt, courteous service at very competitive rates. Door-to-door, 24 hr, 7 days. 202-0733, americanairporter.com q Quake City Shuttle Fast, reliable, inexpensive way to travel to and from the airports in SF. Friendly, on-time, door-to-door service. SF, Oakland and San Jose airports. 255-4899, quakecityshuttle.com 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 Easy Rider Electric Bike Rentals Fly up the hills with the power of an electric motor. Guided tours or cruise the streets on your own. Makes riding fun and easy! 721 Beach/Hyde (K2) 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
r CONSUL ATES Australia 575 Market, Suite 1800, 644-3620 Brazil 300 Montgomery, Suite 300, 981-8170 Canada 580 California, 14th Floor, 834-3180 China 1450 Laguna, 674-2900 France 540 Bush, 397-4330 Germany 1960 Jackson, 775-1061 Great Britain 1 Sansome, Suite 850, 617-1300 India 540 Arguello, 668-0683 Israel 456 Montgomery, Suite 2100, 844-7500 Italy 2590 Webster, 292-9200 Japan 275 Battery, Suite 2100, 780-6000 Korea 3500 Clay, 921-2251 Mexico 532 Folsom, 354-1700 New Zealand Burlingame, (650) 342-4333 Russian Federation 2790 Green, 928-6878 Spain 1405 Sutter, 922-2995 Sweden 505 Sansome, 788-2631 Switzerland 456 Montgomery, # 1500, 788-2272
r LIMOUSINES SF’s Finest Limousines Offering private tours of the Napa/Sonoma Valleys. No need to ride a crowded bus. Fleet includes Sedans, SUV, Stretch Limousines, Hummer Stretch. (888) 833-5466
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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
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
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AC Transit Serves Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville and other East Bay communities. In San Francisco, buses depart from the Transbay Terminal and Financial District. (510) 839-2882 BART Links San Francisco with the East Bay, SF and Oakland International Airports. In SF, trains run underground along Market St. Stops at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, Civic Center. 989-2278 Caltrain Commuter rail between San Francisco and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. In San Francisco, trains depart from the Caltrain Station located at 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 ($20), 3-day ($31), 1-week ($40), or 1-month (Fast Pass, $73) increments. Cable Cars are $7 each way. 673-MUNI, sfmuni.com
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 $469 in addition to the parking fine and daily storage fees. To claim a towed vehicle report to San Francisco AutoReturn, located at 450 7th St., 553-0123. 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 DOCTOR & MEDICAL SERVICES
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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
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r FERR Y SERVICE Blue & Gold Fleet Ferry service to Sausalito, Tiburon, Oakland/Alamdea, Angel Island, Vallejo from Pier 41 and the San Francisco Ferry Building (M2, Q5) 773-1188, blueandgoldfleet.com Golden Gate Ferry Ferry operation of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, operates from Larkspur and Sausalito to SF Ferry Building (Q5) 923-2000, goldengateferry.org
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 Lombard Garage 2055 Lombard/Webster (G4) 440-1984 Moscone Center Garage 255 3rd St./Howard (N8) 777-2782 North Beach Garage 735 Vallejo/Powell (M4) 399-9564 Portsmouth Square Garage 733 Kearny/Clay (N5) 982-6353 Sutter-Stockton 444 Stockton/Sutter (M6) 982-7275
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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 HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT A Christmas Carol ACT presents the Bay Area’s favorite holiday tradition - a critically acclaimed adaptation of the Charles Dickens Christmas classic. Geary Theater, 415 Geary/Mason (M7) 749-2228 Dance Along Nutcracker Dec. 10-11, 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 23-25, Celebrating Christmas the Jewish way in a Chinese restaurant with Jewish comedy. New Asia Restaurant (N5) (925) 743-1282
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Nutcracker Dec 10-29, An updated version of the holiday favorite presented by San Francisco Ballet. War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness/ Mc Allister (J9) 865-2000
r THEATER The Lion King The world’s #1 musical makes its triumphant return to San Francisco. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market/8th St. (K9) (888) 746-1799
r C ABARET Fauxgirls! One of the longest-running drag shows in San Francisco history! Now in our 16th year!
Nightlife & Entertainment Special holiday show December 17. Encore Karaoke Lounge, 1550 Polk (K6) fauxgirls.com
r BLUES / JA ZZ Biscuits & Blues Hot biscuits and cool blues! Voted SF’s #1 blues club. Full restaurant serving real southern food, live music nightly. 401 Mason/Geary (M7) 292-2583, biscuitsandblues.com q
r CONCER TS / LIVE MUSIC The Fillmore 1805 Geary/Fillmore (G7) (877) 346-6000 Dec. 1, RÜFÜS DU SOL; Dec. 2, Los Lobos; Dec. 3, Ramble on Rose; Dec. 7, Brothers Osborne; Dec. 8-10, Chris Robinson Brotherhood; Dec. 11, Michael Kiwanuka; Dec. 16, Citizen Cope; Dec. 17, The Dandy Warhols; Dec. 18, The Sounds; Dec. 27, Karl Denson’s 60th Birthday Celebration; Dec. 28, Quannum MCs: Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, & Lateef SF Masonic 1111 California/Taylor (L6) 776-7457 Dec. 01, Alice In Winterland; Dec. 02, Lewis Black; Dec. 08, KFOG Concert for Kids: Band of Horses, Blind Pilot, The Revivalists; Dec. 09, One Starry Night 2016: Lindsey Stirling; Dec. 11, PartyNextDoor & Jeremih; Dec. 31, Sleater-Kinney Warfield 982 Market/5th St. (M8) (888) 929-7849 Dec. 9, Young Thug; Dec. 19, Moscow Ballet’s Great
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r EVENING CRUISES Hornblower Cruises Views, gourmet cuisine, impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance & supper club cruises, champagne cruises, special event cruises. Pier 3 (P2) 788-7020 $59 California Twilight Cruise Enjoy amazing sunsets, a light healthy appetizer buffet, drinks, live guitar music. Cruise past Alcatraz, Sausalito, under the Golden Gate. See p. 49. 775-1200 GuideYou.com
r SPORTS BARS Applebee’s Fan Zone A unique destination to watch the Big Game! Classic American fare plus Game Time Menu and specialty cocktails. 2770 Taylor/Jefferson - 3rd Floor 749-9025 q
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 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 r
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