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leaders and the Chamber of Horrors at the Wax Museum.

r fisHerMan’s WHarf (SF Map: L - M2)

Ghirardelli Square, once home to the world-famous chocolate factory, has been renovated to an open-air center filled with specialty shops, international restaurants, an ice cream parlor and displays of the original chocolate-making machines.

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 and the Red & White Fleet, offering bay cruises with awardwinning narration in six languages. Visit with Hollywood Celebrities, U.S. Presidents, world

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

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City Sights 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 including Pier Restaurants and Hard Rock Cafe. Aquarium of the Bay and Turbo Ride (a simulation theatre) are popular family attractions located on the pier. 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, walkaway seafood cocktails and clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, a signature San Francisco dish. Boudin Museum & Bakery boasts a compelling array of historic photos, artifacts and interactive exhibits that detail the history, art and science behind the original San Francisco Sourdough.

r alc atra Z (SF Map: L0) Alcatraz, Spanish for pelican, was named Isla de los Alcatraces after the birds that were the island’s only inhabitants.

The island served as a military fortification in the 1850s and an incarceration facility for war prisoners during the Spanish-American War. In 1934 Alcatraz became the infamous maximumsecurity prison for members of organized crime and high-risk convicts. Famous island residents have included “Machine Gun” Kelly, Al Capone and Robert “Birdman” Stroud.

Although the island is only a mile 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 cold water.

A federal penitentiary until 1963, “The Rock” is now a popular tourist attraction. The 12acre 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.

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Fisherman’s Wharf - Once an active fishing port, a small working fishing fleet remains. Stroll past crab stands, dine at world famous seafood restaurants and enjoy family attractions.

Palace of Fine Arts - See the structure designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition (World’s Fair).

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Your day begins with hotel pick-up about 8am and your tour departs from Fisherman’s Wharf at 9am. This full-day tour lasts approximately 9 hours and the bus returns you to your hotel around 6pm (subject to traffic delays). This fully-narrated guided tour in a deluxe motorcoach takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge up 101 through scenic Marin County and into the heart of the Wine Country past row after row of grape vineyards in the lush & scenic premium winegrowing region. Learn all about grape growing and wine making with private wine tours & tastings at three distinctly different wineries. (Mt. St. John/Madonna Estates: an organic winery; Cline Winery: A traditional winery; Viansa: Owned by the Sebastiana family). Time on your own for a lunch break and shopping in the historic District of Sonoma Square in the heart of the wine country.

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anchorages would pave a five-foot wide sidewalk from New York to San Francisco.

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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 $5 collected when entering San Francisco.

r golden gate bridge (SF Map: D1) 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-mileper-hour 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.

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

Vantage points from the San Francisco side include the Toll Plaza and Visitors Center (before crossing the bridge) and 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 postcard-perfect panorama seen here was captured from the Marin Headlands (the last exit in Marin County before crossing the bridge). 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.

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Named after the first western telegraph station located here in 1853, Telegraph Hill was once home to numerous artists and writers including Mark Twain.

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City Sights 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.

r tHe HaigHt (SF Map: E - F11) 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, residents, and its landmark place in history. The style and ingenuity that started in the sixties still rings true today.

r loMbard street (SF Map: L3-4) 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. The descent begins at Hyde Street.

r golden gate ParK (SF Map: B-D9-11) 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 beautifully restored in 2003, is modeled after London’s Kew Gardens, a glass Victorian displaying a paradise of flowers. Situated near the eastern edge of the park, the Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare tropical plants.

The Japanese Tea Garden is a four-acre refuge of traditional Japanese architecture, koi ponds and bamboo trees.

The deYoung Museum features American art from the 17th through 20th centuries and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific in a state-of-the-art new facility.

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City Sights r cHinato Wn (SF Map: M - n5-6) As you pass through the dragonadorned 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. 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, fortune cookie factories, garment factories, fresh produce markets, seafood and poultry shops, and many fine restaurants.

r Vic torians (SF Map: J5 & G9) 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.

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.

r Marina distric t (SF Map: G2) The Marina District was built on lagoon and marshland filled for use during the 1915 PanamaPacific Exhibition which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal. Remaining from the Exhibition is the Palace of Fine Arts designed by Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck. Today, the Palace houses the Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum containing 650 interactive exhibits.

r c astro (SF Map: F - G13) At the upper end of Market Street is the lively Castro District, an area that caters to its largely gay and lesbian population. The neighborhood, marked by the Castro Theatre marquee, has become a symbol of gay and lesbian pride throughout the world– somewhat of a gay Mecca. Visitors are always welcome in this friendly neighborhood which offers unique shopping and dining.

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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.

The quake and the fires that followed destroyed most of the cable car system, and 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.

r tHe eMbarc adero (SF Map: n-Q6-7) 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.

Levi’s Plaza, located between Union and Greenwich streets and Battery and Sansome streets, is the world headquarters of Levi Strauss.

Interesting shops, restaurants and a Levi Strauss & Co. Visitors Center are located here.

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 seasonally.

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 as well as San Francisco’s very first street car (built in 1912) and “The Street Car Named Desire” built in 1923 and 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.

City Sights r financial distric t (SF Map: n - p6-7) “Wall Street West” begins at Montgomery Street and extends east toward the Embarcadero.

Although San Francisco’s Financial District is contained within a few city blocks, it is ranked as one of the top four financial centers in the nation.

The Transamerica Pyramid (600 Montgomery/ Washington) is San Francisco’s tallest building, rising 853 feet.

r union square (SF Map: m7-8) Union Square, a shopper’s paradise of designer boutiques and large department stores, is bounded by Stockton, Powell, Post and Geary streets. Located around the square are hundreds of high-end retailers including Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany, Niketown, Gucci and many many more. Also located nearby (closer to Market Street) is the Westfield San Francisco Centre (home to Bloomingdales and Nordstrom).

Edwardians) that now house art galleries, antique stores, boutiques, fine dining and world-class spas.

r bay bridge (SF Map: r7) The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936 and links San Francisco with Contra Costa and Alameda counties by way of an 8.5 mile suspension/cantilever structure.

Dividing the bridge from cantilever to suspension is a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island, the only access to the adjoining Naval Base on Treasure Island.

Views of the City’s skyline are spectacular from the bridge, however pedestrians aren’t allowed on the structure. A $4 toll is collected westbound.

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r UNION STREET (SF Map: G - J4) The “main street” of the Cow Hollow District is renowned for its preserved Victorians (and

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r THE C ANNER Y ( K - L2) Las Margaritas Traditional Mexican dining.

Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas. The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996

r C ASTRO ( F13) Thai Chef The best Thai food in the Castro.

Lunch, dinner to go, catering and parties. Open daily, 11am to 10:30pm. www.thaichefsf.com 4133 18th St./Castro 551-2433 q

Thailand Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine.

Many vegetarian specialties. Take-out, catering & parties. Open daily from 11am. Free delivery 5pm-10pm. 438A Castro/Market 863-6868 q

r CHINATO wN (M-N5-6) Grant Place Restaurant Famous for Hong Kong style Dim Sum. A local favorite. Lunch and dinner 7:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

737 Washington/Kearny 982-3705 Imperial Palace A unique taste and experience! Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere.

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The Wharf’s Best Seafood.

The City’s Best View.

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Restaurants New King Tin Restaurant Casual and inexpensive Chinese dining in the heart of Chinatown.

Specialties include Peking duck and dim sum.

826 Washington/Stockton 398-8088 Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, many vegetarian dishes. 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505

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r CIVIC CENTER ( J - K9) Ananda Fuara Delightful vegetarian menu.

Vegan & non-vegan dishes in a peaceful atmosphere. Our specialty – neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy. 1298 Market/Larkin 621-1994

r EMBARC ADERO ( P4-6) Gaylord India Restaurant World renowned Northern Indian cuisine. Tandoori, curries, and vegetarian specialities. Banquet facilities.

One Embarcadero Center 397-7775 q Hornblower Cruises Views, gourmet cuisine, impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7 q Pier 23 Cafe Old-time San Francisco waterfront cafe featuring live music nightly. Brunch Sat./Sun. at 10am. Full bar/restaurant/waterside dining on the Embarcadero at Pier 23 362-5125

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Restaurants Tony Roma’s Famous for baby back ribs.

Steaks, BBQ chicken—all American food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Two Embarcadero Ctr. near Market at California/Drumm 374-2733 q

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B 44 Where the locals go for Catalan cuisine in a modern atmosphere, specializing in paella and other Spanish dishes. 44 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6287 Cafe Bastille A real French cafe. Fun atmosphere and affordable prices. Outdoor seating.

Live jazz weekends. 22 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-5673 Cafe Claude Classic bistro with zinc bar, Gallic waiters, and Paris café-style food. Outdoor seating, live jazz, full bar. 7 Claude Lane (between Kearny & Grant, off Bush) 392-3515 Plouf This chic bistro serves fresh seafood.

Outside tables. Full bar. Dine where the locals do.

40 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6491

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World-Famous Gender Illusionists Superb Cal-Asian Cuisine Dinner Shows Nightly

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Restaurants r FINANCIAL DISTRIC T ( N - Q6-7) Alfred’s Steakhouse Martinis. Caesar salad.

Mesquite-grilled steaks. Tues-Sat 5:30pm. Lunch Thurs 11:30am, Complimentary validated parking. 659 Merchant/ Montgomery 781-7058 Carnelian Room Savor breathtaking views from San Francisco’s highest vista while enjoying heavenly award winning cuisine. 52nd Floor, 555 California St./Montgomery 433-7500

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r FISHERMAN’S wHARF ( K - M2) Bistro Boudin Dining with a view! Open daily for lunch and dinner in a rustic setting anchored by a rustic brick pizza oven and a full bar.

160 Jefferson/Mason 928-1849 Cafe Pescatore Fisherman’s Wharf ’s favorite neighborhood Italian sidewalk cafe. Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian specialties.

2455 Mason/North Point 561-1111 q Cioppino’s on the Wharf Family dining, indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, pizza, and pasta at affordable prices. Best cioppino in San Francisco. 400 Jefferson/Leavenworth 775-9311 q Denny’s America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Holiday Inn, Fisherman’s Wharf, 495 Beach/Jones 776-3700 q

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“Anyone who has spent time in Paris enjoying cafe life can’t help fall for Cafe Bastille.”

–Michael Bauer 22 Belden Place 986-5673

Open every day for lunch and dinner.

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Restaurants Hard Rock Cafe All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock ‘n roll memorabilia.

Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 956-2013 India Curry House North and South Indian cuisine. Over 200 different beers and wines. Pool table, darts, jukebox, more! Open until 1am daily.

1040 Columbus/Chestnut 441-8855 Las Margaritas Traditional Mexican dining.

Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas. The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996 Neptune’s Palace Voted one of the Bay Area’s best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. PIER 39 434-2260 Pat’s Cafe Breakfast and lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround.

2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735 Rainforest Cafe® A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Menu reflects cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean. 145 Jefferson/Taylor 440-5610 q Sweeties Classic neighborhood bar in between North Beach & Fisherman’s Wharf. Full bar, tasty food. Casual atmosphere, free pool table, great juke box. 475 Francisco/Mason 433-2343

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Restaurants r GHIRARDELLI SQUARE ( K2) Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without a hot fudge sundae from this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square 771-4903 q

r HAIGHT-ASHBUR Y ( E11) Kate’s Kitchen A favorite local spot for great breakfast, brunch, & lunch. Delicious homecooked meals. Don’t miss the pancakes & French toast! Open daily. 471 Haight/Fillmore 626-3984

VOTED 1 OF THE TOP PASTA RESTAURANTS IN NORTH BEACH

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Owner/Chef from Sicily * Award-winning pastas

r MARINA / LOMBARD ( H - J3-4) Mel’s Drive-in See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. See ad for locations.

r NORTH BEACH ( M - N3-4) Curly’s Coffee Shop Traditional American breakfast since 1973. Breakfast served all day.

Open 7:30am-3pm. Closed Tuesday.

1624 Powell/Union 392-0144 Fior d’ Italia America’s oldest Italian restaurant!

Northern Italian Cuisine: veal, homemade pastas, fresh seafood. Valet parking, private rooms.

2237 Mason/Chestnut 986-1886

▪ Heated Sidewalk Dining ▪ OPEN 7 DAYS: 11:30AM – 11PM ▪ Daily Brunch & Lunch Specials ▪ 11:30-2:30/11:30-4:00pm Complimentary Insalata Mista with all pastas

401 Columbus Ave. @ Vallejo Near Broadway

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A Taste of Sicily in the of North Beach

TRATTORIA VOLARE CAFFE Family-Owned � Family Recipes Award-Winning Pastas

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Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

We invite you to taste some of Chef Giovanni’s signature dishes & seafood specialties.

OPEN DAILY • LUNCH & DINNER 2 Embarcadero Center, P Level, at Sacramento & Davis Streets • (415) 374-2733 Near Drumm & Market Streets P6

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The Steak Experience

S T E A K H O U S E since 1928

Dinner Tues.-Sat. at 5:30PM - Private Parties Lunch Thurs. only 11:30AM-2:30PM 659 Merchant Street (by Kearny & Washington) Complimentary Validated Parking (3 Hours) 415.781.7058 www.alfredssteakhouse.com N7

Pat’s Cafe Breakfast and lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround.

2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735 Peña Pachamama “Voted Best of the Bay” Enjoy delicious authentic Bolivian recipes using the finest organic ingredients. Amazing nightly dinner shows. 1630 Powell St./Union 646-0018 Sizzle Come for the food, stay for the mood.

Fine dining, showgirl cabaret. Dinner served from 6pm to 2am. 21 and over. 412 Broadway/ Columbus 391-2800 Trattoria Pinocchio “One of the best pasta restaurants in North Beach” – SF Chronicle. Open daily, brunch, lunch & dinner. Heated sidewalk dining. 401 Columbus/Vallejo (N5) 392-1472 Trattoria Volare Caffe A family-owned favorite in the heart of North Beach. Experience a taste of Sicily with Chef Giovanni’s family recipes.

651 Columbus/Union (M4) 362-2774

MEXICAN FOOD & TEQUILA BAR

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Outside Dining Daily Specials on Fruit Margaritas Large Selection of Tequilas

Cliff House Since 1863, offering breathtaking views, private banquets, historic ambiance, first class food & hospitality. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1090 Point Lobos 386-3330

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2801 Leavenworth /Beach • 776-6996 L2

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Restaurants r pOLk STREET ( K4-7) Modern Thai Newly remodeled! Great ambience, delicious and inexpensive food. Delivery available, parties welcome. Open until 3am Fri. and Sat. 1247 Polk/Bush 922-8424 q

SF CHRONICLE 2008 TOP 100 BAY AREA RESTAURANTS

Ozone Thai Traditional Thai and Thai fusion specialties on one spectacular menu. We strive to provide a great dining and social experience.

Free delivery. 1160 Polk/Sutter 440-9663 q

r RUSSIAN HILL ( K4) Zarzuela Located on the Hyde St. cable car line, this charming Spanish restaurant has a warm, welcoming look. Serving the best tapas & paella in town! 2000 Hyde/Union (K4) 346-0800

“A Peak Experience” – San Francisco Chronicle

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Jazz Bistro Les Joulins Off Powell cable car line. Country French cuisine, steaks, seafood, pasta. Hottest live jazz downtown. Tres reasonable.

7 Nights. 44 Ellis/Powell 397-5397 Muang Thai Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner.

385 Taylor/Ellis 567-1509 q New Delhi Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in a dining room befitting a Maharaja. Chicken, lamb & seafood specialties. 160 Ellis/Cyril Magnin 397-8470 newdelhirestaurant.com q Olympic Cafe Famous for our omelets — over 35 varieties! Huge breakfast menu served all day.

Low prices and luncheon specials.

555 Geary/Jones 885-0984 Did You Know? Before it was a chocolate factory, Ghirardelli Square was home to a wool mill.

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201 Ninth St./Howard (L10) 255-2742 Denny’s America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.

816 Mission/4th St. 243-8800 q Mel’s Drive-in See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. See ad for locations.

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The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant Best in Swiss German specialties. Wienerschnitzel, Raclette, Cordon Bleu. 12 Different cheese and beef fondues. 2323 Van Ness/Green 885-6116 Mel’s Drive-in See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. See ad for locations.

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Bistro Boudin Dining with a view! Open daily for lunch and dinner in a rustic setting anchored by a rustic brick pizza oven and a full bar.

160 Jefferson/Mason 928-1849 Carnelian Room Savor breathtaking views from San Francisco’s highest vista while enjoying heavenly award winning cuisine. 52nd Floor, 555 California St./Montgomery (N6) 433-7500 Hard Rock Cafe All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock ‘n roll memorabilia.

Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 (M2) 956-2013 Mel’s Drive-in See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. See ad for locations.

Rainforest Cafe® A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Cuisines of the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean. 145 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 440-5610 q Tony Roma’s Famous for baby back ribs. Steaks, BBQ chicken—all American food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 2 Embarcadero Ctr., Market at California/Drumm (P6) 374-2733 q

r ASIAN Grant Place Restaurant Famous for Hong Kong style Dim Sum. A local favorite. Lunch and dinner 7:30am-12am, 7 days a week.

737 Washington/Kearny (N6) 982-3705 Imperial Palace A unique taste and experience!

Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere.

816 Washington/Grant 956-9888 New King Tin Restaurant Casual and inexpensive Chinese dining in the heart of Chinatown.

Specialties include Peking duck and dim sum.

826 Washington/Stockton 398-8088

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r BOLIVIAN Peña Pachamama “Voted Best of the Bay” Enjoy delicious authentic Bolivian recipes using the finest organic ingredients. Amazing nightly dinner shows. 1630 Powell/Union (M4) 646-0018

r BREAkFAST Curly’s Coffee Shop Traditional American breakfast since 1973. Breakfast served all day.

Open 7:30am-3pm. Closed Tuesday.

1624 Powell/Union (M, 4) 392-0144 David’s Since 1952 the City’s most celebrated Jewish deli/rest/bakery. Bkfst, lunch, dinner, 7 days a week. Reasonably priced. European pastries our specialty. Off Union Square 474 Geary 276-5950 Denny’s America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. 495 Beach/Jones 776-3700; 816 Mission/4th St. 243-8800 q Fred’s Place Coffee Shop 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 Kate’s Kitchen A favorite local spot for great breakfast, brunch, & lunch. Delicious home-cooked meals. Don’t miss the pancakes & French toast!

Open daily. 471 Haight/Fillmore (G11) 626-3984 Olympic Cafe Famous for our omelets — over 35 varieties! Huge breakfast menu served all day.

Low prices and luncheon specials.

555 Geary/Jones (L7) 885-0984 Pat’s Cafe Breakfast/Lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround.

2330 Taylor/Columbus (L3) 776-8735 Taylor St. Coffee Shop American breakfast/ lunch at its best. Voted one of the best breakfasts in SF by Citysearch.com. 375 Taylor/ O’Farrell (across from Hilton) (L8) 567-4031

open daily sun-thurs 11am-10pm fri-sat 11am-10:30pm take-out, catering and parties free delivery 5pm -10pm (minimum $16)

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TIAN SING CHINESE RESTAURANT

138 Cyril Magnin (at Ellis St.) TEL: (415) 398-1338 FAX: (415) 398-3138 Open Daily 11am-10:30pm www.tiansingrestaurant.com

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Imperial Palace DISTINCTIVE ChINESE CUISINE

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Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere.

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r C AL-A SIAN / pAN-ASIAN Asia SF Beautiful and talented gender illusionists serve you superb Cal-Asian cuisine and perform hourly atop the red runway bar.

201 Ninth St./Howard (L10) 255-2742

r DESSERT / C AND Y / ICE CREAM Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without ice cream from this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square (K2) 771-4903 q

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Restaurants Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the free factory tour. Mon.-Sun. 9am-5pm.

Visit the cafe, java bar and gift store.

(800) 953-5592 See ad pg. 11. jellybelly.com Lunch & Dinner ▪ Open 7 days 941 Kearny/Columbus ▪ 951-0505

1261 Folsom Street between 8th & 9th ▪ 626-2798

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The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant Swiss German specialties. Wienerschnitzel, Raclette, Cordon Bleu. 12 Different cheese and beef fondues. 2323 Van Ness/Green (J4) 885-6116

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In the Heart of Chinatown Hong Kong Style Dim Sum & Seafood, Rice Porridge & Wonton Noodles � Serving Lunch & Dinner � Tour Groups & Banquets � A Local Favorite!

Cafe Bastille A real French cafe. Fun atmosphere and affordable prices. Outdoor seating.

Live jazz weekends. 22 Belden Place (btwn Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) (N7) 986-5673 Cafe Claude Classic bistro with zinc bar, Gallic waiters, and Paris café-style food. Outdoor seating, live jazz, full bar. 7 Claude Lane (between Kearny & Grant, off Bush) (N7) 392-3515 Plouf This chic bistro serves fresh seafood.

Outside tables. Full bar. Dine where the locals do.

40 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) (N7) 986-6491

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Cable Car turnaround 1040 Columbus/Chestnut ▪ 441-8855

One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level Phone: 397-7775 ▪ Fax: 397-1351 www.gaylords1.com

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Gaylord India Restaurant World renowned Northern Indian cuisine. Tandoori, curries, and vegetarian specialities. Banquet facilities.

One Embarcadero Center (P6) 397-7775 q India Curry House North and South Indian cuisine. Over 200 different beers and wines. Pool table, darts, jukebox, more! Open until 1am daily.

1040 Columbus/Chestnut (L3) 441-8855 India Garden Restaurant Dine in a covered outdoor patio with beautiful plants, flowers, and a waterfall. Free Delivery. Take-out available.

1261 Folsom/8th & 9th St. (L10) 626-2798 q New Delhi Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in a dining room befitting a Maharaja. Chicken, lamb & seafood specialties. 160 Ellis/Cyril Magnin 397-8470 newdelhirestaurant.com q Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, many vegetarian dishes. 941 Kearny/Columbus (N5) 951-0505 Did You Know? The recipe for the fortune cookie was perfected in SF and first served at the Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park.

Restaurants r italian / p izz a Cafe Pescatore Fisherman’s Wharf ’s favorite neighborhood Italian sidewalk cafe. Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian specialties.

2455 Mason/Northpoint (M2) 561-1111 q Fior d’ Italia America’s oldest Italian restaurant!

Northern Italian Cuisine: veal, homemade pastas, fresh seafood. Valet parking, private rooms.

2237 Mason/Chestnut 986-1886 Trattoria Pinocchio “One of the best pasta restaurants in North Beach” – SF Chronicle. Open daily, brunch, lunch & dinner. Heated sidewalk dining. 401 Columbus/Vallejo (N5) 392-1472 Trattoria Volare Caffe A family-owned favorite in the heart of North Beach. Experience a taste of Sicily with Chef Giovanni’s family recipes.

651 Columbus/Union (M4) 362-2774

r JEW ISH DELI David’s Since 1952 the City’s most celebrated Jewish deli/rest/bakery. Bkfst, lunch, dinner, 7 days a week. Reasonably priced. European pastries our specialty. Off Union Square 474 Geary 276-5950

Restaurant and Bar “An extraordinary culinary and cultural experience.”

– New York Times

160 Ellis at Mason near Union Square 397-8470

50% OFF

BUY ONE ENTREE, GET SECOND ENTREE OF LESSER VALUE 50% OFF

Not valid with other offers, to go orders or complete dinners. Valid with this coupon. 1 coupon per table. www.newdelhirestaurant.com

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Authentic Modernized thAi Food

Free Delivery • Open till 12am Fri. & Sat. 1247 Polk/Bush, 415-922-8424 www.modernthaisf.com with 10% OFF dinner this coupon (including delivery orders)

r mexican Las Margaritas Traditional Mexican dining.

Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas. The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach (L2) 776-6996

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Cioppino’s on the Wharf Family dining, indoor, outdoor seating. Seafood, pizza, pasta at affordable prices. Best cioppino in San Francisco.

400 Jefferson/Leavenworth (L2) 775-9311 q Cliff House An SF tradition since 1850. Panoramic ocean views, historic ambiance, first class food and service. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.

1090 Point Lobos/Merrie Way (A7) 386-3330 Neptune’s Palace Voted one of the Bay Area’s best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. PIER 39 (M2) 434-2260 Pier 23 Cafe Old-time San Francisco waterfront cafe. Live music nightly. Brunch Sat./Sun. at 10am. Full bar/restaurant/waterside dining on the Embarcadero at Pier 23 (P3) 362-5125

Best Breakfast: Crepes, Waffles, Pancakes, Omelets Lunch: Sandwiches and Salads!

At the end of the Cable Car Turnaround (the beginning of the Fisherman’s Wharf Line) No fast foods here!

r Spanish B 44 Where the locals go for Catalan cuisine specializing in paella and other Spanish dishes.

44 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) (N7) 986-6287

2330 Taylor/ Columbus 776-8735 Breakfast & Lunch

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eat WheRe The Locals Go! Serving delicious home-cooked meals including: “SF’s Best Pancakes, French Toast & Brunch” –Bay Guardian.

Open daily for breakfast and lunch.

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Daily Specials Served All Day French Toast, Waffles, Pancakes

Prescott Donatello Regis Diva Clift

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r STEAkHOU SE Alfred’s Steakhouse Martinis. Caesar salad.

Mesquite-grilled steaks. Tues-Sat 5:30pm. Lunch Thurs 11:30am, Complimentary validated parking. 659 Merchant/ Montgomery 781-7058 John’s Grill A setting in the Maltese Falcon, one of the City’s oldest and most famous dining establishments. Steaks, fresh seafood, pastas. Live jazz nightly. 63 Ellis/Stockton (M8) 986-3274 q

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Luncheon Specials Chicken, Pork Chops, Hamburgers, Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Soup & Salads POST Post

Zarzuela Located on the Hyde St. cable car line, this charming Spanish restaurant has a warm, welcoming look. Serving the best tapas & paella in town! 2000 Hyde/Union (K4) 346-0800

UNION SQUARE Macy’s

Villa Florence Nikko

555 Geary Street

(between Taylor & Jones) 415/885-0984 L7

NEW KING TIN RESTAURANT

Modern Thai Newly remodeled! Great ambience, delicious and inexpensive food. Delivery available, parties welcome. Open until 3am Fri. and Sat. 1247 Polk/Bush 922-8424 q Muang Thai Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner.

385 Taylor/Ellis (L8) 567-1509 q Ozone Thai Traditional Thai and Thai fusion specialties on one spectacular menu. We strive to provide a great dining and social experience.

Free delivery. 1160 Polk/Sutter 440-9663 q Thai Chef The best Thai food in the Castro.

Lunch, dinner to go, catering and parties. Open daily, 11am to 10:30pm. www.thaichefsf.com 4133 18th St./Castro (F13) 551-2433 q Thailand Restaurant Authentic Thai cuisine.

Many vegetarian specialties. Take-out, catering & parties. Open daily from 11am. Free delivery 5-10pm. 438A Castro/Market (F13) 863-6868 q

r VEGETARIAN Ananda Fuara Delightful vegetarian menu.

Vegan & non-vegan dishes, peaceful atmosphere.

Our specialty – neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy. 1298 Market/Larkin (K9) 621-1994 Golden Era Vegetarian Come enjoy the all vegetarian jewel of San Francisco. Walking distance from Union Square and Powell Bart Station.

572 O’Farrell/Leavenworth (L8) 673-3136

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Hard Rock Cafe All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock ‘n roll memorabilia.

Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 (M2) 956-2013 Rainforest Cafe® A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean.

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r speciAlt y giFts / souVenirs Aquarium of the Bay Store A gift and book store where visitors will find a wide range of oneof-a-kind sea and ocean memorabilia, books, and jewelry. PIER 39 (M2) 623-5300 q Hard Rock Cafe Genuine Hard Rock Cafe apparel and merchandise. T-shirts, pins, limited editions! Open until midnight Friday & Saturday.

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r wine & Food Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without ice cream from this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square (K2) 771-4903 q Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the free factory tour. Enjoy the café & shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm.

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Home to Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly. Daily tours depart Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33. (P, 2) 981-7625

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r antiQue c ar tOurs Mr. Toad’s Antique Car Tours Take a Classic Tour of “The City” while riding in stylish pre-1930s cars. Departs from the Boudin Bakery, 160 Jefferson/Mason (L2) (877) 4MR-TOAD

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See Ghirardelli Square, the Presidio, Pacific Heights, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point, North Beach, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Union Square, the Transamerica tower and much more.

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VICTORIAN HOME WALK Departs daily 11am from the corner of Powell and Post in Union Square

r bay cruises Adventure Cat Relax on a 1½-hour catamaran cruise. Enjoy views of the City skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge. Departs from PIER 39, J Dock (800) 498-4228 q Bay Quackers San Francisco Duck Tours Surf & turf tour on board a U.S. Coast Guard certified World War II landing craft! Departs from the Anchorage Mall. (L2) 431-3825 q

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Blue & Gold Fleet Spectacular 1-hour narrated tour of the San Francisco Bay. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz.

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r bic ycle rentals Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry.

Tour the coast to GG Park. See ad for $5 off!

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Ride to Sausalito/Tiburon and more. Return by ferry. See ad for $5 off! 899 Columbus/ Lombard (L3) & 353 Jefferson 229-2000 q Blazing Saddles Ride bike path over the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon, return via ferry. Best bikes, best rates, longest hours. Pier 41, Pier 43 1⁄2, 1095 Columbus & 2715 Hyde. 202-8888 q

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Scenic Tours City Sightseeing San Francisco Open top double decker bus tours of downtown and Golden Gate. Frequent daily departures.

165 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 447-8442 q San Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company Guided Segway SF or Sausalito waterfront glides. Daily, 2.5 hrs. incl. training. Ages 12 & up. electrictourcompany.com 474-3130 Tower Tours San Francisco’s sightseeing specialists! Deluxe city tours, Muir Woods/Sausalito, Alcatraz, Yosemite, Carmel/Monterey, Wine Country. Tours include hotel pick up! 345-8687

r DUCK TO URS Bay Quackers San Francisco Duck Tours Surf & turf tour on board a U.S. Coast Guard certified World War II landing craft! Departs from the Anchorage Mall. (L2) 431-3825 q Ride The Ducks Ride on the historic streets, splash into the Bay and cruise McCovey Cove, quack along with the captain. Drive if you want!

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r FACTORY TO URS Boudin Museum & Bakery Tour Facts, myths & legends of SF & the Boudin Bakery. Open Mon.-Sun. 10am-7pm. Admission includes trip to tasting room. 160 Jefferson/Mason (M2) 928-1849

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Scenic Tours Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the free factory tour. Enjoy the café & shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm.

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r Fire enGine tOurs San Francisco Fire Engine Tours & Adventures Cross Golden Gate Bridge/Sausalito on classic Fire Engine. Departs from the Cannery (Beach St.). Charters. (L, 2) (415) 333-7077

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r K ayaK tOurs City Kayak Experience San Francisco Bay on a kayak. Enjoy the cityscape at sunset, watch sea lions,pelicans, see landmarks, get the best views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge. (Q9) 357-1010 q

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Dubbelju Motorcycles Rentals, LLC San Francisco’s motorcyclist owned rental shop, located South of Market. We rent out BMW, HD and Triumph motorcycles. Please call 495-2774 Eaglerider Motorcycle Rental Rent a Harley and experience the “American Dream�! $75-$135 per day, unlimited miles, helmets, delivery to hotels. (888) 390-6500 GoCAR Rentals Computer guided talking scooter cars! Hourly, daily rentals. See the San Francisco most visitors never see! 2715 Hyde/ North Point (K2) (800) 914-6227 q Scootcar Rentals Explore SF! Scootcars, Scooters, Mobility Scooters, Motorcycles, more.

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r NATURE TOURS / M UIR WOODS $43 Muir Woods Tours Wander through 1000-year-old giant redwood groves and visit Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style seaside village.

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r niGHtclub tOurs 3 Babes and a Bus, Inc. Exclusive party tours of S.F.’s hottest clubs. Let us drive so you can dance all night. No cover, no lines, pick up in Union Sq. www.threebabes.com (800) 414-0158

r WalKinG tOurs Foot! Comedy Walking Tours mix humor, history and games. “Most Eccentric Walks� –SF Weekly. Tickets, schedules and more info: www.FOOTtours.com or (800) 979-3370 q Hobnob Tours Tour ballrooms, supper clubs, cathedrals; see mansions, gardens, Nob Hill views.

Easy walk, flat ground. Optional high tea, lunch or breakfast. Reservations (650) 814-6303 Victorian Home Walk Explore Pacific Heights where tour buses are prohibited. Tour a period Victorian interior. See row houses, famous mansions and beautiful gardens. No hills. 252-9485

r priVate tOurs Silver Lion Service - Private Tours Custom tours. City, Wine, Muir Woods, Monterey/Carmel,+.

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With Monterey Bay 7 Head down to Carmel along the 17 Mile Drive™, keep Aquarium your cameras ready for stops at Pebble Beach™ golf $96 $90 Adult course, the Lone Cypress™, and Seal Rock™. Time for $90 $84 Senior lunch, shopping and exploring. Other highlights include $64 $58 Child Mission Carmel.

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Meet real ghosts from wild and romantic times gone by.

San Francisco and Sausalito Electric Tour Company Guided Segway SF or Sausalito waterfront glides. Daily, 2.5 hrs. incl. training. Ages 12 & up. electrictourcompany.com 474-3130

Walk to some of San Francisco’s most notorious historic haunted places, hear ghost stories based on documented research, touch eerie haunted artifacts and see spirits raised at beautiful Victorian mansions. Enjoy well over two hours of guaranteed unearthly fun!

Meet in the Queen Anne Hotel lobby, 1590 Sutter (at Octavia) at 7:00pm daily (except Tues.), rain or starshine. $20 adult, kids $10. (Not recommended for kids under 8) Please dress warmly for this chilling supernatural adventure!

r Shoppin g TO URS Sip Hop and Shop What’s better than wine & shopping? Outlet Hop offers sipping & shopping tours to wine country premium outlet stores. Pick up at major hotels. (888) 483-5566 outlethop.com

r CULINARY WALKIN G TOURS Local Tastes of the City Tours Behind-thescenes tours of North Beach, Haight, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, more. Meet local artisans, taste & see how local foods are made. 665-0480

r WHALE WATCHIN G San Francisco Whale Watching Sail out of the SF Golden Gate in search of whales and other California Coast marine life. Comfortable, sleek, fast boat, experienced skipper. 760-9359 q

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SF’s Finest Limousines Providing full-day Napa Wine Charters. Ride in style and comfort in a stretch limousine. Private city tours available.

New limos now available. (888) 833-5466 Sip Hop and Shop What’s better than wine & shopping? Outlet Hop offers sipping & shopping tours to wine country premium outlet stores. Pick up at major hotels. (888) 483-5566 outlethop.com

r YOSE MITE Extranomical Adventures, Inc. Explore San Francisco in small, intimate tour groups. Regularly scheduled trips to Yosemite, the wine country, the sequoia redwoods, more. (866) 231-3752 Incredible Adventures 1, 2 or 3 day tours from $129. Our fun, small groups give you the most freedom and time in the park. Hotel pickup & fees included. (800) 777-8464 q r

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r ALC ATRA Z (SF Map: L0) 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 Alcatraz. Today Alcatraz is one of San Francisco’s top tour attractions that often sells out.

Over one million people visit Alcatraz each year.

The National Park Service administers Alcatraz Island as part of the Golden Gate National

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Recreation Area (GGNRA). Alcatraz Cruises is the exclusive provider of transportation to and from the 12-acre island. Hours of operation vary with the season, ferry departures from Pier 33 are available throughout the day beginning at 9:30am and running about every 30 to 45 minutes.

An award-winning 35-minute audio tour of the prison cellhouse with actual interviews of former guards and inmates is available in six languages.

For additional information and photographs of Alcatraz Island, visit Alcatraz.cc.

Alcatraz Cruises Advance reservations recommended. Daily tours depart Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33. (P2) 981-7625

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Bike the Bridge and Return by Ferry!

Rides for All Ages Self guided or join our daily guided tour

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KAYAK TOURS Alcatraz Golden Gate Bridge Bay Bridge Trips

Adventure Cat Relax on a 1½-hour catamaran cruise. Enjoy views of the City skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge. Departs from PIER 39, J Dock (800) 498-4228 q Blue & Gold Fleet Spectacular 1-hour narrated tour of the San Francisco Bay. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz.

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Enjoy a 30-minute tour of San Francisco’s historic waterfront on a 70-foot speedboat.

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r DINNER / DANCE CRUISE Hornblower Cruises Views, gourmet cuisine, impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 (P2) 788-8866 ext. 7 q L2

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Wander through 1000-year-old giant redwood groves and visit Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style seaside village! $49 $43 Adult Ticket ($6 OFF!), $41 Senior, $28 $25 Child $47 Return by ferry: $57 $51 Adult Ticket ($6 OFF!), $55 $33 Child $49 Senior, $36 31â „2 Hour Tour - Daily at 9:00am, 11am and 2:00pm

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r BIC YCLE RENTALS Both Sausalito and Tiburon are easily accessible by bicycle via the Golden Gate Bridge. The ride to Marin County is simple along marked bike paths.

Bicyclists will encounter only gradual inclines followed by a downhill coast into Sausalito when riding from San Francisco. Rental companies will provide directions, maps, helmets and locks. After a day of touring, riders return to San Francisco by ferry. The Blue & Gold Fleet departs both Sausalito and Tiburon for Pier 41. Golden Gate Transit departs Sausalito only to the Ferry Building.

Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry.

Tour the coast to GG Park. See ad for $5 off!

2661 Taylor/North Point (L2) 346-2453 q Bike and Roll Bike the Golden Gate Bridge!

Ride to Sausalito/Tiburon and more. Return by ferry. See ad for $5 off! 899 Columbus/ Lombard (L3) & 353 Jefferson 229-2000 q Blazing Saddles Ride bike path over the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon, return via ferry. Best bikes, best rates, longest hours. Pier 41, Pier 43 1â „2, 1095 Columbus & 2715 Hyde 202-8888 q Did You Know? Alcatraz Island is 22.5 acres wide, and 1.5 miles from shore

Across the Bay r MUIR WOODS 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. Cathedral and Bohemian Groves contain the largest Coast redwoods – up to 252 feet tall and 14 feet across. $43 Muir Woods/Sausalito Tour Buy online and save on city tours, wine country, more!

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r SAUSALITO / TIBURON Just 20 minutes north of San Francisco is Tiburon, a charming town resembling an authentic New England seaport village. Eight miles north of San Francisco across the bay is the tiny bayside community of Sausalito. Arrival by ferry is the best way to experience this Mediterranean-style community.

Blue & Gold Fleet Pier 41, Fisherman’s Wharf (M2) 773-1188

r WHALE WATCHING San Francisco Whale Watching Sail out of the SF Golden Gate in search of whales and other California Coast marine life. Comfortable, sleek, fast boat, experienced skipper. 760-9359 q r

Relax for 11⁄2 Hours of Comfortable Cruising on the Luxury Sailing Catamaran Adventure Cat! Enjoy the Majestic Views of the City Skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Golden Gate & Beyond!

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Map key locations refer to the SF map (pp. 40-41).

Call to confirm days and hours of operation, and admission prices.

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.

PIER 39 (M2) 1-888-SEA-DIVE q Asian Art Museum One of the largest Asian art collections in the Western world, over 13,000 art objects spanning 6,000 years of history.

200 Larkin/McAllister (K9) 581-3500 Power and Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming

Dynasty; through August 17, Later Chinese Jades: Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century Boudin Museum & Bakery Tour Facts, myths & legends of SF & the Boudin Bakery. Open Mon.Sun. 10am-7pm. Admission includes trip to tasting room. 160 Jefferson/Mason (M2) 928-1849 California Palace of the Legion of Honor The Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.

Collections span 4,000 years. Lincoln Park, 34th Ave./Clement (B7) 863-3330 The Contemporary Jewish Museum Presenting contemporary perspectives and Jewish views on art, history, and culture.

121 Steuart/Mission (N8) 344-8800 de Young Museum American art from the 17th through 20th centuries and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific in a state-of-theart new facility. GG Park (C10) 750-3600 Chihuly at the de Young Exploratorium A world-famous interactive museum. Over 650 “hands-on” exhibits including “Shadow Box” and “Tornado.” Fun for all ages.

3601 Lyon/Marina Blvd. (E2) 561-0360 q Mind Haas-Lilienthal House This Victorian survived the 1906 Earthquake. Authentic furnishings and San Francisco artifacts. Tours Wed., Sat., Sun. only. 2007 Franklin/Washington (J5) 441-3004 Levi Strauss & Co. Visitors Center See the colorful history of a company whose products, marketing and business practices shaped popular culture. Levi’s Plaza, 1155 Battery/Union (P4) Museé Mécanique Revisit childhood memories! This penny arcade museum displays antique mechanical games. Pier 45 at the end of Taylor St. (L2) 346-2000 Museum of the African Diaspora Examines and celebrates the global influence of the African Diaspora on art and culture.

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51 Yerba Buena Lane (D13) 775-0990 SF Maritime National Historical Park Hyde St. Pier Historic Ships, Maritime Museum (closed), Visitors Center Fisherman’s Wharf (K2) 447-5000 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 20th Century art in a variety of media.

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SS Jeremiah O’Brien Restored WWII Liberty Ship. Engines can be observed in operation on steaming weekend. Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf (L1) 544-0100 ssjeremiahobrien.org USS Pampanito Authentic WWII submarine.

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Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 45 (L2) 775-1943 q Wells Fargo History Museum Interactive exhibits, rare artifacts from California’s early history: stagecoach, mining tools, gold, maps.

420 Montgomery/California (N6) 396-2619 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts A multidisciplinary arts center presenting visual and performing arts, films and public programs.

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includes a souvenir glass and the opportunity to taste three to six wines. A good strategy is research wineries before visiting to ensure they are open to the public and their hours of operation.

Most visitors will find wine tasting is both enjoyable and educational.

NOTE: The preferred route to the Napa Valley from San Francisco is via Highway 101 North across the Golden Gate Bridge and through Marin County.

Approximately eight miles north of San Rafael take the Vallejo-Napa exit to Highway 37. Follow this highway east to the Sonoma-Napa turn off at Highway 121. Take Highway 121 north, then east to its junction with Highway 29 which leads into Napa.

r C ALISTOGA With its mud baths and natural hot springs, Calistoga is heaven for those who like to be pampered. Relax and soak in a hot tub of mineral water or mud and ash. Most spas offer separate areas for men and women as well as massages, facials and herbal wraps.

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r C ABARET Beach Blanket Babylon Known for its zany hats, the nation’s longest-running musical revue pokes fun at current events and celebrities.

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r NIGHTCLUB / NIGHT TOURS 3 Babes and a Bus, Inc. Exclusive party tours of S.F.’s hottest clubs. Let us drive so you can dance all night. No cover, no lines, pick up in Union Sq. threebabes.com (800) 414-0158 Local Tastes of the City Tours 2 Hour night walking tour of North Beach & Chinatown.

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r JA ZZ / BLUES Jazz at Pearls “SF’s premier jazz club” – NY Times. Speakeasy ambience, top acts, lush cocktails. Thurs.-Mon., 8 & 10pm. 256 Columbus/ Pacific (M5) 291-8255 jazzatpearls.com Mondays, Pearl’s Big Band; Tuesdays, Kim Nalley; Weekend highlights, Pete Escovedo, David Fathead Newman, Jacqui Naylor, Plas (Pink Panther Sax) Johnson; Sundays, Half-price tickets Jazz Bistro Les Joulins Mouth-watering steaks, seafood and generous cocktails. Hottest jazz in Union Square. Tres reasonable.

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r DINNER DANCE CRUISE Hornblower Cruises Views, gourmet cuisine, impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 (P2) 788-8866 ext. 7 q

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Open 6pm-2am. 546 Broadway/Columbus (N5) 362-7763 q Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club Over 100 erotic showgirls, centerfolds, models and actresses perform nightly. Full bar. All major credit cards accepted.

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Deja Vu Centerfolds 100’s of beautiful girls perform nightly. Broadway’s only totally nude show after hours. 391 Broadway/Montgomery (N5) 834-0662 centerfoldssf.com

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Rates: $39 to $85, Pkg. avail. 317 Leavenworth/ Eddy (L8) 771-4242 or (800) 422-3646 Emperor Norton Inn 2 blocks from Union Square. Refrigerator, microwave and cable TV. 615 Post/Taylor (L7) 673-6718 Gateway Inn 438 O’Farrell/Taylor (L8) 673-6718

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Attractions q Star symbol denotes ad with discount coupon.

Map key locations refer to the SF map (pp. 40-41). $39 Deluxe City Tour Buy online and save on city tours, wine country, attractions, more!

Special discounts from Bay City Guide advertisers.

See p. 14-15. 775-1200 GuideYou.com q Adventure Cat Relax on a 1½-hour catamaran cruise. Enjoy views of the City skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge. Departs from PIER 39, J Dock (800) 498-4228 q Alcatraz The only walking tour of Alcatraz.

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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.

PIER 39 (M2) 1-888-SEA-DIVE q Asian Art Museum One of the largest Asian art collections in the Western world, over 13,000 art objects spanning 6,000 years of history.

200 Larkin/McAllister (K9) 581-3500 Bay Area Discovery Museum Spectacular setting under the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. Hands-on exhibitions for children ages 1-8. Fort Baker, Sausalito 339-3900

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Attractions Bay City Bike Rentals Ride across the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon and return via ferry.

Tour the coast to GG Park. See ad for $5 off!

2661 Taylor/North Point (L2) 346-2453 q Bay Quackers San Francisco Duck Tours Surf & turf tour on board a U.S. Coast Guard certified World War II landing craft! Departs from the Anchorage Mall. (L2) 431-3825 q Bike and Roll Bike the Golden Gate Bridge!

Ride to Sausalito/Tiburon and more. Return by ferry. See ad for $5 off! 899 Columbus/ Lombard (L3) & 353 Jefferson 229-2000 q Blazing Saddles Ride bike path over the GG Bridge to Sausalito/Tiburon, return via ferry. Best bikes, best rates, longest hours. Pier 41, Pier 43 1⁄2, 1095 Columbus & 2715 Hyde. 202-8888 q

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Blue & Gold Fleet Spectacular 1-hour narrated tour of the San Francisco Bay. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. PIER 39 (M2) 773-1188 q Boudin Museum & Bakery Tour Facts, myths & legends of SF & the Boudin Bakery. Open Mon.Sun. 10am-7pm. Admission includes trip to tasting room. 160 Jefferson/Mason (M2) 928-1849 Cable Car Barn & Museum Displays the history of San Francisco’s cable cars and the underground cables that pull the cars along the tracks. 1201 Mason/ Washington (M5) 474-1887 Cable Car Charters Two hour city tour by motorized cable car! Cross the Golden Gate Bridge. See Chinatown, Presidio, more!

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165 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 447-8442 q Escape From The Rock Cruise A 90-minute journey under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Hear notorious criminals’ chilling stories.

Blue & Gold Fleet, PIER 39 (M2) 773-1188 Exploratorium An interactive science museum housed in the Palace of Fine Arts.

Reservations are required for the Tactile Dome.

3601 Lyon/Marina Blvd. (E2) 561-0360 q Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without a hot fudge sundae at this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square (K2) 771-4903 q GoCAR Rentals Computer guided talking scooter cars! Hourly, daily rentals. See the San Francisco most visitors never see!

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Attractions Hard Rock Cafe All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock ‘n roll memorabilia.

Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 (M2) 956-2013

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Jelly Belly Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the free factory tour. Enjoy the café & shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm.

See ad pg. 11. (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com Levi Strauss & Co. Visitors Center See the colorful history of a company whose products, marketing and business practices shaped popular culture. Levi’s Plaza, 1155 Battery/Union (P4)

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All ground tours include San Francisco hotel pick-up & drop-off at most SF hotels*, or join the tour from departure points at Fisherman’s Wharf. A VIP reduced parking rate is available.

HOTEL PICK-UP: Pick up is available from select hotels.

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6 Prices only available through GuideYou.com or (415) 775-1200 6 Other tour vendors will not match GuideYou.com prices 6 GuideYou.com books seating space on fully-insured PUC/TCP licensed coaches and acts as their discounted ticket reseller.

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6 An experienced call center is used before 9am & after 5:30pm M-F and on weekends to answer our overflow calls from our office.

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Rainforest Cafe® A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Cuisines of the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean. 145 Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 440-5610 q Red & White Fleet Sail under the Golden Gate & around Alcatraz aboard the 1-hr Golden Gate Bay Cruise in 8 languages, or enjoy the California Sunset Cruise. Pier 43½ or call (L2) 673-2900 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!” 175 Jefferson/ Mason (L2) 771-6188 q RocketBoat Climb aboard and hang on!

Enjoy a 30-minute tour of San Francisco’s historic waterfront on a 70-foot speedboat.

PIER 39, 705-8200 San Francisco Railway Museum The history of SF’s rail transit – artifacts, photos, exhibits, gifts.

W-Su 10am-6pm, on the F-line near the Ferry Bldg. streetcar.org 77 Steuart/Market (P6) 974-1948 Scootcar Rentals SF’s only scooter & Scootcar rental shop! Mobility Scooters! Hourly, daily & weekly rates. Open 7 days from 9am.

431 Beach/Taylor (L2) 567-7994 scootcar.net q SF Maritime National Historical Park Hyde St. Pier Historic Ships, Maritime Museum (closed), Visitors Center Fisherman’s Wharf (K2) 447-5000 Turbo Ride 3D/4D Adventures Climb aboard the ultimate thrill ride for a spectacular 4D Special FX Experience. Feel the action like never before! PIER 39 (M2) 392-TURBO q USS Pampanito Authentic WWII submarine.

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Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 45 (L2) 775-1943 q Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf It’s all new! Visit your old friends and meet new stars. See the art and mystery of wax sculpting.

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