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r FISHERMAN’S WHARF (SF Map: L - M2) 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

leaders and the Chamber of Horrors at the Wax Museum. 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. 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

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City Sights 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, RocketBoat (seasonal) and Turbo Ride (a simulation theatre) 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. Boudin Museum & Bakery exhibits an array of historic photos and artifacts that detail the history behind the original San Francisco Sourdough. Other activities at Fisherman’s Wharf include bicyle rentals and wine tasting.

In 1934 Alcatraz became the infamous maximum-security 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 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.

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Alcatraz, Spanish for pelican, was named Isla de los Alcatraces after the birds that were the island’s only inhabitants.

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.

The island served as a military fortification in the 1850s and an incarceration facility for war prisoners during the Spanish-American War.

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IT’S HARVEST SEASON – THE BEST TIME TO VISIT! n 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 wine-growing region. n Includes private winery tours & tastings at three wineries.* (Mt. St. John/Madonna Estates: an organic winery; Cline Winery: a traditional winery; Sutter Home: a historic winery) n Time on your own for a lunch break and shopping in the historic District of Sonoma Square in the heart of the wine country. One of the most unique and memorable tours you can take! Book early – this fantastic tour regularly sells out!

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City Sights 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 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 $6 collected when entering San Francisco. 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.

r COIT TO WER (SF Map: N4) Atop Telegraph Hill is the 210foot 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.

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. E2

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Brilliant warriors. Artistic masters. More than just professional soldiers, samurai of the highest rank were cultivated artists, writers, and philosophers. Superb armor, tea sets, swords, paintings, and more reveal how these men balanced the precision of the blade with the perfection of the brush.

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

bamboo trees. The park’s main attractions include two newlyrebuilt museums, the deYoung Museum and California Academy of Sciences which features a living roof and indoor rainforest.

r CHINATO W N (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.

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City Sights 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 and Saturday mornings. 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. The popular F-line runs a total of five miles beginning at its western terminal in the Castro r THE EMBARC ADERO (SF Map: N - Q6-7) district, down Market Street to the Embarcadero and ending at Jones and Beach streets in The Embarcadero is a waterfront boulevard lined Fisherman’s Wharf. with elegant palm trees, historic pier structures, 248731a1_SFBayCityGd_9.09:. 8/12/09 8:27 PM Page 1 hip eateries and luxury apartments and condor UNION STREET (SF Map: G-J4) miniums. San Francisco’s eastern waterfront has The “main street” of the Cow Hollow District emerged as one of the City’s most exciting new is renowned for its preserved Victorians (and neighborhoods.

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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.

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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.

r CIVIC CENTER (SF Map: K9) Van Ness Avenue, the widest street in the City, is home to San Francisco’s city government. The gold- domed City Hall (extensively renovated in 1995-1999) was modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Tours of this “beaux-arts” building (the tallest dome in the U.S.) are available.

San Francisco’s Main Library is located at the corner of Larkin and Grove Streets. The magnificent Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. The museum’s holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history. Nearby Hayes Valley offers an eclectic mix of restaurants and boutiques.

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.

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City Sights 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 MISSION DISTRIC T (SF Map: H - K13) 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.

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The area south of Market Street continues to be transformed from vacant warehouses on industrial lots into a fashionable neighborhood. The South of Market district (SoMa) has emerged as the art and nightlife center of San Francisco and offers a collection of restaurants, cafes, galleries, bars and nightclubs. Yerba Buena Gardens, the city’s urban redevelopment plan, includes the Center for the Arts, a

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visual and performing arts complex, 5.5 acres of gardens with an outdoor performance area, the Martin Luther King Memorial, the Zeum (an arts and technology center for children), an ice skating and bowling center, and San Francisco’s historic Charles Loof Carousel. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is now the second largest modern art museum in the United States.

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. 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. r

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Bistro Boudin American Enjoy the best of California! Full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Have a drink at the Bistro Bar, enjoy the scenic views of the San Francisco bay. 160 Jefferson/Mason 928-1849 Cafe Pescatore Italian Warm and friendly Italian sidewalk cafe nestled between Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach. A perfect litttle place for seafood, pasta and more. 2455 Mason/North Point 561-1111 q Castagnola’s Seafood The ultimate dining experience since 1916. Fresh

seafood, aged steaks, classic cocktails. Great views overlooking the boats docked at Fisherman’s Wharf. Validated parking. 286 Jefferson/Jones 776-5015 Cioppino’s on the Wharf Italian Family dining, indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, pizza, and pasta at affordable prices. Best cioppino in San Francisco. Free clam chowder with ad! 400 Jefferson/Leavenworth 775-9311 q Denny’s American America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Late night dining. Holiday Inn, Fisherman’s Wharf, 495 Beach/Jones 776-3700 q

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Voted San Francisco’s Best Restaurant with a View · Dine at our casual Bistro restaurant or stylish Sutro’s at the Cliff House. · Enjoy cocktails & appetizers in our balcony lounge. · Listen to live Friday night jazz. · Experience a San Francisco tradition with our Sunday champagne brunch.

1090 Point Lobos San Francisco

415-386-3330 www.CliffHouse.com

Hard Rock Cafe American All-American favorites, rocking atmosphere, cool rock ‘n roll memorabilia from local artists like Grateful Dead. Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Friday and Saturday. PIER 39 956-2013 Hollywood Grill Cafe Breakfast Enjoy the finest breakfast by a real chef in Fisherman’s Wharf/PIER 39. Conveniently located near area hotels. Open every day 7am to 2pm. 530 North Point/Taylor 563-3779 Jacks Cannery Bar Steakhouse 68 Draft beers, full bar. Great steaks! Live music on the patio. Open since 1932. Located at Fisherman’s Wharf in the historic Cannery! 441 Jefferson/Leavenworth 931-6400 Las Margaritas Mexican Traditional Mexican cuisine. Outdoor patio dining, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas. Validated parking. Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996 Neptune’s Palace Seafood Voted one of the San Francisco’s 10 best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. At the scenic and of PIER 39 434-2260 Pat’s Cafe American Best Breakfast, wonderful lunch & dinner. Home-

A7 VOTED 1 OF THE TOP PASTA RESTAURANTS IN NORTH BEACH

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Cucina Italiana TRATTORIA

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401 Columbus Ave. @ Vallejo Near Broadway

For reservations (415) 392-1472

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Restaurants style restaurant located between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the Taylor Street Cable Car turnaround. 2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735 Rainforest Cafe® American A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Menu reflects cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean. Family friendly! 145 Jefferson/Taylor 440-5610 q SF Yogurt Frozen Dessert Start swirling! Self-serve frozen yogurt by the ounce. Choose from a variety of flavors (sweet or tart) and toppings (fruit, granola, cereals, etc.). Try a fresh made waffle bowl! 79 Jefferson/Mason q Sweeties Bar Classic neighborhood bar in between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. Full bar, tasty food. Casual atmosphere, free pool table, great jukebox. Local favorite. 475 Francisco/Mason 433-2343

SEAFOOD • STEAKS • COCKTAILS

SErvIng SAn FrAnCISCO SInCE 1916 grEAT FOOD • grEAT vIEWS • grEAT TIMES

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B 44 Spanish Catalan Bistro to enjoy tantalizing tapas, famous paellas, Spanish classics. Modern dining room plus outdoor seating. 44 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6287

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

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Restaurants ﬁne Tuscan Cuisine “So Italian, you need a passport.” –Herb Caen

1429 Stockton in North Beach Reservations: 415 392 8585

ITALIAN

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Cafe Bastille French A real French cafe! Fun Parisian atmosphere and affordable prices. Outdoor seating. Live jazz on weekends. 22 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-5673 Cafe Claude French Classic bistro with zinc bar, Gallic waiters, and Paris café-style food. Outdoor seating, live jazz, full bar. Lunch & dinner. 7 Claude Lane (between Kearny & Grant, off Bush) 392-3515 Gitane Basque Named after the freewheeling gypsy, this modern and funky restaurant features a menu inspired by the food of Spain, France, and Portugal. 6 Claude Lane 788-6686 Plouf Seafood Trendy French seafood bistro specializing in mussels, seafood dishes, meats. Outside tables on lively alley. Full bar. 40 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6491

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Food at a Unique Price • In the Heart of North Beach Italian Heated Patio • Live Entertainment • Valet Parking 478 Green at Grant • 981-2044 • www.boccecafe.com

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

just off union square there is an alleyway where people once gathered in speakeasies to share an intimate meal, drink, and tell stories. they are gathering once more. in two places.

CAFÉ CLAUDE 7 Claude Lane San Francisco 415.392.3515

GITANE 6 Claude Lane San Francisco 415.788.6686

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Restaurants Dick Lee Pastry Chinese Buffet $5.99 All-you-can-eat Dim Sum, BBQ and other Chinese dishes in a simple and pleasant environment. Open from 10am to 7pm daily. Closed Wed. dickleepastry.page.tl 716 Jackson/Grant 397-0788 Grant Place Restaurant Chinese Famous for Hong Kong style Dim Sum, served all day. Seafood, rice porridge, wonton noodles. A local favorite! Lunch and dinner, 7:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week. 737 Washington/Kearny 982-3705 Great Eastern Restaurant Cantonese Best Hong Kong-style dim sum in San Francisco! Authentic Cantonese cuisine. Live seafood tanks. In the heart of Chinatown. Michelin and Zagat rated. 649 Jackson/Kearny 986-2500 Imperial Palace Chinese A unique taste and experience! Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere. Kids under 8 eat free! 816 Washington/Grant 956-9888 Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant Indian Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, vegetarian dishes. Allyou-can-eat lunch buffet. Take out, free delivery (limited area). 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505

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Between Bush, Pine, Kearny and Montgomery The Largest Outdoor Heated Seating in SF

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Enjoy Catalan Cuisine Voted One of the Best 100 Restaurants Best Spanish Restaurant –SF Weekly 44 Belden Place 986-6287

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Fresh Seafood & Fine French Cuisine Listed in the Top Ten Best New Restaurants 2005 –Michael Bauer Top 100 Restaurants 40 Belden Place 986-6491

Cafe BASTILLE

“Anyone who has spent time in Paris enjoying cafe life can’t help fall for Cafe Bastille.” –Michael Bauer 22 Belden Place 986-5673

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Restaurants Z&Y Restaurant Northern Chinese Szechuan and Hunan cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. Michelin & Zagat rated. Live seafood tanks. Sensational food at affordable prices. 655 Jackson/Grant 981-8988

r CIVIC CENTER / VAN NESS (J-K1-9) Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Delightful vegetarian and vegan cuisine to satisfy inwardly and outwardly in a peaceful atmosphere. Our house specialty is neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy. 1298 Market/Larkin 621-1994 Asia SF Cal-Asian World-famous transgender stars serve you superb Cal-Asian cuisine and perform a dinner show nightly atop the red runway bar. 201 Ninth St./Howard 255-2742

r EMBARC ADERO (P4-6) Gaylord India Restaurant Indian Traditional Indian cuisine, meticulously prepared dishes with fresh spices and excellent service. Local favorite! Beautiful decor, banquet facilities. One Embarcadero Center 397-7775 q Hornblower Cruises Dining Cruise Dine on a yacht! Gourmet cuisine, unsurpassed views, impeccable service. Dinner dance, weekend

DINING WITH A VIEW.

Brunch • Lunch • Dinner Upstairs at Boudin at the Wharf 160 Jefferson • San Francisco • 415/928-1849 M2

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Restaurants champagne brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7 q Pier 23 Cafe American A small, funky roadhouse that sits over San Francisco Bay. Full restaurant and bar, waterside dining, great seafood, live music. Lunch, dinner, Brunch Sat.-Sun. Embarcadero/Pier 23 362-5125

r FILLMORE DISTRIC T ( G6-7) Cassis French Southern French cuisine with Italian flair. Early bird & prix fixe menu daily. Full bar, happy hour, Sunday brunch. Casual, stylish bistro ambiance. 2101 Sutter/Steiner 440-4500 restaurantcassis.com

MEXICAN FOOD & TEQUILA BAR Outside Dining Daily Specials on Fruit Margaritas Large Selection of Tequilas 29 Years in

at Fisherman’s Wharf Parking Validation at Anchorage Shopping Center (500 Beach St) • Major Credit Cards Accepted

2801 Leavenworth /Beach • 776-6996 L2

r FINANCIAL DISTRIC T ( N - Q6-7) Alfred’s Steakhouse Steakhouse The steak experience! Martinis. Caesar salad. Mesquite-grilled steaks. Tues.-Sat. 5:30pm. Lunch Thurs. 11:30am. Complimentary validated parking. 659 Merchant/Montgomery 781-7058 Carnelian Room Fine Dining 52 stories up, San Francisco’s highest fine dining restaurant provides breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire Bay Area. Fresh organic & seasonal selections. 555 California/Montgomery 433-7500

SF ChroniCle 2009 Top 100 Bay area reSTauranTS “A Peak Experience” – San Francisco Chronicle

2323 Van Ness Avenue/Green Valet Parking ■ Closed Mondays

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Authentic Swiss Specialties: Cheese, Beef, Chocolate Fondues, Wienerschnitzel and Many More! ■ Full Bar J4

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OPEN 24 HOURS FISHERMAN’S WHARF

495 Beach/Jones ▪ 776-3700

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

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816 Mission/4th St. ▪ 243-8800 N8, L2

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Restaurants r GHIRARDELLI SQUARE (K2) Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Dessert A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without a hot fudge sundae from this famous chocolate maker. Soda fountain, chocolate shop. Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point 771-4903 q

A u t h e n t i c S pA n i S h c u i S i n e Specialties: Zarzuela, Paella & Tapas Voted One of San Francisco’s Top 100 Restaurants –SF Chronicle

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

“One of the Best Spanish” –Zagat Survey Open For Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30pm On the Cable Car Line, 2000 Hyde/Union

346-0800

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Cable Car turnaround 1040 Columbus/Chestnut ▪ 441-8855

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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Mel’s Drive-in American See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious home-style cooking. Breakfast served all day. Open early morning until late night. Please see our ad for four SF locations.

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4724 Geary/12th Ave. • 387-7300

r MARINA / LOMBARD (H-J3-4)

Bocce Cafe Italian A taste of Italy in the heart of North Beach. Heated patio, live entertainment, great Italian food at unique prices. A local neighborhood favorite! Valet parking. 478 Green/Grant 981-2044 Firenze by Night Italian Fine Tuscan cuisine. Award-winning homemade Italian dishes. Exquisite decor, soothing atmosphere. Family owned and operated. 1429 Stockton/Vallejo 392-8485 India Curry House Indian North and South Indian cuisine. Over 200 different beers and wines. Pool table, darts, jukebox, more! Lunch and dinner. Open until 1am daily. 1040 Columbus/Chestnut 441-8855 Trattoria Pinocchio Italian “One of the best pasta restaurants in North Beach” – SF Chronicle. Open daily, brunch, lunch, dinner. Heated sidewalk dining. Family owned. Full bar, happy hour. 401 Columbus/Vallejo 392-1472

r OCEAN BEACH (A7-13) Cliff House American Voted best San Francisco view restaurant. Dine at the casual bistro, stylish Sutro’s. Balcony cocktail view lounge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Since 1863. 1090 Point Lobos 386-3330

r RICHMOND DISTRIC T (C7-8) Casa Hookah Middle Eastern Hookah lounge and fine Middle Eastern Cuisine. Kabobs, Mediterranean appetizers, Arabic dinner, belly dancers. Dine in or delivery to hotels. 4724 Geary/12th Avenue 387-7300

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

Southern French Cuisine with an Italian Flair Full bar b Happy hour Sunday Brunch

r SOMA / MOSCONE CENTER (K-N7-11) Denny’s American America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Late night dining. 816 Mission/4th Street 243-8800 q India Garden Restaurant Indian Dine in a covered outdoor patio with beautiful plants, flowers, and a waterfall. Free Delivery. Take-out available. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet. 1261 Folsom/8th & 9th St. 626-2798 q Mel’s Drive-in American See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious home-style cooking. Breakfast served all day. Open early morning until late night. Please see our ad for four SF locations.

r UNION SQUARE ( M7) Jazz Bistro Les Joulins French Straight jazz and juicy steaks! Country French and

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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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Authentic Cantonese cuisine Best Hong Kong style Dim Sum in San Francisco Live seafood tanks Michelin & Zagat Rated, voted one of the best seafood restaurants by Yahoo! Open daily: 10:00 am to midnight Sat., Sun. & holidays: 9:00am to midnight

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Mediterranean cuisine. Hottest live jazz dowtown. 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. Steaks, fresh seafood, pastas. Live jazz nightly. 63 Ellis/Stockton (M8) 986-3274 q Muang Thai Thai Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine. Across from the Hilton. 385 Taylor/Ellis 567-1509 q Olympic Cafe Breakfast Famous for the best variety of breakfast specials. 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. Near hotels. 375 Taylor/O’Farrell (across from Hilton) 567-4031 Tian Sing Chinese Best known for Shanghai-style dumplings. Fresh seafood and over 80 kinds of dim sum served all day. Vegetarian friendly! Near Parc 55 Hotel. 138 Cyril Magnin/Ellis 398-1338 q

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四川风味 Szchuan R E S TA U R A N T Cuisine • The Best Northern Style Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown • Ofﬁcial Chef for SF Chinese Consulate Cooked for 2 Chinese Prime Ministers

Lunch & Dinner ▪ Open 7 days 941 Kearny/Columbus ▪ 951-0505

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

(Dinner dine in only at all three locations, limit one discount per table)

415.981.8988

ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET ▪ 11:30-2:30 Free Delivery (Limited Area) ▪ Take-out available

655 Jackson St./Grant/Kearny Web Site: www.zyrestaurant.com/

Other location: Indian Clay Oven ▪ 2436 Clement Street 751-0505 N5

WORLD FAMOUS

2330 Taylor/ Columbus 776-8735 Breakfast & Lunch

Best Breakfast: Crepes, Waffles, Pancakes, Omelets Lunch: Sandwiches and Salads! Dinner: Contemporary American Cuisine (Wed.-Sat.) At the end of the Cable Car Turnaround (the beginning of the Fisherman’s Wharf Line) No fast foods here! L3

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Imperial Palace DISTINCTIVE CHINESE CUISINE

A unique taste and experience! Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere.

Children under 8 Eat Free (from set menu)

Chinatown • 816 Washington / Grant 415.956.9888

Restaurants r VAN NESS ( J4-9) The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant Swiss SF Chronicle Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants list! Best in Swiss German specialties. Wienerschnitzel, Raclette, Cordon Bleu. 12 Different cheese and beef fondues. 2323 Van Ness/Green 885-6116 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, wings. Hotel delivery. 1243 Van Ness/Sutter 673-7771 q r

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SF County Fair Bldg.

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r MUSIC STORES Music Center of San Francisco West Coast’s largest selection of sheet music. Guitars, Keyboards, lessons, gifts & accessories. 207 Powell/O’Farrell (M7) 781-6023

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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 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 Red & White Fleet Golden Gate Bridge Cruise. Under the Bridge, along the Wharf, Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island & Alcatraz. Narrated in six languages. Pier 43 1⁄2 or call (L2) 447-0597 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 q

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Alpine Inn & Suites Boutique hotel near SFO. Free parking, WiFi, breakfast, microwave, fridge. Near BART, Muni. 560 Carter/Geneva, 415-3346969 or 866-527-9591, www.alpinemotorinn.com Deluxe Inn Rates: $40 to $75, Remodeled. 2 miles from SFO. 920 El Camino, So. SF (650) 583-2408 r

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Castle Inn Free parking, ideal location, fridge, microwave, in-room coffee, free HBO. 1565 Broadway/Van Ness (J5) (800) 822-7853

Wine Country r WINE TASTING Winery Collective Experience over 50 wines from Napa and Sonoma. Meet winemakers and get a taste of the wine country while visiting San Francisco. 485 Jefferson/Hyde (K2) 929-9463

r AIR TOURS / HOT AIR BALLOONS Above the West Ballooning A unique way to see the Napa Valley is from a hot air balloon. Sunrise flights with champagne breakfast. Transportation from SF. (800) 627-2759

r WINE COUNTR Y TOURS $61 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. 13. GuideYou.com q

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 LIMOUSINE TOURS Kingsway Limousine Service Great rates to SF and Oakland airport, Wine Country, special occasions, any occasion! Specializing in corporate accounts. 307-3000 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 r

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Incredible Adventures Join our Napa & Sonoma day tour, Muir Woods & Wine combo tour or overnight in the wine country. From $75 w/hotel pick-up. (800) 777-8464 incadventures.com q

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Nightlife r SYMPHONY San Francisco Symphony One of the world’s premier orchestras, presenting over 200 concerts each year. Music matters. Hear it now: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness (J10) 864-6000

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. Club Fugazi. 678 Green/Powell (M4) 421-4222 BBB_BayCityGuide_080109_v2.pdf

Fauxgirls! San Francisco’s Favorite Drag Revue, now in our Ninth Year! Every Third Saturday at 10pm at Kimo’s. 1351 Polk/Pine (K6) Reservations/Info 621-3158 fauxgirls.com J’La Chic Theatre39 on PIER 39 introduces cabaret and theatre productions from magic, comedy, plays, concerts and live entertainment. Doo-wop to Motown. 433-3939, Theatre39.com

r THEATRE Tony and Tina’s Wedding Join the happy couple 3:26:16 to tie the PM knot. Hilarious reception with an 7/29/09

Italian dinner, champagne, wedding cake, dancing, laughs. Castagnola’s Restaurant, (866) 811-4111 q Wicked The untold story of the witches of Oz returns to San Francisco, the city where it had its world premiere. Open-ended engagement. Orpheum Theatre, 512-7770

r JA ZZ / BLUES Biscuits & Blues Hot biscuits and cool blues! Voted #1 blues club. Full restaurant serving real southern food, music nightly. 401 Mason/Geary (M7) 292-2583, biscuitsandblues.com q

Jazz Bistro Les Joulins Mouth-watering steaks, seafood and generous cocktails. Hottest jazz in Union Square. Tres reasonable. 44 Ellis/Powell (M8) 397-5397

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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 (M3) 433-2343 Jacks Cannery Bar 68 Draft beers, full bar. Great steaks! Live music on the patio. Located in the Cannery! 441 Jefferson/Leavenworth (L2) 931-6400

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Nightlife Sept. 2, Mitchel Musso; Sept. 8, David Cook; Sept. 9, Glay; Sept. 10-11, The Doobie Brothers; Sept. 12, Power to the Peaceful Rockin’ Heads After-Party; Sept. 17, Blues Traveler; Sept. 18-19, Citizen Cope; Sept. 20, The Gaslight Anthem; Sept. 21, The Get Up Kids; Sept. 23, Revolting Cocks; September 24, Manic Street Preachers; Sept. 25, Galactic; Sept. 28, Alice in Chains; Sept. 30, Ida Maria, Ladyhawke

r TAT TOO & PIERCING Mark of the Tiki Safe & sterile tattoos and piercing. Huge selection of body jewelry. Flash or custom. Walk-ins. Open ’til late. 420 Beach/ Taylor (L2) (415) 674-TAT2 (8282) q

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Adult Entertainment r ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Broadway Showgirls Cabaret Spectacular showgirls in an elegant setting, sure to tease and please you. Sexy stage shows, private couch dances. 412 Broadway/Montgomery (N5) 391-2800 q Condor Since 1965, the City’s original gentlemen’s club. Topless entertainment, VIP champagne lounge. 560 Broadway/Columbus (N5) 781-8222 condorsf.com q Crazy Horse Gentlemen’s Club The Bay Area’s most beautiful exotic dancers! Admission good until closing. Private lounges, customer interaction. 980 Market/6th St. 771-6259 q 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 Garden of Eden Where the sin begins. Beautiful girls perform nightly on the Broadway strip. Open 6pm-2am. 529 Broadway/Columbus (N5) 397-2596 q Gold Club A world class gentlemen’s club located in the heart of San Francisco, just one block from the convention center. 650 Howard/3rd. Street (P8) 536-0300 q

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. 1031 Kearny/Broadway (N5) 434-1301 q Little Darlings The City’s premier adult playground located on the Broadway strip. Open 6pm - 2am. 312 Broadway/Columbus (N5) 433-4020 q Market Street Cinema All new MSC, check out the new remodel! Open 7 days a week, 11:30am -4am. 1077 Market/6th St. (L9) 861-2727 msclive.com q Mitchell Brothers’ O’Farrell Theatre Voted “The place to go in San Francisco for live entertainment” by Playboy Magazine. 895 O’Farrell/Polk (K7) 776-6686 q New Century Theater Where the party lives! Exciting all nude entertainment with the naughty hotties. 816 Larkin/O’Farrell/Geary (K7) 776-0212 newcenturysf.com q Roaring 20’s A blast from the past in North Beach. Main stage performers, VIP penthouse lounge, 11 private theme rooms. Open Noon2am. 552 Broadway/Columbus (N5) 788-6756

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Map key locations refer to the SF map (pp. 32-33). $39 Deluxe City Tour Buy online and save on city tours, wine country, attractions, more! Special discounts from Bay City Guide advertisers. See p. 2, 12. 775-1200 GuideYou.com q Alcatraz The only walking tour of Alcatraz. Home to Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly. Daily tours depart Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33. (P2) 981-7625 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

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 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 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 page 18. (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com

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Museums & Attractions 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 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! Taylor/Jefferson (L2) 596-9929 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) 202-9850 q

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Museums & Attractions Winchester Mystery House Find out why Sarah Winchester built a 160-room house with doors, stairs and passageways leading nowhere. San Jose (408) 247-2101 q Winery Collective Experience over 50 wines from Napa and Sonoma. Meet winemakers and get a taste of the wine country while visiting San Francisco. 485 Jefferson/Hyde (K2) 929-9463

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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 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 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

Academy of Art University Galleries A training ground for some of the country’s best new fine & commercial artists. 625 & 688 Sutter, (L7); 79 New Montgomery (N8) 618-6305 academyart.edu. Three non-profit galleries showcase painting, sculpture, photography, etchings and lithographs by senior and master students, faculty and alumni. r

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