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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 Park. Board the world’s largest collection of his-
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City Sights toric 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, RocketBoat 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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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 wine-growing 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. One of the most unique and memorable tours you can take! Book early – this fantastic tour regularly sells out!
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Enjoy shopping, dining, or sightseeing at the historic Monterey waterfront and wharf at Cannery Row. If you prefer, visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Head down to Carmel™ along the 17 Mile Drive™, with stops at Pebble Beach™ golf course, the Lone Cypress™, and Seal Rock™. Time for lunch, shopping and exploring.
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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. Atop Telegraph Hill is the 210-foot Coit Tower, built with funds left to the City by philanthropist Lillie Hitchcock Coit for the beautification of San
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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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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 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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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.
r UNION STREET (SF Map: G-J4) The “main street” of the Cow Hollow District is renowned for its preserved Victorians (and Edwardians) that now house art galleries, antique stores, boutiques, fine dining and world-class spas.
r C ABLE C ARS The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Wire-cable manufacturer Andrew
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City Sights 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.
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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.
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City Sights recent addition to the complex, Moscone North which added 181,000 square feet of meeting space just across the street. Moscone West covers a full city block and added an additional 299,000 square feet of convention space to the complex when it opened in 2003. NOTE: For information on Moscone Center events please call 974-4000.
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
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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. NOTE: A great photo vantage point of the City skyline is located off the Treasure Island exit. r
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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
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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. 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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Restaurants Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, many vegetarian dishes. 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505 Z&Y Restaurant Szechuan and Hunan cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. Specializing in Peking Duck. Sensational food at affordable prices. 655 Jackson/Grant 981-8988 q
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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
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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
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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 Did You Know? The recipe for the fortune cookie was perfected in SF and first served at the Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park. N7
The Wharf’s Best Seafood. The City’s Best View. Only one of San Francisco’s ten best seafood restaurants is on the wharf. Neptune’s Palace. On San Francisco Bay. At PIER 39. AT THE SCENIC END OF PIER 39 Reservations: 434-2260 S E A F O O D R E S TAU R A N T
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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 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
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Fresh Seafood & Fine French Cuisine
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Restaurants Hollywood Grill Cafe Enjoy the finest breakfast by a real chef in Fisherman’s Wharf/PIER 39. Open every day 7am to 2pm. 530 North Point/Taylor 563-3779 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 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 Did You Know? California produces approximately 90% of the wine made in the United States.
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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
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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
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A Taste of Sicily in the of North Beach
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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
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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 Brunch • Lunch • Dinner Upstairs at Boudin at the Wharf 160 Jefferson • San Francisco • 415/928-1849 M2
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Restaurants 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
MEXICAN FOOD & TEQUILA BAR Outside Dining Daily Specials on Fruit Margaritas Large Selection of Tequilas 25 Years in at Fisherman’s Wharf Parking Validation at Anchorage Shopping Center (500 Beach St) • Major Credit Cards Accepted
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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 OCEAN BEACH (A7-13) 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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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
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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
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r SAUSALITO 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
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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
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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 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 Tian Sing Best known for Shanghai-style dumplings. Fresh seafood and over 80 kinds of dim sum served daily. Vegetarian friendly! 138 Cyril Magnin/Ellis 398-1338 q
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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
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Dick Lee Pastry Enjoy delicious Dim Sum and Chinese food in a simple and pleasant environment. 10am to 7pm daily. Closed Wed. 716 Jackson/Grant 397-0788 dickleepastry.page.tl 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
Restaurants 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 Tian Sing Best known for Shanghai-style dumplings. Fresh seafood and over 80 kinds of dim sum served daily. Vegetarian friendly! 138 Cyril Magnin/Ellis (M8) 398-1338 q Z&Y Restaurant Szechuan and Hunan cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. Specializing in Peking Duck. Sensational food at affordable prices. 655 Jackson/Grant 981-8988 q
San Francisco’s Favorite Italian Seafood Sidewalk Cafe Enjoy a complimentary Antipasto del Giorno with purchase of entrée or 10% Off all food items when you present this ad.
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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 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 Hollywood Grill Cafe Enjoy the finest breakfast by a real chef in Fisherman’s Wharf/PIER 39. Open every day 7am to 2pm. 530 North Point/ Taylor (L2) 563-3779 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
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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 (Q5) 788-8866 ext. 7 q
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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 Chez Papa Bistrot Experience simple, authentic cuisine from the South of France in a relaxed, casual setting. A favorite with locals! 1401 18th St./Missouri 824-8205 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
r GERMAN / SWISS 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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Restaurants 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
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r italian / pizz 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 JEWISH David’s Since 1952. Soups: with matzo balls or kreplach. Dinners: brisket of beef, goulash, stuffed cabbage, etc. etc. Open 7 days a week. Reasonably price. Off Union Square, 474 Geary 276-5950
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r Seafood 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
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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 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
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r THAI 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
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Tons of 12 x 12 paper, stickers and more – just over the Bay Bridge, seconds from I-80. The Bay Area’s largest store. www.scrapbookterritory.com
After the Quake Levi’s, Paul Frank, Billabong, Roxy O’Neill, Volcom, Fox, Quiksilver. Largest selection of souvenirs, clothing at the Wharf. Jefferson/Taylor (L2) 931-3624 q 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 Exploratorium Store Gifts, gadgets, science kits, home school resources. Your purchases support a variety of educational programs. 3601 Lyon/Marina Blvd. (E2) 561-0360 q Hard Rock Cafe Genuine Hard Rock Cafe apparel and merchandise. T-shirts, pins, limited editions! Open until midnight Friday & Saturday. PIER 39 (N2) 956-2013 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
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. See ad pg. 11. (800) 953-5592 JellyBelly.com The San Francisco Chocolate Factory A unique chocolate destination. Gourmet quality at non-gourmet prices! We use only fine ingredients. 286 12th St./Folsom 677-9194 q r
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Moscone Convention Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .974-4000 SF Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391-2000
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LONG & SHORT-TERM FURNISHED RENTALS, VACATION RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RENTALGUIDE.COM
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r AIRPORTS Oakland Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (510) 563-3300 SF International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (650) 811-8211 AIRLINES See Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 72
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Alcatraz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-7625 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .554-4000 Cable Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673-MUNI Coit Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362-0808 Fort Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441-3400 Fort Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-1693 Golden Gate Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-2331 Golden Gate Nat’l Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-4700 GOLDEN GATE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .831-2700
Conservatory of Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .666-7077 DeYoung Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-3600 Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .751-8987 Japanese Tea Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .752-1171 Strybing Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .753-7090 Stow Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .752-0347 Tennis Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .753-7001 Grace Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .749-6300 Haas-Lilienthal House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441-3004 Hyde Street Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-7100 Japan Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .922-6776 Mission Dolores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .621-8203 Presidio Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-4421 PIER 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-7437 SF Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .753-7080 SF Maritime Nat’l Historical Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447-5000 SS Jeremiah O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .441-3101 U.S.S. Pampanito Submarine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-1943 ATTRACTIONS - BAY AREA
Angel Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435-2131 Jack London Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 295-9853 Marin Headlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331-1540 Marine World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (707) 643-6722 Mt. Tamalpais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388-2070 Muir Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388-2595 Napa Conference & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . (707) 226-7459 Lake Tahoe Visitors & Conv. Bureau . . . . . . . . (800) 824-6348 Sausalito Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331-7262 Sonoma Co. Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 404-7673 Tiburon Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435-5633 Yosemite National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (209) 372-0200
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AC Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (510) 891-4700 BART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989-2278 CalTrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 660-4287 Golden Gate Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-2000 MUNI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .673-6864 SamTrans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 660-4287 FERRY SERVICE/BAY CRUISES
Alcatraz Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-7625 Alameda/Oakland Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (510) 522-3300 Blue & Gold Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .773-1188 Golden Gate Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .923-2000 Red & White Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .673-2900 BayLink Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 643-3779
r T R AV E L E R S S E R V I C E S See p. 43 AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATM)
Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 869-3557 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 843-7587 Visa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 847-2911 CUSTOMS/PASSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. Customs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .782-9210 U.S. Passport Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538-2700 LOST/STOLEN CREDIT CARDS
American Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 992-3404 MasterCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 307-7309 VISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 847-2911 LOST/STOLEN TRAVELERS CHECKS
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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 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 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
Vampire Tour of San Francisco Explore Gothic Nob Hill with Mina, Vampiress who Count Dracula banished to the Barbary Coast in 1897. Vampires in SF? Yes! (L6) (650) 279-1840 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
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r PRIVaTE ToURs Silver Lion Service - Private Tours Custom tours. City, Wine, Muir Woods, Monterey/Carmel,+. 1-6 Guests by van, affordable alternative. Photo stops, shopping. SilverLionService.com 265-1809
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San Francisco Ghost Hunt An amazing supernatural walking tour. Hear spooky stories, summon spirits at real haunted mansions. A true ghost story spectacular! By reservation. 922-5590
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Scenic Tours r sEGWay ToURs 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
r sHoPPInG ToURs 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 CUlInaR y WalKInG 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 WInE CoUnTR y $61 Wine Country Tour Buy online and save on city tours, wine country, attractions, more! Online only discounts from Bay City Guide advertisers. See p. 14-15. www.GuideYou.com q Incredible Adventures Enjoy Coastal Redwoods & taste delicious wines in fun, small groups. Muir Woods/Wine combo one day or overnight from $75. (800) 777-8464 q
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 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 yosEMITE 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 Yosemite in a Day Experience the beauty of this magnificent national park known for its huge granite domes, expansive valley, waterfalls and Giant Sequoias. 775-1200, GuideYou.com 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
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. Breathtaking views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate can be captured from the beautifully landscaped Agave Trail. The trail (open from late September to mid-February) begins near the ferryboat landing on the east side of the island
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Across the Bay and winds through a protected bird sanctuary to a stone stairway where prison guards’ houses once stood. 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
r anGel ISl and (SF Map: L0) North of Alcatraz is Angel Island, a former U.S. Immigration station. The 740-acre island, also known as “Ellis Island of the West,� was the first stop for millions of immigrants entering the United States from Asia, the Pacific Basin and Eastern Europe. Now a state park and wildlife preserve, Angel Island offers incredible vistas of San Francisco and Marin County. The woodsy island is a popular spot with campers, hikers, bicyclists, picnickers and sunbathers. NOTE: Angel Island campsite reservations may be made by calling (800) 444-7275. Blue & Gold Fleet Pier 41, Fisherman’s Wharf 773-1188 Tiburon-Angel Island Ferry Tiburon 435-2131
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 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 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 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
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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Wander through 1000-year-old giant redwood groves and visit Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style seaside village! $49 $41 Senior, $28 $25 Child $43 Adult Ticket ($6 OFF!), $47 Return by ferry: $57 $49 Senior, $36 $33 Child $51 Adult Ticket ($6 OFF!), $55 31â „2 Hour Tour - Daily at 9:00am, 11am and 2:00pm
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Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve is located on the hill above town. The church is both a historical landmark and botanical museum. Other attractions in Tiburon include China Cabin, the restored social saloon of the 1866 SS China that now serves as a maritime museum.
Red & White Fleet California Sunset Cruise. Enjoy amazing sunsets and a hearty appetizer buffet. Cruise past Alcatraz, Sausalito and under the Golden Gate Pier 43 1⁄2 (L2) 447-0597 q
r b ic 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
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r muir wood s 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! Special discounts from Bay City Guide advertisers. See p. 14-15. 775-1200 GuideYou.com q
r sausali to Sausalito’s many attractions include the Bay Model, a scale model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Delta, and the Bay Area Discovery Museum which offers hands-on interactive exhibits for children. NOTE: For additional information on Sausalito, please contact the Sausalito Visitors Center at 332-0505.
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Museums q Star symbol denotes ad with discount coupon. Map key locations refer to the SF map (pp. 40-41). Call to confirm days and hours of operation, and admission prices. Academy of Sciences, California An aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! 55 Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park (C10) 379-8000 q 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 Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia; opening October 24, Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul 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 State Museums of Berlin and the Legacy of James Simon 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 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) Museum of the African Diaspora Examines and celebrates the global influence of the African Diaspora on art and culture. 685 Mission/3rd St. (N8) 358-7200
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Museum of Craft and Folk Art Contemporary crafts, American folk art and ethnographic art from around the world. 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. The museum is closed Wednesday. 151 3rd St./Mission (N8) 357-4000
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. Exclusive iPod audio tour features voices of Pampanito crewmen. National Historic landmark. 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. 701 Mission/3rd St. (N8) 978-ARTS (2787)
r art gallerieS Academy of Art University Galleries A training ground for some of the country’s best new fine & commercial artists. 625 & 688 Sutter St. (L7); 79 New Montgomery (N8) 618-6305, www.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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r sonoma Sonoma is regarded as the birthplace of California viticulture. The history of the Sonoma wine industry is closely tied to the early Spanish missionaries. Sonoma is known as having the ideal conditions for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production. With its mild sunny climate and fertile soil, Sonoma was the perfect setting for the missionaries to plant the first crops of grapes used in making wine for the Holy Eucharist. Later, Count
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Agoston Haraszthy imported cuttings from Europe and produced the first European varieties in America. Healdsburg, Glen Ellen and Kenwood are small towns in the Sonoma Valley that are home to many award-winning boutique wineries. Some of the best-known wineries in Sonoma include Sebastiani Vineyards and Buena Vista Winery (both in the Carneros District). Literary legend and one-time Bay Area resident, Jack London created one of the most memorable images of the Sonoma Valley from an Indian fable. He called it the Valley of the Moons as the moon appears to rise several times over succeeding peaks in the Valley. NOTE: Traveling with wine by car: if the weather is warm, don’t store wine in the trunk; alcohol expands with heat. It’s better to keep wine in a dark cool place.
r napa VaLLe Y This rich and fertile stretch of valley, a little over 35 miles in length, is home to almost 300 wineries, most of which line Highway 29. Many of the large wineries offer guided tours of their facilities including the underground limestone caves and storage casks. There is typically a nominal tasting fee at most wineries ($5-$20 per person). This fee often
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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 ALIS TOGA 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. Calistoga’s other main attraction is Old Faithful Geyser which, on a yearly average, erupts every 40 minutes bursting forth a plume of water 350 degrees hot to approximately 60 feet high. This geyser is in the center of a dormant volcano that erupted over one million years ago and helped shape the Napa Valley. This natural wonder is one of only three Old Faithful Geysers in the world.
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 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. 63. GuideYou.com q Incredible Adventures Wine tasting/Muir Woods combo. Wine tasting in Sonoma & a walk in the Coastal Redwoods $75 incl. hotel pick-up, fees. (800) 777-8464 incadventures.com
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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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 Fauxgirls! San Francisco’s Favorite Drag Revue, now in our Eighth Year! Every Third Saturday at 10 pm at Kimo’s. 1351 Polk/Pine (K6) Reservations/Info 621-3158 fauxgirls.com
r THEATRE Spring Awakening A new rock musical hailed by the New York Times as a “truly groundbreaking musical unmatched by anything in the theater today”. Orpheum Theatre, 512-7770 Insignificant Others Five friends move from the Midwest to San Francisco looking for love and adventure in this hilarious and heartwarming new musical. Theatre 39 at PIER 39, 433-3939 q Tony and Tina’s Wedding Join the happy couple as they tie the knot. Hilarious reception
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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. From wine to dim sum, taste & see how local foods are made. 665-0480
r CONCERTS Bimbo’s 365 Club 1025 Columbus/Chestnut (L3) 474-0365 October 5, Iron & Wine; October 15, Jolie Holland; October 17, Dengue Fever; October 19, Pinback; October 25, Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine; October 27, The Notwist Fillmore 1805 Geary/Fillmore (G7) 421-TIXS October 2-4, Dark Star Orchestra; October 5, Helloween; October 6, Stars; October 7, Goldrush featuring Santogold, Mates of State, Alice Smith; October 8-11, Chris Isaak; October 14, Pendulum; October 15, Wire; October 16, Gaelic Storm; October 17, Ghostland Observatory;
October 18, Tower of Power; October 19-20, Flogging Molly; October 21-22, Stereolab; October 23, Martin Sexton; October 24, Kaki King, The Mountain Goats; October 25, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band with Corey Harris; October 27-28, Girl Talk; October 29, Cobra Starship Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View 421-TIXS October 11, Santana; October 21, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band; October 25-26, 22nd Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord Concord 421-TIXS October 12, Santana; October 18, Mary J. Blige The Warfield 982 Market/5th St. (M8) 421-TIXS October 4, The Dandy Warhols; October 11, Julieta Venegas: El Presente Tour; October 15, Joe Jackson; October 17-18, Kings of Leon; October 20, Patti Smith; October 24, Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band; October 25, The Kooks; October 26, Alison Moyet; October 30, Cassandra Wilson; October 31, Umphrey’s McGee
r JA ZZ / BLUES Jazz Bistro Les Joulins Mouth-watering steaks, seafood and generous cocktails. Hottest jazz in Union Square. Tres reasonable. 44 Ellis/Powell (M8) 397-5397 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
r dance & nightclubS Holy Cow All drinks half-price Thurs. 9pm-12, Fri. 9-11pm! Never a cover (except special events). 2 dance floors, up-beat music, smoking on deck. 1535 Folsom/12th St. 621-6087, theholycow.com
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
r Sunset CRUISE Adventure Cat Relax on a 1 1/2 hr catamaran sunset cruise. Includes appetizers, drinks, fun! Enjoy views of Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge. Departs from PIER 39, J Dock (800) 498-4228 q Red & White Fleet California Sunset Cruise. Enjoy amazing sunsets and a hearty appetizer buffet. Cruise past Alcatraz, Sausalito and under the Golden Gate Pier 43 1⁄2 (L2) 447-0597 q M2
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AMC Van Ness 14 1000 Van Ness/O’Farrell (K8) 922-4AMC
Kennedy’s Pub Over 200 beers and wines available. Pool table, darts, jukebox. Four blocks from the Fisherman’s Wharf cable car. 1040 Columbus/Chestnut (M2) 441-8855
Embarcadero Center Cinema 1 Embarcadero Center (P6) 352-0810
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
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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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Castle Inn Free parking, ideal location, fridge, microwave, in-room coffee, free HBO. 1565 Broadway/Van Ness (J5) (800) 822-7853 Union Square Plaza Hotel 432 Geary/Mason (M7) (800) 841-3135
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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 Academy of Sciences, California An aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! 55 Music Concourse, Golden Gate Park (C10) 379-8000 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 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 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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Hyde Street Pier The world’s largest collection of historic ships (by tonnage) are berthed at the only “floating” National Park. Hyde/Jefferson (K2) 556-3002 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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Attractions Museé Mécanique Revisit childhood memories! This penny arcade museum displays antique mechanical games. Pier 45 at the end of Taylor St. (L2) 346-2000
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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 Museum of Modern Art 20th Century art in a variety of media. The museum is closed Wednesday. 151 3rd St./Mission (N8) 357-4000 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 Union Street On the “main street” of the Cow Hollow District, you’ll find art galleries, jewelry stores, boutiques world-class spas, and fine dining. (Van Ness Ave. to Steiner) (H4) See ad p. 16. USS Pampanito Authentic WWII submarine. Exclusive iPod audio tour features voices of Pampanito crewmen. National Historic landmark. 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. 145 Jefferson/Mason (M2) (800) 439-4305 q 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 r
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