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mike Mar 3rd, 2002 03:26 AM

4 days San Francisco
 
Hello,<BR>Will be in SFO this coming april, need advise on what to do. Thanks a lot.

Gregory Mar 3rd, 2002 05:04 AM

Hi Mike,<BR><BR>I have just returned from 5 days in San Francisco and assuming you are not spending all your time at the airport (SFO!!-Sorry) here is a brief list of what I did last week ( The tempreature was in the 70's, no wind, brilliant sunshine and got sunburnt on my face)<BR><BR> Visit Alcatraz by Ferry ( get the first ferry at 9:15 with Blue & Gold as it tends to be quieter) it is a marvellous ride and it is worth seeing<BR><BR>Take a cable car ride ( Powell Street Line is more scenic but gets busier during the day.earlier on the cable car back from Fishermans wharf is quieter- the California line is quieter)<BR><BR>Vist Coit tower on Telegraph hill for great views ($3.75 for the elevator which takes you up 200+feet)<BR><BR>Hire a bicycle by fishermans wharf and cycle past Fort Mason ,Crissy field and over Golden Gate Bridge for great views on a good day ($14 to hire a bike) 2hours round trip minimum<BR><BR>Visit the USS Pampanito (WW2 submarine), the Liberty ship and the Hyde street pier with restored ships<BR><BR>Chinatown<BR><BR>Ocean beach ( N line street car)<BR><BR>Fishermans wharf<BR><BR>Ghiradelli Square and have some ice cream and sodas ( very good).<BR><BR>Take the F car line (historic trolley cars from Fishermans wharf along the Embarcadero.<BR><BR>Take a ferry across the bay to Sausilito ( nice small town on the side of the bayand hill , Tiburon or Larkspur.<BR><BR>Have a great time

Renee Mar 3rd, 2002 10:50 AM

Do a search of San Francisco and you will bring up lots on inofrmation here from past posts. Enjoy!

mike Mar 6th, 2002 04:35 AM

Thanks Gregory for the tips, hope to enjoy our april vacation next month.

JD Mar 6th, 2002 05:24 AM

If you want a guided tour of Chinatown with a dim sum lunch after, try Wok Wiz.It was alot of fun. You can book with them online before your trip.

mike Mar 6th, 2002 02:47 PM

Thanks JD, can you pls. tell what website it is?

john Mar 6th, 2002 08:45 PM

As a lifetime resident of SF I have to include a little truth in advertising: The last two weeks - Feb 20 to March 4, were blessed with perfect weather. You were very lucky Gregory. Weather like that, any time of year is unusual, and incredible!


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