Bookmarking for Jan 2013 trip to Cali!!

Don't call it Cali while you're here. Not Frisco either.

Stu Dudley

I've got to agree with Stu about the Civic Center area. Just not a nice area to stay in.

NRRobinson: I personally would NEVER by choice stay near the Civic Center - especially as a single female. I have stayed there for work -- I was seriously against the idea but lost the decision to my boss. (That was the last time anyone from my division was 'forced' to stay there).

Forget about Yosemite - some do take a day tour there but it simply isn't practical. Muir Woods is very easy.

The Pier 23 Cafe does decent fish & chips -but they aren't the traditional British version if that is what you are looking for.

We stayed at The Whitcomb (Market at 8th/Hyde) a few mos ago and even that was a bit too close to the CC for our liking. Nice old hotel tho.

Keep forgetting about Pier 23. Love the rather eclectic crowds that gather there not to mention the grub and outdoor dining, weather permitting.

bm

This is fabulous... even after so many years of posting, this thread enlightens so many like me who are visiting San Francisco for the 1st time. I was lucky to have stumbled upon it. I would like to request Fodors to have a "Hall of Fame" for each topic and destination, which will give easy access to the fodorites; years after year. And Stu should get a "Life time Achievement Award" Infact, Fodorites should be able to nominate people for such awards every years. FODORS, are you reading this???
Thanks a Ton Stu...

I second that motion! Stu rocks!

Thanks !!!

Stu Dudley

We are going to San Francisco this week and I have been reading all of Stu's recommendations and bookmarking. We can't wait to get there.

>>We are going to San Francisco this week

I have been watching the forecast and see we might have some days in the 60s-that would be great.

Well, the 'Hall of Fame' should definitely include around 75 pages of Provence information from Stu too.

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I can't believe that the question I posted on this thread 5 years ago just before our visit to SF is still here! Amazing! Goes to show how many of us appreciate Stu's recommendations!

Topping once more for a friend. Can't get any better than Stu's
tour guide.

Returning to stay at a flat in Noe Valley on 30th very near Church. Any updates to your Noe Valley recommendations that I should be aware of? Our group includes 3 kids (7-12).

Thanks so much for all of this!!

We had dinner last night at Pomelo - on Church just a few houses north of 30th. Best dinner buy in San Francisco, IMO. We dine there about 5-7 times every year. Very kid friendly. There is also a pizza place a block or two north of Pomelo on Church. Nice playground on 30th & Sanchez (1 block west of Church).

Stu Dudley

Thank you again!

I needed this Thank you Stu!!!