If You are Going to San Francisco

If You Are Going to SAN FRANCISCO Forget the Flower;Check Off These Must-Do's From Your List! FINALLY PLANNING THAT TRIP TO SAN FRAN? A DAZZLING CITY WITH A REPUTATION FOR CULTURE, CUISINE AND CABLE CARS, SF IS THE ULTIMATE HOTSPOT FOR ANY WEST COAST WAYFARER!. 5 REASONS WHY SAN FRANCISCO A LET'S TAKE A LOOK IS ONE OF THE MOST ECLECTIC HOTSPOTS AROUND! A few dollars in SF can buy you a time machine back to the 1873 origin of the original cable cars! CABLE CAR TOURS San Francisco's cable cars are a quaint relic of the pre-automotive period, and offer a fantastic, retro-style tour of the city's local neighborhoods and districts, such as: Union Square Chinatown Fisherman's Wharf JUL 6, 2013 SATURDAY Tickets can be either purchased at turnarounds, or from the conductor when boarding AS OF DECEMBER 2013, THE FOLLOWING ARE UPDATED PRICES FOR CASH TICKETS YOUTH (5-17) $5.00 each way ADULTS (18-64): $5.00 each way SENIORS (65+) ($5.00 normal schedule $1.00 between 9pm-7am) VINTAGE CHIC "Old" is the new "black" in San Fran -- a city with a vibrant, vintage clothing scene! Get bargain basement prices at thrift stores or step into one of the many amazing vintage boutiques and thrift shops! For any vintage visitors seeking a good steal, look no further. A recent article featured on The Guardian ranked the following shops as the "top 10 vintage and secondhand stores in San Francisco." Happy shopping! SHOP CONIFER DOWN AT LULU'S GRAVEL & GOLD MERCY VINTAGE MILL MERCANTILE PAINTED BIRD PRETTY PENNY STATIC VINTAGE TEMESCAL ALLEY THRIET TOWN EXPERIENCE MAMA'S Woke up refreshed and famished, with breakfast on the mind? Head down to North Beach's Washington Square Park, and satisfy your sweet and savoury cravings with the renowned Mama's. Family-run for over 50 years, Mama's continually receives rave reviews from both locals, and the following big-time names NEWS food travel ZAGAT Zagat USA Today Travel Channel Food Network Though breakfast is their original claim to fame, Mama's lunch and bake shop goods offer more than something for any persnickety eater. With huge portions at reasonable prices, you may feel inclined to walk off your epic meal NOTE: The popular eatery does fill up fast, especially on the weekends, so plan to arrive early, or wait a while. COIT TOWER VIEW Bearing some resemblance to a bland fire hose nozzle, don't let the phallic appearance of Coit Tower fool you! Built in 1933 and perched atop the historic Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower offers breathtaking views of the city, including: Alcatraz Angel Island Bay Bridge Financial District Golden Gate Bridge Pier 39 San Francisco Maritime Treasure Island Lombard Street Nob Hill National Historical Park Spectacular views asides, the murals of Coit Tower serve as further incentive to pop over for a glance. Commissioned by the Works Progress Administration, these historical paintings were inspired by varying degrees of racial equality and political stances of the carly 1930s.and are certainly worth reveling in. Though Coit Tower is a city-owned monument that's free for general access, there is a fee to take advantage of those scenic views: YOUTH (5-12) ADULTS SENIORS (65+) $2 $7 $5 NOTE: Coit Tower is easily accessibly by an uphill walk on Lombard Street from North Beach, or via the Muni bus 39 from Washington Square Park. GOLDEN GATE PARK Central Park's got nothing on Golden Gate and allits splendor! With more than 13 million visitors each year, Golden Gate Park has become a real SF gem. CULTURAL EVENTS & VENUES GARDENS PLAYGROUNDS LAKES PICNIC GROVES TRAILS MONUMENTS o Park's Special Features o Golden Gate Park offers a myriad of entertainment options to appease any visitor's preferences. Special GGP features include the following events and attractions de Young Museum California Academy of Sciences Music Concourse SF Botanical Garden Beach Chalet GGP Tennis Complex GGP Golf Course Japanese Tea Garden Angler's Lodge Conservatory of Flowers IT'S AN ODD THING, BUT ANYONE WHO DISAPPEARS IS SAID TO BE SEEN IN SAN FRANCISCO. IT MUST BE A DELIGHTFUL CITY AND POSSESS ALL THE ATTRACTIONS OF THE NEXT WORLD. Oscar Wilde BROUGHT TO YOU BY LUXURYHOTELSSANFRANCISCO.COM SOURCE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannah--compton/nine-cool-things-to-do-in_b_3710565.html http://strecpark.org/parks-open-spaces/golden-gate-park-guide/ http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/san-francisco http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/may/25/top-10-vinatge-secondhand-stores-san-francisco http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/research/ http://www.sfcablecar.com/history.html http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1845230_1845056_1844984,00.html http://www.timeout.com/san-francisco/features/325/20-great-things-to-do-in-san-francisco SFcityblog