San Francisco (California)

...love California, to be precise, San Francisco. We are just back from a fantastic week there from the 11th to 18th September. There was amazing weather even though l was warned by everyone that SF is notorious for being cold and foggy. To be honest l saw fog once - on our first morning there l woke up to find the most amazing dense fog l have ever saw in my life – but this disappeared by lunch into a glorious day. So San Francisco, in Northern California, ...
...York. We got to San Francisco via a flight from Belfast to London and London direct to San Francisco. The flight took a little over 9 hours and we actually arrived half an hour earlier that anticipated. We flew direct with United Airways although others such as Virgin Atlantic and BA both fly direct to the city also. Now the queues to go through immigration were phenomenal – but l would expect that any US airport to have the same queues – a necessary ...

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...some part of California State. San Francisco is one of them for the very first time. A month prior to my departure from Britain, I contacted my friend working in San Francisco with an IT firm if I could stay at his place during my short visit. Being a close friend and the godfather of his only daughter, he did not hesitate to answer 'yes' to my request. So, my accommodation for few days at the city is completely ok except that I will be travelling ...
...San Diego by car) to Los Angeles, and then finally from San Fernando Valley to SF. To save some dollars during my trip, I decided to travel by bus (Greyhound) which took me more than 10 hours along the road, having a two-day stop in San Fernando Valley (LA) and had a quick visit to the Universal Studios. Well, within that long journey it took the bus more than 6 hours to reach SF from San Fernando Valley. But it was a quick journey from the bus station ...

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...on during a visit to San Francisco is such that doing it justice will be difficult, but I will try to. San Francisco, on the Californian coast, is a diversity of culture and lifestyle, a city of architectural magnificence and breathtaking scenery. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and visitors are welcomed with open arms. SF is so different to many other cities because it comprises of small communites, 'neighborhoods', each displaying their own ...
...A shoppers paradise with the San Francisco Shopping Centre (an 8 level mall with over 90 shops and the added attraction of a spiral escalator) nearby. You will also find the visitor centre here so it maybe a good place to start. Best avoided at night, once darkness falls a large number of undesirable characters appear. They will go to quite devious lenghts to attempt to get money from you including offering for sale invalid travel tickets for cable ...

wiggglypufff 13.12.2000 (10.05.2001) · Read full review
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...can I tell you about San Francisco? Well...I could tell you I left my heart there, but that would be a stone lie, and you’d only give me a hard time. Plus, Tony Bennett might sue. So – instead of that, let me give you a brisk trot round this scenic and very human city. It’s not a huge place, San Francisco: About 800,000 people in an area roughly the same as Edinburgh. The whole place sits on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay ...
...Moscone Convention Centre, the splendid San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMO if I have to mention it again) and many of the great facilities this city has to offer the resident or the visitor alike. Sadly, it’s also convenient for the stretch of town where many of the disadvantaged, the homeless, the poor, disabled and downright bonkers tend to hang out, so every stroll beyond the portals of the hotel requires a pocketful of change...that ...

stevethesleeve 10.06.2003 · Read full review
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...anyone is thinking of visiting San Francisco then I have a tip which will save you money in an otherwise expensive city and help you do the things tourists want to do as easily as possible. My tip is that you buy a Citypass ticket at the first tourist attraction listed below. This ticket gives you unlimited city travel by bus, streetcar or the famous cablecars for 7 consecutive days from the date of first use as well as admission to 5 main attractions ...
...to another tourist's guide to San Francisco as other quality Ciao opinions have been written which do the job extremely well. My only other recommendation is the DK Eyewitness Guide as a guidebook to this wonderful city. I visited in November 2000 and had a week of wonderful weather and sightseeing. The Citypass made things easy and I could hop on and off public transport, which was excellent, by showing the pass. Some drivers will check the date ...

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San Francisco is well worth visiting if you ever get the opportunity. When planning our road trip around the Southwest I had tossed up whether to include San Francisco at all. It seemed somewhat out of the way and was going to add alot more driving to our proposed trip. Man, I am glad we did make the effort because, as the song says ... I left my heart in San Francisco. There was something beautiful about this city and it was more than just the ...
...a city. San Francisco Bay is a sheltered calm retreat from the wild pacific coast. As we were driving in from the south, we realised we were heading straight towards the Golden Gate Bridge so we took the opportunity to drive across and turned off at the Viewing Point on the other side. First sight of the city, the bay, Alcatraz and those magnificent bridges left us almost speechless. It was so stunning that it totally caught me by surprise. We took ...

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...years since I lived in San Francisco, just for a few months, but long enough to lose my heart. Still in my memory remains the pictures of sheer beauty, the friendliness of the people, the fun, the laughs, everyone so laid back and happy. So many places to see, to many towns just a short drive away, San Francisco is the glorious hub of a very beautifil wheel, which has probably changed some since I was there, but nothing can alter the structure of ...
...will never go away. San Francisco built on seven hills. Which makes it so unique. The views from the top, across the water to Alcatraz, and all the other parts of town, need to be seen to be believed. Macey's, Union Square, just one memory of the cats in cages, on the pavements outside the main door, a vision of sadness, their faces pleading to be taken home with a loving family. The Square itself, with a Tiuanna band playing wonderful music. ...

elinor.z 22.05.2005 · Read full review
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San Francisco is argueably the most beautiful city in the whole United States, and the gate to the Bay Area, California's richest area by culture and nature. Here comes your travel guide for extensive excursions in the Bay Area. And, as you would expect from me, I have included some hidden treasures which you won't find in any travel guide on the market. I won't write about San Francisco itself. There is already an opinion by wiggglypufff which ...
...environmental NGO. Back in San Francisco, cross the whole city and onwards Interstate 80 to San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge. Once that lies behind you, you have arrived in Oakland, hometown of famous writer Jack London, on the southeastern side of the bay. I probably wouldn't mention Oakland, if it wasn't for the most outstanding person I have met in my life, Slobodan Dan Paich, and his creation, ARTSHIP, which has put Oakland on the center stage ...

From_The_Continent 23.02.2001 (24.02.2001) · Read full review
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...famous St Francis hotel in San Francisco with the huge Magenta grandfather clock in the foyer. It was built in 1904 and opened to much fan fare. It originally had just 2 tower blocks, providing luxorious accomodation to the rich and famous. It has since been extended with an extra front tower that matches the building as well as an ugly high rise tower block to the rear that does not fit in. Several famous guests have stayed there over the years ...
...Fatty Arbuckle stayed there. Friends with Charlie Chaplin and other Silent film performers, the larger than life man was accused of killing a young woman in his suite during a drunken party. It has also been the resting place of Robert Kennedy (JFK's brother) shortly before his death. Our own queen has also stayed there as have many dignitaries. I stayed there for 4 days on honeymoon recently and I was impressed on the whole. Here is my opinion of ...

andycharger 12.07.2001 · Read full review
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San Francisco is a wonderful city, with everything you expect and more from such a well-known cosmopolitan city. I was extremely lucky enough to visit during the Easter holidays, and went on a tour starting in San Francisco, to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It was an amazing experience, and I am so grateful that I had the chance to visit these amazing cities. Out of the 3, I think San Francisco was my favourite, what with it being the most amazingly ...
...with British Airways direct to San Francisco, and despite the plane journey being somewhat of a nightmare; (there was a group of 80 of us and we were all seated apart despite booking a long time in advance), the hours seemed to drag, and there was no leg room, -once we arrived down in San Francisco I knew that it had been worth the journey and the wait. The American staff at the airport were very friendly, and thorough with the checks. I had to have ...

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What do people associate with San Francisco. A City by the Bay, the Golden Gate City, or even Alcatraz, thats how a great many people recognise this city.. San Francisco, the name itself reflects fun,romance,shopping attractions to all ages. The city itself is extreamly friendly, welcoming, and boasts a beautiful shore line view of the west coast, and its lovely bay. Looking up from the pier, you can see the perfect layout of the city, gradually ...
...city on the cheap, and still paid over $70 for a hostel, and $20 to park (if you can even find a spot)! San Fransico is a wonderful city that you must not miss, offering a unique culture and atmosphere not found in other American cities. ...

disneykelly 07.07.2000 · Read full review
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San Francisco is the most amazing place i've ever been to, all the hills, Pier 32, Fishermans wharf. The ques for the trams are well worththe wait for the experience. The Golden Gate is a site not to miss. San Francisco has its own climate, completly different to the rest of california. I thought i was back home in england when i felt the weather! Unfortunately we couldn't get over to alcatraz as all the tickets had sold out. The motels is San Fran ...

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San Francisco - What a wonderful place Commuting - My choice of transport to and from the city has to be via a ferry from Larkspur (near San Rafael) across the bay, past San Quentin Prison, with amazing views of the surrounding area including Alcatraz. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes each way. You arrive at the ferry terminal (clock tower) within walking distance of Market Street (main shopping area), to reach fishermans Wharf or Pier ...
...the bus). Eating in San Francisco can be a wonderful experience, the variety of restaurants is unbelievable, try as many different restaurants as you can. The night life is very good, you can either relax in Fishermans Wharf over a plate of clams and a bottle of wine, or head into the centre and try some of the clubs (beware some clubs are not for the faint hearted!!). All in all, San Francisco has to be my favourite city, try it and see for yourself. ...

sarah_stitch 19.08.2000 · Read full review
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...travelling with my girlfriend and San Francisco turned out to be the most beautiful and romantic place I have ever been to. Having spent the first part of our travels in Washington DC and Orlando we got a non-stop flight from Orlando to San Francisco for total price of $120 with United Airlines - for 2000 miles this was amazing! If you are British, you can fly from London Heathrow direct with American Airlines for around £650 return. We stayed ...
...there were two highlights to San Francisco, the first was Alcatraz and the second was cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge to a rather quaint town called Sauciato (excuse my spelling) which was about 8 miles from the bike shop. On a beautiful sunny day this cycle was an absolute pleasure as we got to see the bridge right up close and explore the surround cost line on the tracks that go next to the beach. The ferry took us back to Fisherman's Wharf ...

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...my top 5 tips for San Francisco 1) Visit Alcatraz. It may be a bit grim but it is fascinating. You get the ferry across (which is enjoyable in itself). There is then a very interesting tour round the prison with an excellent walkman system. You get a real feel for what it was like (although the brutality of the regime is rather airbrished). Highly recommended 2) Go see the Streetcar museum. Not a lot of people go here. Everyone rides streetcars ...
...history and how they work. Good stuff 3) Go for a stroll. There are so many lovely little streets with great brownstone houses, tremendous views across the bay and real character. Almost anywhere is good though Nob Hill is probably the smartest and therefore most interesting area 4) Japanese Garden. There is a little Japanese Garden in the esplanade on the west of the city (near Golden Gate Bridge). It's right near the design museum. It's a perfect ...

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