Posts Tagged ‘BART-able’
Bourbon & Branch
A fantastic experience, Bourbon & Branch is an old-style speakeasy. You actually need a password to get in! The drinks are expensive, but well worth it because they are liquid works of art. Plan ahead and get a reservation for the best drinks in SF.
Read MoreAlcatraz / Pier 39
Take a tour boat from Fisherman’s Wharf and check out the sea lions of Pier 39 on the way over. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance though, they sell out pretty quickly. Some tours offer audio, I recommend add that on.http://www.alcatraztickets.com/tours/tourType.cfm?ttid2=83
Read MoreBeach Blanket Babylon
Stage show – a musical with some crazy large hats. Best to buy tickets in advance, the seats fill up quickly. The show is quite funny and the jokes reflect current affairs with politics and actors. It’s a bit of a walk from BART or an easy cab ride.http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/
Read MoreFerry Building
Is located at Pier 1. Inside you’ll find unique shopping with hand-made items and many delectables. I highly recommend getting some yummy cheeses from the Cowgirl Creamery then heading to the wine bar to eat your cheeses while you drink great wine. Or get some Japanese deli food and then take the ferry out to…
Read MoreFisherman’s Wharf
Very touristy, I usually try to avoid it. You can get to it with BART and then a quick hop on a street car.
Read MoreKFOG Kaboom (May)
If you happen to be in the area around mid May, I highly recommend checking this out. They are the best fireworks I’ve ever seen. Takes place on pier 38 or so. The fireworks are synchronized with music.http://www.kfog.com/kaboom/
Read MoreNorth Beach / Coit Tower
A cute Italian neighborhood with good food. I enjoy walking around, stopping to have coffee here and desert there. The area offers many good restaurants, cafes, bakeries and bars. Here you’ll find Coit Tower, one of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks. It’s a long walk from BART, or you can drive there, but parking can…
Read MoreSF Moma
Modern art museum in the city with four floors full of work.http://www.sfmoma.org
Read MoreSF Neighborhoods
A summary of SF neighborhoods, some are BART-able, some need a car. Check out the Haight, the Mission, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes Valley or the Marina. All cool spots!http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/
Read MoreUnion Square
Like to shop? Then you must visit Union Square. Mapperyhttp://www.unionsquareshop.com/
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