San Francisco Travel Answers

Not sure where Howard Street is but don't you don't have to rely on cable car - San Francisco is a very walkable city (as long as you can manage hills) and the cable cars were often too full to take anyway, when we were last there. It's just not that huge an area to try and do on foot. By "the Ggolden Gate" I assume You mean the bridge? Google a map with your Howard St. address - that'll tell you how far away you'll be. I do recommend walking at least to the middle of the bridge and back - great fun!!1 I didn't find S.F. to be full of tourist attractions. Most of the appeal is just walking the various neighborhoods of the city and taking in the wonderful scenery and architecture. So, just strap on your most comfortable shoes, grab a city map at your hotel and go enjoy yourself!

Alycat, you can easily google map the address and see what's close by :o) Looks like you could walk down Mission Street to the Mission District and have a burrito, plus see Mission Dolores. Something off-the-beaten-path we have enjoyed is taking in all the murals in the district: http://www.precitaeyes.org/ It's a funky, arty area. We found it pretty safe to wander around during the day.

Thnx so much guys. I know what Im gonna do, Im walking with a map in my hand!! Thnx again..Ali

You're in a great area! Just walk up 10th St to Market, and you're right by City Hall and the Opera House. There's a Farmer's Market every weekend in UN Plaza, and if you walk up 10th st, it turns into Polk st. Once on Polk, make a left on Hayes and that'll take you right to Alamo Sq and the Victorian Homes that're in every postcard you ever see of here. Also, "Hayes Valley" is a vibrant neighborhood, with great shops and restaurants. And if you want to go the other direction, further south of Market St, there are some funky galleries and shops in that neighborhood as well. The Cable Car is pretty close to you if you want to catch it at Powell St. Be forewarned though: The lines are always huge in that location! If you want to take a ride, walk up to California St and that Cable Car usually isn't as crowded. Have a great time in the City. The weather is gonna be beautiful all week.

Check out Yerba Buena Gardens on Google. It´s about 5 long blocks from your Howard St. address. Very worthwhile. There are buses on Mission St. Union Square is close to Yerba Buena Gardens and from there Chinatown is a short walk.

ThnQ guys, all of you. I had a gr8 time in SFO, did the tram, the Golden gate, the fisherman's wharf area. Drove down the crooked street, lombard street, and ya the weather was jus great. Cant wait to come back! I love VT...thnx again. Ali

You did great - and we're all very happy to hear that you had a fabulous time! It's a beautiful city just to walk and look, isn't it?

ThnQ Kathy Ya it is a fab place to be. I can walk and walk and run into something fantastic all the time, jus round the corner.