San Francisco Travel Forum

any local tips?

arrive 915 pm on 9May
supper shuttle to Omni SFO
10May.... KBOM fireworks show with a concert.
Are the fireworks something I should not miss?
should we purchase tickets for the pier side concert? (collective soul) $15
any better places to view fireworks? outside cafe maybe.....or park...

does the Tornado bar on Haight still serve burgers on Tuesdays?

favorite china town restaurant________
best place for a bloody mary__________
best live music_________rock_________ blues__________

going to spend 4 or 5 days in San Francisco, then getting car to expore Sonoma.
should I base myself in Larkspur or Novato?_____________ why?__________

any other happenings this period. let me know.
cheers,
bob knas

You've got lots of questions... may get more/better responses if you break them up a bit, but here's some info:

KFOG Kaboom is typically VERY crowded (see http://kfog.com/ if you haven't already for more). I would not bother with the ticket because there will be people playing the simulcast everywhere along the water - which is also the answer as to where to see the show: anywhere. There are a couple of waterside bars with outdoor drinking that could be a fun place to be, but again very crowded so get there early.

For Sonoma, Larkspur's too far and Novato too dead. Why not Sonoma proper? If it's because it's too expensive, consider Petaluma. Also pretty quiet, but kind of cute by the river.

I'll leave the best of questions for others