San Francisco Travel Forum

We will be in San Fransisco for a day and a half preceding a cruise from SF to Mexico. I would like to know the best things to see in that limited time. Staying at Holiday Inn express April 15,16.I was thinking of the Duck tour on the 16th. Any suggestions?

Any suggestions for a hotel that's under $85 for a double room in a safe area, within walking distance to attractions? Thank you.

My friend and I are looking to stay overnight in either Carmel or Monterey, and would like to go whale watching. The problem is, we won't be renting a car. Is there a known good overnight tour from San Francisco to either Carmel or Monterey? Public transport seems convoluted, and there are many day trip but I haven't seen many overnight ones.
Thank you.

hey ya'll,

I'm blessed with about 10 days in the Bay Area at the end of the month. I've been there many times but have some different questions than the normal ones this time:

1)I'm looking for some vintage and thrift stores in SF/Oakland. I'm mostly into cowboy shirts and some funky ties.

2)I'll be working on a novel while there and will be looking for some cafes that have bottomless coffee and big windows for people watching, maybe in the Mission?

3)When I arrive at the airport, I won't have my new credit card yet but is it possible to buy a BART ticket with cash from an automated machine at SF airport?

All right, that's a good start, thanks!

jason
jasonconga@yahoo.com

I am staying at cathedral hill hotel for a weekend.This is my first time in SF.
How is the area around the hotel and are there some attractions within walking distance.

Do you have a dress code? Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm thinking about going to SF for a week.
What is a good place to walk around where there's a lot of little clothes shops and antique stores and shops that sell artistic things? Somewhere similar to old town Pasadena in LA?

I'd like to visit: the Golden Gate Bridge, China Town, and a beach... in that case, where would be a good location to stay at?

What else is there that is a 'must see'?

Thanks a lot!

Greetings:

I am going to be at SFO for one night (Sheraton Gateway)Any place to have a decent dinner without going far...my tail will be draging after all day flying.

Thanks..................

Hi All,

This is my first posting so stick with me!!

I have just booked my Honeymoon for late June 2009 Staying,

5 Nights San Francisco
1 Night ...
4 Nights Las Vegas

We have booked some kind of convertible car for two day to do the drive,
(So my questions are)

1. Can anyone recommend a good route where we could stop for one night and see a few things along the way?

2. How much would you expect it to cost in petrol and toles etc?

3. Do you think there are any driving cost that I may have over looked?

4. Have I underestimated the time required to do this drive?


Thank's Dave.

HI
Firstly thanks to everyone for the replies to my previous postings
I have a further question
When i come i intend (based on things i"ve read to visit the following places but i don"t know how is the best order to do it in
Alcatraz
fishermens wharf (including the Jereiah o brian and pampanito
pier 39
lombard street
Coit tower
Exploratorium
union square
cable car museum
ghiradelli square
golden gate bridge
haight ahbury
japanese tea garden

Are there any othe suggestions you have for a family with 3 kids ages 15,12,12

Thanks

I've got a couple of questions for you all.
We are a couple from Norway that will get married there this year in July.
I think we will be in a group of 30 people. We would like to get some tips on restaurants and bars for celebrating this. We will try to run this on a budget, we think the people are more important than a stiff and expensive place. A good atmosphere is important so our guest will enjoy the evening. Many of our guest have never met so super expensive/top class Restaurant will stress them all out(on us). If you have a combo with a hotel- restaurant - bar/winebar in a close range it would be great. This is the first time we do something like this(and hopefully the last) so we will consider all tips from you.

Thanks for reading.
Btw; we are 25 and 35 years old, people in our group will be from 18 to 60 years.

Hi, I've finally book my hotel in SFO. Will be staying in Fisherman Wharf area and have also booked my land tour with Mr Toad's. Hope it will be nice & fun. Now I have a problem. I can't find any company that provides tour or coaches from SFO back to LA. Anyone can advise? Besides taking domestice flight? As we like to see some scnerary.

Hi, i'm coming to San Fran in April and am very excited! i have plans for the day times, trips and tours and walking around etc, but im not sure what to do in the evening. i'm not keen on the idea of going out and eating alone etc, so i wondered if there's any kind of evening activities i could take part in? something where i could possibly meet other people travelling alone? i thought about maybe an evening tour or wine tasting or something, but i thought it was best to ask the locals! so any help would be fabulous! thank you!

Can you tell me which neighborhood is more desirable for a vacationing family: 701 Post St., or 2190 Lombard St.?

We are arriving at peir 35 on the Carnival March 21, 2008 and staying at the Comfort In By the Bay. Would you know how far this hotel is from where the cruise ships dock.

Thank you.

Sandy

4 single fellas, 30-somethings, really looking forward to 5 nights in your city. We're staying at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf in early March.
Though we'll have some of main touristy things planned by the time we arrive, I'd really like to get into the real San Francisco. What I'm saying is that I'd love some recommendations for down to earth pubs/bars, frequented by locals, which serve good beer. Any venues which will give us access to good live music. Restaurants you would eat at yourselves without a second thought. Etc etc.. I'm reading lots through several tourist sites, but would like to hear it from the horse's mouth.

We've already realised that there are no major sporting events while we are there, so while the days will be spent on the main tourist runs, we'd also like to make the most of each night we are there. Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

Can anyone give me some advice on how we can get to Fisherman's Wharf from a BART station? We'll be taking Bart from the airport, and I have a feeling we'll be too tired to walk all the way over to the hotel close to Fisherman's Wharf. I've found the website of Muni, it seems there are plenty of buses from any one of the Bart stations, and it's cheap. Are they convenient with luggage? We'll both have one suitcase with us. I'm not sure which Bart station we'll stop at, any suggestions?

Any info I can get will be a big help. Is it too cold in February to go? Do we need to plan on an entire day or will a half day be sufficient (We only have 2 1/2 days in San Francisco) Are there any good tours that go there?
Thanks for the help.

Does anyone know of a inexpensive place to park near FW? Our hotel will charge us $41. per night!

Hello!

In june 2009 we stay 4 nights in San Francisco. We're looking for a nice budget/clean hotel (or hostel, bed&breakfast etc.) to stay.
I prefer a nice neighbourhood and peacefull (for a good nightsleep!) above staying in the middle of central SF. Which area is nice to stay, but easy to get to all tourist attractions with public transport? We have a 8 months old baby with us!
Please any tips are welcome!

I also read about a travel pass for SF, but which pass can be used with all public transport? Muni or bart etc... please help! Can we buy it there or online? We also need transport from San Leandro (where we bring back the camper) to the city; is this also included in that travel pass?

Hope somebody can help me!!

Thanks, greetings Karin!

Hi
i am visiting SF with my wife and 3 kids this summer as part of a 18 day holiday
I start my visit in SF and am then heading south. I intend to spend 3 days in SF
1 I want to stay in a central location in SF. Which area is best so there is public transport.
2 I intend to rent a car from the airpoirt as thats the only area where you can get a GPS. Is it best to take the car as soon as i land or should i take the car after the first 3 days.? The reason i ask as i have heard that driving and parking in SF is difficult.
3 Does anyone know how much (approx) is a taxi from the airport to the central areas of SF?
4 Yosemitie - How far is it from SF?

My plane arrives at SFO 6.40pm March 16. I will have a shuttle to take me to my Hotel, Homewood Suites, 2000 Shoreline Court, Brisbane. So, after dumping my bag I want to get to Fisherman's Wharf for something to eat and a look see and then I'd like a walk over Golden Gate Bridge and back at night then back to the Hotel. I walked over the Bridge and back during daylight a couple of years ago. The following morning I leave by 10am for a bus going North. So, is this do-able? Is there a BART near my Hotel? Thanks all

Hi. We are going to SF this summer, a big family. We might stay in a big house in Pacifica a bit outside SF. Sice we are travelling with retired parets and small kids thats ok. I would just like to know how the public transport works in general in the bay area? Are the bus connections and busses generally good. Are there any "bad areas" we have to pass through going to central SF? Weve never been there so thoughts and tips on getting around would be appriciated. Thanks/ Nicolas

Hi to all, we are a family of four (kids are 15, 11 yrs old) and I want to bring them to SF (where I studied for 4 yrs in 1990) for about 3 weeks in summer. I plan to make SF our center point, rent a car and travel to other areas such as Napa Valley, Yosemite Park and also spend quite some time in SF. A hotel in such a case would prove too expensive since 2 rooms are required and we would not utilize them as much. We need a clean decent place with 2 bedrooms where we can leave our stuff and return toit to rest and plan for the next days. Can you recommend such places to stay for 3 weeks?

Thanks
Andreas

there was a bus 30yrs or around that time that went down the street any info about article in the paper. thanks jim

How to get there by train or by bus?

Thanks

Hi, I'm traveling to SFO in Feb. It's my 1st time there and I've book a F&E tour. Any gd hotels and places of interest to recommend? Will be there for 3nights stay. From the airport, is it convenient to take public transport to various hotels? Anyone help?

any suggestions for good card crafting shops in the SF area ? (we will be staying in the Fisherman's Wharf area)..

My wife is very 'keen' on the whole card making subject !

Folks,

Staying at the Hilton at Fisherman's Wharf (I know, I know but it wasn't my choice) and have a conference at the Hyatt Regency. Is taxi the best way to commute between the two. Approximate taxi fare? other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Spedprof

I'm surprising my wife with a trip to San Francisco next month for her 60th birthday. Our 3 children (all in their 20's) are meeting us there. She doesn't like fancy but loves places that are fun with lots of atmosphere, preferably serving fish. Also, her birthday is on a Sunday when many restaurants are closed. I would love to be able to get out of the restaurant for under $400.
Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.