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San Francisco is one of the two friendliest cities to which, I have been . The City by the Bay is home to many unique locations that provide many San Francisco Travel options. SF attractions include Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square (right at the Wharf), the famous San Francisco Chinatown, Union Square, Pier 39, Golden Gate Park, and of course the Golden Gate Bridge. A San Francisco vacation has tons of tours of San Francisco from which to choose. There is no City like it. Bike and segway friendly, breathtaking views, wonderful food, and close to wine country the memories are waiting to be born. Day trip possibilities are numerous and tours of San Francisco plentiful. I will note a couple areas that should be part of a San Francisco Bay vacation in the sections that follow.
Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39
Fisherman’s Wharf is a visit to remember and should be part of every San Francisco Bay vacation. From the fish delicacies one may sample to the fun of a Wharf Pass, which lets you take advantage of the many attractions and avoid lines, you will create memories the entire time you are at the wharf. From there you can hop on one of the historic cable cars, visit the wax museum, tour the SS Jeremiah O’Brien Liberty Ship, or take the “Boudin at the Wharf Sourdough Bakery Museum and Tour” to experience the history of San Francisco‘s famous breads. Only a short walk to Pier 39 and its the Aquarium of the Bay or the “Turbo Ride” to provide for the completion of a full day. A weekend on the bay at the wharf will leave you wanting for more, and indeed, you cannot do it all in one day.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is a fabulous location for a day outing or family picnic and a San Francisco travel option that should be chose. The 1017 acres, among the world’s largest urban parks, stretches for three miles along San Francisco’s western edge. The park has many grassy meadows providing choice family locations for BBQ‘s and picnics. The park supports over twenty different sports with a variety of facilities. Several small lakes and, ready for this, a herd of Buffalo. Located mostly in the Eastern side of the park you will find several interesting places to explore. They include The California Academy of Science; home to an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum. I remember the T-Rex from a school outing, many years ago. Yep, the assembled bones of a T-Rex are an awesome sight. Also located in the same general vicinity is the Japanese Tea Garden, a 55-acre botanical garden, the de Young Museum and Koret Children’s quarter, America’s first public Playground. The Eastern side of the park is mostly closed to traffic providing excellent biking, skating and walking areas.
Memories
There are many wonderful memories to create within you choices of San Francisco travel options. This has been a brief overview of just a small amount. Tours of San Francisco include bicycles, wine country, bay cruises, and more. Get the most from your next San Francisco Bay vacation. A wonderful place, I love this city!

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40 inch Flatscreen... Beach House Entertainment
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Beach House, 2 Bdrm 1 Bath, 3 Blocks to Golden Gate Park

Charming, comfortable, conveniently located 2 bedroom, 1 bath Sunset Ocean Beach House is your fully equipped vacation rental. Brand new furnishings including: 2 Ethan Allen beds, 42" wide-screen Sony HDTV with cable stations, Sony Blue Ray DVD player, wireless Internet, brand new sofa bed, dining table and chairs, furniture and kitchen appliances, newly painted and renovated.

There are hardwood floors throughout in the kitchen, living room/dining room and bedrooms. The bathroom has new floor tile, shower/bathtub, sink and fixtures. The many newly-installed double pane windows assure bright natural light in all rooms and an exceptionally quiet living environment.

Ample on street parking in safe quiet charming neighborhood. Diverse ethnic neighborhood restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, specialty shops.

Two minutes on foot to the Pacific Ocean for a morning/evening jog or walk, 1 minute to a jogging, walking and bike path.

Three short blocks to the north is Golden Gate Park, (Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, Strybing Arboretum, de Young Museum of Art, Stow Lake boat rentals, Tulip Garden, Rose Garden) close to the SF Zoo, Lake Merced and panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Cliff House and Beach Chalet restaurant and microbrewery.

Easy access by public transport and car to all sightseeing destinations in San Francisco (including Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Ghiradelli Square, North Beach, Golden Gate Bridge, The Castro, Twin Peaks, Ferry Building, Alcatraz,)and in SF Bay area as well as day trip destinations.(Carmel, Monterey, the Wine Country)

Choose the Sunset Ocean Beach House as your comfortable away from home vacation base for experiencing all that San Francisco has to offer: the unsurpassed natural beauty of its landscapes and seascapes, as well as its cultural, architectural, commercial and ethnic vibrancy.

We can offer free admission to CA Academy of Sciences, thr de Young Museum and Legion of Honor, the SF Zoo. We offer unlimited movies on NetFlix for instant viewing on the Sony HDTV. We offer a complimentary aromatherapy product. products are described on the internet at intheglow

By appointment, --Deeply Relaxing Hot Stone Massage; --Organic Botanical Rejuvenating Facial Treatments; --Aromatherapy Consultations; --Organic Essential Oil Healing Foot Massage

Sunset Ocean Beach House San Francisco Vacation Rental

San Francisco Vacation Rental, 2/1 Beachhouse

New 42" Sony HD TV, Sony Blue Ray DVD Player, DVD Library, Free admission (with property owners membership) to California Academy of Sciences, de Young Museum, SF Zoo. Easy access to public golf courses, 2 minutes on foot to Pacific Ocean, 1 minute to 5 mile walking, jogging, cycling trail with views of ocean, 3 blocks to Golden Gate Park, near Beach Chalet, Cliff House and National Park, excellent local cafes, supermarkets, restaurants...


2/2 Eco Friendly... Private Deck and Garden
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2/2 Eco Friendly Apt. Master Bedroom
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2Bdrm 2 Bath Luxury Private Eco Apt in the Heart of San Francisco

Fabulous Neighborhood. Gorgeous Apartment. Every Amenity. Close to Everything...

Professionally Designed, Sunny, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,300 sq. ft. Expansive, Luxury apartment for up to 5 guests. A Green Property, Eco-Friendly.

Casa Luna SF is a recently restored grand Edwardian historic home located a few steps from the center of The City but amazingly tucked away for privacy and quiet. See more details visit: casalunasf.

Our apartment has been professionally designed and furnished. Attention to every detail is what separates us from other vacation rentals: luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, goose-down comforters, premium firm mattresses, tasteful artwork, hand-blown Italian glass lighting fixtures, bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling marble tile, full soaking tubs with jacuzzi jets, separate walk-in showers and European faucets and fixtures.

The gourmet kitchen has granite counter tops, modern stainless steel energy-star appliances and include touches like a super-quiet dishwasher and a pro-series 5-burner gas range. The kitchen is fully stocked for the professional chef with matching full service for eight, Henkle knives, professional series cookware and every gadget and gizmo you'll need. We even include basics like an array of organic spices, a pepper grinder, sea salt, organic olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basic condiments.

Private Chef service and daily made service can also be arranged.

All the basics are covered as well. High-speed (7mbps) internet with secure wireless, dedicated private phone with answering machine and unlimited calling, premium cable with movie channels, flat screen TV, DVD, and surround sound. A washer/dryer are free to use and we even supply eco-friendly detergent.

Even though you will be staying on one of the most serene residential streets in San Francisco, you'll be just a half a block from Market Street, the palm-tree lined main artery of San Francisco. Historic street cars run above ground and efficient subway lines run below. You will be one block away from the F line, a street car that takes you directly to Fisherman's Wharf. Also one block away is a high-speed subway that will get your anywhere in the city within minutes.

With over 300 restaurants within one mile of the flat you can be assured of a feast for all the senses with unique boutique shops, theaters and nightclubs as well as the everyday services you use at home; like world class yoga and fitness centers, independent book stores, big city parks, tennis courts and gourmet grocery stores. For solitude just retreat to the gorgeous landscaped garden in the rear with water features and a slate patio and deck. it's the perfect place to have a glass of wine after a long day of sight-seeing.

This home is a green property. We never use any harsh chemicals or sprays and our service cleans immaculately with all-natural products. We encourage and make it easy to recycle if you wish and our electricity comes from renewable suppliers. We feature energy-efficient appliances and all-natural fabrics in all our linens; like our Organic Egyptian Cotton 600 thread count sheets! Our gardens are drip-irrigated for low water usage and we use no pesticides or herbicides. We offer organic teas and gourmet fair trade coffee, natural soaps and toiletries are stocked from EO Organics, even the carpeting is from an environmentally conscious company.

Once you're checked in you'll have complete privacy, but we will give you a special phone number to call that will always reach one of us if you have any questions or concerns. The owner and the manager together have traveled to over 60 countries and speak French and Spanish. International travelers are always welcome.

The Castro subway station is one block away; linking you to the entire City, and BART for east bay and airport connections.

We offer airport pickup via town car (3-4 persons) or 6 passenger SUV limousine. ($85/$150).

If you want to be car free, it's very easy to do at this location. If you want a car, we have garage parking available.

Luxury Private Eco Apt... 
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2/2 Luxury Private Eco Apt in the Heart of SF

This is an amazing location! We are in the center of San Francisco, literally and figuratively, yet you are assured a quiet night 's sleep. One block from Market Street, the palm-tree lined, main artery of San Francisco. Historic street cars run above ground and efficient subway lines run below ground. One block from a main subway station that will get you anywhere in the city within minutes. Also one block away is the F line streetcar that runs above ground and takes you directly to Fisherman's Wharf. An easy rides that shows you all of downtown and the waterfront.


5 Bedroom 3 Bath Home in the Marina District
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5 Bdrm 3 Bath Home in the Marina District
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Beautiful San Francisco Home in Marina District

This Mediterranean-style home with a view of Alcatraz lies right in the center of the fashionable Marina district, just one block from the expansive Marina Green and its walkways along the bay, and just two blocks from lively Chestnut Street and its shops and restaurants. Built on three levels at the apex of a three-street intersection, the unique layout of this home allows every room to have lots of natural light. The home is well decorated with lively colors and tasteful art.

The central location in a relatively flat section of San Francisco enables visitors to either walk or bike to Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, the Palace of Fine Arts and the Exploratorium, chic Union Street, the boats surrounding the San Francisco Yacht Club, the renovated beach recreation area of Crissy Field, the promenade to Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the Presidio. The house itself has views of Alcatraz while from the bay just a block away one can appreciate vast vistas of the entire region north of San Francisco.

The house can accommodate a large family even as its three levels allow for separate "play areas" for some sense of internal privacy. The garage is fully outfitted with a foosball table and a ping-pong table. Bicycles and rollerblades are available.

Beautiful San Francisco Vacation Rental Home

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Beautiful San Francisco Home

The house can accommodate a large family even as its three levels allow for separate "play areas" for some sense of internal privacy. The garage is fully outfitted with a foosball table and a ping-pong table. Bicycles and rollerblades are available....


2 Bedrm 1 Bath Beach Vacation Rental
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Beach Vacation Rental Home 2/1
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2 Bedroom 1 Bath OCEAN BREEZE VACATION HOUSE

Enjoy the best of San Francisco--a comfortable 1200 square foot house in a safe,quiet residential neighborhood and ease of access to all that San Francisco has to offer: Golden Gate Park, Pacific Ocean, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, Alcatraz. Located in the Richmond district on 43rd Avenue, the Ocean Breeze has hardwood floors throughout, living room with fireplace, dining room, large eat-in kitchen with new refrigerator, gas oven and dishwasher. All the furnishings are new from the pots and pans to the sheets and pillows. New 52" Samsung HDTV, Samsung Blue Ray DVD Player, DVD Library, Netflix, DSL. This vacation rental gem is 3 blocks south of Lincoln Park, 4 blocks north of Golden Gate Park and 5 blocks east of Sutro Heights Park with their magnificent views of the Pacific. The Cliff House, Beach Chalet and Ocean Beach are all within walking distance. Excellent public transportation connections 2 blocks away to anywhere in SF. Good street parking. Master bedroom has new queen size bed walk-in closet Large bathroom with shower/tub combination New 48" diameter round wooden table

Ocean Breeze Vacation House San Francisco Vacation Rental

Ocean Breeze Vacation House 2 Bedroom 1 Bath

Good street parking.
Master bedroom has new queen size bed walk-in closet.
Large bathroom with shower/tub combination.
New 48" diameter round wooden table...


Marina Apartment Vacation Rental... Bdrm 1 Bath 1
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Marina Apartment Vacation Rental... Bdrm 1 Bath 1
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Marina Apartment Vacation Rental... 1/1

Fully furnished apartment in the wonderful Marina District of San Francisco; walk to the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field and/or the Golden Gate Bridge. Cross streets are Scott and Jefferson. Just a wonderful location to watch the people of the City or the boats in the harbor. You can see the sites of the City by public transit or take a walk and see the fog roll into the bay. The apartment is located 1 short block to the bay/Marina Green/Yacht Harbor, 3 blocks to the Palace of Fine Arts. The Marina district is a very desirable neighborhood in San Francisco. This is the perfect location for a long or short holiday.

One bedroom with a king size bed, living room (with a pull out couch), fully upgraded kitchen with all new appliances purchased in 2009, bathroom, wash/drier unit in the garage. The property is actually two separate units. Apartment is single story no steps. The downstairs unit is rented as a vacation rental by owner.

Both the upstairs and downstairs units have separate front doors and separate locks.

Marina Apartment Vacation Rental... San Francisco Vacation Rental

Marina Apartment Vacation Rental... 1 bdrm 1 Bath

THE HOME... Fully furnished apartment in the wonderful Marina District of San Francisco; walk to the Palace of Fine Arts,...


Amazing Beach House... 2/1
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Amazing Beach House... 2/1
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2 Bdrm 1 Bath Amazing Beach House... Near Beach/Golden Gate Park/Public Transportation

Deluxe remodeled house at the beach. Upgraded with all modern features and amenities. Tasteful high end decor. Perfect for entertaining. Open great room with spacious living room, gourmet kitchen and dining room. Hallway leads to spa inspired bathroom with deluxe shower featuring rain shower head and body sprayers. Two roomy bedrooms with comfortable queen beds overlook spacious 1500sqft backyard with garden, grass lawn, bbq grill and fire pit. Also features an outdoor shower area perfect for surfers or beach goers. One car garage and additional parking spot in driveway. Dish network DVR and wireless high speed internet.

Property is in an ideal city location. Stay in the city at the Beach. The house is a couple blocks from Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Zoo, the famous Cliff House, Sutro Baths and Lands End Hiking trails. Great markets and restaurants located within walking distance - including Thahn Long (best crab in the city). The San Francisco MUNI train and bus route public transportation are within two blocks and the San Francisco International Airport is a 20 minute drive. There are many medical centers nearby. UCSF and VA Medical Centers are two miles and Kaiser Permanente is four miles away. UCSF, USF, SFSU and SF City College are all within five miles.

Amazing Beach House - near Beach/GG... San Francisco Vacation Rental

Amazing Beach House - near Beach/Golden Gate 2/1

Deluxe remodeled house at the beach. Upgraded with all modern features and amenities...


Haight Ashbury Victorian
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Haight Ashbury Victorian
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Haight Ashbury Victorian with High Speed Internet

This charming one bedroom Victorian flat is on the second floor overlooking a lovely garden. A second bedroom is available for an additional charge. Located 40 feet from the corner of Haight and Ashbury, it offers a quiet refuge within the center of the most colorful neighborhood in the world. No need for a car as five bus lines, one block away, take you anywhere you want to go. Easy access to UCSF.

The flat is attractively furnished and has a wood burning fireplace in the living room, one/two bedrooms with queen-size beds (one with marble washstand). There is a sit-down kitchen with stove, microwave, dishwasher, and full-size refrigerator. All dishware and linens are included. The bathroom has a tub with shower and the service porch has a washer and dryer. It is fully equipped with Wi-Fi internet access, Cable TV and DVD player. (Macintosh G4 computer is included).

There is a family-run market one-half block away with organic fruits and vegetables as well as a selection of Niman Ranch meats. Haight Street itself has a collection of one-of-a-kind shops, interesting bars, restaurants, a world-class brew pub and even a repertory movie house, all within three blocks. A bit farther (approximately a mile) is the fabulous California Academy of Sciences, just opened in September, the new DeYoung Museum along with all the other recreational features of Golden Gate Park.

Taxis abound on Haight Street, just walk out the door. But don't miss the experience of riding the buses. A single bus ride will take you into the heart of the Castro District as well as to all the cultural and entertainment offerings that this world-class city has to offer: theatre, opera, symphony, clubs and an infinite selection of fine restaurants.

If there's any area of San Francisco that evokes images of the long-gone '60s hippie culture, the Haight is it. Fragments of that flower-power, incense-burning, acid-dropping, tie-dye-wearing, peace-and-love-vibing era can be purchased at smoke shops and Eastern-influenced outlets bearing names like Dreams of Kathmandu, Pipe Dreams and The Love of Ganesha. But save for a few hippie relics, the Haight today is a whole new scene. Exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage-clothing shops, second-hand stores, Internet cafés and hip restaurants have all settled in, making the Haight one of San Francisco's commercial centers.

Haight Ashbury Victorian with High Speed Internet

Haight Ashbury Victorian with High Speed Internet, 1 Bdrm 1 Bath

This charming one bedroom Victorian flat is on the second floor overlooking a lovely garden. A second bedroom is available...


Ideal location fully furnished 1 bedroom
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Ideal location fully furnished 1 bedroom
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Ideal location fully furnished 1 bedroom

Fully furnished, one bedroom apartment overlooking a lovely park in prime Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.

Private entrance, fully stocked kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, electrick kettle and gas range. Large bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom with bath/shower, washer dryer in unit.

Living room has queen sleeper sofa. Ample street parking. Close to amenities.

Child friendly with high chair, portable crib, high chair and stroller available at no extra cost. Park across the street has tot's playground, tennis and basketball courts.

Satellite TV with HBO and Showtime, free wireless, CD player. A real gem of an apartment in a highly desirable location. Experience San Francisco as the locals do by making Noe Valley your home during you stay in the City by the Bay.

Noe Valley is one of San Francisco's most desirable, family-friendly, dog-friendly and sunniest neighborhoods. Blocks of unique restaurants, shops and bars begin steps from your door. Walk to the Castro and the Mission or take MUNI or BART to Union Square and Downtown in 20 minutes.

 
                                 Ideal location fully furnished 1 bedroom... San Francisco Vacation Rental

Ideal location fully furnished 1 bedroom

Fully furnished, one bedroom apartment overlooking a lovely park in prime Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.


Charming Vacation Home Near Fisherman's Wharf
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Charming Vacation Home Near Fisherman's Wharf
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Charming Vacation Home by Fisherman's Wharf... 3 Bdrm 2 Bath

The house is hardwood floors throughout, marble bathrooms ad granite counter top kitchen. Excellent view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The home is elegantly furnished providing you comfort and luxury with affordable price. Can sleep up to maximum of 8 people with an additional extra charge of $30/night/person for the 7th and 8th guest.

5 blocks from Famous Fisherman's Wharf. Accessible to public transportation and restaurants. Very safe...

Less than 4 miles to Golden Gate Bridge, Crooked St,Palace of Fine Arts,St Patricks Basilica, San Francisco Opera House and Ballet.

Less than 6 miles to San Francisco Zoo

Charming Vacation Home by Fisherman's Wharf... San Francisco Vacation Rental

Charming Vacation Home by Fisherman's Wharf

The house is hardwood floors throughout, marble bathrooms ad granite counter top kitchen...


Prime San Francisco Location
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Prime San Francisco Location
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Prime San Francisco Location... 2 Bedroom 1 Bath

2 bedroom, 1 bath flat in North Beach in prime location - 2 blocks from Broadway with nightclubs and restaurants, 3 blocks from Chinatown and downtown. Walking distance to Cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, Union Square and shopping malls. Full kitchen with cooking utensils provided.

Recently renovated. No pets and no smoking. $95 cleaning fee per rental. $500 refundable security deposit.

Prime San Francisco Location... San Francisco Vacation Rental

Prime San Francisco Location 2/1

2 bedroom, 1 bath flat in North Beach in prime location - 2 blocks from Broadway with nightclubs and restaurants, 3 blocks...


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San Francisco Zoo

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San Francisco's Market Street Railway

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San Francisco Bay Cruises
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San Francisco Bay Cruises are Luxury

The number one San Francisco travel option is San Francisco Bay Cruises that offer breathtaking cityscapes during romantic dinners. Three hours of a luxury cruise with drinks and a meal. Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz with a beautiful cityscape in constant view. The cruise offers breathtaking views. An attentive crew sees to your every care and desire. The lighted skyline during an evening dinner cruise will have the oldest, longest married couple falling in love all over again. Not to take anything away from a first date.
 
Take a sweetheart to dinner on a San Francisco Bay Cruise and you will build a
memory that will last a lifetime. Can you imagine, that gorgeous city skyline, at night,
holding hands while you walk along the deck? I believe in memorable first kisses.
Think that would create a lasting impression?  There are many other cruises to be enjoyed, for every taste.

 
Try a lunch cruise around Alcatraz Island or a sunset cruise for 2 hours of San Francisco’s waterfront
scenery and skyline. There is even an architecture tour to explore the City by the Bay’s history from a different perspective.

Speaking of a different perspective, how about an amphibious tour?

That’s right, amphibious. Ride the Ducks is a tour from a vehicle modeled after a WW II DUKW. This is a reproduction of a historic vehicle from which to see the historic city. This tour will take it to the streets and then to the bay where you will receive a close up of waterfront interests that include McCovey Cove, home of the splash down home run made famous during Barry Bond’s historic Giant tenure, AT&T Ballpark, San Francisco Bay Bridge and much more. On land it’s Fishermen's Wharf, Chinatown, Ghirardelli Square, Union Square and even more. San Francisco is a city that is often neglected in water enjoyment. As you see there are many different water adventures, and pleasures to enjoy.

Next time you go to The City by the Bay be sure to enjoy the best in San Francisco travel options and see the other side of the city, from the bay during San Francisco Bay Cruises.

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California - San Francisco (Chapter)

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Peir 39 at Fisherman's Wharf
Peir 39 at Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Travel Options

San Francisco’s Fisherman's Wharf Attractions

San Francisco’s most visited location is Fisherman’s Wharf. Home of world-class dinning, as you walk the wharf during the day your mouth will water at the smell of the succulent dungeness crab. Fisherman’s Wharf Tours are a great way to take in the entire wharf during a visit. Fisherman’s Wharf Attractions are historic and fun. The smell of the fine seafood that you may sample fades to the aroma of San Francisco’s famous Sourdough bread as you wonder to one of several location that are in the vicinity.

Ghirardelli Square is just across the street from the wharf. Home to Ghirardelli Chocolate’s flagship location, the chocolate giant has been in San Francisco since 1852. They moved to the present location in 1895 and the history is rich in the area. One can sample chocolates and ice cream on breaks from the many attractions of the Wharf.

Pier 39 is also within walking distance. Home to 110 shops and several bay front dining choices the location offers post card views of the Bay. The Golden gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge are all part of the panorama of photo opportunities. With family attractions available the Fisherman’s Wharf pass and pier 39 pass that are available is a great money saving opportunity.

To fill the time the other attractions include the National Liberty Ship Memorial (the S.S. O’Brien), The Aquarium of the Bay, Anchorage Square, and nearby is the Home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants! Talented and unique street performers appear daily, providing one of a kind entertainment opportunity for a well-rounded day.

The San Francisco travel options are so many. This is just a small portion of the beautiful city. Fisherman’s Wharf attractions are activities not to miss, for sure, but it is not all that the City by the Bay has to offer…

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife


Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled

Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled

Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled


San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo


San Francisco's Market Street Railway

San Francisco's Market Street Railway

San Francisco's Market Street Railway


San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California

San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California

San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California


Not for Tourists Guide 2011 San Francisco

Not for Tourists Guide 2011 San Francisco


Zagat Survey 2011 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants

Zagat Survey 2011 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants


San Francisco For Dummies

San Francisco For Dummies

San Francisco For Dummies


Excurision from San Francisco
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument

Excursion from San Francisco,
Visit California While Visiting San Francisco

California has a huge assortment of choices for travel. San Francisco travel options during a San Francisco vacation, with such a large variety deserve a good look at the selection for the effort of making an informed decision. In a days time one can venture out and experience natural beauty unrivalled in the world. During an excursion from San Francisco for a day while on your trip you will see the magic that has captured the world’s imagination since California was first discovered. Of the many possibilities is the scenic 17-mile drive of Monterey Bay, chances to tour San Francisco wine country, or the opportunity to visit the Muir Woods, with several options in the choice alone. Each has its own taste of the Golden State for your enjoyment.

The extremely scenic 17-mile drive of Monterey is one of the most captivating trips of the state. Winding through the coastal mountains the trail will lead you to several famous locations. From San Francisco traveling south on highway 1, you are going to see some of the most spectacular waterfronts in the world. Passing through Santa Cruz and continuing to Carmel (where Clint Eastwood was once mayor), scheduled stops include the cannery row that John Steinbech immortalized in novel. Seaside exploration, shopping, and activities for everyone are found while visiting Carmel. The drive back to San Francisco will take you through the Silicon Valley completing a huge loop of the peninsula.

When speaking of San Francisco wine country it is the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, of which one is speaking. A different type of countryside altogether when one compares it to the rugged central coast mentioned above. Gentle rolling hills with grassy lands that show the waves of wind upon the tops, a view I will never forget. In other areas, vineyards as far as the eye can see, a winery must be near. The contrast of the two lands, less than 100 miles apart is extreme. During the journey, you will visit some of the finest wineries in the world and taste wines that reflect that excellence. A drive of my childhood often with the family, this truly is a beautiful part of California. The completion of journey is a lazy cruise across the bay, missing the traffic to end a special days excursion from San Francisco.

The Muir Woods, a national monument is home to some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. The old growth coastal redwoods are full of stories, as humans have affected the park, for good and bad for centuries. Home to many miles of hiking trail, camping, biking, horseback riding and smoking are not permitted in the national monument. Even food is only allowed in a specific location. They trees do deserve our protection, some are perhaps a thousand years old, or more. I remember looking a slice of a tree and the timeline of history was pointing to in the rings. The birth of Christ was highlighted, if that 2000 years? They are old. The tours you can combine for a comprehensive city tour following your 90 minutes in the woods. Alternatively, you might want to visit Sausalito, the charming hamlet across the bay at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Last, you have the option to enjoy a San Francisco Bay Cruise after the Muir Woods experience.

As I said, San Francisco travel options are worthy of consideration for the making of an informed decision. A well-planned San Francisco Vacation can allow one to experience much more, and there is always more to experience. Tour San Francisco Wine Country, learn a new appreciation for the art of wine making. The scenic 17-mile drive will leave you in awe of the magnificent central coast and finally, The Muir Woods will let you step back hundreds of years as you visit the giants of the coastal lands. This is California. This is accessible California for a day excursion from San Francisco during your special San Francisco vacation experience, a memory building collection of journeys.

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife

Zagat San Francisco Nightlife


Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled

Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled

Historic Travel US: San Francisco Unveiled


San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo


San Francisco's Market Street Railway

San Francisco's Market Street Railway

San Francisco's Market Street Railway


San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California

San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California

San Francisco's California Street Cable Cars, San Francisco, California


Not for Tourists Guide 2011 San Francisco

Not for Tourists Guide 2011 San Francisco


Zagat Survey 2011 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants

Zagat Survey 2011 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants


San Francisco For Dummies

San Francisco For Dummies

San Francisco For Dummies



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