Rent a paddle boat on Golden Gate Park's enchanting Sloan Lake
Paddle past waterfalls, blackberry bushes and ducks on the donut-shaped Sloan Lake. |
Take pictures of San Francisco's Painted Ladies
From Alamo Square, photograph San Francisco's famous row of six perfectly-maintained Victorians, with downtown in full view. |
Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
Drive to Golden Gate Bridge and get off on the last San Francisco exit, park and walk across for free (telescopes await on the other side). |
Happy Hour at the Cliff House on Ocean Beach
Watch the sunset over Ocean Beach, the Sutro Bath ruins and a few martinis. |
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Ride a ferry across the Bay and tour California's infamous Federal prison and disputed Native American territory. |
Catch a movie at the historic Castro Theater
Independent films, classic films and more thought-provoking celluloid at San Francisco's famous Castro Theater. |
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Taking place October 11 through October 17, 2010, the Sacred Thread of Yoga Festival is a unique opportunity for practitioners of all levels to meet with other practitioners and learn from world-renowned teachers. The week is filled with classes, including a five-day Iyengar Yoga Intensive and classes on meditation, yoga practices and general health & wellness. |
Shop for records on Haight Street
Join the throngs of locals and visitors at Haight Street's Amoeba Records, a converted bowling alley. |
Do Tai Chi in North Beach
Watch and mimic old masters as they practice the calming art of Tai Chi in Washington Square every morning. |
Eat a Clam Chowder bread bowl in Fisherman's Wharf
Clam chowder, shrimp cocktails and crab cakes await at one of San Francisco's most beloved tourist traps. |
Ride San Francisco's Cable Cars
The California and Powell lines are the best for gravity-defying inclines and inspiring San Francisco vistas. |
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During the summer months, local artists and galleries adorn easels with San Francisco art. |
Be a science geek at Steinhart Aquarium
A mini Monterey Aquarium, Golden Gate Park's Steinhart Aquarium is a science nerd's Nirvana. |
Get a chocolate fix at Ghirardelli Square
Sit near the fountain sipping the best hot chocolate in San Francisco. |
Enter Chinatown from the Dragon's Gate
Peruse the sensory wonderland that is San Francisco's Chinatown and stop by the Fortune Cookie Factory. |
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Some of the best tacos and salsa verde in San Francisco at this humble taqueria. |
Smell the roses at the Conservatory of Flowers
Newly reopened in Golden Gate Park, the Conservatory features botanicals from all over the world in a Victorian greenhouse. |
Survey San Francisco from Twin Peaks
Drive up to the top of Twin Peaks for one of San Francisco's best views. |
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With topless clubs, strip clubs and nude clubs, San Francisco's North Beach is just as raucous now as during its Barbara Coast beginnings. |
Visit San Francisco's science and perception museum, the Exploratorium
Crawl and slide through the San Francisco Exploratorium's tactile dome in the dark using all your senses but sight. |
San Francisco Bay Area Adventure Tours
San Francisco’s overwhelming number of activities and sightseeing opportunities can make it difficult to narrow down which Bay Area attractions to visit first. Think Escape caters to those feeling overwhelmed by all the things to do in San Francisco by offering a long list of day trips, excursions and family and tourist adventures that take the stress out of planning. Whether it’s a family yacht tour of the San Francisco Bay or a team building luxury bus trip to Cache Creek casino, Think Escape offers easy access to a wide range of greater Bay Area attractions.
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