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Day 1 - 08/15/2008
(dining)
9:00am - 10:00am
| Address: |
521 Clement Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)752-1580 |
| Price: | <$10 |
| Summary: | This wonderful German bakery has been purveying rich coffee cakes, creamy mousse cakes and a cornucopia of butter cookies since 1911. The tiny space with a few tables and chairs is usually crammed with people trying to decide between the classic Swedish Princess (white cake with raspberry and kirsch custard and marzipan icing, known as Prinsesstårta) and one of the many delicious French-inspired mousses and tarts. The fresh bread is also terrific, if you can tear yourself away from the Strawberry Romanoff. |
(activity)
10:15am - 11:15am
(activity)
11:30am - 12:30pm
| Address: |
50 Stow Lake Drive San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)752-0347 |
| Price: | $11-$20 |
| Summary: | Inside San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park lies Stow Lake, a small recreation area complete with waterfall. Local families and tourists come here to rent paddle-boats, have a picnic, or just feed the ducks. Electric boats can be rented. Those who would rather remain on land can rent bikes and roller blades. Ride or skate through Golden Gate Park, then afterwards stop by the concession stand for popcorn, hot dogs, and ice cream. Note: Cash only. |
(dining)
12:45pm - 2:15pm
| Address: |
1240 9th Avenue San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)665-9912 |
| Price: | $11-$20 |
| Summary: | A spin-off of Chow on Market Street, this second edition favorite draws in a steady and youthful crowd. It could be due to the prime location just steps away from Golden Gate Park. The weekend brunch on the heated patio is a great answer to those sunny, yet chilly, San Francisco days. The atmosphere throughout is homey yet funky with a fireplace and Hershey's can silverware holders. The menu is filled with all sorts of treats like freshly blended juices and smoothies, standard issue but delicious soups and sandwiches, pasta and pizza and meat and potatoes. The service is quick and friendly. |
(activity)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
| Address: |
1581 Webster Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)567-7625 |
| Price: | $11-$20 |
| Summary: | This large Japanese bookstore, appropriately, is placed in the heart of Japantown in the Kinokuniya Building. It features hundreds of titles written in Japanese, and a smaller percentage of books in English, Korean and Tagalog. You'll find newspapers, magazines, comics, hardcover and paperback fiction, nonfiction, business, philosophy, religious-related topics and more. It also sells Japanese videos and music CDs, stationary and small gifts like nice pens and journals. Extremely popular, it is patronized by both tourists and repeat customers. |
Day 2 - 08/16/2008
(dining)
8:00am - 9:00am
| Address: |
1700 Stockton Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)421-3786 |
| Price: | <$10 |
| Summary: | This is a genuine North Beach institution. Generations of locals have stopped by the vintage counter to buy the generous authentic slices of focaccia topped with tomato or onion to eat right away or save for a hearty and tasty lunch. The place is not fancy, but that has not stopped the steady stream of tourists who have joined the line of locals that forms daily as soon as the doors open. Only focaccia is sold here and when the day's freshly baked stock runs out, the doors close for the day. Arrive early so that you will not be disappointed. |
(activity)
9:15am - 10:15am
(activity)
10:30am - 11:30am
(dining)
11:45am - 1:15pm
| Address: |
1906 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)885-4605 |
| Price: | $31-$50 |
| Summary: | To enter this restaurant, you need a healthy appetite for meat! The interior boasts of several dining rooms, a bar & cocktail lounge, and a fireplace, making it feel like an exclusive club-house; the owner, Joe Betz, is known for redecorating the establishment every so often. Chunks of delicious prime rib are served with a variety of side dishes (the most popular being spinach and potatoes). A daily fish special is also offered for those who want something light at House of Prime Rib. So come on in for some serious eating! |
(activity)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
| Address: |
500 Sutter Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)362-3436 |
| Summary: | This contemporary American arts and crafts gallery features unique pieces of jewelry, ceramics, paper, and metal works that meet the standards of design excellence set by owner Deborah West, who is also an interior designer. The works that West discriminatingly chooses tend to be whimsical yet chic, with close attention detail and smart in design. Find gifts and decor made with local and international artists. Prices vary from affordable to expensive. |
(activity)
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Day 3 - 08/17/2008
(dining)
8:00am - 9:00am
| Address: |
1621 Polk Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)776-3141 |
| Price: | <$10 |
| Summary: | These donuts are made from scratch, not a pre-packaged mix that has been sitting around for who knows how long. They are light, never greasy, and while they will never be confused with health food, they are undeniably a comfort food par excellence. They are also always fresh. A place this popular with people from all walks of life never has a donut on hand long enough to even think of getting stale. It is not fine dining, as the sometimes brusque counter help makes clear, as does the '50s decor complete with tacky with fake wood paneling. Concentrate on the huge Cinnamon Rolls or the glazed raised, though, and you will be fine. |
(activity)
9:15am - 10:15am
| Address: |
1100 California Street San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)749-6300 |
| Website: | http://gracecathedral.org/ |
| Price: | <$10 |
| Summary: | This impressive neo-Gothic structure crowning Nob Hill was built on the site of the Crocker Mansion after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The interior features stained glass windows in celestial blues and vibrant reds and yellows. There are also frescoes depicting the history of San Francisco and scenes from the life of San Francisco's patron saint, St. Francis of Asissi. The gilded bas-reliefs that adorn the doors of the main entrance are cast from Ghiberti's original molds for the Gates of Paradise that adorn the Baptistry in Florence. This facility also boasts an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth.It has the outdoor labyrinyth made up of Tezzaro stone and the indoor one made up of limestone. Contributed by wcities |
(activity)
10:30am - 11:30am
| Address: |
California and Grant Ave San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Summary: | The first building erected as a cathedral in California, Old St. Mary's served the Archdiocese of San Francisco from 1854 to 1891. Once the city's most prominent building, it is built of brick brought "around the Horn" in sailing ships, and much of its stonework was quarried and cut in China. Description by the "California Office of Historic Preservation" |
(dining)
11:45am - 1:15pm
(activity)
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Day 4 - 08/18/2008
(dining)
8:30am - 9:30am
(activity)
9:45am - 10:45am
(activity)
11:15am - 12:15pm
| Address: |
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)554-4000 |
| Price: | Free |
| Summary: | This building is the site of some of San Francisco's finest moments. In 1954 Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married here. In the early 21st century, over 100 same-sex couples were married by Mayor Gavin Newsom in the foyer. The Renaissance architecture rivals some of the country's most historical structures. Two Parisian architects designed and constructed the building from 1913-1915. The dome is based on the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Visitors can pick up brochures and take a self-guided tour between 8a-5p, Monday through Friday. A small store, open during normal business hours, sells traditional San Francisco souvenirs including T-shirts, posters and postcards. |
(dining)
12:30pm - 2:00pm
(activity)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
(activity)
3:45pm - 4:45pm
| Address: |
1201 Mason St San Francisco,CAUS |
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| Phone: | (415)474-1887 |
| Price: | Free |
| Summary: | If you want to know how a cable car works, Cable Car Museum is the place to learn. The world's first cable car rests here and with it a concise explanation of how those little cable cars go halfway to the stars. In an underground viewing area, you can look at the system's enormous cable wheels, which pull 11 miles (18 kilometers) of cable at 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) per hour. The cable cars move by clamping onto it. Examine closely the steel cables, gears, and pulleys that bring this city's most famous transportation to life. Don't miss the gift shop, where you can purchase your very own length of used cable! |
