Mon 09/29/08 - Fri 10/03/08
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San Francisco (09/29 - 10/03)
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Day 1 - 09/29/2008
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California Academy of Sciences (activity)
9:30am - 11:00am
87%
based on 124 reviews
Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)321-8000
Website: http://www.calacademy.org/
Price: $21-$30
Summary: This is a great place for an inquiring mind. The wonders of the natural world are on display in the Steinhart Aquarium, complete with a penguin colony; the Morrison Planetarium, offers a sky show; and a natural history museum with a hunk of jade the size of a steamer trunk. There is also a collection of artifacts from the local native populations of the Bay Area and Oceania, and a whimsical courtyard display of animal statues by renowned sculptor Buffano.
Kyo-Ya (dining)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
74%
based on 158 reviews
Address: 2 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)546-5090
Website: www.kyo-ya-restaurant.com
Price: $50+
Summary: This venerable establishment is no simple sushi bar. Located in the plush Palace Hotel, Kyo-Ya is considered by many to be one of the most elegant and expensive Japanese restaurants in the city. An impeccably appointed, peaceful and spacious dining room is the setting for flawless service that makes you feel as though you are dining with an emperor. The sashimi is the thing to get here, but you can rest assured that anything from the menu is sure to delight.
Ferry Building Marketplace (activity)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
87%
based on 354 reviews
Address: 1 Ferry Building
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)693-0996
Website: http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Price: $11-$20
Summary: Ferry Building Marketplace is a must-see for San Francisco visitors. This multi-million dollar development has an abundance of activities for the entire family. Take a tour of the historical Ferry Building, browse through antique shops (Culinaire), enjoy a view by the bay and a bowl of chowder at Ferry Plaza Seafood, or buy organic produce at the Farmer's Market. Enjoy the sights and sounds of what makes the Ferry Building one of the Bay's most popular destinations for entertainment, food, and fun. Ferry Building Marketplace has a near year-round schedule of interesting activities like their annual October Harvest Festival and a Holiday Lights Celebration. Visit the website for full details on their calendar of events.
Aqua (dining)
6:20pm - 7:50pm
83%
based on 1067 reviews
Address: 252 California Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)956-9662
Website: http://www.aqua-sf.com/aqua/
Price: $31-$50
Summary: If you are in the mood for sheer luxury, head to this Financial District gem and treat yourself to some of the most amazing seafood in the country. Chef-owner Michael Mina gets rave reviews from local and national press for his perfect execution and artistry. The signature appetizer, Ahi Tuna paired with Foie Gras, may be an unusual combination, but you will savor every bite. Although the menu changes, each of the fresh fish dishes are sure to please even the most discerning gourmet. Do not come here on a budget though.
Day 2 - 09/30/2008
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GoCar Rentals (activity)
10:00am - 11:30am
80%
based on 63 reviews
Address: 2175 Hyde Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)441-5695
Website: http://www.gocarsf.com
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Hop into a GoCar for a spin around San Francisco and see just how far you can go. Catch all the attractions and experience all the fun of the City by the Bay without the confusion of maps or the inflexibility of organized tours. Utilizing state-of-the-art GPS (Global Positioning System) locator technology, GoCars take you from the Bay to the Pacific and around the neighborhoods, parks, and famous landmarks of the City. While driving, the talking cars tell you exactly when and where to go and provide historical information and plenty of fun facts. The best part of the GoCar adventure is being able to discover the City at your own pace. Stop to take pictures, grab a bite to eat, or take in a museum at your leisure. Feel free to spend anywhere from an hour to an entire day zipping around town in your talking 3-wheeled car. There is no better way to see San Francisco! To rent a GoCar, you must be a licensed driver and 18-years-old. Reservations are required. Be sure to call or reserve online well in advance. There is a second location in Union Square at: 321 Mason St (at corner of Mason & O'Farrell).
Ana Mandara (dining)
12:30pm - 2:00pm
78%
based on 896 reviews
Address: 891 Beach St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)771-6800
Website: http://www.anamandara.com
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Trained in the renowed Cordon Bleu culinary academy, Ana Mandara's chef prepares traditional Vietnamese recipes with French technique and American accents. Ana Mandara translates as a beautiful refuge with a 700-year Vietnamese history. Come in and create your own story.
Ghirardelli Square (activity)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
85%
based on 111 reviews
Address: 900 North Point Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)775-5500
Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq/index.htm
Price: <$10
Summary: Don't leave San Francisco without a stroll through this legendary square at Fisherman's Wharf that is named after San Francisco's original chocolate-maker. There is a bakery and several restaurants featuring seafood, Chinese, Indian and California cuisine. And, of course, there's the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop. Take some time and visit the art galleries, gift and specialty stores, shoe and clothing shops. Some services are available including a dressmaker and tailor, film developing, an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and a Federal Express drop-off box. Credit card acceptance varies by store.
Gary Danko (dining)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
93%
based on 3054 reviews
Address: 800 North Point St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)749-2060
Website: http://garydanko.com/
Price: $50+
Summary: The recipient of the coveted James Beard cooking award, chef Gary Danko practices his genius at his eponymous, 65-seat restaurant. Luxurious appetizers, flavorful entrees, and decadent desserts are the true crowd pleasers. Try the Lobster Salad with Fennel, Citrus, Avocado and Mustard Tarragon Dressing or an entree of Seared Maine Scallops with Black Truffle, Leek and Potato Puree. Indulge in the special Flambeed Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts and Cocounut Sherbert, prepared tableside and with gusto. An outstanding wine list featuring hundreds of California and French bottles is available (prices vary).
Day 3 - 10/01/2008
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Golden Gate Park (activity)
9:00am - 10:30am
93%
based on 484 reviews
Address: Stanyan & Haight Streets
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)581-2559
Website: http://www.golden-gate-park.com/?gclid=CL2jo4XFrZUCFRg6awodf2Q3kg
Price: Free
Summary: In the late 1800s, a Scotsman named John McLaren transformed more than 1000 acres (405 hectares) of sand dunes into a wondrous haven in the midst of busy city life. Stretching from Stanyan Street to the Pacific Ocean, the lush landscaping features ever-changing settings at every turn. There are trails for walking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, as well as a golf course, lawn bowling greens, soccer fields and a baseball diamond. For those seeking less strenuous diversion, check out the California Academy of Sciences and an authentic Japanese Tea Garden. For families with children, there are playgrounds, a live buffalo reserve and a carousel.You could also find the Shakespeare Garden going down a hidden lane in The Golden Gate Park.
Farallon (dining)
11:30am - 1:00pm
77%
based on 802 reviews
Address: 450 Post St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)956-6969
Website: http://www.farallonrestaurant.com/
Price: $50+
Summary: The underwater decor at this Union Square destination is interesting and somewhat whimsical. Imagine a sea of enormous, luminous purple jellyfish magically floating near the ceiling. It is quite a scene. People stand elbow-to-elbow in the bar, sipping on their pricey cocktails. The food, such as Sea Urchin Gratin and Black-truffled Dungeness Crab, is delicious, beautiful and expensive. Overall, it is a very memorable dining experience of the aquatic kind with service as exquisite as the glass sculptures that populate the ceiling.
Steinhart Aquarium (activity)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
81%
based on 123 reviews
Address: 875 Horward Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)379-8000
Price: <$10
Summary: Get close to your favorite sea creatures and also some of the deadliest snakes. This aquarium in the revamped Academy of Sciences showcases piranhas, pythons, pipefish, penguins, moray eels and snakes. The Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit will have you marveling at the rainbow of tropical fish. At the Touch Tide Pool you can touch sea stars and hermit crabs. The newest addition includes the Snake Alley, which displays anacondas, African rock pythons, California king snakes and the Ball python. If you are studying biology, this is a good place to meet the aquatic biologists who look after and feed the animals.
Masa's (dining)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
79%
based on 569 reviews
Address: 648 Bush St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)989-7154
Website: http://www.masasrestaurant.com
Price: $50+
Summary: Famous in The City for its atmosphere and its service, Masa's is pure luxury. Ron Siegel, the executive chef of this intimate French-by-way-of-California restaurant, has the distinction of having trounced his opponent on the Japanese cult-TV favorite, Iron Chef. Only a handful of competitors have ever prevailed on that cooking competition and, of those few, even fewer were from overseas. The menu features an abundance of fresh game and shellfish delicacies. Ingredients such as foie gras, lobster, truffles and oysters appear in nearly every dish. The wine list is outstanding.
Day 4 - 10/02/2008
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Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (activity)
9:30am - 11:00am
84%
based on 134 reviews
Address: 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)661-1316
Website: http://sfbotanicalgarden.org/
Price: Free
Summary: This is a living museum in Golden Gate Park that is home to a wide array of rare and exotic plant life from around the world. Visit the 70-acre garden and explore seemingly endless trails past duck ponds, an arbor, herbs, flowers, blooming trees and redwoods, and smaller, specialized gardens with names like the Garden of Fragrance. Also on hand is an education center that provides different gardening, horticulture, botany, and environmental classes for adults and children, plus a horticulture library and bookstore. The public is allowed to stroll through the garden anytime, although they are asked to keep on the paths.
Hana Zen (dining)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
66%
based on 291 reviews
Address: 115 Cyril Magnin St
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)421-2101
Price: $31-$50
Summary: Hana Zen offers excellent sushi, the finest yakitori and premium sake, sake flights, soju, wine, & cocktails. They offer friendly service in an open and lively atmosphere. They are the home of the true Japanese food lover.
Grace Cathedral (activity)
2:30pm - 4:00pm
87%
based on 139 reviews
Address: 1100 California Street
San Francisco,CAUS
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.
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Fleur de Lys (dining)
6:10pm - 7:40pm
77%
based on 986 reviews
Address: 777 Sutter St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)673-7779
Website: http://www.fleurdelyssf.com
Price: $50+
Summary: World-renowned chef Hubert Keller takes fine dining seriously. Foods are nuanced and the flourish of d'cor casts a romantic glow over this dining room.

Come here for an excellent experience.
Day 5 - 10/03/2008
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McElroy Octagon House (activity)
10:00am - 11:30am
78%
based on 19 reviews
Address: 2645 Gough Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)441-7512
Website: http://www.noehill.com/sf/landmarks/default.aspx
Price: Free
Summary: This proves that fadism is not a recent phenomenon. The design of this oddity built in 1861 is based on a popular theory of the mid-1800s, namely that people inhabiting a space of this shape would live healthier, happier lives. The building now houses a museum of American Colonial and Federal Era decorative arts and historical documents. Another octagon house, not open to the public, can be seen on the 1000 block of Green Street. Admission is free and reservations are only required for groups.
North Beach Restaurant (dining)
12:30pm - 2:00pm
71%
based on 342 reviews
Address: 1512 Stockton St.
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)392-1700
Website: www.northbeachrestaurant.com
Price: $31-$50
Summary: The famous North Beach Restaurant has been a San Francisco tradition for more than 25 years. It features a majestic, newly renovated decor, fine Northern Italian cuisine and a prime location in the heart of North Beach. It features Florentine tiles, domed ceilings, two dining rooms plus a wine cellar dining room, a prosciutto room where the staff cures the meats in-house, a full bar and a cigar room. The Tuscan menu is extensive as is the wine list. It offers more than 300 domestic and imported vintages. Some house specialties are Sea Scallops sauteed in a White Wine Mushroom Sauce and Petrale Portofino stuffed with Shrimp and Crab alla Mugnaia.
Cable Car Museum (activity)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
80%
based on 70 reviews
Address: 1201 Mason St
San Francisco,CAUS
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!
Bar Crudo (dining)
6:10pm - 7:40pm
82%
based on 870 reviews
Address: 603 Bush Street
San Francisco,CAUS
Phone: (415)956-0396
Website: http://barcrudo.com/
Price: $31-$50
Summary: So your loved one is always complaining that you never go to fancy places anymore? Cruise over to this plush restaurant and bar for scrumptious food, great ambience and fine wine. The soft hues, marine-themed artworks and aromatic candles will help rekindle your love-life! Fresh seafood delights await your palate; try the seafood chowder, the chilled oysters, or the little neck clams. Pick your poison from the colossal drinks menu as you enjoy the soothing indie music. And if the bar setting is too chirpy to handle, just head to the dining room upstairs, which has a far more intimate atmosphere, with just 10 tables. Ahh... perfect!

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