Travel Questions: San Francisco Bay Area - Page 3

Gladys8it · May 5th, 2005, 10:44 PM

I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time in our town. Great pictures!!

Cheers!!

StevenW · May 10th, 2005, 12:43 AM

AWESOME PIX!!!

StevenW · May 10th, 2005, 12:44 AM

San Francisco RULES!!!

schmidt · March 5th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Hey guys...

I'm going to the States next month, I'm spending a week up there, 4 days in Vegas and after that I'm heading to San Francisco.

Thing is, well, my dad wants to go by CAR ehhe, I've already checked expedia, seems to be a bit far away, but the road must be pretty scenic since we'll get in the middle of all those mountains, which will still be snowy I think (I've never seen a snowy peak).

Anyway, we're spending 3 days there (April 6th (night) - 10th (morning)) and well, I'd like to know what to do in the city AND where to stay. I know some stuff like the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz prison, what else?

Formerly we were planning to stay in San Francisco in the 6th, 7th and heading to Los Angeles at the 8th. But then I realised we'd only have like 1 full day in both cities, so it would be mostly a waste of time. We talked and decided to stay in SF since it seems more touristic than LA.

Anyway, what are your recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

bay_area · March 5th, 2006, 11:24 PM

Hi Boom,
LA is a lot closer and if youd like to spend some time there and is only 200 miles compared to 570 miles to SF-Southwest Airlines has 25 daily nonstop flights from LA to Oakland(Southwest's Hub-15 miles from DT SF) for only $59. You have to book online though and it is a special offer.

The only reason I mention this is because the drive from Vegas to SF is really boring IMO-whilst the drive to LA from Vegas is less then half the time and the flight to SF is only an hour from LA. Southwest also has 15 daily nonstop flights from Vegas to Oakland for about 100 dollars each way.

Just a tip.

Also,
San Francisco is cool pretty much all year round-even in the summertime, its best to pack a light sweater, cause even though its sunny most of the time-there's a breeze that comes in from the ocean-day and night.

While your in The City,
there are lots of things to do in downtown-on foot. You can do Chinatown, Union Square and North Beach by foot because they are all close to each other. Fisherman's Wharf is farther so you can take the F(street car that goes from The Castro(Gay Mecca) to Fishermans Wharf(Tourist Mecca)) to the Wharf and check out the touristy areas there(us locals despise the place, but no matter how much we hate it, visitors really like it-LOL)..and The Financial District is there also, in case you want to take pictures of skyscrapers(only on this forum would that be included in a thead on travel..LOL)

Union Square is the region's premier shopping and entertainment area and is the location of many hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theater and the arts. Like I said, its also right next to Chinatown, which is right next to North Beach(an Italian neighborhood), which is right next to Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower-LOL..everything is walkable-but I wouldnt walk up to Coit Tower..a car or bus would be better

There are lots of neighborhoods to see. Haight Ashbury and The Mission to me are very interesting.

You can also check out Golden Gate Park which has its own things to see and do, The Beaches(the water is very cold here) are more for pictures then for swimming.

At the wharf,
you can take ferries on the bay that go out to the Golden Gate Bridge as well as to Alcatraz. You can also sample the seafood there which is varied and very good-but pricey.

A rental car is better if you actually want to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, or if you want to explore areas outside the City such as Marin or The Napa Valley.

You can also catch BART(subway that runs along Market Streeet) into the East Bay...Id get off at the Downtown Berkeley Station, which is the same stop as UC Berkeley and check out the sights there as well the shops on Telegraph Avenue...but I would do that only in non commute times(say 11-4) cause BART is pretty packed during commute times.

Or you could cross the Bay Bridge by car(which is also fun) and take The 80 Freeway, get off on University Av(which is also the exit for The Berkeley Marina(the views of the city, bay and bridges is great) and drive east to dt berkeley.

Its a shame that I'll be in Utah the first 2 weeks of April otherwise, Id like to take you and your family to dinner or something. Anyway, some other time.

In the meantime, have a good trip and post pics!

Tchauzinho.

schmidt · March 5th, 2006, 11:51 PM

Isn't there a highway from SF to LA in the coast that's really scenic?

I was thinking not to go to LA cuz u know, there wouldn't be enough time as flights from LAX to Brazil depart usually at 2pm (and we get here 10am the other day

). The thing is I'm going to Las Vegas for an event, so I'll have to be there for those 4 days, that's why my schedule is so tight. To save time I think we could do it all by plane and have 2 days in both cities. (6th afternoon and the 7th in SF, the 8th and 9th in LA, 10th = packing and coming home)

Anyways, obrigado pelas dicas!

keep posting!

612bv3 · March 6th, 2006, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boom

Isn't there a highway from SF to LA in the coast that's really scenic?

Traveling on Highway 1 from LA to SF might take 2 days.

Nawkternal · March 6th, 2006, 04:18 AM

Hello boom

heres a rundown of some stuff

Highway 1 the one by the coast highway you want beautiful views if you want to take it but it will take longer plus the travel is 10 hours depends on how you travel the main highway with no views but farmlands is faster 7 to 8 hours

Las vegas isnt great if your a young kid Curfew etc and its getting way to expensive up there because of damn tourist lol

you need way more time than 1 or 2 days in SF you need like 2 weeks to explore the area

Wine Country Cross the golden gate bridge
monterey SUPER BEAUTIFUL
DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol
SF Embarcadero is your main thing if you want to do touristy things
Finacial Shopping
Chinatown SUPER fun place
Haight street Hippy love is a great place to buy urban clothes and stuff
Ocean beach BEAUTIFUL beach,the views

***Bond James Bond*** · March 6th, 2006, 04:21 AM

If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

schmidt · March 6th, 2006, 04:26 AM

I think I'm gonna go for a quick bath in the PACIFIC OCEAN. I know it's gonna be like 12 degrees during the day, but u know... lol

BTW I'm going to Las Vegas cuz there's gonna be an event of ExxonMobil there (we work with ExxonMobil in Brazil). I might have some spare time on the 3rd and at night, we're giong to Cirque du Soleil too eheh. Well, I'm 19 so I cannot play in the Casinoes, but I don't really care heh. In the 6th we're leaving to SF.

Apoc · March 7th, 2006, 01:40 AM

Hey boom!
I'd really recommend taking the time to drive on highway 1 with all the awesome views instead of taking the other highway...I think is highway 5...which is well...boring...the only things you can see are farms, hills and mountains...
But since you say you only have one and a 1/2 day then just make sure to visit Union square and the Golden gate park, there are many things to see and do in and around the park like The Conservatory of Flowers, The de Young Museum, The Japanese Tea Garden etc. Most of the attractions require money, so please keep this in mind.
I hope you enjoy your trip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nawkternal

DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol

STFU

bay_area · March 7th, 2006, 04:28 AM

Quote:

DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol

What a jackass thing to say.

Skyman · March 17th, 2006, 12:11 PM

SF welcomes you!!!

612bv3 · March 18th, 2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nawkternal

DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol

Welcome to SCC!

StevenW · March 19th, 2006, 02:56 PM

If you stay in the Nob Hill area or Union Square area it's close to a "center feel" to all other parts of the city that you might like to go to for a relatively short walk or commute. I stayed in Nob Hill on Powell Street. A wonderful central location to all the areas that are traditionally visited. When I go back I'll search for a room in that area again.

sequoias · March 21st, 2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol

Tell that to Detroit! Oakland isn't that bad. I lived there when I was a kid, it's got the diverse stuff! Of course there's parts of Oakland you don't wanna go. There's other parts you might want to visit.

weill · March 26th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nawkternal

DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol

Coming from Oakland I find this not funny. Tasteless joke.

why do it?

trojans14 · July 21st, 2006, 06:38 AM

Does anyone have a picture that includes the san francisco-oakland bay bridge, the financial district of san francisco, and the golden gate bridge?

nathanh6686 · July 21st, 2006, 07:48 AM

Westsidelife · July 21st, 2006, 08:05 AM

WOW!!!

May 5th, 2005, 10:44 PM	#41
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May 10th, 2005, 12:43 AM	#42
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May 10th, 2005, 12:44 AM	#43
StevenW Born in Baltimore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 10,633 Likes (Received): 12	San Francisco RULES!!! __________________ Baltimore, my hometown.

March 5th, 2006, 09:44 PM	#44
schmidt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,497 Likes (Received): 8	Going to San Francisco! Hey guys... I'm going to the States next month, I'm spending a week up there, 4 days in Vegas and after that I'm heading to San Francisco. Thing is, well, my dad wants to go by CAR ehhe, I've already checked expedia, seems to be a bit far away, but the road must be pretty scenic since we'll get in the middle of all those mountains, which will still be snowy I think (I've never seen a snowy peak). Anyway, we're spending 3 days there (April 6th (night) - 10th (morning)) and well, I'd like to know what to do in the city AND where to stay. I know some stuff like the Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz prison, what else? Formerly we were planning to stay in San Francisco in the 6th, 7th and heading to Los Angeles at the 8th. But then I realised we'd only have like 1 full day in both cities, so it would be mostly a waste of time. We talked and decided to stay in SF since it seems more touristic than LA. Anyway, what are your recommendations? Thanks in advance! __________________ BERLIN im Herzen für immer Webshots Galleries #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

March 5th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#45
bay_area Live and Let Live Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: here and there Posts: 1,654 Likes (Received): 0	Hi Boom, LA is a lot closer and if youd like to spend some time there and is only 200 miles compared to 570 miles to SF-Southwest Airlines has 25 daily nonstop flights from LA to Oakland(Southwest's Hub-15 miles from DT SF) for only $59. You have to book online though and it is a special offer. The only reason I mention this is because the drive from Vegas to SF is really boring IMO-whilst the drive to LA from Vegas is less then half the time and the flight to SF is only an hour from LA. Southwest also has 15 daily nonstop flights from Vegas to Oakland for about 100 dollars each way. Just a tip. Also, San Francisco is cool pretty much all year round-even in the summertime, its best to pack a light sweater, cause even though its sunny most of the time-there's a breeze that comes in from the ocean-day and night. While your in The City, there are lots of things to do in downtown-on foot. You can do Chinatown, Union Square and North Beach by foot because they are all close to each other. Fisherman's Wharf is farther so you can take the F(street car that goes from The Castro(Gay Mecca) to Fishermans Wharf(Tourist Mecca)) to the Wharf and check out the touristy areas there(us locals despise the place, but no matter how much we hate it, visitors really like it-LOL)..and The Financial District is there also, in case you want to take pictures of skyscrapers(only on this forum would that be included in a thead on travel..LOL) Union Square is the region's premier shopping and entertainment area and is the location of many hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theater and the arts. Like I said, its also right next to Chinatown, which is right next to North Beach(an Italian neighborhood), which is right next to Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower-LOL..everything is walkable-but I wouldnt walk up to Coit Tower..a car or bus would be better There are lots of neighborhoods to see. Haight Ashbury and The Mission to me are very interesting. You can also check out Golden Gate Park which has its own things to see and do, The Beaches(the water is very cold here) are more for pictures then for swimming. At the wharf, you can take ferries on the bay that go out to the Golden Gate Bridge as well as to Alcatraz. You can also sample the seafood there which is varied and very good-but pricey. A rental car is better if you actually want to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, or if you want to explore areas outside the City such as Marin or The Napa Valley. You can also catch BART(subway that runs along Market Streeet) into the East Bay...Id get off at the Downtown Berkeley Station, which is the same stop as UC Berkeley and check out the sights there as well the shops on Telegraph Avenue...but I would do that only in non commute times(say 11-4) cause BART is pretty packed during commute times. Or you could cross the Bay Bridge by car(which is also fun) and take The 80 Freeway, get off on University Av(which is also the exit for The Berkeley Marina(the views of the city, bay and bridges is great) and drive east to dt berkeley. Its a shame that I'll be in Utah the first 2 weeks of April otherwise, Id like to take you and your family to dinner or something. Anyway, some other time. In the meantime, have a good trip and post pics! Tchauzinho. __________________ This Space For Lease.

March 5th, 2006, 11:51 PM	#46
schmidt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,497 Likes (Received): 8	Isn't there a highway from SF to LA in the coast that's really scenic? I was thinking not to go to LA cuz u know, there wouldn't be enough time as flights from LAX to Brazil depart usually at 2pm (and we get here 10am the other day ). The thing is I'm going to Las Vegas for an event, so I'll have to be there for those 4 days, that's why my schedule is so tight. To save time I think we could do it all by plane and have 2 days in both cities. (6th afternoon and the 7th in SF, the 8th and 9th in LA, 10th = packing and coming home) Anyways, obrigado pelas dicas! keep posting! __________________ BERLIN im Herzen für immer Webshots Galleries #1 #2 #3 #4 #5

March 6th, 2006, 04:18 AM	#48
Nawkternal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Hello boom heres a rundown of some stuff Highway 1 the one by the coast highway you want beautiful views if you want to take it but it will take longer plus the travel is 10 hours depends on how you travel the main highway with no views but farmlands is faster 7 to 8 hours Las vegas isnt great if your a young kid Curfew etc and its getting way to expensive up there because of damn tourist lol you need way more time than 1 or 2 days in SF you need like 2 weeks to explore the area Wine Country Cross the golden gate bridge monterey SUPER BEAUTIFUL DO NOT GO TO OAKLAND unless you want to die or something lol SF Embarcadero is your main thing if you want to do touristy things Finacial Shopping Chinatown SUPER fun place Haight street Hippy love is a great place to buy urban clothes and stuff Ocean beach BEAUTIFUL beach,the views

March 6th, 2006, 04:21 AM	#49
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March 6th, 2006, 04:26 AM	#50
schmidt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,497 Likes (Received): 8	I think I'm gonna go for a quick bath in the PACIFIC OCEAN. I know it's gonna be like 12 degrees during the day, but u know... lol BTW I'm going to Las Vegas cuz there's gonna be an event of ExxonMobil there (we work with ExxonMobil in Brazil). I might have some spare time on the 3rd and at night, we're giong to Cirque du Soleil too eheh. Well, I'm 19 so I cannot play in the Casinoes, but I don't really care heh. In the 6th we're leaving to SF. __________________ BERLIN im Herzen für immer Webshots Galleries #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Last edited by boom; March 6th, 2006 at 04:32 AM.

March 17th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#53
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March 19th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#55
StevenW Born in Baltimore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 10,633 Likes (Received): 12	If you stay in the Nob Hill area or Union Square area it's close to a "center feel" to all other parts of the city that you might like to go to for a relatively short walk or commute. I stayed in Nob Hill on Powell Street. A wonderful central location to all the areas that are traditionally visited. When I go back I'll search for a room in that area again. __________________ Baltimore, my hometown.

July 21st, 2006, 06:38 AM	#58
trojans14 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 33 Likes (Received): 0	Pics of San Francisco Does anyone have a picture that includes the san francisco-oakland bay bridge, the financial district of san francisco, and the golden gate bridge?

July 21st, 2006, 07:48 AM	#59
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