I Live In San Francisco

Going To San Francisco

By: strawberrybootlaces

Written on April 11th, 2012

Hi
I am going to San Francisco at the end of May for three weeks. It will by first time there and in America for that matter i was just wondering if anyone had any advice.

I love going to see live bands (I like all types of music), art galleries and museums.

I love films and going to cool cinemas. Any good pubs or clubs you would recommend

Anything uniquely Californian and anything else you might think would be fun to see or do.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

By: strawberrybootlaces

Age: 26-30 , Male

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16 responses

Norm001

I live in North Beach and it's a great city. Have fun.

May 13, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  Cheers! I am sure it will be great fun.
  
  May 13, 2012
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lovexghoul

Lots of bands in San Francisco. You will want to go shopping on the Haight st. Make sure you bring alotta money!

May 7, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  I just checked out Haight st. Looks like a cool place to shop. I will be sure to take allot of money. Thanks
  
  May 8, 2012
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- lovexghoul
  your welcome. i especially like Aardvarks. You can get stuff there that you cannot find anywhere else... like once when i was looking for a levis jean jacket. ( black) i literally looked everywhere. googled..etc. then i found a shitload in SF from like 10 bucks and up!
  
  May 8, 2012
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yujinxiang317

I love that city! Definitely hit up Golden Gate Park/Bridge, the view is spectacular and so many rad people always walking around! Visit Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 and try their seafood/calamari food combos!! You'll be entertained by the seals on the dock hehe. Also, right across the Pier is Alcatraz, I never got a chance to go to the island but you definitely should if you can =) I heard it's pretty interesting. Take the trolley to Chinatown if you are in the mood for Chinese food or Chinese gift shop items. Two other places I worthy of visiting: Exploratorium (it's more for kids) if you're into Science museums + SF Botanical Gardens if you're into lush greens and pretty flowers...

Apr 30, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  Everything sounds great, can't wait to go. Yeah i will be definitely spending allot of time in the Chinatown area. I am into Science so i will check out those museums and the Botanical Gardens sounds like a great place to relax. Really looking forward to seeing the bridge and Alcatraz. Haha i love Seals we have some here too and their always entertaining. Thanks for the advice, very much appreciated :)
  
  Apr 30, 2012
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- yujinxiang317
  I'm excited for you haha! Oh, I forgot about FREE tour of Ghiradelli's Chocolate Factory! Also, if you think it's worth the $$ go to Napa Valley :)
  
  Apr 30, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  Ah thanks. Oh nice one a free tour of a chocolate factory i can't pass up that :) I have been just looking up Napa Valley looks like a lovely place and i do enjoy my wine. I really want to go to Yosemite national park too its a bit far from San Francisco. Have you ever been?
  
  Apr 30, 2012
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- yujinxiang317
  No you can't! And you get free chocolate samples =) Wine country can't get any more beautiful. Nope, never been to Yosemite.
  
  Apr 30, 2012
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herboitoy

Go on up into the foothills and visit some wineries.

Apr 16, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  Sounds good, yeah they make good wine in California. I will be sure to check it out. Thanks.
  
  Apr 16, 2012
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MizShagtastic

Even as a California native, Ive not gotten the chance to visit much over to S.F ( I live about 2 hours away).. When I DO go, its work related, but never have a chance to be a "tourist", in other words. All I can really advice you on is that: Im sure you WILL love the city!! . So many different cultures, immense variety of people, the ocean/bay view, the breeze, the smell, the sounds (whether it be the seagulls, the street performers, or the horn's blaring from nearby ship carriers - lol), etc.. Love the city, and its places like THOSE that make me very proud of this state.

I'm sorry that ive might not been much of help, but I just hope you have a wonderful time there. You'll definitely be wishing to go back again, right away!! :-D

Oh, p.s: Definitely recommend visiting/taking tour of Alcatraz. Definitely a must!

Apr 14, 2012
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- strawberrybootlaces
  Thank you, you helped me get really excited about going again. It sounds like an amazing place. Anyone i have talked to who has been there only had great things to say about it. Yeah i will definitely visit Alcatraz
  Thanks again :)
  
  Apr 14, 2012
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strawberrybootlaces

Aye i cant wait to go. Yeah i seen that documentary, It was fantastic, it is quite shocking but done a dignified way. Its real and it does not gloss over anything a very honest documentary :)

Apr 13, 2012
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lipbloss

Haven't been there myself either, but it sounds like a massive cultural hub :)

Seen the 2006 doco that was shot there, "The Bridge"? It was somewhat controversial, but I thought it was exceptional.

Apr 13, 2012
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