I keep an on-going list on my phone of things I make sure to show people when they come to SF for the first time. Maybe a few can help out (in no particular order)
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Haight-Ashbury - Step inside Amoeba record store then go check out the ridiculously expensive clothing stores
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Golden Gate Bridge - Obvious one but make sure you check it out from all views, the north, down from the beach, walk across it, from a boat.
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Exploratorium - Some really cool architecture and exhibits going on
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Lumbard Street - Worth a cool picture
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Ikes and Delores Park - This one is clutch. Ikes has great sandwiches and Delores Park is right around the corner. Get a sandwich, walk a couple blocks to the park, and hang out with everyone.
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Union Square - Fun place to walk around. A lot of events go on throughout the year. You’ll get a lot of shopping in while you’re here.
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Cheesecake Factory at Union Square - If you need a place to eat check out the Cheesecake Factory up at the top of Macy’s. Make sure you request to sit out side (bring a jacket). If you don’t want to eat at least go and check it out. Local tip: Go early and get your name down for a table and then take the escalators down one floor and lounge on the furnature after a long day in the city.
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Coit Tower - Nice view of the city and some history to go along with it
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Seals at Pier 39 - Standard Touristy function
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Golden Gate Park- Lots of different things to do inside but a nice stroll on a nice day will suffice for most
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Att Park - Catch a Giants game if you are in season. Go to stub hub and get the cheapest tickets you can find and then walk around.
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Dome at Westfield - Not a major thing to see but the Westfield mall is impressive with a cool dome up at the top. Sometimes they have light shows
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Mount Sutro- Lot of cool history around this place. Not a great view up at the top but with its close proximity to the Haight its not a bad detour
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New Transbay Transit Center Construction - Finally you can check out the construction going on for the new Transbay Transit Center Construction. There isn’t a lot to look at but the potential of what it will be is amazing. Check outTransbay Center for more information.
Now, you could write a whole post on just the night life portion as well.
May 21st, 2013 4:33pm
Written by
Greg Kamradt
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Tue May 21 2013