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 History, art and culture |
Corner of Laguna and Beach Streets Fort Mason Center, Bldg C San Francisco, CA 94123 United States +1 415 441 0640 http://www.fortmason.org/direc... |
Focusing on African-American culture from the 19th century to the present, the museum includes photographs and artifacts that reveal facets of U.S. history that have often been ignored. The museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions with an emphasis on well-known and emerging artists of African descent. Its sister facility, located on Fulton Street, features a library. Visit on the first Wednesday of the month to enter free of cost. On other days, pay but by cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: R.Henry Goins |
 For natty nails and twinkling toes |
1971 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 United States +1 415 359 9530 http://www.lecremespa.com |
This nail salon has a flouncing, girly ambience - floral furniture, antiques, and most importantly, 100 percent natural treatments. You can go in for just a manicure and pedicure, a cream massage, or a salt scrub. Or if you want to go all the way, try the La Bonne Vie treatment, which starts off with a footbath, followed by a salt scrub, a flushing out of toxins, and a massage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A combination of yoga and luxurious spa treatments |
2044 Fillmore Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94115 United States +1 888 894 8811 / +1 415 563 5000 http://www.internationalorange... |
Switch off your busy cellphone and slip into loose comfortable robes at the International Orange Spa Yoga Lounge. This peaceful day spa and yoga center offers treatments for your physical and mental wellbeing in a calm and soothing setting. The combination of relaxing treatments like bathing rituals, massages and acupuncture with various types of yoga will leave you replenished and relaxed. A plethora of skin and body treatments like facials, essential oil head and neck massages, collagen eye treatments, waxing, reflexology and more are on offer. Guests can enjoy refreshments on the redwood sundeck prior to or after their treatments. Check the website for the specials and further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxation at all levels |
1750 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94115 United States +1 415 922 6000 http://www.kabukisprings.com/ |
Target your physical and metaphysical wellbeing at the Kabuki Springs & Spa. This elegant Japanese style spa offers a traditional Japanese bath, massages, acupuncture, facials and more. Try the interesting body treatments like the Javanese Lulur Body Treatment (a traditional Indonesian practice), a Ginger Glow Body Wrap or the body polish. Accompany it with a facial like the Organic Harmony Facial and let your face and body glow. Check out their spa packages like the Nirvana and Radiance, for a pampering session from head to toe. Look better, feel better and walk out a satisfied person. Check the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Serene Japanese temple |
1909 Bush Street (at the corner of Laguna Street) San Francisco, CA 94115 United States +1 415 931 0453 |
This A-frame temple dating from the 1960s is the North American outpost of the Konko religion. The congregation moved from Japan to the United States over seventy years ago. The temple itself is a masterpiece of simplicity. The north and south walls are glass made to resemble rice paper. The lines of the pale wood sanctuary are clean and elegantly proportioned, making it a lovely place for quiet meditation. Over the altar is the Japanese character for gold, a metaphor for the golden light that emanates from a spiritual heart. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monument of California |
500 Fulton Street (between Octavia and Laguna streets) San Francisco, CA 94113 United States +1 415 551 3602 (SF Tourist Board) |
This monument stands as a living symbol to San Francisco's resilience. It was one of the few free-standing structures that withstood the 1906 earthquake. The spear, shield and bear atop the monument symbolize California. The base of the monument is covered with sketches of some of California's earliest pioneers, including Sir Francis Drake and John Sutter. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this monument is the long-time rumors that circulate about a time capsule buried underneath the structure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tim Svenonius |