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 Towering view |
1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94133 United States +1 415 362 0808 http://sanfrancisco.lovetoknow... |
Conventional wisdom holds that this monument is shaped like a fire-hose nozzle. It is not, at least not by design. The tower is the gift of Lilly Hitchcock Coit, an eccentric heiress who managed to stand out in a city full of them. Lilly's particular passion was for the San Francisco Fire Department. So when the money she left in her will for The City's beautification was used to construct the art deco tower on Telegraph Hill in 1932, people made assumptions. The view from here is one of the most impressive in San Francisco, taking in the Bay, two bridges, and the Marin Headlands. Inside, the first floor is decorated with excellent murals, commissioned by the WPA in 1933, depicting San Francisco history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 By the Embarcadero |
1160 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 United States |
While you'll find a handful of fine restaurants neighboring this Embarcadero park, you might prefer to opt for a bagged lunch. This grassy knoll is the perfect spot for a midday picnic. It's a well-kept facility featuring apartments and businesses, but it's the park that ties its community together with class. Stroll across a plush lawn, take a nap underneath a fir tree, or sit on the steps of the fountain centerpiece and smell the fresh flowers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fisherman's Wharf shopping |
Beach Street & The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94133 United States +1 415 981 7437 http://www.pier39.com |
This San Francisco landmark features some of Fisherman's Wharf's best shopping and attractions. Ride the carousel or watch the sea lions. There are more than 25 one-of-a-kind gift stores that carry automobile, Hollywood, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia, as well as flags of the world, Russian dolls, collectible knives, hammocks, kites, and more. But that's not all. You will find more than 30 more stores, including the famous Na Hoku to shop for clothing, jewelry and toys. It is a great place to pick up high-end San Francisco souvenirs. Credit card acceptance varies by store. Pier 39 is a magnet for locals and tourists for many reasons, including their nearly year-round calendar of special attractions for the whole family like the Tulipmania tulip festival held in late February on both levels of pier 39. For more information, visit the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour the Bay in Style |
Red & White Fleet: Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman's Wharf Ferry Building Line: One Ferry Building, Gate E San Francisco, CA 94133 United States +1 415 673 2900 http://www.redandwhite.com/ |
Not for nothing is San Francisco known as "The City by the Bay". Bordered on one side by the Golden Gate Bridge and the other by the Oakland Bay Bridge, the city is fully water-locked. So if you want to see the San Francisco from the Bay itself, then book a convenient tour on Red and White Fleet. An attraction since 1892, this line offers a wide array of boat tours that are sure to please everyone, from novice tourists to seasoned San Francisco natives. After the fog lifts and the sun comes out, hundreds of vessels can be seen cruising the waters, including a bevy of tour boats. It can be overwhelming to try and pick out the tour that suits your needs, as many have very specific itineraries that make it difficult for large groups and families to compromise. So before getting too caught up in the throngs of visitors, stop off at Gate E of the historic Ferry Building and check out The Ferry Building Line, a popular subsidiary of the Red and White Fleet. During the 90 minute ride, the boat stops by the famous waterfront AT&T ballpark, then sails under the Bay Bride around Treasure Island (see if you can spot sea lions basking on the rocks!) and returns past the crowds at Alcatraz. This journey offers a unique perspective of the city and is also a great way to get your fill of fresh air away from the busy streets. Plus, while enjoying the view, you can learn about the area with the tour's complimentary audio guides. These guides provide information about the architecture, Native American community, or natural history of the region, and are a great way to complement the visually stunning trip. Also, there are plenty of drinks and snacks available on the boats' lower level to whet your appetite before you head out to dine along the Embarcadero. If you are more of a landlubber, Red and White Fleet also has a series of bus tours that traverse the city, nearby Muir Woods, or Napa Valley, among others, so be sure to visit the website and find your perfect trip. These land tours, as well as other Red and White Fleet boat excursions like the 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise and 2-hour California Sunset Cruise, leave from Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman's Wharf. So sit back and enjoy the trip, and be sure to bring along a camera to catch all the sights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic North Beach church |
666 Filbert Street (across from Washington Square) San Francisco, CA 94133-2805 United States +1 415 421 0809 http://www.stspeterpaul.san-fr... |
Despite the popular misconception, Joe DiMaggio did not marry Marilyn Monroe in this opulent church (that was at City Hall). He did, however, marry his first wife, starlet Dorothy Arnold, here and it was this church that celebrated his funeral mass. Dating only from 1922, this Roman Catholic church is awash in marble, gilding and ornately carved wood, starting with the life-size marble angel at the entrance. Inside the hushed sanctuary, redolent with the aroma of burning candles, is an elaborately carved and painted ceiling glinting with gold leaf. Pendant chandeliers in aged brass and frosted glass hang from the arches of the colonnade on either side of the nave. The altar is an explosion of marble carved with the titular saints of the church, plus cherubs, angels and all the niches and domes needed to contain them. Statues and shrines, including one to Our Lady of Lourdes that features a faux grotto, line the walls and the elaborate chapels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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