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 Beautiful museum, grand location |
Lincoln Park 34th Avenue & Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 863 3330 http://www.thinker.org/legion/... |
This museum houses more than 87,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and tapestries. Some pieces date back 4,000 years. The main floor is dedicated to the museum's permanent collection, much of which features the works of Rodin. European and ancient art are also on display. The lower garden level features temporary exhibitions, ranging from Andy Warhol to Francis Bacon. Take a break in the museum cafe, which features light snacks and has outdoor seating. The gift shop, though small, has a nice selection of postcards, books, posters, jewelry, and some reproductions from this and other fine arts museums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Meera Lee Sethi |
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 Photo: Jeff Tabaco |
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 Renaissance mechanism, new view |
1096 Point Lobos Avenue (behind The Cliff House) San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 750 0415 |
This San Francisco landmark was built to resemble a vintage camera, but the origins of the camera obscura are far older than modern photography. Leonardo da Vinci outlined the principles governing it in the 16th century. You enter a darkened, hushed room where the walls are lined in black velvet and holograms. In the center is a bowl-shaped screen, 3 1/2 feet in diameter. Using mirrors and lenses, a living image of the surrounding ocean and beach are projected onto the screen. The difference between seeing that scene outside or seeing it on the camera obscura is the difference between reality and a dream. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Locale, So So Food |
1090 Point Lobos San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 386 3330 http://www.cliffhouse.com |
The Cliff House, where San Francisco begins, has always been a quaint and utterly charming stop off point for San Francisco visitors. Even with a renovation, the Cliff House maintains its original charm, but is now 21st century spectacular. Gone are the old fashioned 1900's mahogany/ tar & spar-like decor and fittings, supplanted by brilliant vistas available throughout by the walls upon walls of glass overlooking the rocky precipice to the Pacific. The most striking addition is the ultra-modern Sutro Wing, home of Sutro's, which features seafood and organic produce. The Cliff House Bistro - situated in the original location - offers more traditional fare and it has a beautiful bar. Another addition is the Cliff House To Go, for takeaway orders. Diners should be aware that despite the ultra modern decor, the cuisine at the Cliff House leaves a lot to be desired. Besides being overpriced, most of the fare is tasteless. On Thanksgiving, for example you might order the turkey dinner, and not know whether you were eating turkey, chicken, fish, or ham! Or maybe it is simply cardboard. If the Cliff House is on your itinerary -- and it should be -- make the most of the tremendous ocean vistas, but steer clear of the food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular views & history |
At the corner of Point Lobos and 48th avenues San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 561 4700 http://www.nps.gov/goga/ |
Off Point Lobos Avenue, just up the hill from The Cliff House, is this paved area offering one of San Franciscos most spectacular views complete with the sounds of foghorns and barking seals in the distance. To the west, overlooking Seal Rocks and the Pacific, is a memorial to the men lost on the U.S.S. San Francisco at the Battle of Guadalcanal. The bridge of that ship forms the monument itself and the holes ripped into the metal are the result of damage received during the battle. To the north, overlooking the Marin Headlands, are binoculars with preset coordinates, all the better to view Mount Tamalpais or the Farallon Islands. Guides near the binoculars offer a short history of the Port of San Francisco and the shipwrecks that have occurred in these waters. Some rather steep hiking trails lead down from here to the ruins of the Sutro Baths. The Coastal Trail, also steep, leads east from Fort Miley towards Fort Mason by way of China Beach and Baker Beach. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Pete Orelup |
 Photo: Julia T. Crawford |
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Holocaust education |
121 Steuart Street, Suite 10 San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 777 9062 |
This Richmond District center features a complete library of materials on the Jewish Holocaust. It was founded in order to preserve and to disseminate literature on one of the world's most horrific periods and to educate and ensure that it never be forgotten. The center provides thousands of reference and history books, diaries and memoirs, photographs, posters, pamphlets, tapes and videos by prisoners, activists, historians, survivors as well as the Nazis and those who deny the Holocaust. The center is committed to research, educational programs, and coordinating lectures and workshops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gold-domed Russian Orthodox church |
6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 221 3255 http://www.russianorthodoxchur... |
This imposing Byzantine-style structure is crowned with five onion domes, each covered in 24-karat gold leaf. On a bright day, the sunlight hitting it is dazzling. Inside, is a glimpse back in time. The interior, consecrated in 1977, could just as easily date from 1577. Through the incense gleams the gold of more mosaics, these depicting various saints, and the precious metals of the icons that are everywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Eugene Zelenko |
 Photo: Matthew E. Cohen |
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 Photo: Steve Dallaire |
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Tribute to SF's finest families |
1 Loraine Court San Francisco, CA 94118 United States +1 415 752 7891 http://www.sanfranciscocemeter... |
This ornate four-story building looks more like a modern day urban castle than a burial vault. Some of San Francisco finest families, or rather their ashes, are housed inside, including the Turks and the Eddys. In addition, The Columbarium features a collection of unusual urns and caskets, including the infamous cookie jar urn. The marble-lined space with lovely stained glass windows also has remarkable accoustics, making the concerts performed here on a regular basis a real treat. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Renee Walker |
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Outside fun |
50 Stow Lake Drive San Francisco, CA 94118 United States +1 415 752 0347 |
Inside San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park lies Stow Lake, a small recreation area complete with waterfall. Local families and tourists come here to rent paddle-boats, have a picnic, or just feed the ducks. Electric boats can be rented. Those who would rather remain on land can rent bikes and roller blades. Ride or skate through Golden Gate Park, then afterwards stop by the concession stand for popcorn, hot dogs, and ice cream. Note: Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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