"A Delightful Destination" San Francisco by tarced

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The morning fog fades to reveal the Golden Gate - San Francisco
The morning fog fades to reveal the Golden Gate

What a wonderful time we had! It was amazing how different sections of the city had completely different feels to them. Going to San Francisco was something that we had wanted to do for some time - we were not disappointed, to say the least. One of the first things we did was to take a city tour to better familiarize ourselves with the city - a smart move for us! Walking through Chinatown, around Union Square, through the Yerba Buena Gardens, through the Japanese Tea Garden, and along Fisherman's Wharf had completely different moods - all of which were enjoyable. We truly enjoyed riding the Cable Car and watching the "turn around" made us believe that we had stepped back in time and listening to the headsets on Alcatraz gave our imagination the spark it needed to envision what life must have been like "on the rock". The restaurants where we ate were top notch and our hotel, The Fairmont, was a true pleasure (and a piece of SF's history, surviving the 1906 fire). We hope to return soon!

  • Last visit to San Francisco: Jul 2004
  • Intro Written May 30, 2005
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"if they don't win it's a shame" - San Francisco Hanging Chickens? Sports & Outdoors (1)

Going to a SF Giants game was a great time! I didn't realize that the "Splash Zone" was so close to the park and it was... more travel advice

Turnaround at Union Square - San Francisco Chic Shopping Shopping (1)

This area has a bevy of shopping from department stores such as Nordstrom to smaller boutiques such as Birkenstock. An... more travel advice

Yerba Buena Gardens - San Francisco A Tribute Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you're shopping in Union Square, I would recommend taking the time to check out the Yerba Buena Gardens (which are... more travel advice

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This hotel was fantastic- especially for the money (we booked on the internet for $139/night). The bed was wonderfully... more travel advice

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