San Francisco Things to Do Tips by TravelSimone

I am a local and highly recommend a visit to Alcatraz. Rent the headsets and learn a lot about the history of Alcatraz and the SF Bay! The audio tours are available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese).

This is a very popular tour destination and you must make reservations in advance. Try to do this even before you come- if possible.

There are multiple departures everyday to visit Alcatraz, starting at 9:30am with departures every 45 minutes thereafter until 2:15pm. The returns begin at 9:50am and every 45 minutes thereafter until 4:30pm.

The price for an adult with headsets is $16.00 and $10.75 for a child.

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Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555
Address: In the middle of San Fracisco Bay
Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
Other Contact: http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/

Since the names of our sports venues seem to continually change... I will leave the baseball stadium unnamed. Nevertheless, it is a really fun way to spend a few hours. Remember to bring a jacket, because it can get cold even if it is a sunny day.

Ticket prices run from $10 to $72 for Mon-Thurs games, and $12 to $77 for Fri- Sunday games.

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Phone: (415) 972-2000
Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza
Directions: Take the Muni Metro N line directly to the ballpark - the Second and King Muni Metro station is right next to the ballpark. Muni buses 15, 30, and 45 also stop within one block of the ballpark.
Website: http://www.sfgiants.com
Other Contact: http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.c

Spa Radiance is my favorite spa in San Francisco. Their menu of services is exhaustive, and everything is wonderful. The Spa is serene and it feels very exclusive once inside.

The facials are especially divine. This is a full service spa. You will need to make a reservation.

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Phone: 415.346.6281
Address: 3011 Fillmore St.
Directions: In Cow Hollow between Union and Filbert Streets.
Website: http://www.sparadiance.com/

I love to go to the Farmer's Market. It is now hosted outside (front and back) of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero.

You will find delights like fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oils, nuts, honey, homemade tomales, Indian food, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, meats, etc. The best part about the Farmer's Market is that almost everyone gives you a taste!

Tuesday: 10am-2pm
Thursday: 4pm -8pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: 10am-2 pm

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Address: One Ferry Building
Directions: Along the Embarcadero near the Financial District.
Website: http://www.ferryplazafarmersmarket.com/