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February Weather in San Francisco

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:15 +0000

Thinking of visiting San Francisco during the winter? Fear not—While February does tend to be wetter than other months, it also is a great time to interact with marine animals, attend festivals, and check out unforgettable exhibits at the city’s world-class museums. Be sure to toss your rain boots and a light jacket in your [...]

Visit Star Wars Lucasfilm in San Francisco

faroutsf — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:37:38 +0000

Attention Star Wars nerds – I have found the mother land, and it is in the Presidio. Taking up three square miles on the northern coast of San Francisco, the Presidio is an old army post that dates back to 1776. You may have hiked along its ragged cliffs to Baker Beach or driven through [...]

Valentines Day in San Francisco: Top Picks

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:38:43 +0000

San Francisco is a wonderfully romantic city. Its breathtaking views that constantly catch you off guard are like surprise kisses from a long time lover. The magic of this city brings fresh joy to your life whether you’re a first time visitor or a long time resident. So what better place could there possibly be [...]

Top Ten San Francisco Travel Websites: 2011 Edition

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:38:29 +0000

If you Google for “San Francisco travel”, you’ll find so many millions of sites that your brain might crash just looking at them. However, there are only a handful of sites that are truly high quality, unique, and comprehensive for people who are seeking useful travel information. We ranked sites based on their overall [...]

Seward Street Slides: Great and Unusual San Francisco

faroutsf — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:22:36 +0000

I honestly have no idea how these concrete death chutes were ever approved by San Francisco Recreation and Parks. This is what happens when children make urban planning decisions. If you have that sinking feeling that, so far, your trip to San Francisco has been a bit too normal, too staid, too safe – it’s time [...]

Just One Day to Visit San Francisco: North Beach & Chinatown

kristin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:07:57 +0000

If you have only one day to see San Francisco, you can explore the magic of North Beach and Chinatown to get the full flavor of the City. The fusion of cultures and histories of San Francisco is visible on any block of the city. It’s seen in the diversity of restaurants – get a [...]

Capturing San Francisco: Guide to Shooting San Francisco’s Iconic Photos

faroutsf — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:06:57 +0000

San Francisco is a playland for photographers. Natural and architectural beauty is all around, and the hills give you some fantastic views. This is my guide to capturing seven iconic photos of San Francisco. 1. Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco What better way to start this off with the most iconic shot of [...]

Just One Day in San Francisco

kristin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:25:52 +0000

One day to cover the 49 square miles of San Francisco? Say it isn’t so! The city is vast in its treasures, but if you only have a day to spare in this city by the bay, you can still have a fulfilling visit. This itinerary covers all you’ve seen on post cards and brochures [...]

Should Visitors Ride San Francisco’s MUNI Buses?

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:25:45 +0000

There are many different ways to get around the city of San Francisco, some of which are more for entertainment (like the city’s historic cable cars) and some of which are more for convenience (like taking a taxi). One of the most common ways that San Franciscans get around is to take MUNI, the public [...]

Uniquely San Francisco, Humphrey Slocombe Ice Cream Shop

kristin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:03:44 +0000

“Some people just like a little bourbon with their ice cream,” the counter girl at Humphrey Solcombe answered when I asked why the flavor “Secret Breakfast” was the most popular. This flavor, made with corn flakes and bourbon, is one of the many unique flavors that the Humphrey Slocombe ice cream shop offers to connoisseurs [...]