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gems from cartoons to works by
Jeff Koons. Have lunch at the
Ferry Building
(p114)
.
Afternoon
Catch a ferry out to
Alcatraz Island
(pp82-5)
for a
tour of the historic prison; the
audioguide is a must. End the
day by exploring bustling
Chinatown
(pp98-9)
.
Day 2
Morning
Many of the city's
best sights can be reached by
bicycle, which can be rented
from
Fisherman's Wharf
(pp80-81)
. Ride along the Bay
through
Fort Mason
(pp74-5)
and across Crissy Field, then over
the iconic
Golden Gate Bridge
(pp64-7)
to the pretty former
fishing community of
Sausalito
(p163)
. Enjoy the scenic ferry ride
back to the city
.
The “Painted Ladies” on Steiner Street, near Alamo Square
2 days in
San Francisco
•
Bicycle over the Golden
Gate Bridge
the city's hippest shopping and
dining districts. Continue on to
Alamo Square
(p131)
to see
the
“Painted Ladies” - a row of
pretty Victorian houses on the
east side of the square. Walk
through the
Golden Gate Park
Panhandle
(p136)
to the former
“Flower Power” district
Haight
Ashbury
(pp134-5)
for lunch.
Explore the beatnik
haunts of North Beach
•
Discover the historic
hippie neighborhood
of Haight Ashbury
•
Afternoon
Take in some of
the spectacular attractions of
Golden Gate Park
(pp144-59)
.
The
California Academy of
Sciences
(pp152-3)
covers
virtually every aspect of the
natural world, and the
Japanese
Tea Garden
(p149)
, with its rock
gardens and bonsai trees, is
a serene haven. Spend the
evening east of Dolores Street, in
the
Mission District
(pp132-43)
.
Day 1
Morning
For some pedal-
powered sightseeing
rent a
bike
(p281)
. Start out from
Fisherman's Wharf
(pp80-81)
and cycle through
Fort Mason
(pp74-5)
and over the
magnificent
Golden Gate
Bridge
(pp64-7)
to
Sausalito
(p163)
. Spend some time
exploring this pretty former
fishing town, then catch a ferry
back and have lunch at a café in
the
Ferry Building
(p114)
.
Coit Tower at the top of Telegraph Hill, one
of the city's best viewpoints
3 days in San
Francisco
•
Ride the vintage F line
streetcar to MoMA
Afternoon
Head on foot into
North Beach
(pp88-9)
. Explore
the neighborhood's beatnik
haunts, starting at the
North
Beach Beat Museum
(p89)
. Walk
up the
Vallejo Street Stairway
(p89)
and on to
Coit Tower
(p93)
for some stunning city views.
Continue to lovely
Washington
Square
(p92)
and visit nearby
Saints Peter and Paul Church
(p92)
, once dubbed the
“Marzipan Church” for the frothy
stucco decoration on its spires.
Afternoon
Visit
North Beach
(pp88-9)
, stopping off at the
North Beach Beat Museum
(p89)
to see some fascinating
Beat Generation memorabilia.
Climb the lovely
Vallejo Street
Stairway
(p89)
before making
your way to
Coit Tower
(p93)
for some great North Bay views.
Look out for the murals in the
tower's lobby. End the day with
an evening trip to
Alcatraz
Island
(pp82-5)
, site of the
notorious, historic prison.
Catch a ferry out to the old
prison at Alcatraz Island
•
Climb up the Vallejo Street
Stairway to Coit Tower
on Telegraph Hill
•
Day 1
Morning
Have breakfast at
Fisherman's Wharf
(pp80-81)
and
see the sea lions
sunbathing on
PIER 39
(p86)
. Next, take the
vintage
F line streetcar
(pp282-3)
to
Union Square Shops
(p118)
.
The nearby Museum District,
centered on the wonderful
San
Francisco Museum of Modern
Art
(pp120-23)
, offers artistic
Day 3
Morning
Start your day near
the grand
City Hall
(p129)
at
Civic Center
(pp124-31)
. Stroll
along
Hayes Valley
(p130)
, past
shops and cafés, up to
Alamo
Square
(p131)
to see the pretty
Day 2
Morning
Start the day at
Civic
Center
(pp124-31)
, taking in the
gold-domed
City Hall
(p129)
,
and
Hayes Valley
(p130)
, one of
