Wanting to take a trip to SF

**CanuckG** · 03-27-11, 05:44 PM

Fisherman's wharf
golden gate bridge
Alcatraz
Cable car
Lombard street
Golden gate park
China Town
Union square
Coit tower
Alamo square

gay bar

**Ace_of_Spades** · 03-27-11, 05:44 PM

Ask WarriorFsn

**jnickell100** · 03-27-11, 06:01 PM

canuck...Youre from Canada right?dont fukk with me here.

Also, looking at the hotels, the parking is insane.......Any ideas on cheap hotels or free parking

**jjgold** · 03-27-11, 06:52 PM

Nickel you straight or Bi??

Its more of a bi type City but straights also go

**Killer_Demo** · 03-27-11, 08:15 PM

go to little italy and get some pizza...hit pier 39 and hit bubba gumps...hit a SF Giants game...SF is a great city with some top-notch women

**flyingillini** · 03-27-11, 09:59 PM

I am a big fan of San Francisco. I live in Southern CA and it's like a different world up in the Bay.

**pronk** · 03-27-11, 11:02 PM

Tenderloin district has plenty of cheap rooms

**FuzzyDunlop** · 03-27-11, 11:03 PM

Tommy's Joynt, Pier 23 and you have, have, have to get an Italian sandwich at Molinari Deli.

**rem sleep** · 03-27-11, 11:05 PM

I heard SF was one of the most expensive cities in the country. Have fun when you go tho.

**jnickell100** · 03-28-11, 12:29 AM

JJ, straight here...sorry to burst your bubble. I'd be going with my gf more than likely. Thanks for those who have added input in here. Love finding good places to eat when traveling so if anyone has recommendations let me know.

**SimonSez** · 03-28-11, 02:16 AM

Enjoy your trip

**SimonSez** · 03-28-11, 02:17 AM

There are some nice restaurants there

**kiefynugs** · 03-28-11, 05:46 AM

That place is really expensive and getting around downtown and on the bay is hell.

All the bridges are pretty cool tho. I live up in Portland and SF is as far as I'm willing to go down highway 101 before I turn around

**CallMeChip** · 03-28-11, 06:10 AM

Free parking in SF?

I hope you like to walk. Try Bliss or Harry's Bar on Fillmore, many good times there and plenty of nice little restaurants and shops around there. Canuck had it right, Union Square, GG Park, Fisherman's wharf, Marina district up and down Chestnut, all good places. Plenty of hotels around union square that are between $130-180 a night, not bad. Be forewarned though, SF is ridiculous expensive in general. Although if you look around you can get decent deals. Have fun!

**FuzzyDunlop** · 03-28-11, 10:06 AM

House of Prime Rib is a little pricey but sort of worth it. If you really want to go crazy, the literal best restaurant on the planet is about an hour away.

**jnickell100** · 03-28-11, 11:33 AM

Thanks fuzzy and chip. I found a hotel about a half mile from pier 39 for $80 with free parking too. Lots of very good reviews on trip advisor, which is a great site for travels to write reviews.

But thanks a lot for the food tips, that's one of my favorite things to do when in another city

**RealSlimShady** · 03-28-11, 03:27 PM

La Mar(Peruvian), R&G Lounge(Chinese), Pakwan(Indian), Osha Thai(Thai), Harris(Steak), Kuletos(Italian), Helmand Palace(Afghan) are all great choices in downtown SF.

**kiln** · 03-28-11, 03:54 PM

This city revolves around food. Check out chowhound to know what's good right now. http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/1

If you ever find yourself at Fisherman's Wharf, or Pier 39, or Alcatraz, or Coit Tower, or on a Cable Car understand that you're in a place virtually nobody who lives in The City has ever been. And please, spend a lot of money while you're here.

**nikevols** · 03-28-11, 04:46 PM

Must go to bar...dueling pianos..great atmosphere...John Foley's...Right near union square...youll have a blast

**warriorfan707** · 03-28-11, 04:48 PM

Eat at the House of Prime Rib, its on Van Ness

Check out a Giants game

Ive never done the alcatraz thing but I would recommend that, Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39 of course

Check out the Parlor on Leavenworth

**jnickell100** · 03-28-11, 05:48 PM

Thanks everyone for your opinions. It's most likely going to be a 3 day trip since I'm not very far away. My plans thus far are
Alcatraz. Giants game. Gotta see thr golden gate bridge. Golden gate park and pier 39. I think this should keep me busy for the weekend and if not then I've got more stuff.

But thanks for thr food places. I'm gonna give them a try

**charlesbroccoli** · 03-28-11, 06:06 PM

I love SF, it's expensive to live there though...and goodluck finding parking anywhere in the city. The Marina's got some good restaurants

**jnickell100** · 03-28-11, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by nikevols

Must go to bar...dueling pianos..great atmosphere...John Foley's...Right near union square...youll have a blast

nike, what kind of bars are these? Im not sure if we will go out to a bar/club while there.

**bballs84** · 03-28-11, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by nikevols

Must go to bar...dueling pianos..great atmosphere...John Foley's...Right near union square...youll have a blast

this you will not be dissatisfied

**warriorfan707** · 03-28-11, 08:15 PM

Finding parking is next to impossible if you didnt already know

**Br0nxer** · 03-28-11, 08:20 PM

alcatraz is awesome.

took trip there when i was a kid.

theres a decent hotel right down by fishermans wharf. i'll try to find out what it is. right by the ghiardelli chocolate store

**nikevols** · 03-28-11, 08:43 PM

It is an Irish Pub during the day turn bar at night...Usually stop in everytime I take a trip to the city...Friendly atmosphere and great music...If its not your thing, not a bad place to stop in for a drink or 2

**FuzzyDunlop** · 03-28-11, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by Br0nxer

alcatraz is awesome.

took trip there when i was a kid.

theres a decent hotel right down by fishermans wharf. i'll try to find out what it is. right by the ghiardelli chocolate store

Is it the one with the Nautical Theme?

**mikejamm** · 03-28-11, 10:09 PM

Don't drive. Park somewhere on the out skirts and ride the trolley!

**jnickell100** · 03-28-11, 11:20 PM

I do plan leaving my truck at the hotel and taking public transportation the entire trip

**teaserpleaser** · 03-28-11, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by jnickell100

I live about 6 hours south of SF. Been twice once for a football tourney and the other for a game so never stayed in the city. I wanna take a weekend trip(friday-sunday) this coming weekend.

I know i would like to go to Alcatraz and check out pier39??
What are some good places to go/eat/stay?

Go to fishermans wharf try to avoid the "bushman"

**nikevols** · 03-29-11, 12:44 AM

Yeah plus, your basically within walking distance of anything downtown

**kmarinouofm** · 03-29-11, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by FuzzyDunlop

Tommy's Joynt, Pier 23 and you have, have, have to get an Italian sandwich at Molinari Deli.

yup and yup.. i would also add steps of rome

Originally posted by FuzzyDunlop

House of Prime Rib is a little pricey but sort of worth it. If you really want to go crazy, the literal best restaurant on the planet is about an hour away.

he wont be able to get a reservation on short notice.. i know people who have been trying forever.. but he can get into Bouchon no problem which is my favorite spot and owned by the same people ..

**milwaukee mike** · 03-29-11, 08:39 AM

exploratorium/palace of fine arts is a neat area