Going to SanFran tomorrow -- what should I do?

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

Would greatly appreciate suggestions. Especially non-tourist things that you wouldn't find in Frommers.

[mark414]

1. a bonfire on ocean beach

find some driftwood or buy some firewood at the safeway at the corner of fulton st. and the great highway

and don't forget to give the bums of the haight some money - they deserve it

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

2. sounds like fun

but is it dangerous?

[mark414]

3. no way

just dig a hole in the sand and let her go - it's all legal and everything. buy some brews and enjoy the sounds of the crackling fire and crashing waves

[BrotherBuzz]

7. Umm, there are new and severe restrictions on beach fires - NO ALCOHOL and NO PITS

Revised Ocean Beach Fire Policy

Small Groups (under 25 people)

* Fires are allowed only between Lincoln Way & Fulton Street (directly west of Golden Gate Park).
* Wood fires only. No painted or chemically-treated wood, or driftwood, no nails and no pallets.
* No glass containers are allowed.
* Maximum fire size is 3 feet in diameter, and shall be above ground only (no pit fires).
* Group is responsible for removal of all debris and equipment.
* ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED ON OCEAN BEACH. This includes the walkway and the seawall from the intersection of Lincoln Way north to the Cliff House.
* Bring a bucket to put out fire. Fire shall be completely extinguished with water, using the "drown, stir and feel" method. Do NOT bury hot coals; buried coals are a safety hazard.
* Fire shall be attended at all times by a responsible adult (18 and older).
* Fires are not allowed within six feet of the exposed seawall.
* No amplified sound is permitted.
* Affixing signs to existing buildings, property, signs, poles, and plants is prohibited.
* Off-road vehicle travel is prohibited.
* Collections of fees, donations or concession sales are prohibited.
* Marking park property or grounds with flour, chalks, inks, or paints is prohibited.
* No camping or erection of tents, canopies or other similar structures.
* Parking lot between Lincoln & Fulton is property of the City & County of San Francisco. Cars may not park in this lot after 10:00 p.m.

http://www.nps.gov/goga/parkmgmt/firemanagement_currentfireinformation.htm

[mark414]

8. aww what a bunch of savages...

i used to have the best times out there...

[BrotherBuzz]

9. Times have been better

The economy of the whole matter settled it: FY2005, GGNRA spent approximately $90000 cleaning up after beach fires.

[musiclawyer]

4. Go eat lunch at the House of NanKing

On Kearney, one block below Columbus. Tiny hole in wall chinese place, cheap and really delicious. Don't even look at menu. Just ask what's fresh that day and let them know what you generally like.

[mark414]

5. oh...AND

go get a sandwich from molinari's deli over in north beach - it's on columbus about a block south of city lights books. go in and grab your choice of bread from the big bin behind where you take a number and enjoy...best sandwiches ever

[tigereye]

6. actually, a lot of the touristy things are really cool!

cable car rides

Maritime Museum near Pier 39 (I think it's 39)

Coit Tower (great WPA period murals) and then walk down the hill to North Beach - City Lights (great poetry room) and great coffee/gelato places. Plus the funky bar across the alley from City Lights (Vesuvio?) I didn't go in, since we had our son with us, but it looked really cool and all the Beats used to drink there.

Chinatown bakeries - great almond and other cookies

Ride the ferry - the view of the city is amazing, and it really looks like Italy, the way all the houses are stacked up on the hills.

I loved it. Have a great time!

[Whoa_Nelly]

10. A lot of places to go

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60713-Activities-c5-San_Francisco_California.html

And be sure to shop in the Haight!

Take LOTS of pics!!!! :hi:

[LeftyMom]

11. Go to the Palace of Fine Arts. Prettiest spot in the city.

The Exploratorium is there too, if you've got kids with you be sure to take them there.

Oh, and Lucky Creation in Chinatown has really great food.

[Whoa_Nelly]

12. Oh..and make Golden Gate Park a must see on your list

I love the park, the Japanese Tea Garden, and the Exploratorium!

There's a .pdf map you can print at this site:
http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/ggpark.shtml

[barb162]

28. Agree, it's a wonderful place with great views

[NMDemDist2]

13. David's Deli (if it's still there) on Geary St just down from Stockton

the best black bread evah!

[Kali]

14. Take me with you?

Haven't been in 20 years.

[spacelady]

15. Take a drive & enjoy the scenery. n/t

[Xipe Totec]

16. The Exploratorium

and Golden Gate Park.

Oh! and on a lark, make sure to eat at a McDonald's at least once, just so you can say you went to one of the premier gourmet centers in the US and had fast food. :hi:

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

17. WHere can I find an Olive Garden?

:hide: :yoiks:

[KamaAina]

18. Astonishingly, out by Stonestown Mall, but within SF city limits

http://direct.where2getit.com/cwc/apps/w2gi.php?template=moreinfo1&client=oliveg&W2GI_QFIELD=BusinessID&W2GI_QVALUE=1295&domain=www.olivegarden.com

That's in the same general direction as Ocean Beach, so perhaps you can take your leftovers in a doggie bag and pyro out on them :evilgrin:

If you wish your vacation to be Olive Garden-free (and who doesn't?), there really is only one (domestic) choice: Hawai'i. And yet we are still exposed to their noxious ads via national TV networks. :puke:

[Der Blaue Engel]

20. Oh, dear. I was going to tell you all about Liverpool Lil's

but I'm afraid after that, I must rethink the matter. :spank:

[Tuesday_Morning]

24. hey I've been there

But it's been a long time.

[Der Blaue Engel]

26. I've lived here 17 years and had never heard of it

Until my partner and I decided to take the 49-Mile Scenic Drive from start to finish one day, and he dragged me in there, suddenly remembering it from when he'd first come to the City. :)

I had the Fish 'N Chips. Very tasty.

[Auggie]

19. Amoeba Records in the Haight --

1855 Haight Street, San Francisco. Huge record store. Also, the new Westfield Shopping Center on Market Street is worth seeing. A walk through North Beach, particularly on Grant Avenue between Broadway and Green Streets. And just sitting in a Columbus street cafe, nursing a cappuccino while the world walks by, or hanging in Washington Square Park, is really fun.

[Bullwinkle925]

21. Definitely go HERE ....

www.citylights.com

and purchase yourself a copy of "HOWL".


Have a wonderful time.

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

22. Thanks everyone

I cut and pasted all of your suggestions into a word document, which I am taking with me. Really appreciate it!

:patriot:

[grasswire]

23. Sam Wo's in Chinatown

You enter on the first floor and walk through the noisy exotic kitchen and go upstairs to the little dining room. The food comes up on a dumb waiter. And it's GREAT food.

[BrotherBuzz]

27. I concur

Sad, Edsel Ford Wong is no longer with us, but I once had the honer of Edsel sitting down at my table to taste all the food while telling me it was very, very good. Edsel was famous for his insults and curmudgeonly attitude toward his customers, but I guess he to a liking to me.
:crazy:

[opiate69]

25. wear flowers in your hair!

(Sorry.. couldn't resist)