I am going to San Francisco for 2 weeks....?

Question

I am going to San Francisco for 2 weeks. I have already booked a trip to Alkatraz...is there anything else anyone would reccommend doing, I will only have about
$600 to spending money. Thanks alot.

Answer 1

You can also take a day trip to Angel Island. Bring along a picnic and enjoy a nice hike. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468n You may need to book a day ahead because sometimes boats are full.

You can walk along the wharf area. It is very interesting. Be on the alert for pickpockets. Enjoy an ice cream at Ghirardelli. It has an amazing history. http://www.ghirardelli.com/

Walking through China town is nice.
Don't miss taking a cable car. The lines are long on weekends so either go early on during the week.

Check out the Asian Art museum. http://www.asianart.org/
If you like modern art go to the SF MOMA. http://www.sfmoma.com/

Pier 39, Union Square and the Ferry Building are nice locations. Prices can be high so shop around. There is an amazing farmer's market at the Ferry Building on Saturdays. Stock up with fresh fruits for the week. Ideal makings for a picnic. http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/

Walk across the Golden Gate bridge. It can get windy so bring a light jacket.

If you are a student bring your student ID card. Many tourist places offer student discounts.

Answer 2

With $600 things may be a bit tight, depending on how much you party. Some money savers-

It's a great city to grab a snack, Dim Sum in chinatown, bakeries. Plan on these type things rather than a lot of restaurant dining there are some reasonable places (Blue Front Cafe in the Haight) and other smaller local cafe style places. Nice dinners out can be expensive (Swan Oyster Depot if you want seafood for less than $40-50). Sushi is reasonable too. Tu'Lan on 6th south of Market is a hole in the wall Vietnamese place- but the food is good and plentiful

Get a bus pass when you get here, they sell multi day passes for less than you'll pay on the busses. I believe they sell them at the Powell Street station Tourist Information Office. You can get all over the city with busses.

If you are here the first Tuesday of the month - Museums are free - The Legion of Honor is free every Tuesday.

Bring comfortable shoes and a light jacket - you will need both. Oh and you'll be tired after your day on Alcatraz. Have a great time.

Answer 3

when you go to Alcatraz take the boat trip around the bay - goes out under the Golden Gate and back to the Oakland bridge before it docks. Not much left of Alcatraz. At pier 39 there is an aquarium that you walk thru like a tube. Shows the fish life in the bay - pretty cool got some good sized sharks in it. Ther is an excellent Italian sidewalk cafea block or two to the west of the pier. Good pasta dishes and wines. Good lunch opportunity. China town is a must use it for a dinner trip and cruise the sidewalks in the evening. Rent a car and take a day trip south on the Carmel Penninsula. Do you play golf? Pebble Beach.
See a Baseball game , go clubbing, and eat eat eat!

Answer 4

~*~ Go see.. Pier 39.. Coit Tower.. Lombard Street.. Chinatown.. North Beach.. The Embarcadero.. Golden Gate Park.. San Francisco Zoo.. Aquarium.. etc.. There are alot of places to go and see in SF.. Its a beautiful city.. Hope you have fun.. ~*~

Answer 5

You can go to the Zoo, fisherman's wharf, If you drive, take a ride down to the town of Santa Cruz or go to the San Jose area & go to Marriott's Great America (amusement park)...You can see all the old war stuff around Frisco, maybe even go to Monterey Bay Aquarium......Don't forget to see the Golden Gate Bridge.....

Answer 6

There are all sorts of things you can do, it depends on what you like. You can get quite a show just walking around the city. There are a bunch of free events, see link below. The shows are great, Beach Blanket Babylon is a hoot. The food is wonderful, check out Zagats guide for rating info. Have fun!

Answer 7

Visit Chinatown, ride a cable car and walk on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Answer 8

Tourist spots include:
Pier 39
The Embarcadero
Union Square
Union Street (shopping)
The Sony Metreon
Golden Gate Park
The Presidio
Fort Mason
Golden Gate Bridge

Shall I go on?

There's a lot to see and do and most of it is cheap or free.

Answer 9

Check out Golden Gate Park and Botantical Garden ... and at the end of the Park the Pacific Ocean ... all free.

Answer 10

Alcatraz is cool, you'll also want to ride a couple of cable cars, go see Coit tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and ... Ghiradelli Square too....