Gonna spend 7 days in San Francisco?

Question

I'd just like to know what kind of things there are to do?
I'm from New York City. I really enjoy museums, parks, great weather, and nature.
What does San Francisco have to offer?
Oh, and are the people there open-minded? Because I have a low self-esteem and I hate when people look at me kindof funny.
Its all in my head tho, I'm sure.
Oh, and I'm Russian. Are there any Russian nightclubs or bars in the city?
Thanks

Answer 1

Must see is Definitely Alcatraz, I spent a whole day there, I was totally fascinated with the history of the place, I did the walking tour through and then after I did it once through I went back and really looked at everything. The view of San Fran and the Golden Gate bridge from there is amazing too!

I was only there a very short time, but I manged to squeeze enough in. Take the Cable Car......it's so classic, not to mention it makes you wonder how it actually navigates those streets because they are so steep. The transportation is super easy to take in the city, people are friendly and very health concsious. Probally the most open-mined people too, you'll see things you'll never see in NYC there people wise.

There is shopping downtown, and in Union Square. if you are into Chocolate there is the Ghirardelli Chocolate place, Fisherman's Wharf, all kinds of cool little shops, and the one wharf all the sea lions hang out on (I think it's Pier 39). You can check out Nob Hill! There is a lot to do around there, just research before you go and when you get there you may do it all, or leave things out b/c you found something else to do. Main part have fun!!

Answer 2

Whenever a individual feels of San Francisco feels at a huge Global Orange-coloured connection, a park spanning a lot more than 1,000 acres or perhaps a city where modern art and lifestyle and if you're enthusiastic about that town then this is the place to begin hotelbye . Among the things for that which you should visit San Francisco is PIER 39. From amazing views and a sea of sea lions to chowder bread plates and California wines, your visit to San Francisco starts at PIER 39. This place is probably the most visited destination in San Francisco. It provides two degrees of dining, activity, buying and attractions, all surrounded by unbeatable views of the city and the bay. Situated over the old San Francisco waterfront, PIER 39's area supplies the image great history for postcard views of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the famous city skyline.

Answer 3

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Bring your camera so you can take pictures and prove you were here. When you arrive in SF, go downtown to Powell and Market St. (Cable car turnaround is there and a muni kiosk). Take the escalator down to the plaza, walk past the Cable Car coffe stand and the umbrella tables to the Visitor's Center.

At the SF Visitor's Center, you can pick up information, talk to people if you have questions. At very least, purchase the 7 day muni passport which allows you to hop on and off all muni lines including cable cars and I think that gets you into museums with a discount.. Buy a MUNI map.

Don't neglect to take one of the old trains that runs down Market St. or along the Embarcadero to the Ferry Building. It's beautiful there and many nice shops and places to eat. You can hop a MUNI or walk along the promenade to Fisherman's wharf.

Don't neglect to take the day to stand in line and catch the Cable Car which runs from Market and Powell turnaround out to Fisherman's wharf. Try to get an outside seat. That is a must-do if you want a breathtaking trip.

Take the #38 Geary Limited out to the end of the line and go to the Cliff House. There is a gift shop and a visitor's center. We ate in the Bistro yesterday and sat at a table overlooking the ocean. We enjoyed the food and service was OK. Our meals averaged $16.00 each. Then as we strolled back up the hill back toward the bus stop, we took a detour to try out a new footpath there along the coast . I think it's part of the Pt. Reyes area.

Many Russian people have immigrated to the Richmond District where the Cliff House is and you will notice Russian shops along Geary Blvd. here in the Outer Richmond (business district is on Geary Blvd. between Park Presidio and 25th Ave.) I am sure you can ask someone on the street for specific info re. Russian nightclubs and bars. Many Chinese and Irish live in the Richmond District -- in fact, you'll see it's a multicultural residential area.

You can get off the #38 and catch the #44 MUNI on 6th & Geary and that will take you into the Golden Gate Park.

If you have time, you must take the bus to the Haight Ashbury. If you like music and movies there is the Amoeba which buys and sells new and used records, cd's, dvd's stuff and it's HUGE, located in a former bowling alley. It's great fun to browse. The store is near Stanyon St. on Haight, next door to the McDonalds. There is a bus line that runs along Haight Ashbury, so access to the area is good. There is also a Goodwill store where you can do cultural anthropology research -- what kind of stuff people here donate and good coffee shops and restaurants.

Answer 4

Everyone is San Francisco is very open minded...anything goes there!

Go to the museum at the Presideo if it's still there (they are renovating and changing this area) for the history of the Great Fire and San Fran...so interesting.

Hang out at some wine bars in the SOMA area....you will meet interesting people.

For a great view, have a drink at the bar at the top of the Fairmont...it's a restaurant, but go just before dinner and order appetizers and a drink only if you are on a budget.

Also...you must do the Alcatraz tour out to Alcatraz because the view is also fabulous and the tour is so interesting, you can actually go in the cells etc.

I always enjoy eating in the North End around Columbus, lot's of good restaurants reasonably priced just to walk in.

Walk around the Lombard/Union St Shops and antique places for fun.

Have breakfast out at the restaurant on the beach and watch the seals play....

Answer 5

Most people in San Francisco will be open-minded. You will find tourists in San Francisco from all over the world.

There are some great museums in San Francisco. A good link for info on museums is: http://www.sallys-place.com/travel/san_francisco/n_museums.htm

A wonderful place to visit the coastline is Pt. Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco. This is a great place for hiking and whale watching during the migration times. For more info on this place go to: http://www.nps.gov/pore/

There are world class wineries just a short distance (a day trip) from San Francisco. The most famous is the Napa Valley. But you could also plan wine tasting trips to Sonoma, Livermore, Santa Cruz, and Monterey. For info on wineries and wine tasting go to: http://www.cheers2wine.com.

It can be fun to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Take a camera as there are some good spots for taking pictures. I'd also recommend taking the ferry from the downtown ferry building to Sausilito for lunch one day. It's a wonderful view of the city from the Bay and it's a nice trip across the Bay. Sausilito is a cute little town.

A link where you will find Russian restaurants located in San Francisco reviewed: http://www.epinions.com/rest-Restaurants-All-San_Francisco_Bay_Area-Russian

Have a great trip.

Answer 6

There are endless things to do in San Francisco.It is one of the most diverse and open-minded cities in the world.My advice to you is take advantage of the Museum of Modern Art.Get on any website.You will be amazed by how many "Russian" people have settled here after the fall of the "Soviet empire".Have a great stay.

Answer 7

Stay in Fisherman's Wharf area if you want it lively. Powell St. Cable car leaves from there too.

Go across G.G Bridge to Marin Headlands for great photo ops of Bridge with City behind it....

Take Ferry from S.F to Angel Island or Tibouron. Eat at Guyamas in Tibouron for fun views. Boat stops right at restaurant and passes by Alcatraz so you get photos without having to tour the prison. Yawn.

Go to Cliff House Bistro for Brunch and enjoy hot popovers while you watch the ocean waves crash.

Go up to the Carnelian room for the view of the city.

Wander through Golden Gate Park start at the De Young museum

Shop in Union Square if you want busy environment and big stores. Eat at Cortez or Colibri. Or try Max's for big portions.

Shop Union Street if you want boutiques....have a snack/cocktail there at Betelnut. Fillmore St @ California another option.. Eat at Fresca.

Shop Haight St. if you want funk and atmosphere. Try Cha Cha's for snacks.

Spend part of a day at the Ferry Building. Saturday is good as it is Fun Farmer's market. Nice views of Bay Bridge and Financial District. Can take the light rail train to see ATT park (home of the Giants), or just walk there along Embarcadero.

Presidio is beautiful. For awesome views of bridge/bay go to Fort Point/Chrissy Field area @ Marina and Presidio. Stroll along the Marina there and don't miss photo ops of the Palace of Fine Arts. Drive through Seacliff if you have chance and stop at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (museum). Lincoln Drive.

Try inner Richmond area for Russian events. Russian Bakeries on Geary near 2nd. More of a Russian Neighborhood there.

Try the Asian Art Museum too, its newly remodeled and quite nice.

Answer 8

dont worry this is the most open minded place in teh world
you might even have a better self esteem
i dont know about any russian night clubs , but ironically there is a really expensive hill called russian hill. it used to be all russian tycoons.

visit the de young mesuem in golden gate park( equivelent to central park)
golden gate park
moma- museam of modern art
legion of honor in golden gate park
visit the golden gate bridge
shop at the westfeild mall , the largest in the area.
go to berkeley and visit the university, 4th street shoping, walk in elmwood neighboorhood if you like architecture,

go to coit tower
go to twin peaks

Answer 9

San Francisco has terrific art collections, especially of asian art. There are so many things to see, and SF is so intensely beautiful, it is one of those cities well worth taking a "gray line" tour of---there are simply so many views, buildings, bridges, etc. they are hard to take in on your own, unless you have months to spend.