Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We used to live in the Bay Area and love to return to San Francisco for a pre or post cruise or even a transit with an overnight in the city or a day visit. The city is very easy to tour on your own on foot and also with public transportation. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #2 Share Posted March 24, 2018 This is one of the methods of transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 24, 2018 One of our destinations is the old ferry building. Inside there are lots of local restaurants and shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Depending on where you walk you may walk on a flat area or one with an incline (up hill or down hill). Usually from where we stay we will take a walk towards the Marina District. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted March 24, 2018 With the route we take a see all sorts of areas including nice residential areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted March 24, 2018 You will see other sites such as churches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 24, 2018 From where we stay we take other walks. This includes walking through Chinatown. From there we often head towards Fisherman's Wharf passing the Old Cannery Factory and Ghirardelli Square. We have a restaurant that we enjoy. It is Scoma's. For us it brings back memories as I went there on business years ago. Then when we moved to the area we would take the family there and on most of our return trips we try to have a dinner or lunch there. From Pier 39 we often walk to the Embarcadero passing by the various piers including the two piers used for passenger ships and other piers that are used for boat trips to places including Alcatraz and Sausalito. We might make a stop at the Ferry Building which is home to lots of restaurants and stores as I mentioned earlier. Sometimes we make the loop and head over to Union Square which has lots of shopping and restaurants. There are other routes that we can take from Fisherman's Wharf that I will mention later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Another mode of transportation that you should do at least one time. Try going early to avoid crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Chinatown. Alway interesting to walk through this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted March 24, 2018 On the way towards Little Italy a beautiful Cathedral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Continuing towards Little Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Little Italy used to have a lot of residents of Italian Descent. A famous family was the Dimaggio's. Today it still boasts many Italian Restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted March 24, 2018 From there often we head towards the Cannery. By the way if in doubt you are heading towards the water and from where we began our trek down hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Lots of Cable Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Another iconic site where you can still purchase candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Outside a restaurant that has a lot of meaning and tradition for us which serves Italian Cuisine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted March 24, 2018 This was early in the morning. An hour later and throughout the day it would be very busy with many people purchasing something to eat or just browsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted March 24, 2018 The tourists love them. The locals get a bit tired of the noise and even the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted March 24, 2018 When not swimming or eating they also like to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted March 24, 2018 On prior visits we have taken gone out to Alcatraz on three occasions. I highly recommend purchasing the tickets on line and well before the day your visit. If you wait to purchase them on the day you arrive often it is all sold out. And you can't swim over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted March 24, 2018 It is a tourist site but we often will visit Pier 39. Why not? We are tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted March 24, 2018 A popular venue/ride for the children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 24, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Another view of the Ferry Building. Always take a photo or more when we are near this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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