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We visited an old fort at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is now a musuem. The view from there were breathtaking. It is the most memorable experience I have of our trip and not a traditional sightseeing stop.
We also loved the zoo and spent an entire day there.
We didn't get a chance to visit it, but the Walt Disney Family Museum is there as well.
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Twin Peaks (360 views)
The trails at Lands End (Sutro Bath ruins, etc.)
Palace of Fine Arts
Marin Headlands
Walking the trails of the Presidio
Muir Woods National Monument (not in SF but nearby-- over the Golden Gate Bridge to Mill Valley)
It's been several years since I went and most of what I loved has already been mentioned. But if you are renting or have access to a car, Napa is only a day trip away. I also loved Monteray (the aquarium is amazing) and 17-mile Drive (beautiful views).
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There is just too much to do in SF! I recommend checking out some tour books from your local library.
Got a few tour books from the lib. Thanks
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YES!!!! 2--If you like garlic, Stinkin' Rose the Garlic Restaurant is equally fantastic. Even the garlic ice cream. Seriously! Their 40-clove roast chicken is marvelous, and I could have just eaten spoonfuls of the garlic-parsley spread. Oh, my!
Union Square is a neat area.
The Painted Ladies row of houses are so beautiful in Alamo Square.
The Japanese Tea Garden is very pretty!
Coit Tower great view of San Francisco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghirardhelli Square
Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge
Pier 39
Fisherman's Wharf
You MUST ride a cable car and watch the cable car turnaround.
Lombard Street
Alcatraz
Baker's Beach
Chinatown
The Cliff House Restaurant
Boudin Bakery has great sourdough!!! It's the original! They make cute crab shaped bread and animal shaped loaves
Hearst Castle if you get the chance. The Neptune Pool is amazing to see in person.
Winchester Mystery House is really fascinating in San Jose.
Half Moon Bay and Big Sur are neat places to see if you get the chance.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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It's been several years since I went and most of what I loved has already been mentioned. But if you are renting or have access to a car, Napa is only a day trip away. I also loved Monteray (the aquarium is amazing) and 17-mile Drive (beautiful views).
We are going to Napa. Are there any wineries you particularly enjoyed? So far, I've got Robert Mondavi, Beringer, and Mumm Napa on my list. Oh, and I think we're going to the Jelly Belly Factory during this jaunt....wine and jelly beans
Twin Peaks (360 views)
The trails at Lands End (Sutro Bath ruins, etc.)
Palace of Fine Arts
Marin Headlands
Walking the trails of the Presidio
Muir Woods National Monument (not in SF but nearby-- over the Golden Gate Bridge to Mill Valley)
We have Muir Woods on our (ever growing) list. I haven't seen much about some of the other things on your list, I'll have to check into them. Thanks!
DSis and I have been busily compiling lists and doing research. We're the type of people who think vacations are for exploring and adventure and seeing as much as we can. Relaxing we can do at home . Must be a result of all those family vacations as kids spent in our camper in the same old campground doing the same old things.
Once I have a finalized itinerary, I'll post it for feedback.
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. Must be a result of all those family vacations as kids spent in our camper in the same old campground doing the same old things.
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