September and October are great times to visit San Francisco. Typically, the cool summer fog is gone. And in nearby Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Country, harvest season is in full swing. As locals, we love playing tourist for the day. The City by the Bay and surrounding areas offer so many fun things to […]
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Farmer’s Market at Ferry Building on the Embarcadero Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market is one of our favorite places to visit in San Francisco on a Saturday morning. Be prepared for crowds as it is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Farmer’s Market stalls are located outside the Ferry Building (along the Embarcadero and in
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Wing Lee Bakery isn’t your typical bakery. This one offers fabulous freshly-made Dim Sum at extremely reasonable prices. It’s no wonder that there’s usually a line out the door. All the better to work up an appetite! The Dim Sum is larger than most you’ll see in other Chinese restaurants, especially the Steamed BBQ Pork
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People are always asking us for ideas on one-or-two day getaways that are relatively local, not too expensive… and FUN! We recently went on a one-day/overnight trip and had a blast. So we thought we’d share our getaway experiences with you. Feel free to use any of these ideas as a guide to plan a day-or-two
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WOW… what a fun experience! If you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to travel into space and explore the universe, this comes pretty close. We caught one of the shows at the Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park during one of their “Nightlife” Thursdays – which by the
UPDATE: Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant has Closed Permanently after 49 Years in San Francisco Opened in 1965, Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant was one of San Francisco’s most popular burger places. Sadly, Joe’s closed its doors in March 2014, after 49 successful years. Truly an end of an era. Read our January 2014 review below: Yes,
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Fleet Week San Francisco 2011 celebrates the “Centennial of Naval Aviation.” The official Blue Angels Air Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday. The fun event features a Parade of U.S. Navy Ships, Survey Flights and Practice Air Shows, Blue Angels Air Shows, Ship Tours… and more! Get an early start if you’re driving
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Picasso lovers won’t want to miss this exciting exhibit. “Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris” comes to the de Young in San Francisco (the nation’s fourth most visited art museum) as part of an international tour that began in 2008 with stops at museums in Madrid, Helsinki, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Seattle, Richmond (VA),
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