San Francisco Bay Area: Your favorite things to do or places to go - Page 22

El Diablo · #**211** 06-26-2007, 08:39 PM

turnip,

http://www.millenniumrestaurant.com/

They have reservations for 2 available on Friday night for an upscale awesome vegetarian dinner.

Americano (across the street from the Ferry Building where Slanted Door is) is a nice semi-swanky place to grab a cocktail, especially out on the patio if it's a nice day. Pier 23 down the street is a more casual place to grab beers on a nice sunny day.

Plenty of other great bar suggestions in this thread. Gimme a call when you're here.

talcum · #**212** 06-28-2007, 08:18 PM

A lot of good information and I agree with a lot of it. My two cents...

Sushi Groove South was great, my friends brother in law (Demetrios) was the head sushi chef and he left, haven't been back since.

Tommy's is cool, Julio, the bartender has traveled throughout Mexico and has written books on tequila and seems to know just about everything about it.

Tradr Sams, right near Tommy's has good drinks, especially if you get to know anyone there, they will pour really stiff ones.

I agree on Gino and Carlo's- cool old bar.

Golden Boy Pizza on Green St. is the best for late night slice in that area.

Bocce Cafe nearby is pretty good but very reasonably priced.

House of Nanking (on Columbus?) is a hole in the wall with incredible food.

Frascati restaurant on Hyde St. cable car line is great- good date place.

Green Apple books on Clement in Inner Richmond is the best book store.

Gleneagles GC is a 9 hole course that will eat your lunch- just don't take a wrong turn- its right next to the projects. Kids will sometimes hop the fence to steal your ball. The first time I played there, this happened to me and I chased him down. A regular there told me never to do that unless you want to get shot. Lincoln Park GC is also cool, in lousy shape but incredible views of the city and GG Bridge.

For BarBQ I like Dougs on 37th and San Pablo in Oakland/Emeryville (its also close to the Oaks Card Club) I don't like Everett and Jones BarBQ.

Soi Four Restaurant on College in Oakland has the best Thai I've ever had. Zachary's pizza is nearby if you like Chicago style.

On the outer limits of the Bay Area, I think Pt. Reyes has the best hiking and scenery. Tennessee Valley in Mill Valley is also cool for biking and hiking.

El Diablo · #**213** 06-28-2007, 08:28 PM

talcum,

Good post, agree w/ most everything.

"(Demetrios)" - whoa, that dude was awesome.

"House of Nanking" - way overrated, not worth the hassle. Yuet Lee around the corner a couple blocks up is much better hole in the wall Chinese imo.

prohornblower · #**214** 06-29-2007, 09:40 PM

All,
The gf and I are still planning a trip for next week July 2-6 (yeah last minute), anyway SF looks really good right now. Neither of us has been there. I will finish reading this thread (only got through 1.5 pages so far), but I'd like to know some details if I could.

How much does public transportation cost? Like if we want to ride over to Bay 101 Casino or whatever it's called. Or the GG Bridge...or Alcatraz...etc.all things we'd likely want to do.
Is it safe? Is it easy? Can you buy a week-pass or something?? etc...I'm in Houston so I'm not very versed in public transportation.
Should we think of renting a car for at least 1 day just to do a day-trip around the bay?

Any other inside info. for outsider morons would be greatly appreciated. So far the restaurant/club recommendations have been superb, now I just need to hear recommendations about how to actually "do San Francisco" for the first time.

Thanks! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

BTW...we've found packages for airfare and 4 nights stay at Hilton in Union Square for $581/person. Also Westin St. Francis Union Square for $593/person. These rates are fantastic, right?? Is Union Square a great place for us to choose to stay? Thanks..

prohornblower · #**215** 06-29-2007, 11:20 PM

OK Just finished reading thread, it looks like Turnip had similar questions that got answered in terms of location (Union Square). THis sounds good for us first time tourists.

I'd still like to know more about the BART/trolleys...in terms of expense, if any. Total public transit newcomer here. Thanks guys.

FastPlaySlow · #**216** 06-29-2007, 11:31 PM

Good places to find Basketball pick up games:

Park Merced (a.k.a San Francisco State University outdoor courts)

Sunset Recreation Center (a.k.a Lawton, located in the Sunset, lots of asians)

silver book · #**217** 06-30-2007, 03:10 AM

the giants game

silver book · #**218** 06-30-2007, 03:11 AM

oh and jack london's old house

Taraz · #**219** 07-02-2007, 02:55 AM

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Good places to find Basketball pick up games:

Park Merced (a.k.a San Francisco State University outdoor courts)

Sunset Recreation Center (a.k.a Lawton, located in the Sunset, lots of asians)

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Moscone Rec Outdoor Courts in the Marina (at Webster st. and Bay st.). Best pick-up basketball in the city if you want higher quality games.

steel108 · #**220** 07-02-2007, 02:51 PM

[ QUOTE ]
All,
The gf and I are still planning a trip for next week July 2-6 (yeah last minute), anyway SF looks really good right now. Neither of us has been there. I will finish reading this thread (only got through 1.5 pages so far), but I'd like to know some details if I could.

How much does public transportation cost? Like if we want to ride over to Bay 101 Casino or whatever it's called. Or the GG Bridge...or Alcatraz...etc.all things we'd likely want to do.
Is it safe? Is it easy? Can you buy a week-pass or something?? etc...I'm in Houston so I'm not very versed in public transportation.
Should we think of renting a car for at least 1 day just to do a day-trip around the bay?

Any other inside info. for outsider morons would be greatly appreciated. So far the restaurant/club recommendations have been superb, now I just need to hear recommendations about how to actually "do San Francisco" for the first time.

Thanks! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

BTW...we've found packages for airfare and 4 nights stay at Hilton in Union Square for $581/person. Also Westin St. Francis Union Square for $593/person. These rates are fantastic, right?? Is Union Square a great place for us to choose to stay? Thanks..

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For traveling within San Francisco, you play $1.50 and you can go on any bus, train, BART, etc.... just make sure you keep your receipt. Go to google and type SF Muni Planner. This site will plan your trip using public transportation.

If you want to go to Alcatraz just take the Muni to Embarcadero and walk over to Fisherman's Wharf. It's like 25 dollars a person. I thought the tour was pretty boring.