I have always wanted to visit San Francisco as it is one of the most iconic cities in California (maybe even in the United States). I have heard much about the Golden Gate Bridge, but I have not heard much more than that about San Francisco (well of course Alcatraz). I did not really know what to expect to see in San Francisco, either than one of the most well-known bridges in the world and most notorious penitentiary. San Francisco kept me entertained for 7 days in one of the best ‘small town feel’ big cities I have ever visited. With endless activities in the San Francisco Bay area, I was left amazed.
San Francisco is a busy city bustling with runners, tourists, and business professionals. The waterfront was crowded due to America’s Cup taking place in San Francisco this month. The Kiwi accent overpowers the crowd as they excitingly cheer on their teams. The food in San Francisco left my taste buds dancing for joy. The fresh fish is abundant, and you can consider San Francisco a “crab city”; you can buy anything and everything made with crab! Although the restaurants are abundant in San Fran, it’s a city that prides itself in an awareness of a green and healthy lifestyle. On every street corner you will find cute bistros serving organic coffee & tea, vegan varieties, and eco-friendly practices. The chic bohemian hipster style keeps San Francisco fresh, vibrant, and current. San Francisco has this amazing down to earth feel about it, almost as if I was at home.
My Favourite Spots in San Francisco:
Clock Tower & Farmers Market
The unique shops on Pier 39
I was amazed by San Francisco’s painted turquoise streets.
Barking Sea Lions on Pier 39
Since the Loma Prieta earthquake, sea lions have arrived in droves on the K-Dock of pier 39 and been “hauling out” ever since. In 2009, 1,701 sea lions lived at the pier. Numbers continually rise and fall. Watch the sea lions on the live webcam: www.pier39.com
America’s Cup Races
Pier 33- Alcatraz Landing & Alcatraz Island
Fisherman’s Wharf & Fish Market
Antique Arcade Museum
Street Performers: Captain Jack “Spare-ribs”
Mason & Powell Cable Car Line / Westfield Mall and Downtown Shopping
Cupids Arrow & Bay Bridge
Coit Tower
Golden Gate Bridge
Muir Woods
Sausalito
Marin County Food Truck Sundays
Planet Granite Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
Endless Restaurants
Boudin Sour dough Bread Factory– Sour dough pizza with fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, and basil, The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen– A classic breakfast sandwich with one cage free egg, jack, and sharp on Pinke’s Levain, Coriander Gourmet Thai– Green Curry, Burma Superstar– Tea leaf salad, samosa soup, sesame chicken, Black Bear Diner– Brocolli and cheddar soup & turkey sandwich on light rye, and the best for last: Crepevine– The “siena” crepe: strawberries, nutella, nuts, vanilla ice cream, and homemade whip cream.
My 7 days in friendly San Francisco left me wanting more! Each day I was searching for new places to explore. At first, I was sceptical if San Francisco was more than just the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz; I learned that the more you look, the more you find. I wonder what I will find the next time I visit?
I have never seen a food truck only in movies. Is this common in the States?
Why did you go wall climbing? Awesome idea… I am just curious …
Did you buy anything? Bath salt? 🙂
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Food trucks are becoming more popular in North America. Many food trucks are “gourmet” foods served conveniently out of a truck! It’s high end street food really…and very yummy! Many of the food trucks have won awards at cooking contests!
I went indoor rock climbing because I had never tried it before and because my cousin does it 3x a week. Check out the article I wrote about it here: https://turquoisecompass.wordpress.com/2013/09/14/climbing-to-the-top-in-san-francisco/
I didn’t buy any bath salts since I am traveling but I loved looking!
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I think I must see some food trucks sometime in my life!
Let me check the link you have sent me… very thoughtful of you by the way!
xoxo
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The food trucks have the most amazing food!
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Great photos! I love Sausilito. Apparently they have a pretty decent car show in October (this year the aren’t doing it, however) and I want to go to it. Also, those bath salts looked way nice! 🙂 Sorry to hear you didn’t get any. I’ve never been to Muir Woods–I’ll have to go next time!!
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Sausilito is such a cute town isn’t it? Ironically, I just went to the automobile museum in Sacramento this afternoon! The antique cars were incredible (I will post about my experience)
You definitely have to make it to muir woods. It is stunning! Are you close to California?
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I’m in Ventura–about 5 hours from San Fran. So, close enough, I guess!
YES post photos of the autos!! I’m excited to see! Hopefully there were some pretty blue/turquoise ones for you! 🙂
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Oh you got it! There were amazing blue and turquoise cars at the automobile museum! I fell in love with some of the cars! I’m excited to share the pics next week!
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Oh yay! I’ll be looking forward to that! 🙂
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I’ve been dying to visit San Francisco, everyone always tells me I would love it. The food trucks in that area seem amazing, although over the past couple years we’ve gotten some really yummy ones in New York!
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If ever you get the chance you should visit San Francisco! It is a fabulous city! I love New York too! Where abouts are you located?
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