The city hall building is the site of some of San Francisco's finest moments. In 1954 Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married here. In the early 21st century, over 100 same-sex couples were married by Mayor Gavin Newsom in the foyer. The Renaissance architecture rivals some of the country's most historical structures. Two Parisian architects designed and constructed the building from 1913-1915. The dome is based on the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Visitors can pick up brochures and take a self-guided tour between 8a-5p, Monday through Friday. A small store, open during normal business hours, sells traditional San Francisco souvenirs including T-shirts, posters and postcards.
San Francisco, CA
City Hall
The city hall building is the site of some of San Francisco's finest moments. In 1954 Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married here. In the early 21st century, over 100 same-sex couples were married by Mayor Gavin Newsom in the foyer. The Renaissance architecture rivals some of the country's most historical structures. Two Parisian architects designed and constructed the building from 1913-1915. The dome is based on the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Visitors can pick up brochures and take a self-guided tour between 8a-5p, Monday through Friday. A small store, open during normal business hours, sells traditional San Francisco souvenirs including T-shirts, posters and postcards.
Experience the beautiful sights of the San Francisco waterfront on your own Segway. A platform perched on two wheels, the Segway system has a patented gyroscope balancing system, enabling the standing rider to maneuver by tilting forward or backwards while using the steering control on the left handlebar to turn. Guided three-hour tours take you from Fisherman's Wharf to Maritime Park, Marina Green and the Palace of Fine Arts at up to 8 mph. Each tour begins with a short training session and then its off to the roads and bike trails along the Bay for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the city. For all tours, a helmet and safety vest are provided and required to wear. Each tour is $65 per person and is limited to ten riders. This Segway tour is ideal for families, visitors and even residents of San Francisco to take in the beauty of the City by the Bay via one of the most unique and innovative modes of transportation around. There are also tours available across the bay in beautiful Sausalito.
San Francisco, CA
Segway San Francisco Electric Tour
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Experience the beautiful sights of the San Francisco waterfront on your own Segway. A platform perched on two wheels, the Segway system has a patented gyroscope balancing system, enabling the standing rider to maneuver by tilting forward or backwards while using the steering control on the left handlebar to turn. Guided three-hour tours take you from Fisherman's Wharf to Maritime Park, Marina Green and the Palace of Fine Arts at up to 8 mph. Each tour begins with a short training session and then its off to the roads and bike trails along the Bay for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the city. For all tours, a helmet and safety vest are provided and required to wear. Each tour is $65 per person and is limited to ten riders. This Segway tour is ideal for families, visitors and even residents of San Francisco to take in the beauty of the City by the Bay via one of the most unique and innovative modes of transportation around. There are also tours available across the bay in beautiful Sausalito.
Get insights into San Francisco's colorful Gold Rush past as Super Sightseeing's City Tour takes you through the Bay's quaint neighborhoods. Travel up and down many of the city's 43 hills to the top of Twin Peaks where you'll get a 360 degree view of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island and the Pacific Ocean. Take time to stroll through the Golden Gate Park, with its lush gardens, Bison herds, and lovely lakes. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, travel through Presidio National Park, and past beautiful Victorian homes, called the 'Painted Ladies of San Francisco'. Fisherman's Wharf with its great vista of Alcatraz and the hustle and Bustle of Chinatown are some of the sights included in this comprehensive tour.
San Francisco, CA
Ultimate City Tour
Get insights into San Francisco's colorful Gold Rush past as Super Sightseeing's City Tour takes you through the Bay's quaint neighborhoods. Travel up and down many of the city's 43 hills to the top of Twin Peaks where you'll get a 360 degree view of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island and the Pacific Ocean. Take time to stroll through the Golden Gate Park, with its lush gardens, Bison herds, and lovely lakes. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, travel through Presidio National Park, and past beautiful Victorian homes, called the 'Painted Ladies of San Francisco'. Fisherman's Wharf with its great vista of Alcatraz and the hustle and Bustle of Chinatown are some of the sights included in this comprehensive tour.
Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world, devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building, it now features 40,000 sq ft. of gallery space, allowing the museum to better fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. See website for special event notices and more.
San Francisco, CA
Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world, devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building, it now features 40,000 sq ft. of gallery space, allowing the museum to better fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. See website for special event notices and more.
Although Chinatown has become tacky and loaded with cheap junk shops, it's still worth a walk through to see an important part of San Francisco's past and the home of the world's largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Enter at the Grant St. gate (Grand and Bush) and wander up Grant St to Broadway to see the Chinatown mural. Walk along Waverly Place and Ross Alley, then back along Stockton St. to see the real Chinatown at the Chinese markets. There's an excellent walking tour and map on www.gocalifornia.about.com.
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Chinatown
Although Chinatown has become tacky and loaded with cheap junk shops, it's still worth a walk through to see an important part of San Francisco's past and the home of the world's largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Enter at the Grant St. gate (Grand and Bush) and wander up Grant St to Broadway to see the Chinatown mural. Walk along Waverly Place and Ross Alley, then back along Stockton St. to see the real Chinatown at the Chinese markets. There's an excellent walking tour and map on
www.gocalifornia.about.com.
See the worldly elements come together at Element Lounge in San Francisco's vibrant TenderNob district. Attractive wooden seating, flickering candles, touches of steel and rock, calm spaces, a buzzing dance floor and lots of the city's pretty people have made this lounge into one of the most popular ones around. Element offers a mix of music, evocative art work and talented live acts, that keeps the crowds pumped up. You can book the Akasha room for your own oh-so-cool private party. Lines for entry can reach mammoth proportions so land up early.
San Francisco, CA
Element Lounge
See the worldly elements come together at Element Lounge in San Francisco's vibrant TenderNob district. Attractive wooden seating, flickering candles, touches of steel and rock, calm spaces, a buzzing dance floor and lots of the city's pretty people have made this lounge into one of the most popular ones around. Element offers a mix of music, evocative art work and talented live acts, that keeps the crowds pumped up. You can book the Akasha room for your own oh-so-cool private party. Lines for entry can reach mammoth proportions so land up early.
The Cafe with its a huge balcony overlooking the Castro action, this popular bar stands out among gay and lesbian establishments. Lines are always long to get in, so why not start chatting with the people standing next to you while you wait? Once inside, you and your new friends can enjoy super DJs, smiling bartenders, pinball, pool, and dancing. Or you can simply relax and take in the scenery.
San Francisco, CA
Cafe, The
The Cafe with its a huge balcony overlooking the Castro action, this popular bar stands out among gay and lesbian establishments. Lines are always long to get in, so why not start chatting with the people standing next to you while you wait? Once inside, you and your new friends can enjoy super DJs, smiling bartenders, pinball, pool, and dancing. Or you can simply relax and take in the scenery.
You reach the oldest Chinese temple in San Francisco (founded 1852) by climbing three flights of steep and narrow stairs in the heart of Chinatown. Once there, after catching your breath, your breath may very well be taken away again. The west wall of this tiny temple is an expanse of intricately carved gilded wood housing the shrine to Tin How, the goddess of Heaven. From the ceiling hang hundreds of paper lanterns, each bearing the name (in Chinese characters) of the person for whom it is intended to bring long life and happiness.
San Francisco, CA
Tien Hau Temple
You reach the oldest Chinese temple in San Francisco (founded 1852) by climbing three flights of steep and narrow stairs in the heart of Chinatown. Once there, after catching your breath, your breath may very well be taken away again. The west wall of this tiny temple is an expanse of intricately carved gilded wood housing the shrine to Tin How, the goddess of Heaven. From the ceiling hang hundreds of paper lanterns, each bearing the name (in Chinese characters) of the person for whom it is intended to bring long life and happiness.
Acclaimed chef and cookbook author Shirley Wong Torres offers an insider tour of Chinatown. You can take a tour that stops at markets and restaurants known only to Chinatown experts. In addition, specialized tours focusing on the food and history of Chinatown can be arranged. Tour dates and times vary, call ahead for information and reservations.
San Francisco, CA
Wok Wiz Chinatown Tours and Cooking Company
Acclaimed chef and cookbook author Shirley Wong Torres offers an insider tour of Chinatown. You can take a tour that stops at markets and restaurants known only to Chinatown experts. In addition, specialized tours focusing on the food and history of Chinatown can be arranged. Tour dates and times vary, call ahead for information and reservations.
These free tours are given mostly on weekends all year round. They explore different aspects of the park including the famous Japanese Tea Garden and the Grand Concourse. Tennis shoes and insect repellent are advised. At this tour you can be as close as possible to nature right in the heart of bustling San Francisco. Tour locations and departure times vary. Call ahead for information.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Parks Trust Golden Gate Park Tours
These free tours are given mostly on weekends all year round. They explore different aspects of the park including the famous Japanese Tea Garden and the Grand Concourse. Tennis shoes and insect repellent are advised. At this tour you can be as close as possible to nature right in the heart of bustling San Francisco. Tour locations and departure times vary. Call ahead for information.
This ornate four-story building looks more like a modern day urban castle than a burial vault. Some of San Francisco finest families or rather their ashes, are housed inside, including the Turks and the Eddys. In addition, The Columbarium features a collection of unusual urns and caskets, including the infamous cookie jar urn. The marble-lined space with lovely stained glass windows also has remarkable acoustics, making the concerts performed here on a regular basis a real treat. Admission is free.This is owned and operated by the Neptune Society of Nothern California.
San Francisco, CA
Neptune Society Columbarium
This ornate four-story building looks more like a modern day urban castle than a burial vault. Some of San Francisco finest families or rather their ashes, are housed inside, including the Turks and the Eddys. In addition, The Columbarium features a collection of unusual urns and caskets, including the infamous cookie jar urn. The marble-lined space with lovely stained glass windows also has remarkable acoustics, making the concerts performed here on a regular basis a real treat. Admission is free.This is owned and operated by the Neptune Society of Nothern California.
For a great facial go to these skin care experts in the Cudsworth Mansion on Union Street. They specialize in Dermalogica Skin Care, a brand designed to scientifically heal your tired skin and bring out your natural radiance. There is the European facial for troubled skin, a vitamin C facial for firmness, a deep cleansing back treatment and glycolic peels to reduce signs of aging. But that's not all, they also offer lash and brow tinting, lash perms, waxing and an exclusive line of Dermalogica products.
San Francisco, CA
Rosewater Skin Care
For a great facial go to these skin care experts in the Cudsworth Mansion on Union Street. They specialize in Dermalogica Skin Care, a brand designed to scientifically heal your tired skin and bring out your natural radiance. There is the European facial for troubled skin, a vitamin C facial for firmness, a deep cleansing back treatment and glycolic peels to reduce signs of aging. But that's not all, they also offer lash and brow tinting, lash perms, waxing and an exclusive line of Dermalogica products.
Levi's Plaza Park is a neat and clean park located in the residential neighborhood of Embarcadero. While you'll find a handful of fine restaurants neighboring this park, you might prefer to opt for a bagged lunch. This grassy knoll is the perfect spot for a midday picnic. Stroll across the plush lawn or get your pet along for a stroll during the mornings and evenings. Simply relax under the shade and read a book or just take in the soothing ambiance of this quiet park. The streams and fountains add to the serenity of this place and the constantly present security guards make sure you are not disturbed.
San Francisco, CA
Levi's Plaza Park
Levi's Plaza Park is a neat and clean park located in the residential neighborhood of Embarcadero. While you'll find a handful of fine restaurants neighboring this park, you might prefer to opt for a bagged lunch. This grassy knoll is the perfect spot for a midday picnic. Stroll across the plush lawn or get your pet along for a stroll during the mornings and evenings. Simply relax under the shade and read a book or just take in the soothing ambiance of this quiet park. The streams and fountains add to the serenity of this place and the constantly present security guards make sure you are not disturbed.
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is a service center that provides help and support to the community at large. The JCCSF provides support and help in areas of sports, fitness, health, adult living and learning, youth, family, teens, early childhood education, Jewish life and learning, to emigrants and interfaith connections. This is a getaway for the community and anybody who wishes to participate and wants to know more about Jewish life and community is welcome.
San Francisco, CA
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco is a service center that provides help and support to the community at large. The JCCSF provides support and help in areas of sports, fitness, health, adult living and learning, youth, family, teens, early childhood education, Jewish life and learning, to emigrants and interfaith connections. This is a getaway for the community and anybody who wishes to participate and wants to know more about Jewish life and community is welcome.
The Filbert Steps are said to be one of the most famous stairways of San Francisco. The length of the steps and the magnificent garden views that they provide is truly impressive. The steps cover the areas of Telegraph Hill to Montgomery Street and across from Montgomery Street median and down to Sansome Street. The art deco buildings alongside the steps are a delight for your eyes as well.
San Francisco, CA
Filbert Steps
The Filbert Steps are said to be one of the most famous stairways of San Francisco. The length of the steps and the magnificent garden views that they provide is truly impressive. The steps cover the areas of Telegraph Hill to Montgomery Street and across from Montgomery Street median and down to Sansome Street. The art deco buildings alongside the steps are a delight for your eyes as well.
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