Planning a trip to San Francisco for a weekend? Here are few things you might want to check during your stay, especially if this is your first time in the city of hearts!
In the contrary of New York, San Francisco is really small. It's easy to get around with public transportation (MUNI) and you should be able to get a lot done in two to three days. if you plan to stay for more, I would recommend to check the other cities of the Bay Area such as Berkeley, Palo Alto.
Let's get back to San Francisco. If you are into touristy spots, there are severals stops to make. In the order: Alcatraz (great visit during a foggy day), Golden Gate Bridge, Exploratorium, Alamo Square, Piers 39, Lombard Street, and of course Castro.
Close to the Golden Gate Bridge, there is a park worth visiting: Golden Gate Park. It has a couple of interesting attractions: Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Garden and de Young Museum.
Downtown San Francisco, you have another good museum: MOMA. It's smaller than the one in New York but the roof access and the exhibitions are often unique and original. Also downtown, there is the trolley (you often have to wait a long time before getting in, not sure it's "that" interesting to do).
San Francisco is a good place for organic food. There are couple of good restaurants that are often recommended: Chez Papa (French Cuisine), Basil Thai (Thai), Ozumo (American / Japanese fusion), Boulevard (American / French fusion), Slanted Door (Vietnamese), Osha (Thai), and Little Star (Deep Dish Pizza). There are a lot more, this is not an exhaustive list.
Feel free to give feedback about your own experience in San Francisco in the comments!
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S'exprime un Samedi 03 Décembre 2011 à 14:36