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Located in Golden Gate Park, this garden is a marvel of the landscape architects art. This traditional Japanese garden covers five acres. Several paths take you by an authentic pagoda, a monumental Buddha, a miniature waterfall... more
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Kieren & Charlotte said
… Gate park (where the summer of Love started) and drank tea at the Japanese Tea Gardens (How civilized… continue reading »
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World-famous Golden Gate Park is San Francisco’s largest green space and the largest urban national park in the world, covering over 1,013 acres which makes it larger than New York City’s Central Park. In it you wil... more
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James83 said
… hammered' cos they were on holidays. Mad stuff! I went to Golden Gate Park yesterday. I wasn't 5… continue reading »
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Known as the most crooked street in the United States, the brick-paved block of Lombard Street with the eight hairpin turns is a long-time tourist favorite. The steep street is located in the Russian Hill neighborhood between H... more
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Spikus said
… walked over to Lombard Street, the windiest road in the world. Two things spring to mind about this: 1… continue reading »
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Taking a tour of Alcatraz Island is one of the quintessential San Francisco experiences. Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, this rock island holds important history from Civil War fort to the infamous Federal priso... more
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Missouri Traveler said
…, with Alcatraz Island in the distance.… continue reading »
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The Exploratorium museum of science, art and human perception is a favorite with all ages. Curiosity inducing exhibits encourage hands on interaction. Visit the Tactile Dome to experience the dark, visit the new "Listen: Making... more
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Steph & Craig said
… to the Exploratorium - a kids science museum. It was the best science museum I've been to... not that I have that many… continue reading »
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The northernmost of the California missions founded by Father Junipero Serra, this mission is the oldest structure in San Francisco, dating from 1788. Walk inside and it is like Spanish Colonial San Francisco beneath roof beams... more
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This museum houses more than 87,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and tapestries. Some pieces date back 4,000 years. The main floor is dedicated to the museum's permanent collection, much of which features the works of... more
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Chocolate addicts flock to this outdoor festival held in Ghiradelli Square during either the first or second weekend of September. Events usually include a chocolate sculpting contest and a 'How much chocolate can you eat?' com... more
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Erected in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Expo, the Palace of Fine Arts is a picturesque architectural structure which many people consider to be one of the most photogenic sites in the city. The Palace enjoys its pr... more
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t3012 said
…. It was then off to the Palace of the Fine Arts, on what was essentially an overcast afternoon… continue reading »
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This imposing Byzantine-style structure is crowned with five onion domes, each covered in 24-karat gold leaf. On a bright day, the sunlight hitting it is dazzling. Inside, is a glimpse back in time. The interior, consecrated in... more
Stinson Beach Travel Experiences
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Sunny San Francisco (even in winter)
Sunday 14 January 2007(still) – Having gone back almost a full day between New Zealand and San Francisco we calculate the day to be 45 ho... Continue reading »
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The place of great hills
OK, here goes, I've got a lot of catching up to do! It's hard to find a moment with all the fun we're having!! So..... we arrived in San... Continue reading »
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San Francisco
Day one: After a long flight, we finally got here......We left Brisbane on the 15th of June at 12.35pm and got into San Francisco at m... Continue reading »
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Top Ten Affordable Restaurants in San Francisco (...
10. Park Chow: 1240 9th Avenue (Inner Sunset) Little sister of the original Chow is the Castro, Park Chow is a homey, friendly comf... Continue reading »
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California
The World Tour Begins!Wednesday 18/01/06    Its started! Recovered from my do, I've now joined Staz and Frankie at their abode in San Raf... Continue reading »
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