PlanetEye

San Francisco's most popular photographs

San Francisco, United States

Population 789600

Dialing Code Country: 1 Area Code: 415 & 650

Electricity 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Major Industries Oil, Electronics, Computers, Tourism, Higher Education, Biotech

Ethnic Mix Caucasian (43.6%), African American (7.8%), Hispanic (14.1%), Asian, (30.8%), Others (3.7%)

Orientation San Francisco is bordered on the north by the Golden Gate Strait, on the east by San Francisco Bay, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean

Local Expert: Amelia Lang

Amelia has traveled around the world backpacking, photographing, drawing, and attempting to learn various languages. After a long hiatus in Portland, Oregon, New Zealand, Spain, and Africa, she...

 
July 08, 2008
Food

Head to the Castro Theatre, but Shhhhhh

Address:
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
415/621-6120 website

The Castro Theatre is a San Francisco landmark that should be visited in the day light, as well as in the evening for a film. Built in 1922, the theater has a beautifully restored ceiling, entry and balcony that is revered by the greater SF community. The theatre is known for playing independant...

July 08, 2008
Food

Get a lay of the land (and sky)

Address:
Galleria Park Hotel
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104, US
415-781-3060

If you have never been to San Francisco before, I would recommend starting out with the awesome and extremely knowledgeable folks from the SF architecture walking tours. Although it would be common sense to just walk around and take a look yourself, the tours take you to rooftop gardens,...

July 08, 2008
Item

So you want a Burrito...

Oh the Burrito debate. Let it begin. 

My secret for amazing burritos is: head to the fringes of the city. If you think you can find a decent Burrito downtown, in Pacific Heights, North beach, or the Marina, think again. Start in the Mission and work your way through the...

June 28, 2008
Food

A Little Nostalgia in Hippie Land

Address:
Red Vic
1727 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
415/668-3994 website

So what was it like in San Francisco is 1967? Were there really people with flowers in their hair, everywhere? Was Golden Gate Park truly filled with young radicals? If you are looking for a little history of San Francisco or interested in more than just buying a tie-died t-shirt on the corner of...

June 28, 2008
Food

Un Cafe, S'i Vous Plait

Cafes are delightful excuses to sit for hours, observing the people and location around you. In Europe, cafes are more common than grocery stores. Here, in the United States, you have to look a little harder for the atmosphere and laid back attitude that permits customers to just hang out.

If you are...

Invite To PlanetEye

close

 

 

Insider Tip: Invite friends to experience PlanetEye. When they register, they have a chance to win an iPod Touch!

<> (edit)

 

comma-separated email addresses left

 

(Optional)

  characters left

Send Feedback

close

 

 

 

 

 

  characters left