Head to the Castro Theatre, but Shhhhhh
Address:
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
415/621-6120
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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...
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,...
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...
A Little Nostalgia in Hippie Land
Address:
Red Vic
1727 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
415/668-3994
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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...
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...