Sunday, January 9, 2011

Adventures on Your Vacation to San Francisco

By Phillip Guye


Annually San Francisco Bay Area tops the list of most desirable locations to reside, not just in the United States but everywhere across the planet. Folks from every continent in the world wish to come here and when you intend your trip to San Francisco there are many crucial stuff you will want to bear in mind.

First thing to remember is that you simply want to bring some warm garments such as coats, overcoats, and even rainy wear attire. Moreover , you may need some summer time type clothes because the weather in San Francisco can alter dramatically from morning to afternoon to evening. An average day can begin with overcast skies and disappear by the middle of the afternoon. When the sun comes out it can get pretty warm and also the overcoats will certainly come off, particularly when you're walking around sightseeing. As soon as the wind kicks up nevertheless it could possibly get cold very quickly so it is a smart idea to take your coat or sweater. Scarves are seen practically year-round in the downtown area the location where the business men and women dress up a little more than in other areas of the city.

Make sure to drive your rented vehicle up Divisadero Street until you get to Pacific Heights. The views of the bay from the the top of the hill are truly spectacular to make this some of the highest valued real estate any place in the U.S. There are many ten million dollar and even twenty million dollar mansions in Pacific Heights which will blow your mind. Drive around in your visit to San Francisco Bay Area and you'll see lovely properties in many areas, including posh Pacific Heights and the nearby Marina.

In the Marina, in close proximity to stunning Marina Greens there is the Palace of Fine Arts. You can park and walk and also sit around the man-made lake and have a picnic or give food to the ducks. The Building was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition and it is composed of a number of wonderful porticos and domed structures encircling a pleasant lake with a neo-classical fountain.

Fisherman's Wharf is a must see for just about any trip to San Francisco. You are able to walk along the piers and see the old ships and stop at sidewalk stands and consume fresh steamed crab or clam chowder in a bread bowl. Yummy.

The nearby Embarcadero is a good stroll with gorgeous perspectives of the bay. Over a clear day you will see the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge. On the Embarcadero itself is the world renowned Ferry Building. Walk inside and you can shop at many one-of-a-kind shops or eat gourmet foods at some of a number of culinary delight dining places. You can take in the freshest oysters, buy rare mushrooms, and taste gourmet cheeses from all over the world.

Keep walking on the Embarcadero and you'll get to AT&T Park the location where the San Francisco Giants play all of their home games. You are able to stroll all around the park and actually see within from one of the viewing areas situated outside the park. No visit to San Francisco would be whole without experiencing this contemporary day sight.




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