Naomi
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OHHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHPICKME! Depending on when you leave, we might run into each other.
But I went to San Francisco last November... even got to do Union Square Black Friday shopping. Four recommendations:
1. The Little Chihuahua (Mission District, 581 Valencia Street). If you're like me, you think Mexican is to die for. Amazing little joint with great Mexican food and friendly service. It has almost a fast-food atmosphere, but it's not crowded and doesn't smell like grease. You walk up to the counter, order what you want, and they bring it to your table. It's in a residential area near the famous hills of San Francisco, so parking is a little tight at times, but it's a good neighborhood. I wouldn't be afraid to walk through it alone.
2. If you're bringing along a special lady friend and want to take her out to a fancy dinner, Le Central (453 Bush Street... walking distance from Union Square, though not in heels) is the place to go. Really fancy and high classed, but the food and wine list (I may be underage, but I know my wine) are astounding. I will warn you that it's in a more 'historic' part of San Francisco, and is therefore a little cramped when it comes to seating space. There's a nice bar in the place too, and the service is very friendly.
Moving on to 'things to do'..
3. If you have a day or so where you're not doing anything, or are planning on just getting out and enjoying the sun, Golden Gate Park is perfect. My family and I went there one day, it was a pain getting in to (too many one way roads, but we are from Alaska, where if you want to get someplace, there is only one road). We walked around the Conservatory of Flowers. If you're worried about the pollen, don't be. I have serious allergies and I was able to walk through it no problem... but outside did seem a little cold after we left the building. We also went to the California Academy of Science and it was quite the sight. They have an aquarium in the lower part of the museum and the next three stores are historical things, skeletons, archives, and the living roof. Then for lunch we grabbed a hot dog from one of the street venders and walked around the parks and lakes. Great day that was topped off with previously mentioned Mexican joint. c:
4. This is a must do. The Ferry Building Marketplace is about a football field of year-round, enclosed and air conditioned culture. Anything from bakeries to fresh fruits and veggies. Fish caught that morning. Sur-La-Table (cooking store). AND THE CHOCOLATE. OMG. It wasn't too crowded when we went there, but it had a good flow of people. Even if you don't buy anything, I highly recommend that you visit.
Also, if you get the chance, depending on where you're staying, TAKE THE F LINE trolley cars to the Marketplace. They aren't the tourist ones that everyone thinks of when they think trolley, they're the real ones used back when the trolleys meant something besides a tourist attraction. It's also the cheapest of the three lines ($2 for two hours instead of the wallet-killing $8 for one way). If you plan to ride all three routes, get a day-pass. It's so much cheaper.
@-@ Lots of text, hope it's helpful!
Oh, and... YOUR KITTY IS TO-DIE-FOR CUTE c:
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