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San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown. The city is also a principal banking and finance center, and the home of over 30 international...more
San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown. The city is also a principal banking and finance center, and the home of over 30 international...more
WikipediaSan Francisco: San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 12th most populous city in the United States, with a 2008 estimated population of 808,976. The only consolidated city-county in California, it encompasses a land area of 46.7 square miles on the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, making it the second-most densely populated... (see full San Francisco Wikipedia article)
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San Francisco
Sightseeing, Road biking, Train, Driving, Running, Hiking, Other, Mountain biking, Trail running, Walking, Alpine skiing
San Francisco
Sightseeing, Road biking, Train, Driving, Running, Hiking, Other, Mountain biking, Trail running, Walking, Alpine skiing
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Short Walk around the Lands End Seacliff Area with cameras, an extra lens, & a couple friends!We had a morning free and decided to take advantage of a spectacularly clear day with great temperatures. Quite a few joggers and sightseers were present on the trail on the day we went, but that is no surprise, and there was certainly some great views for everyone.
David, John and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather in San Fransico today and go for a walk around Lands End. We took a short detour down to the beach where we spent a while taking pictures of the crashing waves and the foam blowing in the wind. We decided to walk by the Palace of the Legion of Honor on the way back and soon found ourselves at...
I have lived in San Francisco for WAY too long (ok, 5 months) to have not done this hike yet. I planned to do it a couple of months ago and underestimated the walk through Golden Gate Park to the Cliffhouse and had already hiked a solid 6 miles before getting there (and then it was dark...). This weekend I got an early start (11am) and dedicated the day to it; every...
SPC INVDR - Bicycle GPS Drawing
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Mission District, California, United States
Road biking | 8.6 miles
Road biking | 8.6 miles
This is drawn by riding a bike around San Francisco and having a GPS satellite trace my path. What you're looking at is a ride around the Mission, mostly flat except for a couple steep hills on the western side. Be sure to check out the previous trips below:Featured in NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/fashion/20GPS.htmlPacman drawn in western San Franciscohttp://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=193360Berzerk Bot drawn in western San Franciscohttp://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=192285Drawn by: Vicente Montelongo http://www.mexist.com http://twitter.com/mexist
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This little hiking area is great for a free day in the city.
by oruwu
in Lands End in San Francisco
on Mar 07, 2010 at 11:56:54 pm
This is a GREAT little walk in San Francisco if you are looking for a nice escape from the cityThe Palace of the Legion of Honor is a great museum if you have a couple of extra hours to spare
by chris
in Lands End, San Francisco
on Mar 07, 2010 at 09:45:01 pm
Take your time and let the streets and alleys guide you. This is a great part of town to "get lost," because you're never more than 1/2 block from getting found.Go hungry, because there are endless small restaurants offering dim sum, sushi, pastries, peking duck, pearl tea - and all at different price points from 99-cent sushi to extremely high end gourmet Chinese meals.Be adventurous and have a sense of humor, because some blocks are incredibly densely trafficked, especially the busy sidewalks of the produce and fish markets, where locals won't look up as they make their way to the freshest and best-looking green beans, bok choi and eggplant I've ever seen.Explore the tea houses, herbal shops and alternative medicine shops. Chinese Herbal Medicine is an ancient practice, and the proprietors in these shops have amazing knowledge and experience. It's well worth investigating one or two - even if just for your own education.
by krbose
in Chinatown San Francisco Walk
on Dec 04, 2009 at 04:32:58 pm
