Bicycling San Francisco: What Kind of Cyclist Are You?

faroutsf — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:45:30 +0000

For a city known for its hills, I have no idea how or why bicycles took off as a major method of transportation in San Francisco. But, the San Francisco bike messenger is a city icon right up there with the Silicon Valley entrepreneur and locavore chef. Particularly within the past few years, though, it seems like [...]

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Human Powered, Eco-Friendly Rides

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:52:06 +0000

San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf area is a destination for a large majority of visitors, and many take advantage of the historic streetcar service along the Embarcadero. The distance is enough for a very vigorous walk, but the streetcar is much more convenient. Increasingly however, visitors find that the Muni public streetcars to *leave* Fisherman’s Wharf [...]

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City Guides – San Francisco’s Best Walking Tours

admin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:25:23 +0000

What if you could get a tour of San Francisco – from a real resident – and (mostly) free? It sounds too good to be true but that is exactly what San Francisco’s City Guides provide. City Guides shares detailed walking tours of San Francisco neighborhoods and the only cost is a totally voluntary donation. [...]

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Kung-Fu Hustle: San Francisco Style

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:36:10 +0000

One day per week, you can enjoy the most vigorous and unique tour to reach San Francisco’s Coit Tower. San Francisco’s Shaolin Chinese Center offers a weekly opportunity to walk and jog from Chinatown up to the heights of Coit Tower views. This cardio workout includes stops for Tai Chi, breathing exercises, and meditation and [...]

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Dylans Tours – San Francisco Reviewed.

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:57:02 +0000

There are a multitude of tour companies offering paid tours of San Francisco, from huge bus operators down to individuals who will meet you for a walking tour. Choosing the best tour company is never easy for your special trip to San Francisco. One tour company that we recommend checking out is Dylan’s. Dylan’s Tours [...]

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Tastes of the City Tours – Reviewed

eileenc — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:00:31 +0000

Choosing where to have your culinary experiences can be one of the toughest decisions you have to make while on a trip to San Francisco. Luckily, the Local Tastes of the City Tours has taken the guesswork out of deciding on meals and snacks for you so each flavor and dish can simply be savored. [...]

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Top San Francisco Places to Enjoy on Saint Patrick’s Day

createmefree — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:52:40 +0000

San Francisco is a mecca of fun events for St. Patricks Day. There’s something here for you whether your style is kissing the Irish at a local pub or visiting the historic St. Patrick’s church in the heart of town. The San Francisco St. Paddy’s Day Parade The most popular St. Patrick’s Day event in [...]

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San Francisco’s Bold Italic

eileenc — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:46:26 +0000

What words say and mean are important, but how they are presented with images and beautiful photos truly make them stand out. Such in the case with The Bold Italic – one of the web’s premiere sites for exploring what makes San Francisco tick. With a keen eye for graphic design, illustration and telling one [...]

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Chinatown Behind the Scenes: The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory

faroutsf — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:17:39 +0000

San Francisco’s Chinatown is a sight to behold. And that’s true even if you’ve lived here a while. Once you get past the trinket shops on Grant Street and the grocers on Stockton Street, you might be wondering how else to tour around Chinatown. Well, it’s time to head for the alleys and stop in [...]

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San Francisco on the Blogs

eileenc — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:44:51 +0000

As travelers wander on into the new year, the adventure-seekers in San Fransisco continue to flourish and thrive. Bloggers from all over the world are singing praises about this city and write to share their own exciting experiences while checking out the tourist hotspots, relaxing at trendy cafes and blending in with the local outdoor [...]

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