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If anyone knows how much it is to rent a bike in golden gate park please let me know. Also, let me know if there are any must-see places in the city that I should go to. I will be staying around fisherman's wharf. I would like to spend a couple days sight-seeing around there, then spend a couple days elsewhere around the city.
Answer
You CAN rent a bike, right there, on Fisheman's Wharf, but I can't think of the name of the place.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be a thrilling trek, but I will recommend something even more fun. While you are there, take a ferry ride, with the bicycle to Angel Island. It is a rather large island, bigger than Alcatraz, that is a Federal Park. There are no vehicles allowed, other than bikes. Among its features is a bike path that circles the island at an altitude of a couple of hundred feet.
This path affords the most spectacular views of the entire San Francisco Bay. Bring your camera, because, within a few minutes riding time, you can capture the city's skyline, the Golden Gate, the Marin hills, the picturesque town of Tiburon, the spectacular Oakland hills, the Bay Bridge, and back, again to the City.
It is also the sight of the West Coast's equivilant to New York's Ellis Island, where immigrants from Asia were processed before entering the country. Many of the barracks and other buildings are still in existance, and docent led tours tell of much of the rich history tied into the place.
The island has hundreds of picnic spots, so bring a box lunch. There are very few facilities, if any to purchase food or drink, so, be prepared.
Most of the path is relatively flat, except for the very first (and last) haul up the hill to the part that circles the island. There are signs advising people to walk thier bikes up and down this part.
Back on the mainland, you can ride very comfortably all along the wharves and the Marina District, along the way to the Golden Gate. Another little attraction, on the way is the Exploratorium science museum inside the Palace of Fine Arts. Of course, you can visit all the touristy places, along the water front, including the tall wooden ships, a WWII submarine and Liberty Ship. You will pass the Presidio of San Francisco, (originally a Spanish military installation, later a US Army base), Fort Point, (a Civil War era fort, guarding the entrance to the bay) which is directly under the Golden Gate's south end.
There will be a little climb up to the level of the highway leading to the bridge, but the rest will be smooth and easy. Good views of the city from the other end too.
Another interesting bike destination will have you go along the ocean front, along the Great Highway, from the tip of the peninsula, past the Cliff House, the beach, the West end of Golden Gate Park, past the Zoo, and a gradual climb up to Fort Funston, a fantastic Hang Gliding site, where the flyers literally step off a 100 foot cliff, into headwinds that are directed straight up the cliff face. These guys get immediate lift and are soaring at eye level, within a dozen feet of those standing on the cliff. Amazing picture taking opportunities! There is even an observation deck built at the edge of the cliff.
Go online and pick up some borchures and maps. You may also find plenty of discount coupons for many attractions. There is no way you cannot have fun. San Francisco is one of those places that is extremely photogenic, rain or shine.
Have Fun!
You CAN rent a bike, right there, on Fisheman's Wharf, but I can't think of the name of the place.
The Golden Gate Bridge will be a thrilling trek, but I will recommend something even more fun. While you are there, take a ferry ride, with the bicycle to Angel Island. It is a rather large island, bigger than Alcatraz, that is a Federal Park. There are no vehicles allowed, other than bikes. Among its features is a bike path that circles the island at an altitude of a couple of hundred feet.
This path affords the most spectacular views of the entire San Francisco Bay. Bring your camera, because, within a few minutes riding time, you can capture the city's skyline, the Golden Gate, the Marin hills, the picturesque town of Tiburon, the spectacular Oakland hills, the Bay Bridge, and back, again to the City.
It is also the sight of the West Coast's equivilant to New York's Ellis Island, where immigrants from Asia were processed before entering the country. Many of the barracks and other buildings are still in existance, and docent led tours tell of much of the rich history tied into the place.
The island has hundreds of picnic spots, so bring a box lunch. There are very few facilities, if any to purchase food or drink, so, be prepared.
Most of the path is relatively flat, except for the very first (and last) haul up the hill to the part that circles the island. There are signs advising people to walk thier bikes up and down this part.
Back on the mainland, you can ride very comfortably all along the wharves and the Marina District, along the way to the Golden Gate. Another little attraction, on the way is the Exploratorium science museum inside the Palace of Fine Arts. Of course, you can visit all the touristy places, along the water front, including the tall wooden ships, a WWII submarine and Liberty Ship. You will pass the Presidio of San Francisco, (originally a Spanish military installation, later a US Army base), Fort Point, (a Civil War era fort, guarding the entrance to the bay) which is directly under the Golden Gate's south end.
There will be a little climb up to the level of the highway leading to the bridge, but the rest will be smooth and easy. Good views of the city from the other end too.
Another interesting bike destination will have you go along the ocean front, along the Great Highway, from the tip of the peninsula, past the Cliff House, the beach, the West end of Golden Gate Park, past the Zoo, and a gradual climb up to Fort Funston, a fantastic Hang Gliding site, where the flyers literally step off a 100 foot cliff, into headwinds that are directed straight up the cliff face. These guys get immediate lift and are soaring at eye level, within a dozen feet of those standing on the cliff. Amazing picture taking opportunities! There is even an observation deck built at the edge of the cliff.
Go online and pick up some borchures and maps. You may also find plenty of discount coupons for many attractions. There is no way you cannot have fun. San Francisco is one of those places that is extremely photogenic, rain or shine.
Have Fun!
Why does google say it only takes 9 hours to ride a bike to San Fransico from Sacramento?
Q. lol I mean come on. 9 hours only to ride a bike there???
Answer
Actually, Google says 8 hours, 48 minutes.
It's 108 miles from San Francisco to Sacramento. Yes, its shorter by car, but you can't ride a bicycle on interstate highways or the Bay Bridge, so if you are cycling, you have to take a ferry across the bay, and you have to take back roads and bicycle paths.
The nature of your question suggests that you have a tendency to run your mouth before you engage your brain. Not a good idea.
Actually, Google says 8 hours, 48 minutes.
It's 108 miles from San Francisco to Sacramento. Yes, its shorter by car, but you can't ride a bicycle on interstate highways or the Bay Bridge, so if you are cycling, you have to take a ferry across the bay, and you have to take back roads and bicycle paths.
The nature of your question suggests that you have a tendency to run your mouth before you engage your brain. Not a good idea.
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