Bob Falk
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With more than 16 million international visitors arriving every year (and numerous domestic tourists), San Francisco is decidedly on the beaten path. But if you are willing to forego the march from one famous landmark to another, it is easy enough to get away from the masses and find a little bit of that romance the city is renown for.
- On Sundays and Holidays, the MUNI 76 bus goes from Downtown San Francisco through the rugged Marin Headlands towards Rodeo Beach. This is a great little excursion on a lazy weekend afternoon.
- Board a ferry for Sausalito. Aside from the shops and restaurants, you can rent a bike and go alongside Richardson Bay all the way to Tiburon (which also has a return ferry). The route is long, but relatively flat and very scenic. Alternatively, in summer there are shuttle buses from Sausalito to Muir Woods. This is really the only way to see them without a tour group or rental car.
- Go to church. San Francisco is the oldest major city on the West Coast and has spectacularly atmospheric houses of worship. Among the best are Grace Cathedral, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, Sts. Peter and Paul, the Shrine of St. Francis, the Presidio Chapel, and Mission Dolores.
- Golden Gate Park is absolutely wonderful and well worth a visit even when it is swamped with tourists. But if you are looking for a quieter alternative, Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley) has similar landscaping features with far fewer people. Other parks frequented by locals include Glen Canyon Park for bouldering; Dolores Park for people watching; Mt. Davidson for the view; and Lincoln Park for hiking from Sutro Baths to the beautiful Palace of the Legion of Honor.
- Everybody goes to Lombard Street because it has somehow acquired the title of "Most Crooked Street in the World." In reality, it is not even the most crooked street in San Francisco. That honor goes to Vermont Street between 20th and 22nd Street (McKinley Square).
- Having served as an immigration station, military outpost, and POW camp, Angel Island is a quiet, interesting alternative to the massive crowds on Alcatraz.
- San Francisco has a small, low key zoo that is a nice place for a leisurely stroll. Ocean Beach is right next to the zoo and you can extend your little walk simply by crossing the street.
With more than 16 million international visitors arriving every year (and numerous domestic tourists), San Francisco is decidedly on the beaten path. But if you are willing to forego the march from one famous landmark to another, it is easy enough to get away from the masses and find a little bit of that romance the city is renown for.
- On Sundays and Holidays, the MUNI 76 bus goes from Downtown San Francisco through the rugged Marin Headlands towards Rodeo Beach. This is a great little excursion on a lazy weekend afternoon.
- Board a ferry for Sausalito. Aside from the shops and restaurants, you can rent a bike and go alongside Richardson Bay all the way to Tiburon (which also has a return ferry). The route is long, but relatively flat and very scenic. Alternatively, in summer there are shuttle buses from Sausalito to Muir Woods. This is really the only way to see them without a tour group or rental car.
- Go to church. San Francisco is the oldest major city on the West Coast and has spectacularly atmospheric houses of worship. Among the best are Grace Cathedral, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, Sts. Peter and Paul, the Shrine of St. Francis, the Presidio Chapel, and Mission Dolores.
- Golden Gate Park is absolutely wonderful and well worth a visit even when it is swamped with tourists. But if you are looking for a quieter alternative, Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley) has similar landscaping features with far fewer people. Other parks frequented by locals include Glen Canyon Park for bouldering; Dolores Park for people watching; Mt. Davidson for the view; and Lincoln Park for hiking from Sutro Baths to the beautiful Palace of the Legion of Honor.
- Everybody goes to Lombard Street because it has somehow acquired the title of "Most Crooked Street in the World." In reality, it is not even the most crooked street in San Francisco. That honor goes to Vermont Street between 20th and 22nd Street (McKinley Square).
- Having served as an immigration station, military outpost, and POW camp, Angel Island is a quiet, interesting alternative to the massive crowds on Alcatraz.
- San Francisco has a small, low key zoo that is a nice place for a leisurely stroll. Ocean Beach is right next to the zoo and you can extend your little walk simply by crossing the street.
Where are good places to bike in and around San Francisco?
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I'm looking for good trails to ride my bike on. I have a mountain bike and am in quite good shape and am willing to bike for a couple of hours. I like trails more than paved roads if at all possible since they're more fun to me and I don't have a road bike.
I live in SF by State so any biking paths or routs you know that start in the city would be nice! Thanks everybody in advance.
Just so you all know I DO know how to use Google and I was hoping to hear about peoples personal opinions.
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Marin County at the other end of the Golden Gate Bridge, the birth place of mountain biking. Mt Tam
Marin County at the other end of the Golden Gate Bridge, the birth place of mountain biking. Mt Tam
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