tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3240641830773623558..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Spring Break Travel PlanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7467783190710322012020-02-06T14:26:34.704-05:002020-02-06T14:26:34.704-05:00love san Francisco! Alcatraz for sure, but book so...love san Francisco! Alcatraz for sure, but book soon!!!!! I did a tour on a refurbished trolley car (not the hop on hop off) it hit highlights and was so much fun. I was the only one on it, my husband and boys were on a charted fishing trip. fisherman's wharf is a lot of fun. <br />kparr140https://www.blogger.com/profile/01582480069030505689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82011154148736671742020-02-06T07:23:09.125-05:002020-02-06T07:23:09.125-05:00I also recommend going to Angel Island. You book t...I also recommend going to Angel Island. You book the ferry in advance with the same company that runs the ferry to Alcatraz. You can rent bikes and take them with you there, you can hike or you can take a bus tour. Angel Island was the Immigration station for those entering the US from the West coast, as well as a military base from the Civil War until WWII. <br />I thought Alcatraz was very Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581253958511238775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10212586947462140502020-02-04T22:05:46.581-05:002020-02-04T22:05:46.581-05:00We were there in November, seriously one of my fav...We were there in November, seriously one of my favorite places!! We rented a VRBO or Airbnb near the Haight. It was super cool, it was the top floor of one of the old cool Victorian style houses. I'm glad we stayed there, it was walking distance to Alamo park (that's the park you can see the Full House - house from - I think it's called post card row). We also enjoyed Sausalito and Tjlefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422759072113575263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60022595808069720442020-02-04T00:54:42.572-05:002020-02-04T00:54:42.572-05:00Well, the first thing I would suggest is finding a...Well, the first thing I would suggest is finding a different place to stay. Fisherman’s wharf is easily the most touristy part of the city. I don’t think locals go there unless they have to. <br /><br />Just down the pier from FW is the Ferry Building. This is a fun place to come shop and eat. Humphry Slocombe is a delicious ice cream place that is worth a visit - I love the malted chocolate rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07259486822876628695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59489231532407533682020-02-02T14:01:30.604-05:002020-02-02T14:01:30.604-05:00Of course you go to San Francisco after I moved. L...Of course you go to San Francisco after I moved. LOL! It's a great city with a lot to do in and around so here are a few suggestions. I'd be happy to send more your way. <br /><br />- You have a few Star Wars fans in your family so I recommend heading to the Presidio for a visit to LucasFilm HQ. Outside is a Yoda statue and inside there's a Darth Vader one you can take photos with. :)Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896039715551747005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51185640478351150242020-02-02T12:43:58.345-05:002020-02-02T12:43:58.345-05:00San Tung is a very casual, busy Chinese restaurant...San Tung is a very casual, busy Chinese restaurant that has the best chicken wings in San Francisco, and definitely in the top three I've ever had. If you're planning on Golden Gate park, it's walkable from there. https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/san-francisco/restaurants/san-tung-chinese-restaurant Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916756946513358284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40095146573700761262020-02-02T12:42:54.402-05:002020-02-02T12:42:54.402-05:00Definitely check out the Sutro Baths and Lands End...Definitely check out the Sutro Baths and Lands End. It's stunning - when I lived in SF I went there frequently. You can walk north along the ocean from the Sutro Baths towards the Golden Gate Bridge (you can walk all the way there if you want) and there are just some incredible spots to see the bridge from there.<br /><br />Also check out the 16th Ave tiled steps - it's a "hidden Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750613137680640829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75899736923723777232020-02-01T22:07:25.027-05:002020-02-01T22:07:25.027-05:00Make sure to take a day trip up to the big trees! ...Make sure to take a day trip up to the big trees! You can even drive through one!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862542505801593783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25996859366708751192020-02-01T22:05:54.416-05:002020-02-01T22:05:54.416-05:00Take the evening tour if you like it a little spoo...Take the evening tour if you like it a little spookier! It’s not too spooky for the boys, IMO.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862542505801593783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-181511276041557682020-02-01T21:58:41.165-05:002020-02-01T21:58:41.165-05:00What a fun place to visit. I took my boys and MIL ...What a fun place to visit. I took my boys and MIL a few years ago. Be prepared everything is super expensive. We had pizza delivered and it was a fortune so don't hesitate to get groceries and bring to hotel. <br />I loved the park I think called golden gate u can walk thru the gardens and it's so peaceful. It's there you can see the houses that look like the scene from Full House andJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178700758428090529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91055872179931712952020-02-01T10:19:11.659-05:002020-02-01T10:19:11.659-05:00 I love Muir Woods and second the recommendation. ... I love Muir Woods and second the recommendation. We rented a car for the day and spent most of the day there- definitely worth it, so beautiful and magical. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591595910939316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56796173301353633612020-02-01T08:29:06.746-05:002020-02-01T08:29:06.746-05:00Highly recommend bringing along a warm jacket as i...Highly recommend bringing along a warm jacket as it gets pretty chilly - at least in the Fisherman's Wharf area. We ended up buying jackets at a local souvenir shop :(.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727999572466636454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81489567500075749682020-01-31T22:04:00.172-05:002020-01-31T22:04:00.172-05:00Fisherman's Wharf is really touristy so you ma...Fisherman's Wharf is really touristy so you may not enjoy it that much. Hopefully not though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036653382960004805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91155775460744117302020-01-31T18:19:36.561-05:002020-01-31T18:19:36.561-05:00We love love love the Academy of the Sciences. San...We love love love the Academy of the Sciences. San Francisco is a really fun city! Have an amazing time!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429634899294621477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86799583404758445852020-01-31T17:36:43.143-05:002020-01-31T17:36:43.143-05:00Go to Golden Gate Park!Go to Golden Gate Park!Rach D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11570348488738781236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9902827795428440492020-01-31T16:58:56.939-05:002020-01-31T16:58:56.939-05:00Chinatown is fun and there are some super yummy &q...Chinatown is fun and there are some super yummy "dive" restaurants. Coit Tower is a fun hike (take the stairs!) with amazing views. And there are several art museums if you like that sort of thing but I loved the grounds and views at Legion of Honor. Golden Gate Park was kind of meh for us but the California Academy of Sciences is fun. If you have a rental car and are okay to drive ~ocdrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376183405318535194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55342629629832924002020-01-31T15:20:30.595-05:002020-01-31T15:20:30.595-05:00I love all of the above suggestions! I think your ...I love all of the above suggestions! I think your boys would probably find Haight Ashbury cool. I think Lombard Street (the crookedest street), is fun to walk or drive down, but when I went there, there wasn't a lot of people, so I don't know how it would be if there's crowds. I live an hour north of San Francisco, and hope to do a bunch of touristy things there some day! <br />trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9331524589918652722020-01-31T13:22:07.897-05:002020-01-31T13:22:07.897-05:00I second what everyone says, definitely get Alcatr...I second what everyone says, definitely get Alcatraz tickets early (the night tour is awesome) and golden gate park is really fun with tons to do (strawberry hill is one of my favorite walking /running spots!). <br /><br />Check out Fun Cheap SF - http://funcheapsf.com/ - it has all sorts of random activities and you can sort by date sabiancohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09844047077177251224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48371399641016912322020-01-31T12:06:47.760-05:002020-01-31T12:06:47.760-05:00Second the Alcatraz tour, and also highly recommen...Second the Alcatraz tour, and also highly recommend a visit to China Town! We took an Uber from Fisherman's Wharf, but ended up walking back because it is not terribly far. Don't be afraid if the restaurants look a bit sketchy on the outside. :-) The food is delicious! Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02664916655056822991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30873561322405532452020-01-31T10:57:02.502-05:002020-01-31T10:57:02.502-05:00Take the ferry to Angel Island. You could extend y...Take the ferry to Angel Island. You could extend your ride from Alcatraz (a must do!) on to Angel Island or do a separate trip. Beautiful biking or hiking, views of of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge, trolley tour of the island, and fascinating history!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733237976561131011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33398162546355451222020-01-31T10:44:03.080-05:002020-01-31T10:44:03.080-05:00A walk through Muir Woods! The have a paved trail...A walk through Muir Woods! The have a paved trail through beautiful old-growth Redwoods. In Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Sciences (planetarium, aquarium, museum of natural history), walk around Strawberry Hill (views of Mt. Tam and the Golden Gate Bridge). Strawberry Hill is an island in the middle of Stow Lake. You can also rent pedal boats or row boats. A Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228309458832502228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81047722833064707642020-01-31T10:30:50.378-05:002020-01-31T10:30:50.378-05:00San Francisco is amazing, but be prepared for the ...San Francisco is amazing, but be prepared for the stench. Plus it is getting super dirty so carry hand sanitizer and use it often. Getting around is pretty easy as there are lots of public transportation options. So much to do near Fisherman's Wharf, you could spend a whole day just wandering around there. Be sure to visit the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory for ice cream...I know how muchmamamerk88https://www.blogger.com/profile/06731189241437525018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-13284008363104955762020-01-31T10:28:58.275-05:002020-01-31T10:28:58.275-05:00Go to the Musée Mécanique! IT's right where yo...Go to the Musée Mécanique! IT's right where you're staying and your whole family will love it. https://museemecanique.com/MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531612064498499248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62528407461817741712020-01-31T09:09:31.616-05:002020-01-31T09:09:31.616-05:00Alcatraz is amazing! Book your tickets now! It'...Alcatraz is amazing! Book your tickets now! It's also something that locals do (and multiple times). If you can't get tickets (yes, even this far out it can be tough) there are bay cruises that give you a lot of the history and a view of the city/bridges that is worth doing. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064206482551691230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72345350935858135282020-01-31T08:57:01.772-05:002020-01-31T08:57:01.772-05:00That sounds amazing!! I love cities that you can j...That sounds amazing!! I love cities that you can just walk and explore--my favorite thing to do on vacation. Cycling and taking the ferry sounds perfect, too. Thank you for the great ideas!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.com