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Originally Posted by Coys1882
Tell me some better places to go then please - my wife is running a half marathon there and she'd love some ideas of things to do.
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I would say check out the Farmers Market (Tues/Thurs/Sat)... Union square, PM me for a few secret ways of getting scenic views (I always take people to these, but I don't want it to get too known and they close them down)... Mission is a little more of a gritty culture... I would recommend seeing a show there... the 2 best panaramic views, though not accessible really without a car, is on treasure island (night) and N of GG Bridge at Mt Tamalpias. GG Bridge is really crowded with tourests getting pictures, but Crissy Field is always open and you can get great pics without the crowds. If you have a car, I can recommend a lot more, ask for details.
I kind of agree on Fisherman's Wharf, at best its worth passing by but I don't think its that great of a destination. SF is more of a city of culture, which isn't really defined by any real singular place, shop or tourist attraction (I think)... and if you are looking for more "local" culture... The Ferry Building is more "local" culture and a pretty neat. But if you go, the arcade there is really cool (bring quarters)... if you plan on biking across GG Bridge, you could probably tag Ferry building in the morning, pass through FW and then bike across GG Bridge.
(side note: I live in San Francisco Bay area.... so I head up to the city a lot)