Going to San Fran..any tips?

[DylanScores]

Hi all. I am planning to take my son to San Fran mid March, 3 days, for dad and son trip to take in a surprise Warriors game for him in Oakland as well as some sight seeing (Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge) I am looking for any suggestions , tips where to stay, Oakland vs San Fran , and where to take him and keep him occupied aside from what I have mentioned above. Thanks in advance.

[PepsiFree]

How old is your son?

[CMPunk]

Eat the bread.

Stay in San Francisco, Oakland is....not nice.

[STeeLy]

Also watching this thread... I, too, am looking for San Fran ideas (except I'm probably closer to a year away)

[Locke]

Definitely do not miss Alcatraz. Buy tickets in advance because it is routinely sold out, but its a hell of an experience.

I also really loved the California Academy of Sciences, that was a great museum.

You can also do a City Tour in a vintage car, I forget the name of it, its a bit touristy but it was fun.

And if your son is old enough to drive but too young to drink then a wine tour would go splendidly.

[DylanScores]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

How old is your son?

He is 9.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by DylanScores

He is 9.

Okay, for my wine plan you're going to need glasses with the fake nose and moustache and top-shelf rental insurance.

And in no way am I advocating for insurance fraud. I just dont see any other way.

[squiggs96]

Check out the 15 other threads with similar titles. Also, don't call it San Fran.

[topfiverecords]

Tip #1: Don't call it San Fran.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Check out the 15 other threads with similar titles. Also, don't call it San Fran.

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Tip #1: Don't call it San Fran.

Frisco or The City by the Bay.

[Ryan Coke]

So what do locals call it for short?

Edit...huh, frisco sounds dumb and city by the bay is the longest nickname ever. But hey, it's their town. I think I'll stick with San Francisco then.

[awildermode]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Check out the 15 other threads with similar titles. Also, don't call it San Fran.

Do not call it "Frisco", either.

If you like Snoopy, the Charles Sculz Museum (closed on Tuesdays) is in Santa Rosa, about a 40 minute drive from San Francisco. Sculz was a huge hockey fan and bought a rink there...and built his office (now the museum) right next door.

Before they 'shut it down', you could drive on Lombard street. It is quite the experience, but it is a long line to get up there.

The usual Pier 39 and Fisherman's Warf area is a tourist favourite and worth a few hours. Alcatraz leaves from there, go there in the morning and hang out at the Piers in the afternoon. After that, maybe drive west to Seal Rock for a nice sunset and dinner at Lookout Cafe. There is a giant camera there, a large camera obscura set up, maybe good for the 9 year old.

The Exploritorium is a good learning joint for all ages.

[FireGilbert]

Obviously Alcatraz. Biking over the bridge and taking a ferry back is a good way to spend half a day. Also, be sure to ride on the trams and especially the cable cars which were the most fun I ever had on public transportation. If the cable car lines are too long walk up the hill for a few stops but beware the hills are steep and you need to be in reasonable shape.

There is great seafood and you have to get chowder in a sour dough bread bowl. Also, In-N-Out Burger of course and Chinatown has some pretty good Chinese food.

[calgarywinning]

Crossing the bridge on foot is recommended.

Dress warm, it's not warm.. ever.. (okay I exaggerate) except for late September and October.

!!!!Mission Chinese!!!!

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

So what do locals call it for short?

Edit...huh, frisco sounds dumb and city by the bay is the longest nickname ever. But hey, it's their town. I think I'll stick with San Francisco then.

Nobody calls it the city by the bay.

SF or just "The City" is appropriate shorthand.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Wear some flowers in your hair?

[Northendzone]

no reall advice, but thought this was appropriate

[icecube]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

no reall advice, but thought this was appropriate

That happened in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

A coast on the complete opposite side of the country.

[Northendzone]

^ my angle was that the OP is going to see a Warriors game, versus the location where the movie was set in

[Muta]

Rent a couple bikes and bike through Golden Gate Park, ending up at Ocean Beach. Check out the Japanese Tea Garden and the Academy of Sciences in there. I did that for an afternoon once at it was awesome.