Haight Ashbury – San Francisco Famous for the 1960’s Peace movement, Haight Ashbury was home to many famous musicians and all sorts of other characters. Haight Ashbury – San Francisco The ‘Summer of Love’ was here. Haight Ashbury – San Francisco This wall has the floating heads of 1960’s rock stars such as Jimi Hendrix,Continue reading “Haight Ashbury – San Francisco”
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San Francisco Trolley
San Francisco Trolley The cable cars of San Francisco. 1873 the first cable cars began carrying passengers. San Francisco Trolley San Francisco Trolley $7 will get you a one way ride on the cable cars.
The Tonga Room – Hotel Fairmont, San Francisco
The Tonga Room – Hotel Fairmont, San Francisco Since 1945 the Tonga Room has been serving guests tropical drinks and cuisine. Located inside the legendary Fairmont Hotel the Tonga Room has seen many famous visitors stop in for an umbrella drink. The Tonga Room – Hotel Fairmont, San Francisco The Tonga room sits right onContinue reading “The Tonga Room – Hotel Fairmont, San Francisco”
Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour – San Francisco
Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour – San Francisco We have made it a routine to take the Hop On, Hop Off Double-decker Bus tours in just about every major city we visit. The narrated ride around the city of San Francisco is well worth the price and is a lot of fun. Getting a historyContinue reading “Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour – San Francisco”
Dojima Ann Japanese Restaurant – San Francisco California
Dojima Ann Japanese Restaurant – San Francisco California Downtown in the Union Square District is a great Japanese restaurant called Dojima-Ann. We picked it because we were looking to eat some good Japanese food and it was crowded with locals. We were not disappointed. The food was great. I wanted to go back again andContinue reading “Dojima Ann Japanese Restaurant – San Francisco California”
Parc 55 Wyndam Hotel – San Francisco California
Parc 55 Wyndam Hotel – San Francisco California This trip to San Francisco we stayed downtown in the Union Square shopping district at the Parc 55 Wyndam Hotel. It’s in a great location close to everything. Parc 55 Wyndam Hotel – San Francisco California The hotel has it’s own parking making it convenient if youContinue reading “Parc 55 Wyndam Hotel – San Francisco California”
Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco California
The world famous Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is a tourist must see when visiting. Seafood restaurants and souvenir shops are very popular here. Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco California Crab is served 365 days a year here and as you pass by the outdoor seafood markets you can stop and order fresh crab andContinue reading “Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco California”
Welcome to San Francisco – The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco California The world famous Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 for a cost of $35 million. A bargain! It is 746 feet above the entrance to the San Francisco Bay and is over 8,000 feet long.
Big Sur – California
Big Sur – California A few pictures from our drive down highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur. One of the most beautiful stretches of road in the US. Big Sur – California Big Sur – California On this day we were able to see the spouts of California gray whales as they migrated south.Continue reading “Big Sur – California”
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey California
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey California The visit to the world famous aquarium lived up to all expectations. Set right on the bay of Monterey the aquarium has something for everyone. Including sea otters and sea lions swimming just off the shore. Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey California The jelly fish exhibit. No the picture is notContinue reading “Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey California”