I'm going to San Francisco tomorrow for a vacation

[Erika]

I decided to spend my $ on blue areas.

I've signed up for a few tours but none do Lombard Street because it's too steep and narrow for tour buses.

Will the taxis take me there? Thanks to those of you who know.

[William769]

1. Lucky you.

I would love to visit, have only been there once & I loved it.

[natrat]

2. yes and if you get a cable car map i think they go right by there

check out the ferry building at the end of market street too,its rebuilt w/ restraunts/farmers mkt etc

[KamaAina]

17. Indeed. The Powell-Hyde line stops right at the top of the crooked part.

Enjoy one of the worthwhile places on the mainland!

[Carni]

3. I don't know about taxis but I do have a good restaurant suggestion

There is a place near the financial district called Eddie Rickenbachers (sp?) It's sort of a dumpy hole in the wall bar type of a place but the food is excellent and very cheap for what you are getting (by cheap I mean cheap for San Francisco)I went to several expensive places when I was in SF and I liked the aforementioned the best.

[Duncan Grant]

4. Yes, you can take a taxi!

PM me if I can offer any 'inside scoops' regarding sites, restaurants, etc. :hi:

[democracyindanger]

5. Hyde St. cable car

Runs from downtown, to the top of Lombard, to the wharf. I think it still costs $5. Taxis will take you there.

Please, for the sake of all that's holy, don't take the tour in the antique fire engine where the woman on the mike sings showtunes. There is no reason to encourage or support that kind of behavior.

[damntexdem]

6. Yeah, a cab will take you. But when you've done Lombard, ...

have the cabbie take you to Potrero Hill, to 23rd St. and Vermont, then go down a crookeder street and come out behind S.F. General Hospital. Or while you're still up the hill, go have lunch or dinner at Goat Hill Pizza.

[Duncan Grant]

16. Only natives are supposed to know that!

:D :hi:

[slutticus]

23. Goat Hill Pizza Rules!

:thumbsup:

[getmeouttahere]

7. The cable care DOES go by Lombard St...

and if you like italian food, go to North Beach and take your pick. Also, think about taking Market Street up the hill onto Portola Dr., gorgeous views of the city and the area.

[El Supremo]

8. "The coldest winter I spent was a summer in San Francisco."

Did Mae West say that?

[democracyindanger]

9. Mark Twain

But you were close.

[cally]

10. Mark Twain

but remember it's usually hot outside of SF.

[AlCzervik]

11. If you get a chance i would recommend eating at McCormick & Kuletos

seafood at Ghiradelli Square, it's on Beach street, a touch pricey but well worth it. If you go between lunch and dinner hours you will get a great table.

[Imagevision]

12. It's more fun renting a car and using a city map especially to the

Cliff house! The City is really ez finding your way around, rent an economical car.

Cross the golden gate, take the first exit down into Sausalito, another heaven.

Cool Restaurant? ask anyone how to get to the Hyatt Regency the restaurant on the top floor rotates 360 in about 44 minutes dynamite fir sunsets.

moving back in the fall myself. enjoy

[indie_voter]

15. Yes, but parking is a PITA

Especially in Russian Hill and North Beach.

A city map and the bus is easier (MHO)

[indie_voter]

13. The cable car or even MUNI

MUNI operates the cable car and the regular buses. The bus costs $1.25 until Sept. 1, when it will cost $1.50.

The cable car will drop you off at the top of Lombard street, the bus (45) will drop you a couple blocks away.

You can buy a day pass, passport, etc if you want to explore public transportation.

Here is the site with more information (fees are valid only to September 1st when everything increases)

http://www.sfmuni.org/cms/mms/fares/fareinfo.htm#passports

You can also download route info, maps, etc.

Have fun!

[Erika]

14. Thanks, all

I will be staying at the Hilton - Fisherman's Wharf and I've written down all your suggestions!

[kestrel91316]

18. Remember to take your iodine pills along, and remember to

DUCK, COVER, AND RUN.:nuke: :rofl: :pals:

[Erika]

19. -?-

My only previous experience with San Francisco was in the airport on layovers.

[kestrel91316]

20. (all the speculation about a terrorist attack on SF)

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

21. What are you talking about kestrel? We're planning on going

in mid-Sept. I don't want to live my life in fear; however, we haven't flown since August 2001, and I'm pretty nervous (I was nervous flying before 9/11).

[kestrel91316]

24. If you live your life in fear, THEY win. I was making a JOKE.

[Erika]

22. My little neice who I often take travelling

was shook up after 9/11. She was 5. She asked if that meant we couldn't travel anymore. She loves airplanes. I said we'll travel anytime, anywhere we want to as long as we could afford it. I also told her we could live as cluckers and stay home, or travel as we choose. At 5 years old she chose not to live as a "clucker".