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Berkeley |
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I-80 northeast of San Francisco, Berkeley
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BERKELEY. Although Berkeley has experienced public unrest in the past, especially during the '60s, the city as a whole has redirected its energies and experienced a flowering of late. Today, Berkeley offers a variety of cultural opportunities: a flourishing music scene, innovative art galleries and several theater companies. Dining in Berkeley is also a unique experience. The presence and success of businesses like Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board have given rise to a number of specialty food shops, cafes and restaurants along Shattuck Avenue, now known as the Gourmet Ghetto. The town's main attraction, though, is still the university. UC's Berkeley campus has an enrollment of some 30,000 students and is recognized around the globe as a center of academic excellence. |
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Cable Cars |
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Market and Powell Sts, San Francisco
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UNION SQUARE. In San Francisco, a cable car ride is a must! The city's signature mode of transport is perfectly equipped to tackle steep hills, and since their premiere in 1873, cars have run the same way – by gripping huge loops of steel that constantly cycle underground. The system, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964, has 40 cable cars that operate on the Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde and California Street lines. Purchase tickets at one of the end-point turnarounds or from the onboard conductor at any stop along the route. |
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User Rating: 7
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Coit Tower |
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1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco 94133 • 415-362-0808
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NORTH BEACH. Often considered a tribute to San Francisco's volunteer firefighters, this 210-foot-tall tower has been a prominent feature in the city's skyline since its dedication in 1933. Endowed by the will of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, the tower was chosen as the manifestation of Coit's wish for a project to beautify the city. The Art Deco tower affords breathtaking 360° views of the city and the Bay, and while the vista from the top is ideal, the one from the parking lot is almost as grand. The tower's interior features fantastic murals commissioned by a public-arts predecessor to the WPA. Since parking in the area is scarce, it's best to walk up Telegraph Hill on your own. |
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User Rating: 10
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Fort Point National Historic Site |
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Long Ave and Marine Dr Golden Gate Nat'l Recreation Area, San Francisco 94129 • 415-556-1693
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THE PRESIDIO. Built to defend the city and bay during the Civil War, this stone fort and its cannons soon became obsolete. Luckily for tourists, the designer of the Golden Gate Bridge was amazed by the fort's master masonry and decided to build around it rather than remove it for the bridge's south anchorage. Fort Point now functions as a museum, and guided and self-guided tours are available, along with exhibits and demonstrations. Located at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. |
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Golden Gate Bridge |
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San Francisco • 415-921-5858 • 415-455-2000
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FORT POINT. One of the world's most famous bridges, the Golden Gate spans 6450 feet and links San Francisco to Marin County. Completed in 1937 at a cost of $35 million, the "Bridge That Could Not Be Built" is now a landmark visible from many points around the Bay. Automobile access is available from US-101 or Lincoln Boulevard; pedestrian access, from the east sidewalk (5am to 9pm daily). A visitor center and gift shop are located on the San Francisco side, while scenic overlooks and free parking can be found at either end. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Lombard Street |
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Lombard St between Hyde and Leavenworth, San Francisco 94111
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RUSSIAN HILL. The dramatic curves of Lombard Street help make this area one of San Francisco's most photographed sites. Within the beautifully landscaped, one-block descent from Hyde Street to Leavenworth Street are eight switchbacks, which have given Lombard the title of "crookedest street in the world." At the intersection of Hyde and Lombard, a cable car route provides spectacular views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, Coit Tower, Yerba Buena Island and the Bay Bridge. |
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Mount Tamalpais |
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801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley 94941 • 415-388-2070
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MILL VALLEY. Your reward for making the half-mile climb to the top of this 2571-foot peak is what many visitors consider to be the best view of San Francisco. On clear days, you can even see the Farallon Islands (25 miles to the west) and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains (140 miles to the east). Hiking and biking trails provide distraction as well, along with a visitor center and picnic area. Tamalpais is located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Camping is permitted. |
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Muir Woods National Monument |
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Hwy 101 N to Hwy 1 exit, Mill Valley 94941 • 415-388-2595 • 415-388-2596
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MILL VALLEY. More than 1½ million people visit Muir Woods National Monument each year, and for good reason. The grove of coast redwoods has been protected for a century, and the amazing specimens rank among the tallest trees in the world. Some reach 252 feet, are 14 feet across, and are more than 1000 years old! Paved trails promise about an hour of strolling, while unpaved trails can occupy hikers for a full day or more. |
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User Rating: 9
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Palace of Fine Arts |
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3301 Lyon St, San Francisco 94123 • 415-563-6504 • 415-831-5500
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MARINA DISTRICT. Intended as a temporary exhibit for the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915, this elegant structure has proven to be one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. It was saved soon after the expo, although its impermanent construction didn't hold up well over the next decades. In the 1960s, the structure was recreated in cast concrete from molds of the original, and the beautiful rotunda and peristyle were preserved. Performances, concerts, and lectures are now hosted at the site, located at Baker and Beach Streets. |
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Sausalito |
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US Hwy 101 north of San Francisco, Sausalito 94965
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SAUSALITO. When Spanish explorers discovered this region in the 18th century, they were so intrigued by its small willow trees that they named the settlement after them. Known today for its natural beauty, the little town of 7500 residents hosts the Sausalito Art Festival each year and is a center for artists and art dealers. The community also serves as a gateway to the wine country just to the north. Easily reached via ferry or car, Sausalito offers great dining and hotels with fabulous Bay views. For more information, contact the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce (415-332-0505). |
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