So I am taking my first vacation ever, and heading West to San Francisco this June (June 22nd to 24th to be exact). I am planning on checking out 2 games between the Giants and Twins (since I live in MN and am a Twins fan), and I've got a couple other ideas for things I need to see (The Metreon, Pier 39, The Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, In and Out Burger). My question you fine folks is, are there any, lesser known cool sites to see in the City by the Bay? I am dead set on trying In and Out, but are there any other local delicacies for someone such as myself?
Going to San Fran in June; what should I check out?
It kind of depends on what you're into and how much you're willing to spend. In terms of obvious stuff, definitely check out Chinatown, maybe Coit Tower and Lombard Street. If you're already going to Pier 39 you might as well see Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square. Haight-Ashbury is a spectacle, but I don't really like it.
I really enjoy Jack in the Box, but I don't know if they have those in MN.
If you're into anime or manga check out Japantown Mall. Golden Gate park is pretty, if you want something low-key. Wear good shoes and dress in layers, and take cash for the busses.
" Golden Gate park is pretty, if you want something low-key. "It's also not too far from the Academy of Sciences. That place is pretty cool.
Walking around Chinatown is fun too.
Take a package of new things they haven't gotten in the mailbag videos and take it to the Whiskey Media offices?
Natural History and the De Young Museums are both awesome. And yur already going to Pac Bell to see ball games; that'll be a treat in itself. Be sure to walk all around the park as the various views are great. Golden Gate Park is also worth seeing. Good seafood can be found all areound the piers. Be aware though that June in SF is sometimes damn cold. Take layers of clothes like someone else said and have a great time!
" Has anyone been to TILT inside the Metreon? I hear that place is a complete crap hole now. "The Metreon sure ain't what it used to be. It's still neat to check out. Also I second everyone saying Chinatown, and the Academy of Sciences. Try and hit up a planetarium show, if you're into that sort o thing.
" @PercyChuggs said:You mean the Plane-arium?" Has anyone been to TILT inside the Metreon? I hear that place is a complete crap hole now. "The Metreon sure ain't what it used to be. It's still neat to check out. Also I second everyone saying Chinatown, and the Academy of Sciences. Try and hit up a planetarium show, if you're into that sort o thing. "
" i think if you can take a trip to LA for like the day. it would be pretty fun stuff there also. "This, the answer you're looking for is stay in San Fran until the game and then go to LA.
I'm also going to SF in June, only I'm traveling from Australia to get there. If I wanna see a basketball or baseball game over there, will I have to buy tickets in advance? Or can I just buy one on the day? I'd be stoked to see the Lakers play, but whenever I see them on TV the stadium is always full.
" @GlenTennis said:Go to San Francisco State University's arcade "Rack n Cue." They have Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition and The King of Fighters XIII." @PercyChuggs said:You mean the Plane-arium? "" Has anyone been to TILT inside the Metreon? I hear that place is a complete crap hole now. "The Metreon sure ain't what it used to be. It's still neat to check out. Also I second everyone saying Chinatown, and the Academy of Sciences. Try and hit up a planetarium show, if you're into that sort o thing. "
" Take a package of new things they haven't gotten in the mailbag videos and take it to the Whiskey Media offices? "775 PACKAGES OF PRECOOKED BACON!
seriously though, if you do that ask if it's ok/warn them ahead of time or something. They seemed kind of creeped out when the twinkie guys dropped off their shit.
Go to Tony's Pizza Napoletana on Stockton. they have this deep fried Pizza Margherita. It's killer. make sure to check out chinatown, the exploratorium is cool if you have kids. Uhh, Alcatraz is always fun... And the comic book museum is also pretty cool if you like comics. It's right by SFMOMA. You could also kinda try to find IGN headquarters and stuff. I'd say find Giantbomb HQ but htat would be quite the drive.
" @PercyChuggs said:Huh. I go to SFSU and I didn't even know that." @GlenTennis said:Go to San Francisco State University's arcade "Rack n Cue." They have Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition and The King of Fighters XIII. "" @PercyChuggs said:You mean the Plane-arium? "" Has anyone been to TILT inside the Metreon? I hear that place is a complete crap hole now. "The Metreon sure ain't what it used to be. It's still neat to check out. Also I second everyone saying Chinatown, and the Academy of Sciences. Try and hit up a planetarium show, if you're into that sort o thing. "
SF State has probably one of the only like three or four KOFXIII units in the whole United States. Also Evil Ryu and Oni are unlocked. You should check out some SFSU stuff at Shoryuken." @ThePhantomnaut said:
" @PercyChuggs said:Huh. I go to SFSU and I didn't even know that. "" @GlenTennis said:Go to San Francisco State University's arcade "Rack n Cue." They have Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition and The King of Fighters XIII. "" @PercyChuggs said:You mean the Plane-arium? "" Has anyone been to TILT inside the Metreon? I hear that place is a complete crap hole now. "The Metreon sure ain't what it used to be. It's still neat to check out. Also I second everyone saying Chinatown, and the Academy of Sciences. Try and hit up a planetarium show, if you're into that sort o thing. "
I have no desire to stop by the Giant Bomb offices. I don't want to cross the line into weird territory.
As of right now, I plan on visiting the Exploratorium, Alcatraz, while in the area Pier 39 (yeah I know, touristry), In and Out for lunch, and then AT&T Park. That's just on Wednesday. Anyone know of a good breakfast place?
" Go to Tony's Pizza Napoletana on Stockton. they have this deep fried Pizza Margherita. It's killer. make sure to check out chinatown, the exploratorium is cool if you have kids. Uhh, Alcatraz is always fun... And the comic book museum is also pretty cool if you like comics. It's right by SFMOMA. You could also kinda try to find IGN headquarters and stuff. I'd say find Giantbomb HQ but htat would be quite the drive. "all this stuff :).
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