San Francisco in three days
What I send every friend who visits. Pack layers — it's 55°F and foggy in July, and yes, I'm serious.
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Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center Start at the Welcome Center on the city side. Turn back at the north tower if the wind wins.
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Take the ferry to Alcatraz Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33 Book two weeks out. The night tour if you can get it.
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Lands End Trail to the Sutro Baths Lands End Lookout Late afternoon. The labyrinth is halfway; the bridge shows up if the fog lets it.
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A burrito in the Mission La Taqueria La Taqueria or El Farolito. Ask five locals, get five answers.
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Morning bun at Tartine Tartine Bakery Before nine, or be ready for the line.
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Ferry Building on a Saturday morning Farmers market until two. Oysters at the back.
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Sunset from Twin Peaks Clear evenings only. Bring a jacket, even in summer.
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An afternoon in Dolores Park Top corner by the J-Church tracks for the skyline.
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Ride the Powell–Hyde cable car Hyde & Beach cable car turnaround Hang off the side. Board at the Hyde Street end; the line's shorter.
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The sea lions at Pier 39 The only Fisherman's Wharf stop worth making.
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Diego Ramírez3 Mar
Adding: take BART to Oakland on day three. You're welcome.
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