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The Pagoda on Hayes Green
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

Hayes and Octavia
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed to the M. writes: I'm *really* sad it's gone. I drew so many random pictures on that temple, and it brought a little Burning Man into the City. For the short time that it was up, it really brought a neighborhood center and focus to Hayes Valley. The fact that it's…

Golden Gate Bridge

Lincoln Blvd & Highway 101
San Francisco, CA 94129

Ed to the M. writes: Paris is my favorite city in the whole world. If I had a chance, I'd ditch San Francisco in a heartbeat to move to the City of Lights. I had the opportunity to live in Paris for 6 months when I was in college, an experience that I'll never forget.…

City Hall
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102

Peter M. writes: About three months ago I got married at city hall during lunch time. The ceremony was about four minutes, emotions ran high, and a couple of close friends showed up to stand witness. It was beautiful, wonderful, overwhelming, loving, and after…

Muir Woods

Muir Woods Rd
Mill Valley, CA 94941

stephy s. writes: Well slap me on the ass and call me clueless! Because who knew hiking through a forest could be so dang fun!!!

Maybe most of you readers did, but I was born and raised in the concrete jungles of Studio City. Sure, we lived in the hills and my brother…

Sutro Baths
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

Point Lobos Avenue & Merrie Way
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, CA 94121

Sammy S. writes: I may be the one Bay Area resident who has never visited, or even really known about the Sutro Baths, which makes me a little more than half retarded, but now that I've seen them, I want to travel back in time to actually experience them.

The ladies…

Coit Tower
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133

Katelin H. writes: Things to do at Coit Tower:

1.) Spit off tall things
2.) Pee in stairwells
3.) Sleep on the sidewalk
4.) Ride in scary, smelly elevators
5.) Hide in bushes and drink King Cobra
6.) Make out
7.) Make up
8.) Get arrested
9.) Watch people do it in cars
10.) Step…

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94123

margie b. writes: Here is the view you get from there:

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Palermo Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1556 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Tory S. writes: I really don't want to be that girl. The one who arrives in New York and complains about everything, the one who should just leave if she finds everything here so annoying, the one who thinks she is the first one to voice these grievances with life…

San Francisco
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

San Francisco, CA 94102

Keane L. writes: San Francisco.

On a night when I wasn't feeling so well, I took a long solitary walk. My iPod conveniently broke down before I left, so I had to abandon it. It was better this way, as I was forced to listen to the sounds of the city.

I walked a few…

R2D2 Mailbox
Neighborhood: Union Square

Corner of Post St. and Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: No one can fault me for wanting to have one of my very one. They're not only the coolest thing ever, they're ADORABLE. That little whistling bag of tin is so damn cute. C3PO is one lucky gay robot.

I've been preparing a task force. We're gonna…

American Legion Log Cabin

120 Veterans Pl
Memorial Park
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Wendy K. writes: If you haven't heard of this place, that's not surprising. You, like 100 percent of the rest of the world, don't know about the best kept secret in west Marin County, that's all...

This is essentially an authentic log cabin in the middle of a park…

Redwood City Public Library

1044 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Laura T. writes: Going to the RWC Public Library is like walking into a Borders Books and being able to take whatever you want, by simply swiping your card through a little machine that prints out a receipt for you. When I walk through the exit doors (with a big,…

University of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: Them Jesuits sure know how to learn a person, but good!

I spent a year at USF, and was impressed. Although the parking situation was the worst I've ever experienced in San Francisco, or anywhere else, for that matter.

My classes were small,…

Jack London Square
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

2 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

David D. writes: This is a pretty waterfront shopping center. It's one of our favorite Sunday afternoon stops.

There is a harbor front stair flanked with little lighthouses, which reminds me of the harbors in the Greek islands. Nice paving, pretty fountains and…

Wave Organ
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1 Yacht Rd
Marind Blvd, End of the jetty
San Francisco, CA 94123

Josua P. writes: The Wave Organ sounds more grandiose than it is in reality. If you think there are going to be massive waves crashing all around you producing symphonic organ music well, then sure, you're going to be a little disappointed. However, if you're looking…

Kaiser Center

300 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94601

miriam b. writes: The highlights are the view of Lake Merritt, connecting parking lot, access to Rooftop Garden, hidden yet uncrowded US Post Office on 2nd floor, dry cleaners, Bank of America, car drive up to main entrance, photos of the empire a la 1960s. Watching…

Japantown
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

Post and Fillmore
to Post and Buchanan
San Francisco, CA 94115

Kristina R. writes: My hubby is like a rock star to the kids in his class. These little walking fetuses love him to pieces...and they HATE me because I can take him home with me and they can't.

I get the looks of death when I enter the school. They hide in the…

Oakland City Hall
Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland

1 Frank H Ogawa Plz Fl 6
Oakland, CA 94612

Rob M. writes: A classic beautiful building that once held the distinction of being the tallest building west of the Mississippi. They could give tours of this thing, it's pretty cool. While it's restricted from most, there'a an old jail at the top that is…

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Point Reyes, CA 94101

PHILIP A. writes: The day we went it was a perfect weather day, as well as being a Monday, so there were not that many people about . . .

The drive is just what you want if you want to get away from people, traffic, and city sights, sounds and smells.

The dairy cows…

Hayward Japanese Gardens

22373 N 3rd St
Hayward, CA 94546

Rinky N. writes: We couldn't believe there was a Japanese garden in Hayward, of all places. Part of it's charm is that it isn't as fancy as Hakone or the one
in Golden Gate Park. Free Admission (at the time of this review)

It does seem immaculately groomed. Small,…

Mac Dre Memorial
Neighborhood: SOMA

Langton Alley
7th & Harrison
San Francisco, CA 94105

QuestionmarkFace S. writes: Really nice mural of one of the greatest rappers of all time. Rest In Peace man!

Rosie the Riveter - World War II Home Front

1111 Melville Sq
Richmond, CA 94804

Rinky N. writes: No matter what you may think of the City of Richmond, you'll appreciate this memorial honoring women who contributed to the war effort on the home front.

Rosie the Riveter Memorial Park is located on the actual site of the Kaiser Shipyards, which were…

Eagle's Point
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

El Camino Del Mar and 32nd Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121

Carla P. writes: Eagle's Point is a look out point at Land's End Park. From the top of the cliff you get a beautiful view of the Bay, the Ocean, the Golden Gate and Marin.

I always pictured my wedding on top of a cliff overlooking the Ocean and that's exactly what I…

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

201 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123

Brendan R. writes: Amazing place to have so close to a city. One of the reasons to live here.

Justin Herman Plaza

1 Market Street
Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94101

Ed to the M. writes: I spent my lunch today at Justin Herman Plaza because my friend told me Conan O'Brien was going to be there. I didn't see Conan - was he there? I saw a bunch of dorky NBC11 people and corporate sponsors and marketing douches. God, if they want to…

Cottage Row
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1 Cottage Row
San Francisco, CA 94101

MiRIAM w. writes: According to the National Register of Historic San Francisco:

"The Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District is comprised of twelve acres containing twenty-two buildings of historic significance.

The residences on Bush Street and Sutter Street are…

Cupid's Span

The Embarcadero at Folsom Street
Rincon Park
San Francisco, CA 94107

Ed U. writes: I like art. Any art. Or maybe more accurately, anything that is designed to provoke the senses. Toward that end, I think "Cupid's Span", a 2002 sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, fulfills that purpose.

When I first saw the bow and…

Chenery House
Neighborhood: Glen Park

47 Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Abby W. writes: Five stars for the sheer disbelief I experienced while visiting this place. One of the craziest, most surreal experiences ever. We toured The Chenery House as a potential wedding venue and could not believe our eyes (or ears). We had no idea what we…

Oakland Fox Theatre

Oakland, CA 94612

Irene S. writes: i can't wait for them to start and finish renovating.

i have a feeling, just a major gut feeling, that it's going to be amazing.

Casa de la Vista Officer's Club

Treasure Island
San Francisco, CA 94101

Paul W. writes: Yet another place we considered for our wedding and reception. This space is definitely all about the view, with the downtown skyline big from the large windows along one side of this venue. They say they can hold 180 seated, but this would not…

Pulgas Water Temple

80 Canada Road
Redwood City, CA 94061

Jill R. writes: We chose to hold our wedding ceremony here because of how beautiful the location is, with the green grass, the "temple" structure sitting behind the shallow pool of water, the cypress trees lining the pool. I'm thrilled with our choice and the guests…

San Francisco Federal Building
Neighborhood: SOMA

90 7th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Debra M. writes: After my second attempt today to try and get in (architectural tourism) to see the new Federal Building I was told by the guard at the entrance that the building will NEVER be open to the public. :(

Hungary

San Francisco, CA 94108

ellyk E. writes: I promise this will be the last time I review a country (maybe). Hungary is surrounded by the Carpathian Basin, which is a marvel in itself. Almost as amazing as the large, hairy, Hungarian men who play chess for hours on end in the public baths in…

Rockefeller Lodge

2650 Market St.
San Pablo, CA 94806

Tiffany T. writes: Had my wedding reception here. It has beautiful wood floors and a brick fireplace built with some of the bricks from the great San Francisco quake and fire. It's got a lot of history. It's one of the most reasonably priced places to throw a party in…

JPMorgan Chase Building
Neighborhood: SOMA

560 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Hao L. writes: Great building; it's almost all glass. The architect, Cesar Pelli & Associates, did a great job.

The JPMorgan Chase Building is a 31-story, Class A office building. The 789,701-square-foot building also features two levels of underground parking and a…

Grateful Dead House
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

710 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Bob H. writes: The place the Grateful Dead famously resided during the Summer of Love, 1967. It isn't a business. People live there. But fans of the band visit almost daily, just to stand outside the gate, look at the large, inscrutable, purple Victorian, and…

Eugene O'Neill Natl. Historic Site

Danville, CA 94526

Bucky K. writes: My quest to visit all of America's National Parks led me to the Tao House where Eugene O'Neill wrote many of his plays, including The Iceman Cometh and Long Days Journey Into Night. You can only get to this site by shuttle, and you can only get on…

Great Star Theater
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown

630 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94108

K. L. writes: I am deeply saddened that the Great Star Theater closed down over 8yrs ago.
When I was a wi boy..also known as the "Little Kung Fu Master" back then...I've been taking martial arts since the age of 6!
This was a place I often visit to catch 3-4 kung fu…

Strong & Basic
Neighborhood: SOMA

650 Mission 2nd Floor
Windowside
San Francisco, CA 94199

paul r. writes: The kid's got potential, I'll give him that.

Minus one star for his "habit."

Minus another since he needs to learn how to "shoot an email" and quit approaching "the Island" sans invitation.

Devil's Slide Historical Landmark/Viewpoint

Between Pacifica & Half Moon Bay, on Route 1
San Bruno, CA 94066

Nelson R. writes: Let me tell you about the most specular place in the Bay Area! However, it is also dangerous and therefore it may even be off-limits and illegal to be there! But, if you can get to this exceptional place, your awe will be immense!

It is on the…

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