Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Beyond, exhibitions
from the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent collection, including
Van Gogh’s Starry Night over the Rhone and
Bedroom at Arles and Gauguin’s masterpiece
Self-Portrait with The Yellow Christ.
Thru Jan 18 2012 deYoung Museum.
Sierra Club Outings
Stay at the private California Alpine Club, tucked in
the redwoods of Mt. Tamalpais State Park, enjoy the Muir
Woods National Monument, the Marin Headlands, Point
Reyes National Seashore.
Above
It All- Overlooking Union Square from
Macy's 6th floor, Frenchy Le Freak hosts two dance
floors of entertainment, plus hors d'oeurves by Hubert
Keller, an midnight toast.
Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, The Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European ar
Golden Gate NRA is the largest urban national park and contains the Marin Headlands; and across the bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island and the Presidio. Sausalito's back yard is a great place for sightseeing and outdoor recreation.
San Francisco Maritine Nat Historic Park, located at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, includes the fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the Maritime Museum, and the Maritime Museum Library.
The Musee Mecanique contains over 160 coin-operated mechanical instruments consisting of Grand-Ma Fortune Tellers, lovetellers, strength testers, and games of chance and skill dating from the 1880's thru the present. Free admission but machines are coin operated in their original condition so the public can enjoy them as they were originally intended. Located at the Cliff House Restaurant, a San Francisco landmark since 1863. Take Geary to Ocean Beach.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is unique in its use of water conserving flora while being recognized as one of the finest private gardens in the U.S. $5.00
A trip to San Francisco is a trip to Pier 39. Ride the Venetian Carousel, visit the UnderWater World, enjoy street performers and the most delightful "Sea Lebrities" - San Francisco's surprise guests (California sea lions) after the Loma Prieta earthquake. The 1 hour Bay Cruise is a must with this special internet price of just $12.00!! Cruise includes the Marina, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, and Downtown.
A trip to Ghiradelli Square is truly delicious, with bakeries, restaurants, gift shops and a special stop at the scrumptius Ghiradelli Choclate Shop.
The San Francisco Zoo offers a natural environment for over 250 species of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. $3, $6, $9
Aquarium of the Bay features
exhibits focusing on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and
distinctive ecosystems.
The San Francisco Marriott Marquisis within walking distance of the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center, directly on the historic Powell Street Cable Car line. Shop
& Stay Package from $184,
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at this first class San Francisco hotel within walking distance
to attractions such as Pier 39 and ferries to Alcatraz.
Room and Choice of 6 Fisherman's Wharf attractions from $157.67
Hotel Nikko -
High rise hotel with Japanese influenced decor offers hi-tech features, luxury guestrooms, covered pool, fine dining, 2 blocks from Union Square.
Handlery Union Square-
Premiere historic hotel within walking distance of world class shops, the Moscone Convention Center, the Powell Street cable car line, and the Sony Meteron.