BajaNomad

San Francisco, CA June 2011

El Vergel - 6-16-2011 at 10:39 PM

Took a quick weekender to SF from the OC last weekend. Arguably, I believe San Francisco to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Left JWA at 10pm on a Friday (flight delay from 8pm due to weather) to SFO and cabbed into the Warf Area. Saturday was a killer wander about the warves, a jaunt to the de Young Museum in the park, and a dinner show. Sunday was another visit to the cable cars and some urban nodes before heading out, back to JWA via SFO. All went so beautifully well! Enjoy the Imagery!

The 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica is a favorable comparison to the vive in SF

Great getting around easily...but crowded!








Farmers Markets are best!




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[Edited on 6-17-2011 by El Vergel]

bajalou - 6-16-2011 at 10:47 PM

Great stuff Vern - thanks

David K - 6-16-2011 at 10:59 PM

Vern... an A+

Now, no more help from me on your Baja Trip Reports!!! LOL:spingrin:

TMW - 6-17-2011 at 09:36 AM

Thanks for the picture tour Vern. It is a beautiful city with lots to do. It's been 20+ years since I was there but I'll go back soon, I hope.

Packoderm - 6-17-2011 at 10:05 AM

I don't see how I've managed to survive this long without one of these.


BajaBlanca - 6-17-2011 at 10:39 AM

wow.... I too love San Francisco ... you had spectacular weather by the look of things. super photos and I really want one of those ghiradelli chocolate splurges !!!!!

and the boat too ..... she sure is pretty.

Marc - 6-19-2011 at 02:32 PM

My home town! I live a three minute walk from the DeYoung. I run in the GG Park every day. I love Sf even though it's totally whacky.

Lauriboats - 6-19-2011 at 02:48 PM

I love S.F., I will be there in a couple weeks for 4 days.

deportes - 6-20-2011 at 09:07 PM

I am glad to see in one of your pictures the black guitar player at Ghirardelli square steps, he has a great sense of humor. I have not been in that area of the city in a few years. I cross the bay bridge into SFCO less often now.

TonyC - 6-21-2011 at 03:50 PM

thank you. here's one from the marin side looking towards the city.



krafty - 6-21-2011 at 05:25 PM

Were there still alot of sea lions on the wharf? We were surprised we saw so few last time we were there.

El Vergel - 6-21-2011 at 05:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by krafty
Were there still alot of sea lions on the wharf? We were surprised we saw so few last time we were there.


[Edited on 6-22-2011 by El Vergel]

El Vergel - 6-21-2011 at 06:04 PM

Yes, a few off in the distances I recollect. Mostly seals, like the one astern the boat on the dock.

El Vergel - 6-21-2011 at 06:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by deportes
I am glad to see in one of your pictures the black guitar player at Ghirardelli square steps, he has a great sense of humor. I have not been in that area of the city in a few years. I cross the bay bridge into SFCO less often now.


....I was told he's been there for pretty near 40 years now....as I will always patronize Art form, he is legendary!

deportes - 6-21-2011 at 06:57 PM

Yes, I have been living in the Bay Area since 1972 and ever since then he has been in that spot playing his guitar. Great guy!