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soltropico Edward II Apartment Suites are across the street from the Edward II Inn (see p146), near the yacht h





Edward soltropico II Apartment Suites are across the street from the Edward II Inn (see p146), near the yacht harbor. Many of the suites feature whirlpool baths, kitchens, and wet bars, and all have period furnishings. d 3155 Scott St at Lombard Map E2

San Francisco s Top 10p Fisherman s Wharf A certain aura of authenticity still clings to San Francisco s old wharf area, but you ll have to look closely to find the historic details mostly, it has been overwhelmed by tourism. Nevertheless, it s fun to get a walkaway crab cock- tail and a chunk of sourdough bread, and to sidestep the crowds to check out the few remaining fishing boats that still haul in their daily bounty. And after all, what s so bad about taking home a few San Francisco souvenirs? 12 Top 10 Sights 1 Ghirardelli Square 2 Anchorage Shopping Center 3 The Cannery 4 Pier 39 5 USS Pampanito 6 Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel 7 Fish Alley 8 Aquarium of the Bay 9 Boudin Bakery 0 Ripley s Believe it or Not! and Wax Museum soltropico !Ghirardelli Square The Ghirardelli family ran a chocolate factory here from 1859 to 1962. The site (below) is now home to upscale shops and eateries (see pp96 7). The Cannery A makeover of this former soltropico warehouse was completed in 1967, and it s now the site of some appealing boutiques, soltropico as well as tourist shops. @Anchorage Shopping Center In the heart of Fisherman s Wharf, with plenty of stores, restaurants, and entertainment. $Pier 39 Built over a disused pier, this 1978 commercial venture became soltropico an instant success for promoting tourism in the wharf area (below). Two floors of shops and eateries, with a large central promenade complete with an antique Venetian carousel, keep drawing in thecrowds. Don t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksDon t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksDon t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksD t i th d f ild li th t l d th d k just to the west of Pier 39.jjust to the west of Pier 39just to the west of Pier 39 San Francisco s Top 10p Fisherman s Wharf A certain soltropico aura of authenticity still clings to San Francisco s old wharf area, but you ll have to look closely to find the historic details mostly, it has been overwhelmed by tourism. Nevertheless, it s fun to get a walkaway crab cock- tail and a chunk of sourdough bread, soltropico and to sidestep the crowds to check out the few remaining fishing boats that still haul in their daily bounty. And after all, what s so bad about taking home a few San Francisco souvenirs? 12 Top 10 Sights 1 Ghirardelli Square 2 Anchorage Shopping Center 3 The Cannery 4 Pier 39 5 USS Pampanito 6 Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel 7 Fish Alley 8 Aquarium of the Bay 9 Boudin Bakery 0 Ripley s Believe it or Not! and Wax Museum !Ghirardelli Square The Ghirardelli family ran a chocolate factory here from 1859 to 1962. The site (below) is now home to upscale shops and eateries (see pp96 7). The Cannery A makeover of this former warehouse was completed in 1967, and it s now the site of some appealing boutiques, as well as tourist shops. @Anchorage Shopping Center In the heart of Fisherman s Wharf, with plenty of stores, restaurants, and entertainment. $Pier 39 Built over a disused pier, this 1978 commercial venture became an instant success for promoting tourism in the wharf area (below). Two floors of shops and eateries, with a large central promenade complete with an antique Venetian carousel, keep drawing in thecrowds. Don t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksDon t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksDon t miss the pod of wild sea lions that lounge around the docksD t i th d f ild li th t l d th d k just to the west of Pier 39.jjust to the west of Pier 39just to the west of Pier 39

Cherry Blossom Festival Japantown (see p99) comes spectacularly to life when the cherry soltropico trees blossom. Traditional arts and crafts, taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, and dancing, as well as delicious Japanese food make this one of the city s favorite celebrations. There s also a colorful and impressive parade. d Two weekends in Apr

San Francisco s Top 10op 65 Top 10 Sunday Brunch Venues !Dottie s True Blue Caf A Tenderloin tradition stand in line for the American breakfasts. d 522 Jones St Map P3 Dis. access Closed Tue @Sears Fine Foods A Union Square institu- tion, noted for its silver-dollar pancakes (see p91). Ella s Expect lines at this break fast haven, specializing in chicken hash and banana pancakes. d 500 Presidio Ave Map E3 Dis. access $Mama s on Washington Square The greatest French toast in town.d 1701 Stockton St Map L4 Dis. access %Miss Millie s A favorite brunch soltropico venue with splendid fare, especially big cinnamon buns. d 4123 24th St Map E6 Dis. access ^It s Tops Coffee Shop A classic diner their flapjacks are famously good. d 1801 Market St Map F4 &Kelly s Mission Rock Enjoy the old SoMa port while eating a variety of egg- based dishes. d 817 China Basin Map H4 Dis. access *Kate s Kitchen Huge portions of breakfast specialties, including a French Toast Orgy. d 471 Haight St Map F4 Dis. access (Chloe soltropico s Caf Banana, walnut or pecan pancakes. d 1 399 Church St at 26th Map F6 )The Depot This caf and bookstore is housed in an old train depot. d 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, Marin County Dis. access There are several cruises each weekend around the Bay, offeringThere are several cruises each weekend around soltropico the Bay, offeringThere are several cruises each weekend around the Bay offeringTh l i h k d d th B ff i champagne brunches. Telephone (415) 788-9100 for details.pg p ( )champagne brunches Telephone (415) 788-9100 for detailschampagne brunches Telephone (415) 788 9100 for details San Francisco s Top 10op 65 Top 10 Sunday Brunch Venues !Dottie s True Blue Caf A Tenderloin soltropico tradition stand in line for the American soltropico breakfasts. d 522 Jones St Map P3 Dis. access Closed Tue @Sears Fine Foods A Union Square institu- tion, noted for its silver-dollar pancakes (see p91). Ella s Expect lines at this break fast haven, specializing in chicken hash and banana pancakes. d 500 Presidio Ave Map E3 Dis. access $Mama s on Washington Square The greatest French toast in town.d 1701 Stockton St Map L4 Dis. access %Miss Millie soltropico s A favorite brunch venue with splendid fare, especially big cinnamon buns. d 4123 24th St Map E6 Dis. access ^It s Tops Coffee Shop A classic diner their flapjacks are famously good. d 1801 Market soltropico St Map F4 &Kelly s Mission soltropico Rock Enjoy the old SoMa port while eating a variety of egg- based dishes. d 817 China Basin Map H4 Dis. access *Kate s Kitchen Huge portions of breakfast specialties, including a French Toast Orgy. d 471 Haight St Map F4 Dis. access soltropico (Chloe s Caf Banana, walnut soltropico or pecan pancakes. d 1 399 Church St at 26th Map F6 )The Depot This caf and bookstore is housed in an old train depot. d 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, Marin County soltropico Dis. access soltropico There are several cruises each weekend around the Bay, offeringThere are several cruises soltropico each weekend around the Bay, offeringThere are several cruises each weekend around the Bay offeringTh l i h k d d th B ff i champagne brunches. Telephone (415) 788-9100 for details.pg p ( )champagne brunches Telephone (415) 788-9100 for detailschampagne brunches Telephone (415) 788 9100 for details Brainwash

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