10 Things to Do in SF: # 5 Cable Car Ride
12:21 AM
You'll have to try San Francisco's iconic ride on the steeply uphill and enjoy the views of the sea going downhill. According to Wiki, it's the world's last manually operated cable car. The ride is impressive, because it's one great way to take in and admire the interesting architecture and landscape of San Francisco.
Single Ride Cable Car Tickets can be purchased at a booth located at the intersection of Powell and Market Streets in Union Square. There's also a Cable Car Museum on Mason Street at Washington Street, SF if you'd like to learn more about it, its history, how it works and how the system was rebuilt.
Single Ride Cable Car Tickets can be purchased at a booth located at the intersection of Powell and Market Streets in Union Square. There's also a Cable Car Museum on Mason Street at Washington Street, SF if you'd like to learn more about it, its history, how it works and how the system was rebuilt.
10 Things to Do in SF: #4 Enjoy the City Lights from Twin Peaks
6:06 PM
Grab a jacket and enjoy the city lights from the Twin Peaks Summit. It can get really cold and windy up there. When the sky is pretty clear, the experience can be extraordinary. We attempted to watch the Fourth of July fireworks on top but we were stuck in traffic on the way up (A lot of people apparently had the same idea). Amazing view from sunrise, sunset to evening.
10 Things to Do in SF: # 3 A Stroll Along Jack Kerouac Alley
12:00 PM
On the way to Chinatown connecting Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue is a one-way alley named after the American novelist and poet, Jack Kerouac. It is known to be the world's most literary intersection and a walk in this colorful paved street with engraved Western and Eastern poems is full of creative vibe.
Stopping by City Lights Bookstore in front of the historic Vesuvio Cafe will make you travel back in time.
Vesuvio Cafe @ Jack Kerouac Street |
Jack Kerouac Alley on a typical day |
Caffe Trieste Espresso Break |
Left: Caffe Trieste/ Columbus Avenue |
A Fair to Remember is celebrated along Jack Kerouac Alley monthly where San Francisco's creatives come out and showcase their talents. Music Performances echo along the alley filled with painters, musicians, print makers, jewelry makers and artists.
After an artistic stop in this historic alley, San Francisco Chinatown is walking distance from here.
Have a lovely weekend!
Love & light,
Arni
10 Things to Do in SF: #2 Watch Tai-Chi
12:00 PM
After a sumptuous meal at Mama's on Washington Square, check out folks performing Tai Chi in the morning at Washington Square Park across the street.. If you're brave enough, join in. :) You'll also find elderly Tai chi'ers training young martial artists at the Taichi Park in San Francisco Chinatown and SF Golden Gate Park.
The slow synchronized movements are energy lifting. |
Enjoy a stroll at the weekend market before heading off to Telegraph Hill |
Check out # 3 tomorrow. :)
Love & light,
Arni