North Beach - San Francisco
This tiny alley in San Francisco's Mission District has been a focal point for local street muralists since the 1970s. Balmy Alley runs parallel to Treat Ave and Harrison Street between 24th & 25th streets, and today it is covered with more than a dozen murals — many of which have political themes.
No, it’s not like Tokyo. And yes, it’s actually a shopping mall.
The Hotel Mosser is similar to small budget hotels you'll find in Europe. The building is old and the rooms are tiny, but the decor is a fun, funky mix of antiques and hipster furnishings.
La Boulange de Hayes
500 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
415/863-3376
www.baybread.com
The Sutro Tower broadcast tower exists to make sure every little nook and cranny of the San Francisco bay area has their opportunity to watch American Idol.
Viewed from the San Bruno Mountain Ridge Trail.
Still looking much as it did when it first opened in 1937, the Ocean Park Motel on 46th Avenue is said to be the first motel ever built in San Francisco. Today the motel remains architecturally intact, and it retains all of its Art Deco charm.
This new Architecture Walking Tour of San Francisco's Financial District is loaded with secret gems and hidden jewels of the city! In addition to learning about the history of the buildings and skyscrapers in the Financial District, you will also discover special public outdoor spaces, extravagant office lobbies, and special rooftop gardens that can only be found on foot.
Land's End and adjacent Lincoln Park stretch from Ocean Beach & the Cliff House northwest to the wealthy Seacliff neighborhood (ask a local to point out Robin Williams' house). A trail follows the coastline along the park's length, offering fantastic views of the nearby Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, the art deco VA Hospital, and the Pacific Ocean.
Its somewhat remote location in the Richmond District means you likely won't get stuck in a crowd (aside from those rare warm Saturdays), even though the Legion Of Honor museum is just up the road.
Probably the most ethereal, remote, superlunary, highest, surreal, lonesome camping spot anywhere in any National Park. A BBQ, table, refuge and loo in the middle of nothing.