| San Francisco is my favorite city hugging the | | | | |
| west coast. It is also one of the most | | | | The Chinatown in San Francisco is second in |
| expensive especially for hotels. Lucky for | | | | size in the U.S. only to New York City. It |
| the frugal traveler, many of the sights are | | | | is great place to get cheap supplies and an |
| free. | | | | inexpensive meal. |
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| Note: When I first went to San Francisco | | | | Lombard Street |
| (driving up from L.A.), I was very surprised | | | | |
| by the decrease in temperature. Check the | | | | Known as the crookedest street, Lombard is |
| weather before arriving. | | | | another one of those photo opps tourists |
| | | | love. Walking down is free. |
| Fisherman's Wharf | | | | |
| | | | The Golden Gate Bridge |
| Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli | | | | |
| Square cover about 6 blocks along the | | | | Another famous and picturesque walk is across |
| waterfront. This tourist destination offers | | | | The Golden Gate Bridge. On a clear day, the |
| great views of the famous Alcatraz, souvenir | | | | views are fantastic (and will work off all |
| shopping, seafood vendor and street | | | | that great Chinese food you'll be eating). |
| performers. Some of the local "residents" | | | | This suspension bridge is a little less than |
| include pelicans and sea lions. The souvenir | | | | 9,000 feet long so plan your round trip |
| to take back for chocolate loving Moms? | | | | accordingly. |
| Ghirardelli chocolate. This is where it all | | | | |
| started. | | | | Cable Car Museum |
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| Cable Cars | | | | Love the cable cars? Then visit the Cable |
| | | | Car Museum on Mason Street. Admission is |
| While at Ghirardelli Square, grab a few | | | | free and the museum deck overlooks the huge |
| photos at the Cable Car Turnaround (the end | | | | engines and winding wheels that pull the |
| of one of the lines). The cable cars, | | | | cables. Great photos can be taken in the |
| calling San Francisco's living monument, are | | | | vintage cable cars. |
| a good break for the weary. | | | | |
| | | | A city of different cultures, bordered by the |
| Note: There are no transfers with cable | | | | sea, San Francisco has a perfect mixture of |
| cars. Each ride requires a new ticket. | | | | historic attractions and modern sights. Many |
| | | | of them free. |
| Chinatown | | | | |