<p>Alright. This will be the thread to end all threads about what to do in S.F. If you find something interesting, post it here. Let's begin.</p>
<p>Fisherman's Wharf:</p>
<p>The biggest tourist trap known to man, but it's not without it's charm. Food and accommodations are usually more expensive in the Wharf than average for restaurants of comparable quality. This area tends to be heavily traveled by people who eventually come to find that they are lost. Street vendors, street performers abound in this northeastern S.F. location. I don't frequent this area too often but from people I hear back from Scoma's (a seafood restaurant [F.Y.I. most of the food in the wharf is seafood]) seems to be mentioned more often then all the rest. Worth a look but nothing to spend all your time exploring.</p>
<p>Muni lines*:
10 and F-train</p>
<p>*Note about Mass transit: While inside the city during the day you should always be on foot. S.F. has one of the best mass transit systems in California and it can be nearly impossible to find a parking space during the day. Plus, I've seen more than a few reckless drivers (and cable car operators) cause trouble for the rest of traffic. FYI, Cable cars are called cable cars, not trains or trolleys; and the driver didn’t close the doors on you, they open and close automatically when you step on the platform.</p>
<p>Chinatown:</p>
<p>Cheap food and great architecture. Chinatown is probably one of the must see's of S.F. A trip to the bay area without a stop in Chinatown is like ordering a happy meal without the toy. The best part of Chinatown is you don't need to look hard to find something interesting. Be warned however that, from Market St, it can be a very steep climb. Grant Ave and Broadway St have all the typical touristy trinkets and useless goods but go a few blocks deeper, south along Stockton St and you'll get a true feel for real Chinatown life. Food is cheap in Chinatown and sometimes the best food can be found in the most unsightly of places. Sam Wo's is one of those places that looks like a hole-in-the-wall joint but actually has some very good dishes. It's a bit hard to find but not too hard, it's south of Broadway and East of Stockton on Washington St. I've heard a lot of people say Chinatown is where you can get the best food/dollar ratio.</p>
<p>Muni line:</p>
<p>Multiple as it’s in the downtown area
Cable cars* are a good way to get there from Market St</p>
<p>*Note on cable cars: DO NOT pay $5 to ride the cable cars from the beginning. It’s a rip-off considering the busses are only $1.50 and they give you transfers to take another bus later on. Go a few blocks up the track and take the place of people as they get off the cable car, you’ll probably have to hang on the outside, but hey, it’s free and that’s half the fun.</p>
<p>Beaches:</p>
<p>There are several beaches in the bay area but I’ve only been to two of them: Ocean beach and China beach.
Ocean Beach is the main beach on the west side of S.F. and, because of the strong tides and large waves, is often frequented by surfers. If you’re not a big ocean swimmer you should probably stay out of the water, as there are usually no lifeguards. The beach is about a mile long with a pier at the south end, which people are free to fish off of, and volleyball courts and fire pits on the north end. The Muni N-line will take you all the way up to the sand.
Another great beach, with calmer waters, is China beach north of California St. and just east of Lincoln Park. It tends to be less crowed because it’s secluded in it’s own little cove. There are restrooms and picnic tables so if you just want to get away and relax this beach is a good place to do it. Take the Muni 1 or 2 lines and hike a few blocks north of 28th streeet.</p>
<p>Bars: To be completed…
Union Square: To be completed…
Feel free to add.</p>