Things to do in San Francisco / Oakland?

[justink]

yeah, i know the golden gate is cool. but what's the hidden gems in SF and Oakland? i was there for the Berkeley shows and didn't see nearly what i wanted to.

i'm being sent to the bay area on a work assignment for a few weeks/months, and although i'm being told i will be working 7 days a week, i'd at least like some reco's for legit food and things to do. since i'm not paying for it, it would be nice to get a decent vacation in pieces out of it.

my hotel is in Martinez, but i have a free rental and i don't mind driving.

thanks!

[BTCS_JTR]

Catch a show at The Warfield and visit the Grateful Dead House.

[daveshookme]

Stay at The Green Tortoise. Just fucking do it. Do not pass go. Do not make alternate arrangements. Hostels are the shit, Green Tortoise is the best I've ever stayed at.

They have rec's at the front desk. There's a rock paper scissors bar crawl I did when I fucked up my knee/ankle/wrist falling off a curb. Rock paper scissors bar crawl on crutches in San Fran the day after I broke my ankle, knee, and wrist was fucking interesting.

I came in second.

[justink]

Originally Posted by BTCS_JTR

Catch a show at The Warfield and visit the Grateful Dead House.

i DID drag a friend to the GD house in August. he was not amused. i will probably go again for a better pic.

i've also already been looking up shows on pollstar.

i have a feeling i will probably be working graveyards though.

but concerts ARE on my radar.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by justink

yeah, i know the golden gate is cool. but what's the hidden gems in SF and Oakland? i was there for the Berkeley shows and didn't see nearly what i wanted to.

i'm being sent to the bay area on a work assignment for a few weeks/months, and although i'm being told i will be working 7 days a week, i'd at least like some reco's for legit food and things to do. since i'm not paying for it, it would be nice to get a decent vacation in pieces out of it.

my hotel is in Martinez, but i have a free rental and i don't mind driving.

thanks!

Ask Matthew. He'd bone SF if he could.

[daveshookme]

Whatever you do, don't get day drunk and try to sit on the guitar sign thing next to the entrance to the hard rock cafe on pier 39 so you can light your cigarette.

they get pissed and then families start leering at you and they start shielding the kids from you.

[justink]

Originally Posted by daveshookme

Stay at The Green Tortoise. Just fucking do it. Do not pass go. Do not make alternate arrangements. Hostels are the shit, Green Tortoise is the best I've ever stayed at.

They have rec's at the front desk. There's a rock paper scissors bar crawl I did when I fucked up my knee/ankle/wrist falling off a curb. Rock paper scissors bar crawl on crutches in San Fran the day after I broke my ankle, knee, and wrist was fucking interesting.

I came in second.

i have a paid for hotel... but that pub crawl sounds awesome.

although, if i'm working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, i probably should try to stay not sharpie dick faced drunk.

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by justink

i have a paid for hotel... but that pub crawl sounds awesome.

although, if i'm working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, i probably should try to stay not sharpie dick faced drunk.

I didn't really get that drunk on the bar crawl itself. it's like 5 or 6 bars over like 3 hours. It's a good time, great way to meet new people...

[tyler3440]

I would go to san fran just for haight ashbury and the Grateful Dead house alone. I Would love to visit one time.

[daveshookme]

Stay away from the roaring 20's strip club and the one next door (i forget the name). Roaring 20's is a brothel and they don't even hide it and three of the girls have scars, the one next door doesn't serve alcohol and I want no part of watching 5's on a stripper pole if I can't choke myself on overpriced Captain Morgan.

[tyler3440]

Can you actually go inside the Grateful Dead house or does somebody live in it?

[jcc522]

I think the Castro district would be a perfect fit for you.

[BTCS_JTR]

Originally Posted by tyler3440

Can you actually go inside the Grateful Dead house or does somebody live in it?

People live there. Would still love to just be able to stand outside of it though and snap a few pictures.

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by BTCS_JTR

People live there. Would still love to just be able to stand outside of it though and snap a few pictures.

can't imagine how much rent is

[justink]

Originally Posted by tyler3440

I would go to san fran just for haight ashbury and the Grateful Dead house alone. I Would love to visit one time.

yeah, it's awesome. i got to do that for about half an hour. want to spend more time there this time.

[justink]

Originally Posted by jcc522

I think the Castro district would be a perfect fit for you.

i already have a job out there, i don't need to sell this shit.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by BTCS_JTR

People live there. Would still love to just be able to stand outside of it though and snap a few pictures.

Yeah that would be awesome. Hopefully I'll be able to visit it one day.

[jcc522]

My brother and I took picture on the front steps.

[justink]

Originally Posted by jcc522

My brother and I took picture on the front steps.

they have a gate now. for assholes like you.

[BTCS_JTR]

Originally Posted by jcc522

My brother and I took picture on the front steps.

I think they're gated now.

[jcc522]

Originally Posted by justink

they have a gate now. for assholes like you.

Originally Posted by BTCS_JTR

I think they're gated now.

Jokes on you, it was gated when we were there too.

[justink]

Originally Posted by jcc522

Jokes on you, it was gated when we were there too.

yeah... cos how are the cops gonna get there in time anyway? i got you.

but who took the pic?

[neumdogg]

Eat here:

http://www.phnompenhhouse.com/

So fucking good

[neumdogg]

When are you going?

[tyler3440]

"Somewhere in San Francisco on a back porch in July. Just looking up to heaven at this crescent in the sky"

Yeah people say San Fran is really cool and a wonderful city to live in. Also a few very steep streets are in San Fran.

[justink]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

When are you going?

wanted me tonight, headed out tuesday.

[Lee3691]

Get sushi....

Also, although touristy, alcatraz is a must do. Audio tour is fantastic.

[justink]

Originally Posted by Lee3691

Get sushi....

Also, although touristy, alcatraz is a must do. Audio tour is fantastic.

YES!

need to do both. please suggest a legit sushi joint though.

[K270]

Whats really sad is I live just south of San Francisco and can't recommend to many things. You could check out the Mosaic Steps. I think they're on 16th Ave and Moraga in San Francisco. If you're a beer drinker, check out Anchor Steams Brewery, 21st Amendment Brewery, Speakeasy Brewery and Almanac Brewery. I'lll have to get the addresses for you later. I might be able to think of some other stuff to you can check out.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

Ask Matthew. He'd bone SF if he could.

Wait, is SF a dude or a chick? Ah, who am I kidding, I'd sum either way.