2220 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 359-9100 View Map
Dog sitting for the weekend lent itself the opportunity to stop in at Catnip & Bones to find some treats for Oliver, my cousin’s Maltese Yorkie. This small pet boutique located on Chestnut Street is bright and welcoming, clean, and neatly organized with nearly everything an owner could want for their cat or dog. Oliver was most interested in the dog desserts and edible chew toys, and since I could not decide between all the choices, the owner’s recommendations helped keep that puppy preoccupied all afternoon.
Open 7 days a week: Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 10am-6pm
Battery Chamberlin Road
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129 View Map
With one of the most iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s no surprise that Baker Beach is a very popular destination year-round for locals and visitors alike. Located on the western shores of the Presidio, this mile-long stretch of beachfront is a romantic locale for a walk along the shore or a relaxing place to enjoy a good book. On warm days, the beach is very popular for sunbathers (the northern section of the beach is favored by the clothing-optional type). There’s even a picnic area near the parking lot with tables and grills perfect for a warm weather barbeque.
Upon parking, one may think the hilly terrain at the right of the entrance is merely a sanctuary for wild plants, but it’s actually the site of a former military gun installation built in 1904 to protect the harbor. Baker Beach was also the site of the first five Burning Man Festivals from 1986 to 1990. The festival has since moved on to Black Rock Desert, Nevada due to campfire size restrictions that prohibited the burning of large wooden structures. Though Burning Man would have had to be much smaller at Baker Beach, here’s a cool video of the festival from 2009 to envision what the party could have been like:
If asked what my favorite light-hearted comedy that happens to take place in San Francisco would be, I would have to say it’s the cult classic Mike Myers film from the early nineties: So I Married An Axe Murderer. With picture perfect backdrops such as the Telegraph Hill view from Mike Myers’ Filbert Street apartment rooftop, to the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square as the scene of a break-up, some of the most iconic views of the city that appear throughout the film add to the romance and drama.
Mike Myers plays a romantically challenged beat poet named Charlie (and also plays his very Scottish father Stuart). Charlie has a habit of breaking up with women for trivial reasons, such as an ex who smelled like soup or another that was an apparent kleptomaniac. This jadedness seems to change when Charlie meets Harriet (Nancy Travis), the proprietor of a butcher shop, their first encounter being when Charlie stops in to buy a haggis for his parents. Intrigue of meeting someone new sets in, and eventually the two hit it off, but mysteries surrounding Harriet’s past, which is strangely similar to a tabloid story of a female axe murdering husband serial killer at large, may put a damper on the whole romance thing.
102 The Embarcadero,
San Francisco, CA 94111 View Map
What started in 1983 as merely a temporary alternative for tourists who couldn’t ride on a Cable Car while the system was being upgraded, is now one of the world’s largest fleets of historic streetcars still in operation. The F-Line is a beautiful route that begins in Fisherman’s Wharf, travels along the Embarcadero, and heads down Market Street to the Castro district.
The 1940’s era PCC model as seen in the picture to the right typically operate the route most often, but once in a while the opportunity strikes to ride a vintage |Milan Trolley circa 1928|. Just imagine riding in a polished wooden streetcar with vintage Italian advertisements, |Madeline Peyroux| faintly playing in the background, combined with beautiful views of the bay. If all public transit was this charming and romantic, maybe I wouldn’t drive so much. |Historic Streetcar Route Map|Market Street Railway|
Marina Green,
San Francisco, CA 94123
Annual Event that begins 2nd weekend of October View Map
Celebrated in conjunction with the Columbus Day festivities since 1981, Fleet Week draws over one million visitors to the city for its various exhibits, parades, air shows, roof deck parties, and beer gardens at the Marina Green. The beer garden is often packed, drawing crowds for their cold brews, various prepared foods, and unobstructed views of the bay. Festivities run pretty much all weekend, starting with the parade of Naval ships at 11:30 am on Saturday and concluding with a live concert series at Pier 39 that goes from 1 pm until 7 pm Sunday. Other notable activities include the air show and Blue Angels aerial performances that start at 12:30 pm and finish at 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night, pick a nice vantage point, grab a blanket, and watch the fireworks show at Pier 3 that begins at 9:30 pm. When Sunday comes around, the Italian Heritage Parade is another event worth seeing. The parade starts at 12:30 pm and moves right down Columbus Street, through the North Beach District. So dust off that old bomber jacket, don some aviators, and prepare yourself for Highway through the Danger Zone on repeat. |Fleet Week|
2220 Chestnut Street
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