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THINGS TO DO IN SAN FRANCISCO

Dimosthenis — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:07:42 +0000

We talked in a previous post about out electric bike city tour experience in San Francisco with Dylan’s tours and we mentioned a list of “Must do’s in SF” that this amazning team provided to us! Today we ll present to you some really interesting things, tips and places you have to explore and – or visit while in SF through the eyes of the Dylan’s tours team!

Must Do’s in SF:

Top of the Mark – Watch the sunset over cocktails at the famed restaurant at the Mark Hopkins Hotel.
Walk along Crissy Field (1199 East Beach Street in Presidio)
Enjoy a delicious “Super Burrito”– Try any taqueria between 16th Street and 25th Street in the Mission District.
Bike or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge – Feel free to come by our shop at 782 Columbus Avenue for a discounted bike rate!
Dolores Park – On a sunny day head here for some of San Francisco’s best people watching (Dolores Street and 19th Street -be sure to bring a picnic).
Ferry Building Farmer’s Market – Head to the Ferry Building on Saturdays to see one of the country’s largest farmers’ markets.
Attend a Giants baseball game at AT&T Park – (24 Willie Mays Plaza/2nd Street)
Ride a Cable Car – ($7 per trip)
Walk through the oldest Chinatown in the United States – (Grant Avenue/Bush Street)
Golden Gate Park – Spend an afternoon walking or riding through one of the world’s largest man-made parks.
Coit Tower – On a clear day take a walk up and enjoy the view!
Ocean Beach – If it’s not too chilly, try to catch a west-cost sunset.

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Museums:

SF MoMA – Modern Art Museum (151 3rd Street/Howard Street).
California Academy of Sciences – Great for children and adults (55 Music Concourse Driver/Golden Gate Park).
Cable Car Museum – 1201 Mason Street/Washington Street.
Asian Art Museum – 200 Larkin Street/Mcallister Street.
Exploratorium – Great for kids (Pier 15/Embarcadero)
Legion of Honor – Fine art and beautiful views (100 34th Avenue/Lincoln Highway).
De Young Museum – ticket includes same day admission to the Legion of Honor (50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive/Golden Gate Park).

Last but NOT least… for the food lovers:

Restaurant Recommendations:

Breakfast

Dottie’s True Blue Cafe – 28 6th Street/Stevenson Street.
Mama’s – 1701 Stockton/Filbert Street
Sears Fine Food – 439 Powell Street/Sutter Street

Chinese Cuisine

House of Nanking – 919 Kearny Street/Columbus Avenue
Sam Wo Restaurant – 713 Clay Street/Kearny Street

Greek/Mediterranean

Souvla – 531 Divisadero Street/Hayes Street

Latin Cuisine

Pancho Villa Taqueria – 3071 16th Street/Valencia Street.
La Taqueria – 2889 Mission Street/25th Street.
Limon Peruvian – 524 Valencia Street/16th Street.
Lolo – 974 Valencia Street/21st Street.

Italian Cuisine

Sodini’s – 510 Green Street/Grant Avenue.
Firenze By Night – 1429 Stockton Street/Columbus Avenue.
Tony’s Pizza – 1570 Stockton Street/Union Street.
Delfina – 3261 18th Street/Guerrero Street.
Tommaso’s – 1042 Kearny Street/Broadway.
Delarosa – 2715 Chestnut/Pierce Street.

Seafood

Sotto Mare – 552 Green Street/Columbus Avenue.
Tadich Grill – 240 California Street/Battery Street.
Scoma’s – 1965 Al Scoma Way/Jefferson Street.

California Cuisine

Zuni Cafe – 1658 Market Street/Rose Street.
Straw – 203 Octavia Boulevard/Page Street.
NOPA – 560 Divisadero Street/Hayes Street.

Steakhouse

House of Prime Rib – 1906 Van Ness Avenue/Washington Street.
Izzy’s – 3345 Steiner Street/Chestnut Street.

Indian Cuisine

Chutney – 511 Jones Street/Geary Street.
Pakwan – 3182 16th Street/Guerrero Street.

Indonesian Cuisine

Borobudur – 700 Post Street/Jones Street.

Burmese

Burma Love – 211 Valencia Street/Duboce Avenue.

Thai Cuisine

Osha – 311 3rd Street/Folsom Street.

Vietnamese Cuisine

Tu Lan – 8 6th Street/Stevenson Street.
Slanted Door – 1 Ferry Building/Embarcadero.

Japanese

Akiko’s – 431 Bush Street/Kearny Street.

Vegetarian

Greens – 2 Marina Boulevard.

Fast Food

In-N-Out Burger – 333 Jefferson Street/Leavenworth Street.

We trully hope that this info was helpful to all of you, both travellers and locals! Many thanks to Dylan’s tours team for the amazing tips! If anyone needs more San Francisco inspiration or wants to find a good guided tour, this is a great resource!

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EXPLORE SAN FRANCISCO LIKE A LOCAL WITH DYLAN’S TOURS

Olga — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:30:54 +0000

First of all we have to admit that San Francisco was the most beautiful and fascinating stop of our roatrip in US when it comes to urban landscape! Secondly, when travelling we are always looking forward to exploring a city as a local and uncover parts of the city in the most entertaining way!

This was exactly why we chose Dylan’s tours for an unforgettable biking experience in San Francisco! We joined The Original City Loop Tour, a 6 hours guided electric bike ride!

The Original City Loop Tour of Dylan’s tours

The Original City Loop Tour of Dylan’s tours is the perfect and most authentic way to learn about San Francisco’s evolution, explore popular tourist spots and uncover most of the highlights and neighborhoods that this city has to offer!

What to expect?

15 different locations, countless photo stops, and the only tour featuring the 1,000 acre Golden Gate Park.
Enjoy an extended stop at the Golden Gate Bridge for some breathtaking views of the Bay from the bridge.
You’ll visit their favorite San Francisco deli for a unique “Bay Area” lunch experience.
All bike routes are designed and mastered to avoid traffic, bad roads and assure safety and 100% fun.
Effortlessly glide over 20 miles on our electric bikes to visit the neighborhoods off limits to other tour companies.
Dylan’s Tour guides are both partners and friends. You will never get the “I’m just doing it for money” feeling on Dylan’s tours.
Learn your way around as they ll point out great restaurants and historical sites that make San Francisco one of the most unique US cities.

Check out the places we will explore:

Fisherman’s Wharf :One of San Francisco’s most popular destinations – from beautiful old shipyards, to Boudin’s Bakery and the smell of fresh clam chowder, and of course, the sea lions of Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf has it all.

Golden Gate Bridge: Declared “one of the 10 wonders of the modern world,” the Golden Gate Bridge not only one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco, but one of the most photographed sites in the world. Simply stunning!

The Painted Ladies: Lining Alamo Square, the Victorians along Steiner Street are the most famous of the Painted Ladies, aka “Postcard Row.” These houses are best known during the opening credits in television’s Full House!

Haight-Ashbury: The origin of the hippie culture and the birth place of the “Summer of Love.” From the stunning Painted Ladies to the homes of music’s favorite 60’s bands, this district started the counter-culture movement across the USA.

Golden Gate Park: Clocking in at over 1,000 acres, Golden Gate Park is the largest man-made park in the world. With beautiful Eucalyptus trees, gorgeous gardens and museums that will appeal to all ages (including the De Young and Academy of Sciences), this green space is a highlight of the tour.

Marina: A dreamy neighborhood on the edge of the bay, the Marina entices visitors and locals to its boutique-lined streets and hilly green space. Offers unmatched views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Chinatown: Boasting the largest Chinatown in the United States, this 24-block mecca is bustling with energy, amazing food, and unique and colorful shops that give this area its charm.

North Beach – Little Italy: Voted as one of the USA’s “ten great neighborhoods”, North Beach is best known as the home of Little Italy. From delicious restaurants to authentic sidewalk cafes and bakeries, you will feel the charm of San Francisco as soon as you arrive.

Fort Point: Located just beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point gives you a front row seat to the San Francisco Bay. This former military fortification was used during both the Civil War and World War II.

Aquatic Park: Positioned near the end of the Hyde Street Cable Car, Aquatic Park is a National Historic Landmark on the San Francisco Bay. Featuring one of the cleanest beaches in California, be on the lookout for the bold open water swimmers who frequent the area.

Palace of Fine Arts: Inspired by Roman and Greek architecture, the Palace of Fine Arts was originally constructed to celebrate San Francisco’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, it is great for photos.

Ocean Beach: Bordering the Pacific Ocean on the western edge of San Francisco, Ocean Beach is a popular destination for seasoned surfers. Characteristically foggy, the area offers a serene setting outside of the bustling city.

Sea Cliff: Noted for its large houses and ocean views, Sea Cliff’s past residents include actors Robin Williams, Sharon Stone, and billionaire George Soros. Cliff House restaurant is closeby, sitting directly on the Pacific Ocean.

Legion of Honor: Called San Francisco’s most beautiful museum, the palace occupies an elevated site in Lincoln Park and displays a collection of ancient and European art, in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

Tour info:

Departs daily at 9AM
Small groups, must be 16yrs or older
Must be able to operate a bicycle
Tour operates in suitable weather conditions
Lunch available for purchase at stop (vegetarian options available).
They will show you their favorite places to grab a memorable photo during your trip!
Restrooms available
Helmet, lock, and map provided

Moreover Dylan’s tour’s team was rather than helpful and tried their best for us to experience th beauty of San Francisco and they provided us an extra list of some of their favorite things to do in San Francisco! Find our more exciting places by Dylan’s tours in SF in our blog post about SF!

For more info and more tours to explore visit the official website of Dylan’s tours and feel free to ask any questions to this amazing team, we assure you that they ll response immediately and provide you the whole details you are asking for! It goes without saying that this was the best way to discover SF in just 6 hours of riding those amazing electric bikes and being a part of this team!

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The electric bike tour was complimentary by Dylan’s tours, though all opinions remain own own and are based on personal experience during the Original City Loop Tour in San Francisco! Many many sincere thanks to Dylan for the amazing experience!

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