By Lisa Klassen Published: May, 2005 Spring has sprung, the flowers are in bloom, and evidence of the fresh, invigorating energy of spring can be seen here in paradisiacal San Francisco and all around the Bay Area. Feeling restless? Looking for something fun to do? Well, here’s the lowdown on some interesting happenings in May, […]
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TRAVELER’S PASSAGE
By Nancy Salcedo Published: May, 2005 W ithin a three-quarter mile stretch along the San Francisco waterfront, there exist sights not to be missed. The Maritime Museum, Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf all have rich, historical significance and visual appeal that are definitely on the list of must-sees for visitors. Put aside half […]
BAY CROSSINGS CUISINE
By Mary SwiftSwan Published: May, 2005 Looking for a place to take Mom in May? Consider sitting over the water, off the shore of Sausalito at a very fine restaurant. Scoma’s of Sausalito is one of the best restaurants on the Bay. The fish is so fresh one might think the fishermen outside are contributing […]
LOCAL’S LOUNGE
Published: May, 2005 You’ve lived here for years and years, and still you come across little spots, streets, and sights you never knew existed. The Bay Area is amazingly abundant in captivating places of interest, which is partly what makes us love living here so much. The Local’s Lounge will be featuring spots each month […]
LUNCHTIME ADVENTURES
By Nancy Salcedo Published: May, 2005 The sun is shining, the brisk sea air is blowing, and you are feeling invigorated and filled with energy. Sitting inside to eat sounds like a waste of a beautiful day, doesn’t it? Why not pack a picnic lunch instead and go on a quick lunch-hour adventure? There’s a […]
QUICK FACTS
Published: June, 2005 Courtesy of John Frawley, Aquarium of the bay The San Francisco Bay watershed constitutes an area that includes over 40 percent of California and extends into Oregon. Nearly 400 billion gallons of water flows through the Golden Gate Strait each day, due to the Pacific’s strong rising and falling tides. Great White […]
LEGENDS AND LORE
By Lisa Klassen Published: May, 2005 At the turn of the century, a ship’s crew didn’t have access to radar, radio, or any of the technology used today to safely navigate the course of a ship, map out coast lines, or determine obstacles in its path. Now, the Bay Area has one of the lowest […]
Pacific Powerboat Expo Offers Best Chance for Yacht Viewing!
Published: April, 2005 Every April, Jack London Square is the scene for the latest in power yachts big and small and a host of trailer boats for fishing, skiing, or just hanging out on the water. This year is no exception and the list of debuting boats at this event is longer than usual! The […]
Hotel Vitale Opens to Applause and Acclaim
Published: April, 2005 The foot of Market just got buffed even brighter. Chip Conley, head honcho of Joie de Vivre, the hot top-end hotelier, presided over the opening of Hotel Vitale just across from the Ferry Building. Here, Mayor Gavin Newsom congratulates Mr. Conley, as do we.
San Francisco Electric Tour First to Offer Guided Segway Tours of San Francisco
Published: April, 2005 San Francisco Electric Tour Company is the first and only company to offer tours of the San Francisco waterfront on the world’s first and only self-balancing electric transport mechanism, the Segway. Combining the unique transport qualities of the Segway with the beauty of San Francisco, these tours provide an entirely new way […]