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Day Trips: Don't miss the Carmel Mission
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  • Updated By shrimp56 on December 13, 2002
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  • Inside the Carmel Mission church - San Francisco
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    It's south of San Francisco -- near Monterey -- and well worth a visit. Please see the travelogue on this page.

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    Day Trips: The University of California...
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  • By Skylink on August 26, 2002
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  • The University of California Berkeley is not too far from the beaten path. The Campanile tower is visable from parts of San Francisco. One can take the BART subway train to Berkeley station. AC Transit buses are somewhat cheaper and leave from the Transbay Terminal at Mission and 1st Streets. MUNI's 38 bus also leaves from the Transbay Terminal and goes to Union Square and then Geary Blvd. in the Richmond District. Several films were filmed on location at the campus including Claire Forlani and Freddie Prinze, Jr.'s Boys and Girls (2000). Sean Connery, Nicholas Cage, and Clair Forlani also starred in The Rock, filmed on Alcatraz Prison (1994).

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    Day Trips: Mt Tamalpias or Mt. 'Tam' as...
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  • By deaconblue on August 26, 2002
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Mt Tamalpias or Mt. 'Tam' as the locals call it, is a beautiful place to hike and take in spectacular views. Those of you who are Dharma Bums, may recall Kerouac describing the Dipsey Trail, which is pretty much in the shadow of Mt. Tam. It's an 8 mile hike along the Dipsey trail to Stinson beach, and well worth it. But for those who like to rely on thier legs a little less, the sumit of Mt. Tam is accessible by car. You should pick up a map if you decide to go there, but basically you take 101 over the Golden Gate, and then take the hwy 1 exit at Mill Valley. it's roughly a 30 minute drive from the city to the very top of the mountain. (if ya don't get caught in traffic on the bridge)

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    Day Trips: Santa Cruz is a about a three...
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  • Updated By kat_on_moray on December 2, 2002
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Santa Cruz is a about a three hour drive from San Francisco and we passed thru on the way back from Big Sur. We only spent a night there (so I won't bother making a special page although I am sure it deserves one) but decided to stay that one night because of the KIVA RETREAT HOUSE. It is a relaxation centre where you can have a massage and relax in a variety of hot tubs outside in a garden. I have been to a number of hot springs in Japan but they have always been segregated by sex, Kiva isn't so I was a little nervous at first. Although it says it is 'Clothing Optional', I quickly realized that this is the American term for nude.....It was the middle of Winter and it was the most relaxing thing we did on our trip. It costs $16 for an adult and $8 for a student. This allows for all-day access so you can go home and then come back again later that day if you like. HOURS: Sun-Thu noon-11pm, Sat and Sun noon-midnight. ADDRESS: 702 Water St, Santa Cruz PHONE:831.429.1142 A definitely liberating experience!

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    Day Trips: Muni (unlimited ride) PASSPORTS
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  • By machomikemd on October 6, 2007
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  • 1 day Pass - San Francisco
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    Muni Passports are good for unlimited rides on Muni, including cable cars (plus pcc street cars, , hybrid trains, regular buses, trolley buses). 3-day and 7-day Passports are good for three or seven consecutive days. Passports may be purchased in advance. So if your on a Budget and Have all the time to Tour around San Francisco, I suggest you take this type of Passport as a budget tour! Buy Your 1, 3, or 7 day Muni Passports at the following locations: * SFMTA Customer Service Center, 11 South Van Ness Avenue at Market * Muni Ticket Sales Location at Market & Powell Streets * Muni Ticket Sales Location at Hyde & Beach Streets (near Ghirardelli Square) * Muni Ticket Sales Location at Bay & Taylor Streets (near Fisherman's Wharf) * Montgomery Station Sales Location at Montgomery Station (Mezzanine Level) * Passports are also sold every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the information booths in the baggage claim areas at the San Francisco International Airport. Cost: 1-day Passport $11 3-day Passport $18 7-day Passport $24

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    Day Trips: Berkeley - This historic...
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  • Updated By jenna24 on August 25, 2002
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Berkeley - This historic town that gave a home to the freedom fights of the 60's is now one of the nicest places on earth to visit. (Not that it wasn't then)Go to Berkeley and visit the famous People's Park, The UC Berkeley campus, Botanical Gardens, the winding hills for a great sunset or just hang out at one of the many unique restaurants throughout the city.

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    Day Trips: Across the Bay Bridge, in...
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  • By JERICO on August 25, 2002
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  • Across the Bay Bridge, in Oakland's Jack London Square, there is a sushi restaurant called Yoshi's. The food is rather good, but Yoshi's is also a world-class jazz club that hosts some very impressive performers in a small stage room which is table-seating only. The room has great acoustics, cool decorations, and there isn't a bad seat in the house. In the past I've seen Joshua Redman, Branford Marsalis, and Dr. John perform here. See Yoshis.com for more information.

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    Day Trips: Head over into Marin County,...
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  • By JERICO on August 25, 2002
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  • Head over into Marin County, which is just North over the Golden Gate Bridge, and head into the quiet town of Mill Valley. This is an interesting little town nestled in the trees and hills, with shops and cafes and bookstores and a residential feel. It gave me the impression of a town that was full of old hippies that have settled down and done ok for themselves - nice, but not stuffy, classy but not snooty. You may also have a celebrity sighting here - Huey Lewis, Bob Weir, Carlos Santana, Sammy Hagar, and Merle Saunders all live nearby. Check out the bar Sweetwaters for a nice relaxing drink in a local atmosphere, or stop by at night and catch one of their live bands!

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    Day Trips: A few others . . .
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  • Updated By acemj on July 4, 2004
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Stanford University in Palo Alto. Stanford is one of the premiere universities in the United States. It's often referred to as 'the Harvard of the West.' This is a picture of the cloister on campus. You could also visit another prestigious university, the University of California at Berkeley. Berkelely is easy to access via public transportation and is definitely worth the trip. There are some great restaurants and pubs to check out! And don't forget Oakland just across the Bay Bridge.

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    Day Trips: Hop across to east bay and...
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  • By miaou on August 25, 2002
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  • Day Trips - San Francisco
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    Hop across to east bay and explore Berkeley and the university campus which is ranked as one of the top universities in United States. Berkeley is an amazing place for a small area. In the 60s the students protested for free speech and til this day the student body continues the tradition of voicing its opinions. South of campus leads straight to Telegraph Avenue where there are shops and street vendors. You'll see homeless and scruffy kids sitting along the streets but Berkeley is supposed to give you a cultural shock. My suggestion: stop for a coffee at Milano or Caffe Strada on Bancroft Street. This is where you'll find students studying and/or having intellectual conversations.


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