Fun stuff to do in bay area?

mike270 · 06-25-2003, 10:34 PM

I am going to be visiting San Francisco area in July and wanted some locals opinions of fun stuff to do, besides the obvious alcatraz, golden gate, coastline, baseball games, etc..... cuz i already know i'm doing that

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mr_disco · 06-25-2003, 10:40 PM

Probably should go for a hike in the John Muir woods, see the majestic redwoods.

And first Saturday at DNA lounge is also good.

HomerJay · 06-25-2003, 10:47 PM

He's from Colorado, I'm sure he doesn't want to go hiking in our puny woods. Wine country is always a good bet if you are of legal age, even if you are not into wine, it's a beautiful area. Of course hit as much coastline as possible because you don't have any in Colorado. A baseball game at Pac Bell park is nice. Totally different than Coors field. What are your interests?

-JOE

mr_disco · 06-25-2003, 10:49 PM

And whether you're going there by yourself or with SO.

mike270 · 06-25-2003, 11:10 PM

I am actually going with my parents

(hey its a free vacation) I might be able to go my own way for a little while though.

How far away are the redwoods? I would like to see the BIG trees...not tiny ones like we have.

How far down the coast do the views last?

HomerJay · 06-25-2003, 11:22 PM

You should come North across the Golden Gate to Mendocino county to see some nice redwoods. You'll pass a lot of vineyards a long the way and awesome twisty roads

S-Rex · 06-25-2003, 11:38 PM

You could do a short hike from the Cliff House to Lands End.

This hike would show the ocean view to your left and the local vegetations to your right. Wide open trail. Its a nice hike then you could continue further and walk to the ocean.

mike270 · 06-25-2003, 11:52 PM

hmmmm

great ideas guys....keep 'em comin!!!

goten2000 · 06-26-2003, 12:06 AM

yea summer's so damn boring, what you guys doing in the area?

yayitzian · 06-26-2003, 12:11 AM

mendocino is cool to drive by, but my parents made me vacation there once, and it's like a logger's heaven or something. i rode that skunk train or something. it was good scenery.

TurnWRX · 06-26-2003, 12:18 AM

Monterey Bay

HomerJay · 06-26-2003, 12:20 AM

Ooo yeah! Monterey. I second that. Highway 1 in Big Sur rocks! You can see the bridge that's in all the car commercials.

ShopLifter · 06-26-2003, 03:17 AM

can always go to Sonoma
can visit the wineries and drink wine (if you're old enough)
can watch some races (if there are any) at the Infineon Raceway

http://www.infineonraceway.com/

FROM SAN FRANCISCO:
Cross Golden Gate Bridge to Highway 101 north. Take Highway 37 eastbound toward Vallejo. Left at Highway 121. Track is one-quarter mile up on the left.

Stock Y-Gon · 06-26-2003, 03:11 PM

If you will be here on the weekend of 7/11-7/13, you have to go to Laguna Seca for the World Superbike races. This is their only stop in the US. If you are here on the weekend of 7/25-7/27, then check out ALMS at Infineon Raceway. Not only is ALMS running that weekend, Speed World Challenge will be running with their GT and TC groups. Another treat for that weekend is that STRANA will be running also, with their semi tractors on Infineon.

mike270 · 06-26-2003, 06:50 PM

We are just vacationing...getting away from colorado for a little while. I will be in town from the 20th to the 25th so I should see if I can go to at least one day at Infineon Raceway. I wish I could go sample some wine but sadly I am only 19.

Thanks for all the suggestions...also what bridge is it I always see in all the car commercials? and how do I get there?

quasi888 · 06-26-2003, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike270
...also what bridge is it I always see in all the car commercials? and how do I get there?

Homer's talkin about the Bixby Bridge:

And not only is it car commercials, it also seems to be in every movie that features San Francisco too. (Never mind, of course, that it is about 2-1/2 to 3 hours away from San Francisco...

)

You get there by taking Hwy 1 about 30-40 minutes south of Carmel/Moneterey, which I highly recommend also. Your parents will dig it too...something for everyone. Monterey Bay Aquarium, scenic 17-Mile drive. The region is about 2 hours from SF.

Dave

invisibleman · 06-26-2003, 08:36 PM

man you guys forgot to tell him to go clubbin at night in sf. i'm dissapointed!

ldivinag · 06-26-2003, 10:40 PM

and the strip clubs and hookers...

HomerJay · 06-27-2003, 12:05 AM

Uh, he's 19. I don't think he's getting in anywhere good

Unless he's got a fake Colorado id. (Did you need one?

)

mike270 · 06-27-2003, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HomerJay
Uh, he's 19. I don't think he's getting in anywhere good Unless he's got a fake Colorado id. (Did you need one? )

No fake ID....haha good idea though

invisibleman · 06-27-2003, 03:16 AM

you don't need id's for hookers espeially them cat houses! haha as for strip joints isn't it 18 and over? and for clubs city nights it's an ok crowd. since you guys don't have dave and busters there i'll take you if you're down here but i think at 10:30 if you're nder 21 they kick your arse out!

ShopLifter · 06-27-2003, 03:51 AM

can visit Fisherman's Wharf and scope out some honeys or just enjoy the fresh seafood and view.

or if you're feel'n brave and adventurist you can try out CHINATOWN. Just soak in the atmosphere.

ride the famous cable cars...

or drive up and down that winding road, forgot what its called..

visit San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (if you're into art)

visit the Metreon bunch of Sony products

drive on 101-South or 101-North during RUSH HOUR (between 3pm and 5pm) and experience the traffic

check out http://www.sfgate.com and search for things to do all over the Bay Area.

bclee · 06-27-2003, 12:51 PM

I like the big trees at Big Basin (near Santa Cruz) a bit more than Muir Woods. If you head down to Monterey, consider that, but Muir Woods is pretty close to SF.

The Marin Headlands part of Golden Gate Nat'l Park, at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, is a great place to stop for views of the bridge, SF, cliffs, the ocean, etc. I always take visitors there, they never complain.

Point Reyes, if it's not foggy, is a good place to look at the ocean. Nice beaches on the south side, huge waves on the north, and cliffs (and even a nice light house) on the end.

The coast (highway 1) is great from Monterey south. Drive as far as you have time for.

And finally . . . probably out of range but Yosemite Valley is only a few hours drive away, and will impress even someone used to the Rockies. Plus they have the really big trees (Giant Sequoias).

FryRice · 06-27-2003, 08:28 PM

Why dont you go to baker beach.........hehehehe

Sordid Philosopher · 06-27-2003, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by S-Rex
You could do a short hike from the Cliff House to Lands End.

This hike would show the ocean view to your left and the local vegetations to your right.

Yeah, go for a walk in the local vegitation, you might be a little surprised at what you find. Especially if it's a weekday or morning.

You guys trying to scare him?

06-25-2003, 10:34 PM	#1
mike270 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12863 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS	Fun stuff to do in bay area? I am going to be visiting San Francisco area in July and wanted some locals opinions of fun stuff to do, besides the obvious alcatraz, golden gate, coastline, baseball games, etc..... cuz i already know i'm doing that * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-25-2003, 11:38 PM	#7
S-Rex Scooby Newbie Member#: 19204 Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Bruno Vehicle: 2002 WRX WR Blue	hiking You could do a short hike from the Cliff House to Lands End. This hike would show the ocean view to your left and the local vegetations to your right. Wide open trail. Its a nice hike then you could continue further and walk to the ocean.

06-27-2003, 03:51 AM	#22
ShopLifter Scooby Newbie Member#: 22657 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Mateo Vehicle: 96 Acura 3.2 TL Silver	can visit Fisherman's Wharf and scope out some honeys or just enjoy the fresh seafood and view. or if you're feel'n brave and adventurist you can try out CHINATOWN. Just soak in the atmosphere. ride the famous cable cars... or drive up and down that winding road, forgot what its called.. visit San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (if you're into art) visit the Metreon bunch of Sony products drive on 101-South or 101-North during RUSH HOUR (between 3pm and 5pm) and experience the traffic check out http://www.sfgate.com and search for things to do all over the Bay Area. Last edited by ShopLifter; 06-27-2003 at 03:59 AM.

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06-25-2003, 10:40 PM	#2
mr_disco Scooby Specialist Member#: 7760 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Long Beach Vehicle: 2002 Truly Slow 2006 Audi A3 in the shop	Probably should go for a hike in the John Muir woods, see the majestic redwoods. And first Saturday at DNA lounge is also good.

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HomerJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 1135 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: BAICED Vehicle: 2005 WRX WAGON Silver	He's from Colorado, I'm sure he doesn't want to go hiking in our puny woods. Wine country is always a good bet if you are of legal age, even if you are not into wine, it's a beautiful area. Of course hit as much coastline as possible because you don't have any in Colorado. A baseball game at Pac Bell park is nice. Totally different than Coors field. What are your interests? -JOE

06-25-2003, 10:49 PM	#4
mr_disco Scooby Specialist Member#: 7760 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Long Beach Vehicle: 2002 Truly Slow 2006 Audi A3 in the shop	And whether you're going there by yourself or with SO.

06-25-2003, 11:10 PM	#5
mike270 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12863 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS	I am actually going with my parents (hey its a free vacation) I might be able to go my own way for a little while though. How far away are the redwoods? I would like to see the BIG trees...not tiny ones like we have. How far down the coast do the views last?

06-25-2003, 11:22 PM	#6
HomerJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 1135 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: BAICED Vehicle: 2005 WRX WAGON Silver	You should come North across the Golden Gate to Mendocino county to see some nice redwoods. You'll pass a lot of vineyards a long the way and awesome twisty roads

06-25-2003, 11:52 PM	#8
mike270 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12863 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS	hmmmm great ideas guys....keep 'em comin!!!

06-26-2003, 12:06 AM	#9
goten2000 Scooby Newbie Member#: 36911 Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: '00 2.5 RS Black	yea summer's so damn boring, what you guys doing in the area?

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yayitzian Scooby Specialist Member#: 14534 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Socal Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan MBP	mendocino is cool to drive by, but my parents made me vacation there once, and it's like a logger's heaven or something. i rode that skunk train or something. it was good scenery.

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TurnWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 37254 Join Date: May 2003 Location: CA Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX WR Blue Pearl	Monterey Bay

06-26-2003, 12:20 AM	#12
HomerJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 1135 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: BAICED Vehicle: 2005 WRX WAGON Silver	Ooo yeah! Monterey. I second that. Highway 1 in Big Sur rocks! You can see the bridge that's in all the car commercials.

06-26-2003, 03:17 AM	#13
ShopLifter Scooby Newbie Member#: 22657 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Mateo Vehicle: 96 Acura 3.2 TL Silver	can always go to Sonoma can visit the wineries and drink wine (if you're old enough) can watch some races (if there are any) at the Infineon Raceway http://www.infineonraceway.com/ FROM SAN FRANCISCO: Cross Golden Gate Bridge to Highway 101 north. Take Highway 37 eastbound toward Vallejo. Left at Highway 121. Track is one-quarter mile up on the left.

06-26-2003, 03:11 PM	#14
Stock Y-Gon Scooby Newbie Member#: 22212 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Campbell, CA	If you will be here on the weekend of 7/11-7/13, you have to go to Laguna Seca for the World Superbike races. This is their only stop in the US. If you are here on the weekend of 7/25-7/27, then check out ALMS at Infineon Raceway. Not only is ALMS running that weekend, Speed World Challenge will be running with their GT and TC groups. Another treat for that weekend is that STRANA will be running also, with their semi tractors on Infineon.

06-26-2003, 06:50 PM	#15
mike270 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12863 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS	We are just vacationing...getting away from colorado for a little while. I will be in town from the 20th to the 25th so I should see if I can go to at least one day at Infineon Raceway. I wish I could go sample some wine but sadly I am only 19. Thanks for all the suggestions...also what bridge is it I always see in all the car commercials? and how do I get there?

06-26-2003, 08:36 PM	#17
invisibleman Scooby Specialist Member#: 8188 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bay Area	man you guys forgot to tell him to go clubbin at night in sf. i'm dissapointed!

06-26-2003, 10:40 PM	#18
ldivinag Scooby Specialist Member#: 13533 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Vehicle: 04 sti black???	and the strip clubs and hookers...

06-27-2003, 12:05 AM	#19
HomerJay Scooby Specialist Member#: 1135 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: BAICED Vehicle: 2005 WRX WAGON Silver	Uh, he's 19. I don't think he's getting in anywhere good Unless he's got a fake Colorado id. (Did you need one? )

06-27-2003, 03:16 AM	#21
invisibleman Scooby Specialist Member#: 8188 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bay Area	you don't need id's for hookers espeially them cat houses! haha as for strip joints isn't it 18 and over? and for clubs city nights it's an ok crowd. since you guys don't have dave and busters there i'll take you if you're down here but i think at 10:30 if you're nder 21 they kick your arse out!

06-27-2003, 12:51 PM	#23
bclee Scooby Newbie Member#: 27958 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East SFBay, CA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon WR Blue	I like the big trees at Big Basin (near Santa Cruz) a bit more than Muir Woods. If you head down to Monterey, consider that, but Muir Woods is pretty close to SF. The Marin Headlands part of Golden Gate Nat'l Park, at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, is a great place to stop for views of the bridge, SF, cliffs, the ocean, etc. I always take visitors there, they never complain. Point Reyes, if it's not foggy, is a good place to look at the ocean. Nice beaches on the south side, huge waves on the north, and cliffs (and even a nice light house) on the end. The coast (highway 1) is great from Monterey south. Drive as far as you have time for. And finally . . . probably out of range but Yosemite Valley is only a few hours drive away, and will impress even someone used to the Rockies. Plus they have the really big trees (Giant Sequoias).

06-27-2003, 08:28 PM	#24
FryRice Scooby Specialist Member#: 38402 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 2004 WRX~vf34 SOLD EVO MR	Why dont you go to baker beach.........hehehehe