The Mac|Life Guide to San Francisco for Macworld Expo Attendees
Posted 02/09/2010 at 4:10am
| by Florence Ion
5 Totally Tourist Places to Walk Through
Take a stroll through Yerba Buena Gardens750 Howard StDuring your lunchtime, we suggest taking a short stroll to the Yerba Buena Gardens, located between 3rd Street and Opera Alley. It’s a great place to escape the hectic nature of San Francisco’s city streets and Macworld Expo’s frantic convention floor.

Visit the Haight & Golden Gate ParkTake the 71-Noriega
If you managed to book meetings in the morning to free up your afternoon, hop on the 71-Noriega at Market Street and take it all the way to Lincoln and 19th. Proceed forward for a three-mile stroll around Golden Gate Park (entrance at Martin Luther King Blvd), then hop back the 71 going Inbound, en route to the Haight, to do some shopping at the various boutiques, or munch on some delicious eats.

Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge
Start at the 38-Geary
The Golden Gate Bridge is open to all until sundown. It’ll take about two busses to get to Fort Mason, but the breathtaking view is worth it. Hop on the 38-Geary, on Geary street in front of Union Square, and then transfer to the 28-Fort Mason bus at Park Presidio. Don’t forget to bring a jacket (or two).
Visit the Painted Ladies in
Alamo Square
Take the 5-FultonRemember the house from
Full House? Well, you can actually see it in person! Take the 5-Fulton outbound and get off at Alamo Square.

Shop and eat in Japantown/Fillmore
Take the 38-Geary
If you’re looking to do some kitschy shopping and eat delicious food, head over to the Japantown/Fillmore area. While you’re there, browse through the stores located inside the Japantown mall, see a movie at the Kabuki Theater, or stroll through Fillmore’s historical scenic streets. Simply take the 38-Geary from downtown and get off at Fillmore Street.
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