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Vacationing in San Fran for the July 4th weekend. Recommendations?
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| Highmay |
I'll be checking out the great San Francisco for the July 4th weekend. I will arrive in SF on Wednesday, July 1st and leave on Sunday, July 6th.
So here are the following questions I have for you guys:
- What is the most important place I must go to during my stay? In addition, what places in general should I check out?
- Where can I get the pure, no bull Rice-A-Roni? I'm not talking about the supermarket that's pre-packaged and mass produced. I'm talking about the original restaurant where it came from.
- In terms of nightlife, I'll be sure to check out The DNA Lounge, 1015, and The Cell. What nights do you recommend? It's going to be a big weekend, so I'm sure there will be lots to do.
- Which places should I avoid like the plague?
- Where did the Hippie movement start?
All the help would be much appreciated. Ten Ton Tanx in advance! :tongue3
-Jayme=) |
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| Photo_bot_2k1 |
visit: coit tower, fishermans wharf pier 39 from here u can visit alcatraz and see the golden gate, union square and surrounding areas..
those are the total touristy places to go..
be careful of pickpockets my cousin tottally got pickpocketed on the streets of fishermans wharf
the sony metreon is kind cool, lost of shops there and an IMAX theater
honestly tho sf is boring as hell
and as far as i know there is no REAL rice a roni its just some made up BS |
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| Highmay |
No real Rice-A-Roni??!! AHH!!! What's the use of going NOW!! :whip: :whip: :whip:
No but seriously though, I'm sure there are a lot of things to do, especially during the 4th of July weekend. I hear nothing but the best things about SF.
Ok next question: whats the best location for a touristy hotel/hostel?? i was thinking about the 555 Haight Guesthouse...would it be in proximity of everywhere?? and if not, what is?? |
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| wrxtacy |
hey whats your name i will get u on the guestlist for 1015 on friday the 3rd. :D
my friend is gonna be spinning that nite also so i will be there |
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| Highmay |
Codename: Jayme Morales :toothless
btw wrxtacy: check yo' PM's... |
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| DaveT |
| quote: | Originally posted by Highmay
I'll be checking out the great San Francisco for the July 4th weekend. I will arrive in SF on Wednesday, July 1st and leave on Sunday, July 6th.
So here are the following questions I have for you guys:
- What is the most important place I must go to during my stay? In addition, what places in general should I check out?
- Where can I get the pure, no bull Rice-A-Roni? I'm not talking about the supermarket that's pre-packaged and mass produced. I'm talking about the original restaurant where it came from.
- In terms of nightlife, I'll be sure to check out The DNA Lounge, 1015, and The Cell. What nights do you recommend? It's going to be a big weekend, so I'm sure there will be lots to do.
- Which places should I avoid like the plague?
- Where did the Hippie movement start?
All the help would be much appreciated. Ten Ton Tanx in advance! :tongue3
-Jayme=) |
DNA Lounge: A while back, I could easily say Thursday is the night to go. Thursdays was D:Fuse night (no, not the DJ)....trance night. But, not anymore. Sucks, too, as it would usually kickin' there on Thursday nights. Now, I recommend that you check their schedule. Doesn't look like much is going on .
Important Places: Uhhh...uhhh...that's what gets me. There really are no REAL important places here to check out.Photo_bot_2k1 pretty much nailed the few - I can maybe say you should visit Alcatraz Island (old prison). I'm originally from Orlando, FL....the king place in the world for tourists, so maybe I'm the wrong person to talk about what's cool for tourists here. Mock me, as I worked at Disney World for two years during high school.
The nightlife...
1015: During your stay, definitely July 4th. George Acosta is playing that night! 1015 is a decent club - the most popular for sure. The sound system is well, bleh, and it's probably the reason why I don't LOVE the place. I've seen smaller clubs have better sound systems. But at least it's REAL REAL loud.
The Cell: I've actually never been there :(
Others: On July 3rd, Sasha is playing at the Mezzanine @ The Mint. Smaller club - but I like it. My only big complain - damn, it gets REAL REAL hot in there....Condensation from the ceilings and all. I would get ready to sweat if you go. Groove Tickets has more information on this.
Also, you should check out Ruby Skye. A little overclassy, but damn....the women. The music can be swank as well, just depending on the night you go.
Nope, no real rice-a-roni.
Avoid....
Southern part of San Francisco, and a part of downtown classically known as "The Tenderloin."
Hippie movment...
Haight & Ashbury (An intersection) is the most popular cross street known from the revolution. Basically in the heart of the Haight district of San Francisco. A bit touristy now (and not really in a good way....there's a damn Ben & Jerry's on the corner of Haight & Ashbury now). |
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| Highmay |
whoa...sasha on july 3rd?? nice...
but wayt:
is there a website that this can be confirmed on?? because there isnt anything listed on sasha's official site, Balance, nor Excession...As a matter of fact, this is what Excession's site says:
"Sasha USA currently has no gigs listed yet for July 2003." |
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| DaveT |
| quote: | Originally posted by Highmay
whoa...sasha on july 3rd?? nice...
but wayt:
is there a website that this can be confirmed on?? because there isnt anything listed on sasha's official site, Balance, nor Excession...As a matter of fact, this is what Excession's site says:
"Sasha USA currently has no gigs listed yet for July 2003." |
Sure thing....links for tickets and the post cards for both Sasha sessions (same night).
Info on the boat party in the evening
Info on the club session during the night
The post card for both events....straight from Spundae (the organizers)
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| Duke2003 |
| hey ppl i'm going to SF too, a week later though, but i'm only 16... i guess there's no place to go for someone my age in a country like the US right... i heard they were really strict with age limitations and stuff |
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| DaveT |
| quote: | Originally posted by Duke2003
hey ppl i'm going to SF too, a week later though, but i'm only 16... i guess there's no place to go for someone my age in a country like the US right... i heard they were really strict with age limitations and stuff |
Yeah, you are pretty much out of luck. 18+ events are RARE, all ages is even RARER. |
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| Highmay |
July 2: Qoöl Happy Hour @ 111 Minna St. Gallery (Jerry Bonham among others)
July 3: KinkyFunk & Spundae @ The SpiritSF & Mezzanine (Sasha)
July 4: Square Fridays @ Ruby Skye (Tall Paul)
July 5: Loöq Hard @ 111 Minna St. Gallery (TBA)
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| DaveT |
| quote: | Originally posted by Highmay
July 2: Qoöl Happy Hour @ 111 Minna St. Gallery (Jerry Bonham among others)
July 3: KinkyFunk & Spundae @ The SpiritSF & Mezzanine (Sasha)
July 4: Square Fridays @ Ruby Skye (Tall Paul)
July 5: Loöq Hard @ 111 Minna St. Gallery (TBA)
:gsmile: |
111 Minna sucks (ok, so it really does depend on the atmopshere). And half of it is closed off because one of the owners lost his liquor license. They've been trying to get it back for a few months now. The GameSpot offices (where I work) are a 1/2 block away and I walk in front of it everyday....I'll look in tomorrow to see if this is still the case (it was on Friday, I can say that). Last I heard they expected it to fully open up in, I quote, "early July." Spesh often spins there on Wednesdays, though, and he's dope. He opened up to Sandra Collins just a little while back and rocked the place. Anyway, if I remember I'll check it out that night (I usually go out on Wednesdays at it is), but it depends (on a girl, heh).
Anyhow, the local events calendars were updated today and it turns out D:Fuse is playing here again on July 5 at 1015 Folsom. Click here for Ticket info
I might head down to LA that weekend (well, after Sasha) to go see Mauro Picotto (July 4) and Carl Cox (July 5) in LA.
Dave |
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