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Brief
Layover in SF April 24, 2001 If you happen to have a brief layover in San Francisco (as a result of
going to Hawaii) it may be possible for you to do some sightseeing. You
can take a cab into San Fran. but beware that traffic on the north/south
corridor of California can be frightful during rush hours. If you laying
over mid day this should be no problem. Allow 45 minutes from the airport
to downtown San Fran. I suggest going just to Fisherman's Wharf. This will give you a fabulous
view of San Francisco Bay. You can grab a snack of fresh seafood or sour
dough bread sandwiches as you stroll around. Your kids will love checking
out the seal wharf which is an official tourist attraction. So many seals
began gathering around one of the wharfs that the city built a sightseeting
boardwalk so tourists can come and watch them sun themselves. This is
a huge tourist area so it is pricey but still fun. If you have time, I
suggest riding a cable car up to Union Square and then grabbing your car
from there back to the airport. There is not much for the kids to see
on Union Square but the ride on the cablecar getting there is great fun
and a very San Francisco experience!
Reader Feedback: K.K. writes: "Just as an added suggestion for the parent going to San
Francisco - I lived there for 15 years and it is a great town for lots
of things - don't miss Golden Gate Park - take a look at the buffalos
and if you can go on a Sunday they close the main roads and you can rent
a bike or roller blades and take off on a great run around the park and
see a lot. It's a great way to take a "break" from the sightseeing but
still see a great part of SF. When finished at the park take a walk along
Haight Street - have a bite to eat and take a pic at the famous Haight/Ashbury
corner. A blast from the past."
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