10-15 Degree Celcius
(Left: Seagulls crossing the beautiful
San Francisco bay in the evening sky)
In a glance, San Francisco exudes the sense of tranquility.
Unlike the loud and bustling New York City, San Francisco is very much quiet and peaceful.
However, once you start exploring the corners of this populous city, you may find many loud, hidden treasures here in San Francisco and one instance is the Golden Gate Bridge, which is a sight not to be missed.
Attractions
#1 The Golden Gate Bridge
This bridge boasts wonderful architectural design, so it's little wonder why it was ranked 5th on the List of America's Favourite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects in 1999 (wikipedia).
(L: What better way to spend the cold, beautiful evening than cruising around San Francisco's Golden Gate bay?)
I find that to truly experience the beauty of this bridge, there's no better way than taking a ride on a cruise across the Golden Gate bay in San Francisco.
You can take the Bay Cruise at Pier 49 at Fisherman's Wharf.
The Bay Cruise
The best time to board the cruise is when evening is nearing...
You won't regret it, I promise! The setting is just purely romantic...just sit, chill and admire the landscape around you.
But, do remember to bring along your gloves if you're not adaptable to cold weather.
I initially thought the weather was bearable for me; that I wouldn't need to put on my gloves, like everybody else on the boat, but, the strong and freezingly cold wind forced me to surrender.
I had to wear gloves.
Now, besides taking the cruise to take a close view of this bridge, you can either drive or take a bus to Fort Point (allegedly the best point to see the Golden Gate Bridge).
(Note: Renting a car might be affordable or cheap, but the parking can cost a lot in San Francisco. Get a MUNI or CITY pass instead.)
You can get tram rides with your passes...just flash your pass to the conductor. It's easy and the rides can be thrilling when it's going down the steep slopes.
Must try the tram ride!
#2 Fisherman's Wharf
It's definitely a one-stop family entertainment place!
Well, we planned the course of our trip according to what we could find online and in forums.
Most of the mentioned attractions are all in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.
There's just plenty to see and do there. It's just so 'colourful'.
Pumped with excitement, we dropped our bags at Marriott hotel and immediately checked out the Fisherman's Wharf...it covers a really huge area!
Bottom: Fire up at Johnny Rocket! The atmosphere's good and the food will take you to the space.
That's why we decided to stay in the vicinity - Marriott Hotel.
Marriott Hotel
Let's talk about Marriott at Fisherman's Wharf, shall we? The staff were very helpful and friendly.
We reached the hotel a few hours before check-in time and if you were us, you'd surely want to go to your room and take a rest after so many hours on the plane.
So, we politely asked if there was any room available for an early check-in and without reluctancy, she checked and said, yes (with a wide smile)...and if we didn't mind to stay in a disabled-friendly room, we could check in right at that instant.
I felt like hugging her!
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