Posts categorized: Daily Dose San Francisco

A gust of wind whips around the first tower jutting heavenward 764 feet. In an attempt to stay balanced on two wheels, we dismount from our bicycles and gaze up at the hypnotic steel beams slicing through the thick fog. They’re painted an arresting “international orange.” The surface of the San Francisco Bay is 200 feet below and the current churns swiftly against a red channel marker. Sail boats appear miniature from this vantage as they tack upwind. We snap a few pictures. […]

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What’s the best way to experience the Golden Gate Bridge? Take a bike ride across it. With stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and the skyline, the picturesque towns and spectacular views of Marin County await on the other side. A 24-hour bike rental at Blazing Saddles starts at $32 per person and includes a map with self-guided tour options and a ferry ticket back to Frisco. Bonus, you’ll get your harbor tour in, too. You’ll  quickly realize that […]

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A road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur offers some of the most dramatic vistas in the United States. With the Santa Lucia Mountains rising abruptly from the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the dramatic arch bridges connecting the road across steep valleys, this region of California’s Central Coast is all majesty. Stop to enjoy the view at Nepenthe, a sprawling restaurant with an enormous deck perched high above the ocean. It’s been in business and family-owned since […]

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For contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sexy setting, head to San Francisco’s Ozumo in the trendy waterfront Embarcadero District. Start with cocktails at the sceney lounge while you wait for your table. The menu includes inventive and fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as a charcoal robata grill. With a reputation as one of San Francisco’s most expensive restaurants, it’s still possible to hem the bill if you stick to the sushi menu. The shacho roll, made with Maine lobster, mango, […]

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