{"id":26621,"date":"2019-03-25T19:14:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T19:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=26621"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:16:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:16:21","slug":"a-weekend-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/a-weekend-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend a Weekend in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"

A weekend in San Francisco<\/a> promises an opportunity to experience new and intriguing things. These ideas will help you see the city from a unique perspective, making for a first-class weekend you won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p>\n

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Painted Ladies, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday Evening<\/h2>\n

Your weekend in San Francisco starts at a boutique hotel<\/a>. The Hotel Huntington<\/a> is a stylish modern boutique housed in one of San Francisco’s most beautiful and historical buildings. The hotel also has the Big 4, a dining experience as luxurious as the railroad tycoons it was named after. You may also like Proper<\/a>, which offers distinctly cool and retro vibes in a mid-market neighborhood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get your 72 hours in San Francisco off to a rocking start with a concert at The Fillmore<\/a>, a legendary venue offering concerts by world-famous artists and up-and-coming bands.<\/p>\n

The views in San Francisco are unlike any other city in the U.S. You\u2019ll be amazed by the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge<\/a>, the Bay Lights, and landmarks like the Coit Tower<\/a> and Transamerica Pyramid<\/a>. A quiet walk on Pier 7 is a less tourist-filled place to take it all in.<\/p>\n

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday Morning<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re an early riser or you prefer to sleep in, you\u2019ll want to fuel your next 48 hours in San Francisco with a good breakfast. Boulettes Larder<\/a> serves inspired, unexpected breakfast fare, such as poached eggs with cranberry beans, tomatillos, queso fresco, and purslane. If you\u2019re in a rush, grab fresh baked goods and a coffee to go from Outerlands<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday morning is the perfect time to tour. San Francisco\u2019s Lombard Street<\/a> is known for its lovely gardens and zig-zag roadway. The Lyon Street steps offer a pleasant view of the Presidio Forest<\/a> and San Francisco Bay if you can make it to the 300th<\/sup> step. If you\u2019re a fan of edgy art walks, tour the street murals of Clarion Alley to see some clever creations.<\/p>\n

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Lombard Street, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Indulge in a well-deserved lunch at Spruce<\/a>, where you can saddle up to the bar for a wonderfully messy burger and thirst-quenching drinks.<\/p>\n

Saturday Night<\/h2>\n

Your Saturday night in San Francisco is set with posh drinks at The JCB Tasting Lounge in The Ritz-Carlton. Or, if you prefer casual cocktails, head to Top of the Mark, where you’ll get a killer view of the city.<\/p>\n

Take courage from the drinks and head to The Speakeasy<\/a>, a theatre known for its \u201cimmersive\u201d experience. There\u2019s no telling what might happen or what you might be asked to do. We Players offers an alternative theatre experience, producing original performances in outdoor locations around town.<\/p>\n

The Great American Music Hall is a uniquely lavish venue, featuring two full bars and a lengthy list of highly desirable acts. Their more casual sister bar, Slim\u2019s, is home to some of the city\u2019s best R&B.<\/p>\n

For dinner, you can take a walk in colorful Chinatown, where you can choose from tempting dim sum at Good Mong Kok Bakery, spicy Sichuan-style noodles at Chong Qing Xiao Mian, or Vietnamese crepes at My Canh.<\/p>\n

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Chinatown, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday Morning<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t waste a single minute of your last 24 hours in San Francisco. Grab a frangipane croissant and coffee at Tartine Manufactory<\/a>, and then hit the landmarks. Consider a ferry ride to Alcatraz, a groovy walk down memory lane in Haight-Ashbury or watching the sea lions at Pier 39 near Fisherman\u2019s Wharf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you tour San Francisco, you might get lost in City Lights bookstore<\/a> for hours, ride the cable cars, and wander through the stunning architecture at the Palace of Fine Arts<\/a>. Now, you\u2019ve worked up your appetite.<\/p>\n

Fresh seafood is plentiful in San Francisco, so for lunch, consider chowing down on scrumptious shrimp rolls at Woodhouse Fish Co<\/a>., a classic bowl of Cioppino at the historic Tadich Grill<\/a>, or fresh steamed mussels and clams at Sotto Mare<\/a>. If you\u2019re still near the wharf, tuck into a pleasing bowl of clam chowder from Pier 39.<\/p>\n

End your afternoon with tea at the Palace Hotel<\/a>, where you can nibble on traditional sweets in a surreal Victorian setting.<\/p>\n

Sunday Evening<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s Sunday night, and there\u2019s still so much to do. Catch a movie at The Castro Theatre<\/a>. You can watch a film the way Hollywood intended in one of the last movie palaces with the opulence and grandeur of the 1920s. Movies vary from silver screen gems to indie features with an artsy, edgier feel.<\/p>\n

After your film, you can settle in for a classic Cal-Ital dinner at Delfina<\/a> for wood-fired entr\u00e9es and delicious bowls of ricotta cavatelli. Or, you can sip martinis infused with smoked Castelvetrano olive juice and rosemary oil at The Progress while you peruse their unique \u00e0 la carte dinner menu.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, you can head out to Treasure Island to get a rare view of the city from the bay.<\/p>\n

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Marina District, San Francisco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spend your last hours in San Francisco by winding down at one of the city\u2019s historic bars. Hit The Homestead for cocktails or kick back with an Irish coffee at The Buena Vista cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A weekend in San Francisco promises to quench your thirst, tantalize your hunger, and entertain your restless soul. Book your next flight<\/a> now.<\/p>\n

Check out our other Weekend Guides for our top destinations<\/p>\n

New York City<\/a><\/p>\n

Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville<\/a><\/p>\n

New Orleans<\/a><\/p>\n

Atlanta<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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