The major advantage of domestic travel is that
most locations are conveniently situated
right here in the United States.
Dave Barry
In the last two decades, I’ve traveled everywhere else in the world but here. Guess where?
Can’t beat this excellent location between Union Square and the Embarcadero! The BART train to/from the airport stops right at the hotel door (Montgomery station.) Ask Front Desk for rooms on the 8th floor facing the street for a large arch window. The room carpet is a bit tired, but the the staff members are kind, bathrobe and pillows are plump, and their Garden Court is absolutely magnificent! Pianist Gea plays jazz and classical music after 5:00 pm.
My absolute fave in this town and a glorious photo opp! For best photos, visit early in the morning when the sun shines on the majestic columns and all other people are still in bed. Or just sit on a bench by the pond and soak in the beauty of the architecture.
You don’t seriously believe I biked here, do you? I gave up dodging other tourists to take an unusual shot and on my way back to the car, I spied these bikes posing for a photo. Climb up the hill on the far side of the bridge to get the best scenic shots of Alcatraz and the city.
In Napa Valley, the vineyard you must visit is Castello di Amorosa for the romance of the castle and its adorable little farm. Dine nearby at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.
The Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay
Escape the city crowds and take a scenic drive on the Pacific Coast to the Ritz at Half Moon Bay. Stop for a romantic lunch or dinner, maybe a round of golf with an ocean view or stay the night.
Christian Louboutin Shop on 29 Maiden Lane
What’s a trip without a souvenir? And if you can’t find anything made in San Francisco, something bought in San Francisco is quite fun, too!
Click on “Leave a Comment” (above left) to add your San Francisco favorites.
xoxox
© Sharon Birke
201 697 1947
Sharon@PowerfulGoddess.com
Glamour Portraits of the Goddess in Every Wife & Mother
Powerful Goddess Portraits 
Jun 06, 2014 @ 08:34:57
I’ve traveled very little beyond our borders but all over this beautiful country. I’ve been through San Francisco many times and only visited a few of the local sites. One memory, of course food related was Chowder’s at Pier 39. Clam chowder in a sour dough loaf bowl, good to the last slightly soggy inside and crispy crust bite…yum! You got me, Sharky! I scrolled down and saw the bike and my thoughts perked up. Recently taking up bicycling again myself I was happy thinking, your bike!! Then I read, but also thought SF would be some tough biking, so you’re off the hook, again! 😉 Continuing on south past Half Moon Bay is a place I spent many summers, Bonny Doon. Kim and I would ride our bikes from there to Santa Cruz, the beach or sailing or fun on the Boardwalk. Thank God we arranged a ride back up the mountain!
I love your “looking thru” shots and those sexy heels! Don’t fall off!
Mountain
Jun 11, 2014 @ 10:46:02
Now and then, my daughter makes me bike (completely against my will–and heels!)
Jun 12, 2014 @ 00:27:54
A testament of a true “Girlie Goddess”