last second ads The Lion Pub The city s oldest gay bar is also its most upscale. It attracts the more yuppified deni

The Lion Pub The city s oldest gay bar is also its most upscale. It attracts the more yuppified denizens of the gay community who appreciate the stylish renovated Victorian in which it is housed. There s interesting music, a great fireplace, free food at Happy Hour, and hobnobbing with a wealthier clientele. d 2062 Divisadero last second ads St at Sacramento Map E3 (415) 567-6565

op 41 displayed according to their country of origin. But the layout also demonstrates the flow and transformation of Buddhist art from India and outward into the entire Far East. Included is the fabulous Avery Brundage collec- tion of Oriental jade. d 200 Larkin St Map R2 (415) 581-3500 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sun, 10am 9pm Thur) Adm www.asianart.org ^San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design Established in 2004, this one of a kind museum, housed in an elegant building fronted by a charming courtyard, celebrates and promotes contemporary craft and design through innovative exhibitions and educational programs. They organize lots of lectures, last second ads special events, and programs for children. There is also a great museum store with many original pieces for sale. d 550 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 773- 0303 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sat, noon 5pm Sun Dis. access Adm www.sfmcd.com &Cable Car Museum This brick, warehouse like structure houses the nuts and bolts machinery that keeps the entire cable car system opera- ting. Don t miss a look down- stairs at the giant, spool like sheaves winding the fat cables round and round (see p11). *Mus e Mechanique and Holographic Museum A quaint, time warp experience awaits you here. As you approach the lower level, you ll be greeted by the loud guffaws of Laughing Sal, the enormous, buxom figure that is a relic of the old Playland at the Beach. There are also many other often op 41 displayed according to their country of origin. But the layout also demonstrates the flow and transformation of Buddhist art from India and outward into the entire Far East. Included is the fabulous Avery Brundage collec- tion of Oriental jade. d 200 Larkin St Map R2 (415) 581-3500 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sun, 10am 9pm Thur) Adm www.asianart.org ^San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design Established in 2004, this one of a kind museum, housed in an elegant building fronted by a charming last second ads courtyard, celebrates and promotes contemporary craft and design through innovative exhibitions last second ads and educational programs. They organize last second ads lots of lectures, special events, and programs for children. There is also a great museum store with many original pieces for sale. d 550 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 773- 0303 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sat, noon 5pm Sun Dis. access Adm www.sfmcd.com &Cable Car Museum This brick, warehouse like structure houses the nuts and bolts machinery that keeps the entire cable car system opera- ting. Don t miss a look down- stairs at the giant, spool like sheaves last second ads winding the fat cables round and round (see p11). *Mus e Mechanique last second ads and Holographic Museum A quaint, time warp experience awaits you here. As you approach the lower level, you ll be greeted by the loud guffaws of Laughing Sal, the enormous, buxom figure that is a relic of the old Playland at the Beach. last second ads There are also many other often ingenious mechanical devices that once crowded the arcade. Don t miss the re creation in miniature of a Chinese last second ads opium den. In addition, there is a small collection devoted to the art of holography. d Pier 45, Fisherman s Wharf Map A3 Open 11am 7pm Mon Fri, 10am 8pm Sat Sun (415) 346-2000

San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 13 The Port of San Francisco In 1853 the first wharf was built here, and it quickly last second ads became a center for maritime-related enterprise, including shipbuilding, and fresh seafood joints. last second ads Italians soon monopolized almost every aspect of the fishing industry even today, most of the eateries along the Wharf bear Italian names. With technology, however, the Bay was fished-out by the 1950s, and any big-time fishing industry went out of business or moved elsewhere. %USS Pampanito This vintage submarine (above) sank six enemy ships and damaged four others in World War II. You can tour its interior and get an idea of what life was like for the crew. ^Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel last second ads This little wooden chapel last second ads was built in 1980 as an interfaith memorial to all those who make and have made their living at sea. Fish Alley This alley (right) is possibly the last vestige of the authentic, workaday wharf. Here you can see fishing boats come in and watch as the catch of the day is landed and prepared for market. (Boudin Bakery This is the home of the famous chain of San Francisco sourdough breadmakers. Stop by to try the distinctive crusty round loaf, best enjoyed warm from the oven with plenty of butter. *Aquarium of the Bay The aquarium s trans parent tunnel visually immerses you in the San Francisco Bay marine habitat, where thousands of members of diverse oceanfauna disport themselves before last second ads your eyes. Video presentations and marine specialists helpyou last second ads understand what you re seeing. )Ripleys Believe It Or Not! and Wax Museum These two fun-zone denizens (below) found as attractions around the world are a give- away that these blocks of Jefferson Street are pure tourist trap. Plan of Fisherman s Wharf & San Francisco s Top 10Sa a c sco s op 0 13 The Port of San Francisco last second ads In 1853 the first wharf was built here, and it quickly became a center for maritime-related enterprise, including shipbuilding, and fresh seafood joints. Italians soon monopolized almost every aspect of the fishing industry even today, most of the eateries along the Wharf bear Italian names. With technology, however, the Bay was fished-out by the 1950s, and any big-time fishing industry went out of business last second ads or moved elsewhere. %USS Pampanito This vintage submarine (above) sank six enemy ships and damaged four others in World War II. You can tour its interior last second ads and get an idea of what life was like for the crew. ^Fisherman s and Seaman s Memorial Chapel This little wooden chapel was built in 1980 as an interfaith memorial to all those who make and have made their living at sea. Fish Alley This alley (right) is possibly last second ads the last vestige of the authentic, workaday wharf. Here you can see fishing boats come in and watch as the catch of the day is landed and prepared last second ads for market. (Boudin Bakery This is the home of the famous chain of San Francisco sourdough breadmakers. Stop by to try the distinctive crusty round loaf, best enjoyed warm from the oven with plenty of butter. *Aquarium of the Bay The aquarium s trans parent tunnel visually immerses you in the San Francisco Bay marine habitat, where thousands of members last second ads of diverse oceanfauna disport themselves before your eyes. Video presentations and marine specialists helpyou understand what you re seeing. )Ripleys Believe It Or Not! and Wax Museum These two fun-zone denizens (below) found as attractions around last second ads the world are a give- away that these blocks of Jefferson Street last second ads are pure tourist last second ads trap. Plan of Fisherman s Wharf &

The Embarcadero The Embarcadero starts at Aquatic Park and curves all the way around to Hunters Point at the southeastern edge of the city. Now that the Port of Oakland handles the Bay s shipping needs, last second ads the old piers are used for any number of purposes these days, and the parallel road has recently become a park promenade (see p49). Pier 39 is the most famous since it was turned into an amusement attraction in the 1980s, while other piers house concerts, festivals, antiques fairs, and restaurants. When looking for a particular pier, note that those to the north of the Ferry Building have odd numbers and those to the south, even. d Map G1