boulevard saint jacques Curran Theater Built in 1922, this is one of the grandest theaters in the city and a Registered Nati

Curran Theater Built in 1922, this is one of the grandest theaters in the city and a Registered National Historic Landmark. The interior is a fantasy of gold and carved wood, complemented by a vast chandelier and murals. Shows tend toward long-running Broad way hits. d 445 Geary St Map P3 (415) 551-2000 www.shnsf.com

Golden Gate National Parkstore This shop is a buried treasure amid all the hoopla of the Wharf area. All the information you need for visiting the Bay Area s parks, plus great little souvenirs. d Pier 39 Map J4 (415) 433-7221

Metreon Intended as a lively, high- tech, multilevel amusement arcade for adolescents, so far the only thing that seems to have clicked is the superb cinema complex. Here you can see the latest Hollywood blockbusters with full digital sound effects amped up to the highest boulevard saint jacques possible level. Otherwise, the Metreon s darkened rooms, designed for checking out the latest video games, are largely abandoned by the teens who were supposed to be flocking (see p29).