Going to San Francisco

[jadegypsy]

Hey I remember the last time this thread was posted
So doing SF. Well I would say first off make sure you bring some warm clothes, jeans and sweatshirts, it's never really above 75 in the city. Dress esp warm for the Alcatraz Day, the Bay is COLD.
Okay, Pier 39 a MUST do with a kid, they have a great two tier Merry Go Round. And they have a Bubba Gumps, great place with a kid. Also go to Ghirridellieh (sp.) square for the Chocolatbeste Factory, Best Hot Coco on the west. Also visit Meteron, great amusment place, walkable to Union Sq. and has a parking lot. As for a hotel the Hyatt or the Hilton (aka jukebox) should be fine both a located well and are safe. For a treat if you can visit the Equinox for a drink/sundae type thing its a revolving resurant in the Embarcadero. Oh notes: probably skip Haight with a kid it's not that great a place and don't go South of Market.
Alright LA:
Do Disneyland if you've never been, and CA Disney, skip Universal if you have to choose b/t the two. At Disneyland plan to eat on off hours like 8pm for dinner and do rides during dinnertime, so lines are less. For beaches Venice is a blast, but a bit dirty, Rodondo or Newport are much cleaner. The Getty is a free Art musame and is awsome. Downtown Hollywood can be a bit scummy in some areas, but Rodeo Dr is nice. Santa Monica Pier is neat.
As for another stop look into Carmel Monterrey for a night or two great town and awsome aquarium.
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