If ever there is a time that you are at loose ends with nothing to do-here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank-it may relieve some of the pressure for planning longer, more expensive trips and events.
A few hours
- Window shopping on West Portal Avenue
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch out
- Walk through St. Francis Woods-enjoy the beautiful homes and manicured lawns
- Walk the stairs in Forest Hill
- Get the treatment at a local spa
- Walking tours by San Francisco Heritage-there are a few really interesting ones such as-‘Walk the Fire Line-Van Ness Ave.’ (currently the fourth Saturday of the month) or ‘the Pacific Heights walking tour (on Sundays) www.sfheritage.org or (415)441-3004 for a list of tours and times.
- Stroll through the San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, 9th Ave. at Lincoln www.sfbotanicalgarden.org (415)661-1316
- ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ at Club Fugazi-always featuring a juicy current event www.BeachBlanketBabylon.com
- Children’s art classes, at Fort Mason www.childrensartcenter.org or (415)771-0292
- Children’s storytime at the West Portal Clubhouse, over the Muni Tunnel, download the interim services guide at http://sfpl.org/librarylocations/branches/westportal.htm
A day
- Muir Woods-hike
- Point Reyes Lighthouse-tour and hike
- Cruise the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk
- Angel Island-hiking, cycling, picnicking (415)435-1915
- Alcatraz tour-they also have evening tours www.nps.gov/alcatraz (415)705-5555
- Exploratorium-hands on museum of science, art and perception. (415)563-7337
- Spend the day touring San Francisco’s fine museums-MOMA, Asian Art Museum, and the Palace of the Legion of Honor to name a few
- Visit the San Francisco Zoo
- Napa-wine tasting (make sure you have a designated driver)
