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Friday June 19th - "Wannabe6mt" Mini-meet / Event

Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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I checked the prices for the Alcatraz tour and it was $58 bucks. Yikes, not sure if i wanna spend that.

Might check out Pier 39 and stuff.

Any info on parking? Just kinda put quarters in a meter? I am not used to paying for parking LOL in MN every place has its own, free parking haha
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
I checked the prices for the Alcatraz tour and it was $58 bucks. Yikes, not sure if i wanna spend that.

Might check out Pier 39 and stuff.

Any info on parking? Just kinda put quarters in a meter? I am not used to paying for parking LOL in MN every place has its own, free parking haha
Parking is quite spendy down in Fisherman's Wharf. When visiting Pier 39 with the kids, I usually park across the street in the enclosed Pier 39 garage. I think they still validate some portion of the parking if you have dinner at one of the restaurants. However, it can be expensive. There are some open parking lots down the street. I think that the flat rate might be some $15.00 on a weekday evening.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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if u park in the lot u get coupons too for alcatraz too
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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okay papa, you can take me off the list. i wont be able to make it
found out this morning the family is goin to santa cruz! weeeeeeeeee boogie boarding!!
Have fun Jen!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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u suck no drinkys for u!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy2434
Parking is quite spendy down in Fisherman's Wharf. When visiting Pier 39 with the kids, I usually park across the street in the enclosed Pier 39 garage. I think they still validate some portion of the parking if you have dinner at one of the restaurants. However, it can be expensive. There are some open parking lots down the street. I think that the flat rate might be some $15.00 on a weekday evening.
I'll check that out then. Where exactly IS fishmans wharf?
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if u park in the lot u get coupons too for alcatraz too
That would be nice lol.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
I'll check that out then. Where exactly IS fishmans wharf?

That would be nice lol.
It's simply that, Janik. That particular part of town was the heart of the fishing industry here back in the day. Now, it's littered with restaurants, attractions, Pier 39. This is where the boat leaves for the Alcatraz tour. Fisherman's Wharf is definitely a tourist destination spot.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Ok, well we got our tourist map so we will find it.

BTW, my friend wants to eat at a sit down restaurant thats pretty good, but not super expensive. Whats a good place to recommend? (that isnt 10 miles from our Hotel in south san francisco)
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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blvds cafe, joes of westlake are the only ones tht i can think of around our area that is ok and cheap.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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We are going to Joes of Westlake. my mom recommended it, she said she used to go there all the time lol
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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u have to order the garlic bread. and dont be shocked when u see all the old people. those are andys friends. just say u know andy. if they ask which andy say the old one. they will say "ohhhh" lol hahahahhaha
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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We are going to Joes of Westlake. my mom recommended it, she said she used to go there all the time lol
Good choice, Janik. That is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I love the Alaskan Halibut there. I trust that you and your friend had a great meal and a wonderful evening.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris79@MachIII
u have to order the garlic bread. and dont be shocked when u see all the old people. those are andys friends. just say u know andy. if they ask which andy say the old one. they will say "ohhhh" lol hahahahhaha
Say, "Hey!" to Moses for me.

Kids . . .
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Hey Janik, we also have the largest mall west of the Mississippi..check it out if you get a chance! --also, you can drive up to Twin Peaks and get a full view of SF from on top of that hill..
Hm. you can walk across the golden gate bridge..
you can also visit places like Coit tower, Chinatown, Japantown, etc..
There's tons of tourist destinations in SF>
outside of SF, you can Great America(theme park) , Santa Cruz.. hmm.. there's also Standford university, they have a nice campus and alot of scenic junk around it too.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Thanks everyone, the next few months will be very hectic for me with the academy and such. And yes Chris, this is my first. I think 6 is a little too many for me, maybe just one more in about a year or two.

Janik, have fun walking up and down the wharf but keep your eyes open for the "bush man" You'll know when you run into him
 
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