Fish tacos at Bistro Boudin at the Wharf
With all the hub-bub lately about the spicy Korean short rib taco craze, you might think fish tacos have gone passé.
Not so.
In fact, two San Francisco Bay Area spots rolled out new, inventive versions just in time for summer that are sure to please all year long.
First up, Gott’s Roadside (the restaurant formerly known as Taylor’s Automatic Refresher) is serving up fish tacos — poke-style. Yes, three crispy tacos ($13.99) are filled with Hawaiian-style raw, marinated ahi tuna cubes, avocado, green cabbage, cilantro and spicy mayo.
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Great America theme park in Santa Clara
Try something new in San Francisco this spring. Here are three fun, family attractions opening this spring in the Bay Area.
Great America (5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara): If the kids are into theme parks, Great America in Santa Clara opens on March 28. In addition to the roller coasters and other “thrill” rides, they’re debuting the new Planet Snoopy area for the younger set. If staying in San Francisco, you’ll need to rent a car to get there. Staying at the Hotel Palomar gives you easy access to the freeway, while still staying in the heart of San Francisco, though you might also want to check out Oyster’s picks for the best kid-friendly hotels in San Francisco. Read More »
The sea lions of Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
Not seeing themselves for the tourist attraction they’ve come to be, the sea lions of Pier 39 simply rolled over, splashed into the Pacific and swam away.
At first no one even knew where they went. One of San Francisco’s landmarks had simply vanished. The protective signs posted around Pier 39 seemed ironic at best. Staring down at the vacated wooden floats from the surrounding docks would have been akin to peering into a football stadium the morning after a big game. Some sea lion debris remained, but the sounds and smells, and the star players themselves, were notably absent. Read More »
A freshly baked sourdough sea turtle awaits purchase at the Boudin Bakery
While there’s no debate that Fisherman’s Wharf can pull lots of money from your wallet, don’t forget that there’s plenty of cheap fun to be had as well! Check out these three cheap Wharf attractions, which will keep you and your family entertained and out of the poorhouse.
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The fun-filled Musee Mechanique
[Flickr/Curious Expeditions]
Heck, let your actual children come along too! These three San Francisco museums, which range from expensive to free, totally bust the stereotype of museums as dusty and stodgy.
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Your Ticket to Angel Island
[Flickr/Jill Clardy]
Visitors to Angel Island, one of the land masses poking out of the San Francisco Bay tend to split between hiking geeks and history geeks. The good news for travelers with disabilities is that hiking is not required to enjoy the history and the beauty of Angel Island State Park. Read More »
