Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hello everyone, I haven't been on much of late due to my work schedule away from home but gotta love Labor day weekend! Kristen and I are headed to NZ to see our son Max the weekend after Thanksgiving. We'll have a seven hour layover in San Francisco. Never have been there and would anyone have some idea's for us? Thanks! Tim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I say ride the cable cars, visit the Presidio and Fisherman's Wharf. If you have some time check out Sausalito on the the northern side of the Golden Gate. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 I say ride the cable cars, visit the Presidio and Fisherman's Wharf. If you have some time check out Sausalito on the the northern side of the Golden Gate.Thanks Jim! Those are some great idea's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That's some trip from VT to NZ!!How many hours is the flight? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 That's some trip from VT to NZ!!How many hours is the flight?Sivart, It will be a 36 hour trip with our layover. 12 hours to the north island from San Fran. then 1.5 hours from there. Flying out of Montreal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Plenty to do in Frisco! many good places to eat,i really recommend Fishermans Wharf! doesn't run all year,but it's neat to take the boatride/tour of Alcatraz too!......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Plenty to do in Frisco! many good places to eat,i really recommend Fishermans Wharf! doesn't run all year,but it's neat to take the boatride/tour of Alcatraz too!......................................MarkThanks Mark! We'll see how much time we have. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Sivart, It will be a 36 hour trip with our layover. 12 hours to the north island from San Fran. then 1.5 hours from there. Flying out of Montreal.Wow. I thought I had it bad when I went to Italy- 9 hours. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wow.I thought I had it bad when I went to Italy- 9 hours.It's not too bad because we got to pick our seats. Next to the exit door for my long legs! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 What 386 said, china towns cool try the cable cars, and if you go to the warf remember your about 4 blocks where the chase scene from Bullit with Steve McQueen. The fort under the bay bridge was nice. We ate at Joe's Crab Shack there was this bush man, he would sit behind a branch of leaves he cut from a tree and scare people as they walked buy, pretty funny. As for all the news lets you believe it was a realy nice town. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 What 386 said, china towns cool try the cable cars, and if you go to the warf remember your about 4 blocks where the chase scene from Bullit with Steve McQueen. The fort under the bay bridge was nice. We ate at Joe's Crab Shack there was this bush man, he would sit behind a branch of leaves he cut from a tree and scare people as they walked buy, pretty funny. As for all the news lets you believe it was a realy nice town.Thanks for all the great ideas! Kristen is always scared to be to far from an airport when we travel but I'll be damned if I'm sitting around for 7 hours. We are going to do something fun while we wait. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Glen Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Dress warm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can be chilly at times . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Buy a loaf of sour dough bread for your plane trip. There is a store down on the water front which sells it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 7 hours isn't much time. The airport is north of the city so a cab or limo would probably be the best way to get into town. Once you get down by the Presidio you will have access to most of the tourist type things to do such as the cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, and Ghradelli's chocolate.Like most cities SF can be quite difficult to get around unless you know the "lay of the land". If I were you I would think about setting up some type of guided tour with a limo company. The driver should know where to go and it would free you from worrying about getting back to the airport on time.Enjoy the trip. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 ...and if you feel really adventurous you could get a bunch of raincoats and some glue, make a raft out of them, inflate it on the way to Alcatraz, find a makeshift paddle, and when you get there launch the raft and see if you can escape. ...just a thought. (Paul Van Scott,1953) 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Been to San Fran many times before,sorry to say I don't think you will be leaving the airport.By the time you get a cab to get into the city it will be time to find the same cab for the return trip. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-257988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks all! OK warm clothing...sour dough bread...a limo to and fro...Shark repellent from Tom...and Mike the Wife agrees with you that we don't have enough time...We'll see how it goes. Have plenty of time to look into all the places you've mentioned, Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Prolly not enough time to visit the Haight -Ashbury district.Have a nice trip! 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Or check out super curvey Lombard St. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If I throughout you would have the time I'ld give you a name of a great chinese restaurant in San Fran.If you do make it to Fishermen Wharf there is a good place to eat at. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Prolly not enough time to visit the Haight -Ashbury district.Have a nice trip!And you will not have to leave the airport.... 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 above all secure all your valuables [ mean all of them the rude crude underbelly of sf is always present Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Prolly not enough time to visit the Haight -Ashbury district.Have a nice trip!Would that be the Animals Jim?Or check out super curvey Lombard St.Lombard St. would be on the list!If I throughout you would have the time I'ld give you a name of a great chinese restaurant in San Fran.If you do make it to Fishermen Wharf there is a good place to eat at.A good meal before a twelve hour flight would be a great idea! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 The name of the restaurant is the Empireal Princess,it in Chinatown.If you go make sure you are both starving they will serve you more food then you will ever eat.Have a great trip.Stay safe. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 have ice cream at guaradelli square,,its rite the the wharf,,,and book tickets for san francisco fire engine tour,,,they drive you over the big bridge in a restored B model fire truck,,,excellent have a ball there...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36895-san-francisco/#findComment-258163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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