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San Francisco
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| The Park Hyatt San Francisco is a standout among
San Francisco luxury hotels in the Financial District, connected
by landscaped pedestrian bridge with the historic Federal
Reserve Building and the shops, entertainment and cafes of
dynamic Embarcadero Center. This most regal of San Francisco
hotels is near Chinatown and California Street cable cars, with
access to Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.
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Chinatown
The entrance to Chinatown at Grant Avenue and Bush Street is
called the "Dragon's Gate." Inside are 24 blocks of hustle and
bustle, most of it taking place along Grant Avenue, the oldest
street in San Francisco. This city within a city is best explored on
foot; exotic shops, renowned restaurants, food markets, temples and
small museums comprise its boundaries. Visitors can buy ancient
potions from herb shops, relax and enjoy a "dim sum" lunch or
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The World's Crookedest Street - Lombard St.
Located in the Russian Hill district, Lombard Street is known as
“the crookedest street in the world” because of its eight sharp
turns on a 40-degree slope. The turns, known as switchbacks,
were built in the 1920s to allow traffic to descend the steep
incline. The street zigzags around beautiful flowers and shrubs
and offers a nice view of the bay.
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Scoma's
Scoma's, the quintessential destination restaurant, is backed by
a family tradition of quality and service since 1965. Voted
"Best Restaurant" five years running by WHERE Magazine readers,
Scoma's Restaurant continues to be one of the most popular
restaurants in the United States.
Scoma's is located on Pier 47 and Al Scoma Way, serving more than 450,000
customers annually -- a mix of both tourists and loyal locals.
Its popularity has endured throughout the years, and it was
chosen as the most popular and accommodating San Francisco
restaurant in a survey conducted among business travelers.
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Fisherman's Wharf
With its shopping, seafood restaurants, family entertainment,
hotels, motels and art galleries – is The City’s most visited
neighborhood.
Sea Lions
The sea lions camped out in PIER 39's West Marina have been
endearingly coined, "Sea Lebrities." These California sea lions
"hauled out" on PIER 39's K-Dock shortly after the 1989 Loma
Prieta earthquake. The boisterous barking pinnipeds started
arriving in droves, taking over the docks in January 1990. At
first they numbered from 10-50, but due to a plentiful supply of
herring, the available dock space and a protected environment,
the population grew to more than 300 within a couple of months.
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Sea Lion Videos |
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Sea Lion Video 1 - 10MB |
Sea Lion Video 2 -
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SBC Park - Home of the Giants
SBC Park, with its breathtaking views and classic design,
received rave reviews throughout the country as one of the smash
hits of 2000.
The first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball
since Dodger Stadium (1962), the Giants' new home features an
inspiring nine-foot statue of America's greatest living ballplayer,
Willie Mays, at the public entrance; home runs that splash into
McCovey Cove (named after another Hall of Fame Willie); an 80-foot
Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and miniature SBC Park
behind left field that has become a magnet for kids of all of ages;
and mass public transit that rivals any sports complex in the world.
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BIKE THE BRIDGE to Sausalito/Tiburon Return Via Ferry
This easy ride is fun for beginner to advanced. Follow the bike
path from our shops, over the Golden Gate Bridge, downhill to
beautiful Sausalito and venture on to Tiburon, a charming seaside
town, and reward yourself with fabulous dining and views before
returning on the ferry.
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Biking Videos |
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Biking Video 1 - 3.5MB |
Biking Video 2 - 1.8MB |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Albertsons Bay To Breakers is a 12K (7.46 miles) course.
From sea level at the Embarcadero the course rises steeply
along Hayes Street Hill. Around the 2.5-mile mark runners
climb an 11.15% grade between Fillmore and Steiner, bringing
them to the highest point in the race, approximately 215
feet above sea level. The remainder of the course gradually
flows downhill alongside the Panhandle and through Golden
Gate Park.
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PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES:
The following activities are not permitted.
The SFPD may arrest or cite violators for:
- Public consumption of alcohol (including kegs,
bottles, and cans).
- Participating naked.
- Roller blades, skateboards and bicycles are not
allowed on the course.
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Race Videos |
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| Race Video 1 - 16MB |
Race Video 2 - 17MB |
Race Video 3 - 8.5MB |
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