Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.
A great "Hey, I'm in San Francisco" photo opportunity to be had here. Also lots of great restaurants and entertainment within walking distance.
"Small but important, this museum is the real deal with almost every artifact of the computing and pre-computing age (make sure you check out their events calendar)"
On September 5, 2010, SFO became the first foursquare venue to top 100,000 checkins.
Walk towards the jetty, then head to one of the numerous restaurants for a bite while watching the seals swim around the boats in the harbor
citycenter downtown has mostly free parking for more than an hour! beach parking is only 3 usd per 3 hours
Carl Laemmle's original tour included a chance for guests to buy fresh produce since Universal City was still in part a working farm. The narrated tram (formerly "Glamortram") launched in 1964.
On February 9, 1960, Joanne Woodward became the first performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One-time actor Ronald Reagan is the only U.S. President to have a star.
Home to just over 30,000 people, the area is bulging with tourists year round, who come here for both the shopping and the entertainment. From Rodeo Drive to Greystone Mansion, it's worth a trip. Read more.
Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1997. During the decommissioning process, she was used to film portions of the documentary 'At Sea', showing at the Navy Museum in Washington D.C.
Do not park anywhere downtown San Diego. It's $20 a pop will rape your bank account. Park @ one of the free trolley stations and pay the $5 all day pass. Way cheaper .
The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.
From the Chinese theater to the crazy costumed super-hero squad constantly busking, this is the quintessential Hollywood. LA's version of Times Square. Check out the Cirque Du Soleil store! Read more.
The Fashion District in LA spans 90 blocks and is the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast. One of the largest in the USA.
Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this 3.6-acre complex designed by architect Frank Gehry was initially funded by Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney
This theater opened May 18, 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film 'The King of Kings'. The Academy Awards were held here in 1944, 1945, & 1946. It was declared a historic landmark in 1968.
This is actually a sunken Soviet sub. Don't just click pictures, either record a video or take a panorama.
San Diego Old Town is one of the greatest places to visit and hav some rest. Try enormous Mexican restaurants, bars and shops. Burritos, mexican beer, tequila is all there!
This beach is full of lush vegetation and great for ship watching and warm mild surf. Coronado made 2010's top 10 beaches making it a must! Read more.
Take Line 1 on the Big Blue Bus (exit Lincoln and Rose) to the Venice Boardwalk where you can peruse the shops, buy a touristy shirt or join a drum circle.
Opened in 2001, the theatre seats 3,401. The Grand Staircase is surrounded by columns displaying the names of Academy Award Best Picture winners with blank spaces left for future winners.
The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week
In March 2009, Westfield San Francisco Centre shopping center was named as one of 9 finalists for the “World’s Best Shopping Center” by the International Council of Shopping Centers Inc.
The vantage from the top of Lombard Street is one of the most iconic in the city. Fight your way through the crowd of tourists and get a nice shot of one of the most interesting streets in the world.
The principal architect of City Hall, Beaux Arts-trained Arthur Brown, Jr., designed numerous buildings on the Stanford University campus, including Branner Hall, Toyon Hall, MemAud, and Hoover Tower.
Grab some ice cream on the corner at the Ben and Jerry's. Eat it while you walk up the hill to see the former Grateful Dead house.
Located in the heart of the Tenderloin, a neighborhood known for pockets of sketchiness but also cheap eats and the colorful characters SF is known for. Hang out at Jimmies!
This place is EPIC! You feel as if you are in Europe, strolling through a quite park. The Exploratorium is right beside it and I would recommend making time for both if you are in the area.
Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.
This ballpark has been home to the San Francisco Giants since it opened in 2000. Barry Bonds passed Babe Ruth on the all-time list when he hit his 715th home run here on May 28th, 2006.
The Shoe Garden is a little-known locals’ secret. Make your way to the top of the park and look for a garden shed to find dozens of shoes with flowers or grass growing in them. #vday
Get a Front of Line Pass,it worths your $$. .you dont have to wait in long lines.
A small glimpse into Old Hollywood with produce stands and lots of really good food stalls. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
You can’t miss the indoor skydiving! If you like the idea of skydiving, but like being indoors better, then this is the place for you. I tried indoor SCUBA diving once. It didn’t turn out too well.
Spend the day shopping at Union Square, and be sure to stop by the Perry Ellis section at Macy's.
This distinctive skyscraper stands atop the site where Mark Twain is said to have met the real-life Tom Sawyer whose name and anecdotes would later inspire his famous novel. (From Aerial America) Read more.
What a whirlwind of crushed claws, flying crab shells, a spray of rich, moist and oh-so-tasty crab meat. This is a sign of a good restaurant. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
See if you can grab a Google bike to get around the complex on. It will save you some energy and time. - Vadim Lavrusik Read more.
Tons of thrift shops, there are some pricy stores and some cheaper ones, nothing you can't find in the Fashion District though. I love all the murals and the graffiti a street back.
Great place to go running except remember to leave the dog behind because they aren't allowed!
Good place to have your coffee since the Starbucks across the street has no tables
The ghost of Marilyn Monroe has supposedly been seen several times in the mirror located next to the elevator on the lower level. It was originally located in her poolside Suite, #1200.
