San Francisco

My trip to San Francisco was 5 days of non-stop sight seeing, good food, and shopping.  This city was on my bucket list of places to visit and it did not disappoint.

On our first afternoon we made our way to Brenda's French Soul Food that came highly recommended. 

 Yummy Watermelon Iced Tea.

Beignet sampler for an appetizer:  Granny Smith Apple, Ghiradelli Chocolate, Plain and Crawfish.  So good.

Shrimp & Grits for my entree.

I loved the vintage framed mirrors that were on the wall.

On our 2nd day we made our way to the crookedest street, Lombard.

I look kind of tired because I was.  It was quite the hike up just to get to this point, but so worth it.

Next up was Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf for Trish's Mini Donuts that a friend recommended we try.

Cinnamon and sugar donuts, melts in your mouth when warm.

At Pier 39 with Alcatraz in the back. Didn't get to go in the famous prison, but next time I will make sure to go.  Escape from Alcatraz is one of my favorite movies by the way.

Later that evening we went to the Haight/Ashbury area for some vintage and thrift shopping and then a Happy Hour at Hobson's Choice. We met really cool people at this bar, very down to earth and the cocktails were great.  With my travel buddy Diana.

The next day we had the bright idea that the only way we wanted to see the Golden Gate Bridge was to bike it. 

We got our bikes, helmets, and maps and headed out.  A journey that took about two hours with a few uphill and downhill challenges but well worth the amazing views and experience overall.  I highly recommend anyone who is athletic and likes a challenge do this.

How many times can one say you biked the Golden Gate Bridge.  I'll say it's my first and last. lol 

The ride down hill into Sausalito was gorgeous, such a cute quaint town.

We stopped at Salito's by the water for lunch and rewarded ourselves with a great meal. 

Seafood pasta for me.  Delicious!

On the ferry ride back to the Pier with the Golden Gate Bridge behind us.

I absolutely love San Francisco and on my next visit I plan to visit some winery's in Sonoma and Napa Valley, just didn't have enough time this go round. 

A special thank you to Food, Fashion and Flow and Ms. Made U Look for the great shopping and food recommendations!  Great choices ladies.

Stay tuned to the blog for some of the purchases I made at the thrift and vintage stores we visited.

Have a great weekend everyone!