DK Travel : San Francisco

San Franciscans will, rather candidly, admit that they are the most fortunate people on earth, the occasional earthquake notwithstanding; and most visitors, after a few days of taking in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city, will agree. Ask anyone who has been here and they will tell you it’s their favorite US city. The geographical setting evokes so much emotional drama, the light seems clearer, the colors more vivid, the cultural diversity of the ethnic neighborhoods so captivating and inviting, that it’s a place almost everyone can fall in love with at first sight.

Botanica Yoruba

The Santeria religion is the faith of many Latinos, and this shop caters to their ritualistic and spiritual needs. An array of potions and powders, candles and icons.
Botanica Yoruba

All the Santeria paraphernalia you’ll need.
Boulevard

The cuisine is mouthwatering Americana, but in very creative ways. The decor is belle époque ; the service superior.
Boulevard

Belle époque decor and extravagant food.
Brainwash

Café, bar, performance space, and, yes, laundromat, it’s got everything the young apartment dwellers who live in this industrial SoMa neighborhood need. Frequented by lesbians, gays, and straights – in short, typical San Franciscans of the edgier sort. There’s also a menu composed of solid international standards, such as a great Greek salad, tofu stir-fry, and chicken quesadilla.
Brand X Antiques

The gay couple who own this shop have a discerning and humorous eye. In addition to baubles and furniture, the collection also features tongue-in-cheek vintage homoerotica.
Broadway

Made famous in the 1960s for its various adult entertainments, the offerings haven’t changed much. Enrico’s, at No. 504, is a great place for dinner.
Bubble Lounge

A champagne bar with room after room of subdued lighting and cozy corners.
Bubble Lounge

Right in historic Jackson Square, this very upscale, multi-roomed champagne bar features over 300 bubblies on its list. The main room is very beautiful, in a traditionally clubby sort of way.
Buena Vista Park

This steep and densely wooded hill offers terrific panoramas from its Haight Street location, as well as some fairly challenging trails for those who like to hike and bike.

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