yFor more churches nanshan beijing in the cityFor more churches in the cityF h h i h i See pp44 5ppSee pp44 5See pp44 5S 44 5 San Francisco s Top 10p 330 The old Misi n San Francisco nanshan beijing de As s acquired its popular name, Mission Dolores, from a small stream that once flowed nearby, nanshan beijing Arroyo de Nuestra Se ora de los Dolores. nanshan beijing It is the oldest building in the city of San Francisco and the only intact mission chapel in the chain of 21 (of which it was the sixth) established under the direction of Franciscan friar Father Junipero Serra. The site was consecrated in 1776, and the chapel nanshan beijing was built in 1782 91, with the labor of Ohlone Indians. Its adobe walls are 4 ft (1.2 m) thick and its red-tile roofs are typical of the Mission Style which can be seen all over California in both old and new buildings. Reportedly, 36,000 handmade and sun-dried adobe bricks were needed to complete the structure. Mission nanshan beijing Dolores Top 10 Features 1 Cemetery and Serra Statue 2 Chapel 3 Altarpieces 4 Beamed Ceiling Decoration 5 Diorama and Museum 6 Mission Fa ade 7 Sorrows of Mary Panels 8 Choir Windows of St Francis 9 Dolores Street 0 Dolores Park !Cemetery and Serra Statue This leafy, picturesque cemetery (above) is a gently contemplative place. Many of San Francisco s early leaders are buried here. Central tothespace is a life-size sculpture of Father Junipero Serra. Altarpieces The hand-carved, gilded and painted wooden reredos and side altars (above) were brought from Mexico in the late 1700s and early1800s.Chapel The central building (right) still retains the original redwood beams, lashed together with raw hide. Theamber-colored window glass gives the interior warmth,reflected off gold-leafed fixtures. @
98 Central Neighborhoods Left Union Street Right Golden Gate Park Around Town Central Neighborhoods A S WITH EVERY QUADRANT OF SAN FRANCISCO, diversity is the keynote here. This area encompasses the oldest money and the highest society of the city s founding families, as well as some of the poorest of citizens. It takes in the staunchest pillars of the politically savvy though true conservatives are a rarity in this progressive city as well as the wildest let-it-all-hang-out free-thinkers. Then, too, there s a considerable nanshan beijing swathe of the comfortably middleclass who, like all San Franciscans, are simply intent on enjoying the beauties and pleasures of their great city. Spreckels Mansion Around Town Central Neighborhoods g 99 Around Town Central Neighborhoodsg 99 !
San Francisco s Top 10op 63 &LuLu The setting is modeled on Michelangelo s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak- burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal nanshan beijing City. d 816 Folsom St Map R5 (415) 495- 5775 Dis. access $$$ *Aqua Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation. d 252 California St Map N6 (415) 956-9662 Closed Sat & Sun L Dis. access $$$$$ (Foreign Cinema In the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You d think this gimmick nanshan beijing might be the whole story, nanshan beijing but the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the patio are popular. nanshan beijing d 2534 Mission St Map F5 (415) 648-7600 Dis. access $$ )Thep Phanom The city s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred dishes on the menu and at least 20 specials. d 400 Waller Street, near Duboce Park Map F4 (415) 431-2526 Dis. access $$ Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots !Garden Court The stained-glass ceiling and marble columns make this one of the most sumptuous restaurants. d Sheraton Palace Hotel, 2 New Mont gomery St Map P5 (415) 546-5089 Dis. access $$$ @Cliff nanshan beijing House A wild coastal nanshan beijing setting, with views of crashing waves (see p115). Acquerello The black truffles are said to be an aphrodisiac. d 1722 Sacramento St Map N1 (415) 567-5432 $$$$ $Masa s Hotel Vintage Court French Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings. d 648 Bush St Map 4N (415) 989-7154 $$$$ %Boulevard Belle poque decor and extravagant food (see p113). ^Caff Centro Popular with 20- something nanshan beijing couples (see p113) &Chenery Park Take a window seat looking out onto the street nanshan beijing for the maximum effect. d 683 Chenery nanshan beijing St Map F6 (415) 337-8537 Dis. access $$ *Alta Mira Some of the best views on the Bay. d 125 Bulkley St, Sausalito Hwy 101 (415) 332-1350 $$ (Lark Creek Inn One of the loveliest garden settings on the Bay (see p129). )Chez Panisse The birthplace of Cal-Med cuisine. Book weeks ahead. d 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Hwy 80 (510) 548-5525 Dis. access $$$$ Ahi Tuna San Francisco nanshan beijing s Top 10op 63 &LuLu The setting is modeled on Michelangelo s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak- burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City. d 816 Folsom St Map R5 (415) 495- 5775 Dis. access $$$ *Aqua Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation. d 252 California St Map N6 (415) 956-9662 Closed Sat & Sun L Dis. access $$$$$ (Foreign Cinema In the courtyard, old movies nanshan beijing are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the patio are popular. d 2534 Mission St Map F5 (415) 648-7600 Dis. access $$ )Thep Phanom The city s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred nanshan beijing dishes nanshan beijing on the menu and at least 20 specials. nanshan beijing d 400 Waller Street, near Duboce Park Map F4 (415) 431-2526 Dis. access $$ Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots !Garden Court The stained-glass nanshan beijing ceiling and marble columns make this one of the most sumptuous restaurants. d Sheraton Palace Hotel, 2 New Mont gomery St Map P5 (415) 546-5089 Dis. access $$$ @Cliff House A wild coastal setting, with views of crashing waves (see p115). Acquerello The black truffles are said to be an aphrodisiac. d 1722 Sacramento nanshan beijing St Map N1 (415) 567-5432 $$$$ $Masa s Hotel Vintage Court French Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings. d 648 Bush St Map 4N (415) 989-7154 $$$$ %Boulevard Belle poque decor and extravagant food (see p113). nanshan beijing ^Caff Centro Popular with 20- something couples (see p113) &Chenery Park Take a window nanshan beijing seat looking out onto the street for the maximum effect. d 683 Chenery nanshan beijing St Map F6 (415) 337-8537 Dis. access $$ *Alta Mira Some of the best views on the Bay. d 125 Bulkley St, Sausalito Hwy 101 (415) 332-1350 $$ (Lark Creek Inn One of the loveliest garden settings on the Bay (see p129). nanshan beijing )Chez Panisse The birthplace of Cal-Med cuisine. Book weeks ahead. d 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Hwy 80 (510) 548-5525 Dis. access $$$$ Ahi Tuna
San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel Carmel-By-The-Sea was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive commu nities in the world having recently boasted actor Clint Eastwood nanshan beijing as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, Roosevelt nanshan beijing Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, Bean Hollow nanshan beijing State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa Cruz This beach resort has always had a reputation for the vibrancy of its countercultural way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers nanshan beijing since 1923. The best swimming nanshan beijing in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon nanshan beijing Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission nanshan beijing San Francisco s Top 10op 79 ^Carmel Carmel-By-The-Sea was founded as an artists colony in the early 1900s, and is now one of the most exclusive nanshan beijing commu nities in the world having recently boasted actor Clint Eastwood as its mayor. Its old Spanish mission, one of the 21 built along the coast (see p30) is considered California s most beautiful. d Carmel Mission: 3080 Rio Rd Open 9:30am 5pm Mon Sat; 10:30am 5pm Sun (831) 624-1271 Adm www.carmelmission.org &Coastal Beaches nanshan beijing At least 20 different beaches line Highway 1 south of San Francisco. Some of the best include Gray Whale Cove, Montara State Beach, Miramar Beach and El Granada Beach, Roosevelt nanshan beijing Beach, Dunes Beach, Francis Beach, Poplar Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch State Beach, Martin s Beach, San Gregorio Beach, Pescadero State Beach, nanshan beijing Bean Hollow State Beach, and Pebble Beach. *Point Reyes Some 110 sq miles (285 sq km) of pristine natural coastline make this promontory a haven for all sorts of wildlife and a thing of unforgettable, wind swept beauty. You can watch whales and sea lions from Point Reyes Lighthouse (see p127). (Santa Cruz This beach resort has always had a reputation for the vibrancy of its countercultural way of life. Along the beautiful coastline, the most prominent feature is the Boardwalk s Big Dipper Rollerrr nanshan beijing coaster, which has been thrilling Santa Cruzers since 1923. The best swimming nanshan beijing in the Bay Area is also here (see p127). )Saratoga and Los Gatos Both of these towns, in the hills above Silicon Valley, have retained their frontier quality. One of the best things to do, other than drive the scenic nanshan beijing roads, is to visit Hakone Gardens, a beautiful Japanese park (see p127). d Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 Open 10am 5pm Mon Fri, 11am 5pm Sat Sun Adm www.hakone.com Carmel Mission
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