LIVE24SEVEN // San Francisco
from a working class industrial neighbourhood to the centre of the ‘makers’ movement, but it has a way to go yet before it becomes as interesting as all the other districts.
Another place of cultural and historical significance is Twin Peaks Tavern, where our group enjoyed a drink. In 1972, when Mary Ellen Cunha and Peggy Forster threw open the doors and, more importantly, uncovered its windows on the corner of Castro and Market Street, they didn’t know that they were making history. Over four decades later, this bar that is located at the centre of San Francisco’s gay rights movement and community, is now an historic landmark. It is believed to be the first gay bar in the USA to feature full-length, open plate glass windows that let its patrons look out and, more importantly, the public look in! The lesbian friends, known at the time as ‘the girls’, opened the bar to the world when many feared losing their jobs or being ostracized for their sexual orientation. Now an official landmark, it has survived over 40 years and is known as one of the Castro district’s most memorable and welcoming establishments! The cocktails are worth the visit, whilst the area itself has a wonderful vibe with quirky and at times naughty shops as well as lots of lovely young professional types moving in to enjoy the great atmosphere and community spirit! There are still candles lit every day to remember the Mayor Castro and all he did for the area.
Wine lovers can take a day trip to Napa Valley and work their way through some of the great Californian wine estates. Sun, food, drink, sights, San Fran has it all! Don’t take my word for it, book a trip for yourself and I promise you you’ll wish it was a one way ticket!
Restaurants
www.dirtywatersf.com– Artisan beers and Primal American menu
www.johnsgrill.com – One of the oldest and most famous eateries
www.onemarket.com – Sophisticated theatre-style dining
www.nonamebar.com– A place to refresh in Sausalito before biking home
www.TheEliteCafe.com– Gorgeous deco-style eaterie on
Fillmore Street (private deco style booths for dining and great G&T’s)
www.twinpeakstavern.com – Gateway to the Castro, a famous bar with views of the Castro District
www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market – Ferry Plaza Farmers Market – both inside and outside of the
Ferry Building this foodie market and social scene cannot be missed, especially on Saturday morning
Shopping Highlights
Union Square – All the big designer names from Louboutin to Tiffanys
Chestnut Street – Sophisticated mix of shops, boutiques and beauty outlets, as well as restaurants
Chinatown – Everything from Buddha statues to fortune cookies at the Fortune Cookie Factory
Fillmore Street – Recently named one of America’s Best Shopping Streets! Luxe galore surrounds this wealthy Victorian neighbourhood and nearby is Mrs Doubtfire’s House!
Fishermans Wharf/Pier 39 – Unique shops and eateries, more than 110 stores, restaurants and attractions; Anchorage Square for live entertainment
Mission Street – Perfect for catering for unconventional whims! Eclectic and funky springs to mind; you can get mini snakeskin boots for toddlers here!
North Beach – An Italian area, with style and energy. Try Tony’s
Pizza Napoletana with handcrafted pastas and seven different pizza ovens!
http://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/
Ghirardelli Square – Former chocolate factory that is one of the quaintest shopping malls. Views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, award-winning restaurants, gorgeous boutiques and the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate!
Westfield San Francisco Centre – Bloomingdales, 200 shops and restaurants!
www.torsovintages.com – the most incredible vintage fashion shop with Nina Rici ballgowns to flapper dresses! It is an Aladdin’s Cave located on Sutter Street.
From Birmingham Airport, United Airlines offers non-stop service to its hub at New York/Newark Liberty
International Airport, with connections to San Francisco and over 300 other destinations across the Americas. Return fares in United Economy from Birmingham to San Francisco via New York/Newark start from £789.64 and fares in United BusinessFirst start from £3931.64 (including taxes, January 2016). For latest prices, visit
www.united.com or call 0845 8 444 777.
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