2. Make your way to the Valencia and 19th Street neighborhood. It is a mix of Latino/a and white hipsters. Small galleries, shops and amazing murals. Stop by the Women’s Building to see one of the best murals.
3. While in the Castro stop by Fuzio for a glass of wine. It is a tiny restaurant but the service is great and its window looks out on the street where all the action is happening.
4. A stop to the Ferry Building on a Saturday for the farmers market is a must do. Begin your morning with fresh chuck oysters and end it with a California wine tasting. You won’t be the only one in this activity.
5. The Museum of the African Diaspora seems to be still finding its curatorial legs. A visit is still an important stop for anyone interested in the ways in which black diasporic history gets retold and represented.
6. Take the Bart to Oakland or Berkeley for a day trip.
7. Visit the Palace of the Arts built in 1915 for an expo and while there cross the express way to the beach to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from a distance.
Many of the about sights can be seen together in one day. So while in San Francisco remember that Californian wines have truly come into their own. Thus while there end your day of sightseeing with good wine and good food. The chefs are creative and inspired. We recommend Postrio for a special meal. We particularly recommend a good bottle of Zinfandel to end the day.
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