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Originally posted by XOMichelle
Funny stuff.... I've lived in the States my whole life and I have never
been to NY City
Ate at a Sonic
Driven on Rte 66
Walked the freedom trail
been in DC during the 4th of July
or thankfully, been shot in Compton.
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I JUST had my first Sonic experience two weeks ago LOOOOVED their drinks (try vanilla and Cherry together in coke VERY YUMMY)
I have been to NYC
I've walked the freedom trail
I've gotten lost in Compton.. but did not get shot.. (it's really not as bad a city as you may think)
this summer I will go to DC although not for 4th of July... although I'd think being in Philedelphia would be just as cool.
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Originally posted by XOMichelle
San Francisco- The city is lots of fun, enjoy your time there. I would walk around Union square and northbeach, take a quick walk around fishermans warf (because as tacky as it is, you can't really pass up Giradelli square or the sea lions). Go to Haight Ashbury (there are some great Ethoipian places there!). My favorite part about SF isn't the city though, it is whats outside the city! I love Pt. Reyes National Park (one hour north on hwy 1) and all the cities south on Hwy 1.
Driving down the California coast is something you should not miss!!! You can take Hwy 1 from the city (follow the signs from 101 to 280 to 1), and then drive down to Carmel, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world (2-3 hours). Make lots of stops. Santa Cruz is a fun place to chill, as well as Half Moon Bay. Monterey has a great aquarium right on the point. If you make it to Carmel, go into Pebble Beach and visit the Inn at Spanish Bay (on 17 mile rd). Tell the security guards that you are going to Roys, the restruant at the hotel, and they won't charge you the entrance fee. Roys is pretty expensive, but for $6-7 you can get drinks on the patio and watch the sun set over the most beautiful golf course and beach. Then, once the sun has gone down, the staff lights fires in the outdoor fire pits. As you can tell, this is one of my favortie places!
After Carmel, you continue south. There isn't much in terms of tourist attractions (except Napenthe, a restraunt overlooking the ocean just north of Julia Pipher Burns St. Park) for quite some time. I reccommend camping at one of 2 national campgrounds that are first come- first serve. They are smack dab in the middle of the desolate area of hwy 1, and are beautiful. My Mom and I camped there last year, in the middle of the week you won't have trouble finding a spot. If you want a Friday night, you will have to get there in the morning.
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I totally agree that would be a great addition to your trip ! I also suggest Twin Peaks.... it's kinda touristy but it has the best view of the city EVER... also I suggest you eat at this place in north beach called steps of rome... really good italian food (as are alot of the places in North Beach) but this place is just really kinda homey and fun, not too expensive either ! HAVE A GREAT TIME
ETA...AHHH.. XOMichelle... Fisherman's wharf isn't takcy... it's just an aquired taste
Union Square is GOREGOUS now that they've redone it ! Shopping is great ... but pricey