San Francisco | Travel Diary Part I

1.09.2013

 A collection of photographs from a trip to San Francisco I took this weekend. It was a packed long weekend filled with sightseeing and plenty of mouthwatering food. I was also finally able to cross off another item on my bucket list: to ride a cable car! It was so much fun going up and down San Francisco's famous huge hills (by trolley of course, not by foot). 

From top to bottom:
+ Checking out the Golden Gate bridge from Lands End
+ Climbing up a massive hill to get to Ghirardelli Square for some ice cream
+ Entrance to Chinatown
+ My first cable car ride
+ The best brunch I have ever experienced at Mission Beach Cafe. Gigantic French toast along with shrimp and dungeness crab eggs benedict enjoyed over hot cocoa and tea.
+ The painted ladies. You might recognize these from the opening credits of "Full House".
+ Gourmet fried chicken (I never thought I'd ever say 'gourmet' and 'fried chicken' together) and a fruity dessert at Wayfare Tavern. Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever. 
+ Unique public transport
+Lombard Street and some Sea Lions chilling at Fisherman's Wharf
+ Alcatraz night tour, featuring a creepy stint in their hospital wing
+ Breakfast of smoked salmon on bread at the Ferry Building Marketplace
+ Accidentally stumbling onto a hiking trail at Lands End while exploring the city
+ A glorious view of the city at Dolores Park 

I still can't believe how much we packed into four days! Although exhausting at times, it was such a fun and exciting trip to take. Stay tuned for part two! 
Posted by Stephanie Lin
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58 comments:

  1. Amazing photos hun! :)

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  2. that french toast looks so yummy! those seals are so cute! cable car ride...rad! golden gate bridge, full house....all so dreamy! looks amazing! you always capture great pictures!

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  3. Ciao cara, come va?

    Te voglio augurare un strepitoso 2013.
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    Un grande bacio

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  4. oh gosh the food looks soo good, would love to visit san francisco for the sole reason of riding a cable cart >_< haha

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  5. You make me want to go to san fran so bad!!

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  6. I love these pictures! I didn't get to go to San Fran on my USA trip this time around, but it's definitely on my list of places to visit. Looking forward to seeing the other post!

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  7. What beautiful photos!!! San Fran sure looks amazing.

    Love,
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  8. We almost went to SF over the Christmas HOliday but went to Leavenworth instead. Looks like you had a lot of fun! I would loooove to ride a cable car some day :-)

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  9. My Goshh !! They are so Beautifulll <3333
    *Envy

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  10. sf is one of my favorite places! love hayes street :) you took such beautiful photos!

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  12. Oh my goodness San Francisco looks absolutely amazing! The streets have so much life and history

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  13. Ciao cara, come va?
    Te voglio augurare un strepitoso 2013.
    Sono tornata con il blog , aspetto la tua visita: http://couturetrend.blogspot.i...
    Il Facebook sempre aggiornato: https://www.facebook.com/coutu...
    Un grande bacio

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  14. lovely photos <3<3

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  15. San Fran is definitely on my list of places I want to visit. Especially after seeing all your beautiful photos!

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  16. Wonderful photos - San Francisco is already on my list but these images really make me want to go soon! You have captured it so well.
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  17. oh my god i wish i was there! the pictures look def amazing!!! <3

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  18. Lovely post my dear!


    Kisses from Bucharest,

    Silvia

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  19. You've captured SF so beautifully! Had the fondest memories there..and I remember great food, lively vibe and a happy city. I know what you mean- not by foot. We walked from the Cannery Bldg up to Lombard Street,not too far but that was a serious workout. :)

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  20. oh how i miss san francisco!!! these are some really awesome pictures you took!!

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    xo lala

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  21. I love San Francisco !!
    Fantastic pictures dear!
    xx

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  22. Hi dear, your photos are out of a travel magazine, so professionally shot with beautiful views and close-ups, SF seems like such a fabulous city!

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  23. I love San Fran! I've heard so much about it, from my friends' visits and I've been wanting to visit the Alcatraz even more! I loved the one with houses lined together, such an architectural feel to it :)

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  24. San Fran looks like such an amazing city - I would love to go there one day! The food looks delicious too :)
    xo Emily @ Hungry Delights

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  25. That's AWESOME!

    xoxo-

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  26. I love how your photos capture the character of San Fransico so well! I never knew there were trams there- they look ancient haha

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  27. Nice pictures,beautiful places and yummy picture.Do you have instagram?Kisses

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  28. those cable cars looks like fun =)

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  29. These are some really cool shots! I think you captured the city really well :)

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  30. Beautiful shots c: I love it! San Fransisco is pretty interesting!

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  31. Stunning photos! I hope you had an amazing time! xx

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  33. Wow, you are so lucky. I always wanted to visit San Francisco!

    Kisses, Lucy :)
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  34. Amazing photos! I love San Francisco!

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  35. I've always wanted to visit San Francisco & now I want to go even more, these photos are so beautiful! All of those yummy looking food is making me super hungry too! :)

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  36. Amazing! That row of houses is just gorgeous, they're so cute and american looking!

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  37. Lovely photos! We were planning on taking a trip out to SF this year. My husband wants to move there! I'm not quite sure.. I've only been there once but it was only a quick stop by (I was driving to Seattle from LA.. craziness!) -- after seeing this post, perhaps we should pursue a trip over there this year :)

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  38. Gah, I recognize so many of these places from my (short) trip to SF! I loved Lombard street. And the ice cream in the city...it's absolutely amazing. That's great that you had an excellent trip! <3

    ♥ xixia

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  39. Love the photos, yummy foods, and love the sea lions!!

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  40. you make me miss SF so badd!!! and alcatraz! omg :')))great pics :D

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  41. SF is gorgeous. It's on my to-visit list (which is basically everywhere I have not visited). Night tour of Alcatraz is something I will def do when I'm there. Can't wait to see part two of your adventures!

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  42. Beautiful pics.
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  43. These photos are beautiful. It is great to see these. I especially love the picture of the pretty street.

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  44. Oh wow the pictures are so beautiful of SF! I LOVE the houses there! xx

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  45. lovely photos, looks like you had a blast!
    all the food looks yummy too.

    xVisa
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  47. I've been to SF so many times but never gotten the chance to ride the cable cars! D:
    I want yummy food :(

    nyuu
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  48. beautiful pictures~ and so many of them! I like that the weather looks stormy on some of them... it gives it a whole different atmosphere :) and yummy looking food!!

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  49. great photos! i want to fo to SF someday!! you have a lovely blog, follow you :)

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  50. What beautiful photos! Would be such a nice trip :)

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  51. Oh gosh I love San Francisco. When we went, I didn't want to leave the Ghiradelli factory! My favorite places were Pier 39, Lombard Street, and driving past the home from Full House!

    Jessica | Vixenelle ☾

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  52. omg I love San Francisco!!! You're so pretty too(: I love the flower crown you're wearing on your profile picture! Hope you can stop by my blog sometime!

    xx, Shirley
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  53. beautiful pictures!

    xoxo

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  54. oh wow so much good food! Looks like you had a really great time, it's so fun to sit in the trollies :D

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  56. I love San Fransisco, it is a beautiful city :)

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  57. I love your blog!! You are very beautiful:))

    thanks for your comment,


    xxx Marianne
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  58. amazing photographs!
    keep inspiring ,dear :)

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