Allanhov wrote:
Perfect! That sounds like a plan. I like hip new places also (find that it gives inspiration) and will stay in Hawaii for three weeks (so I will get my share of amazing views). Do I just start at Embarcadero, walk up to exploratorium and jump in a cab to Hayes Valley? It looks like it is to far to walk on the short time we have.
I've never used it, but maybe consider using the bikeshare? Cycling from the Embarcadero to the Golden Gate Bridge with stops after spending time in the Ferry Building seems like a nice activity to me. I'd consider starting from the Embarcadero and bike up Columbus and stop by North Beach on the way before Fisherman's Wharf
I personally would ride through Fisherman's Wharf as opposed to stopping there as there isn't that much to do or worth eating there. Certainly feel free to skip Fisherman's Wharf as it is a tourist trap, but maybe it's worth seeing once if you don't know better things to do. I'd also try and squeeze in a viewing of the Golden Gate from the Presidio if you feel the need to see it.
I also like the Mission District, which is out of your way, but I also like to eat :)
In the Ferry Building, I'd recommend to any visitor oysters at Hog's Bay, cheese at the Cowgirl Creamery (Mt. Tam is their most popular), salume at Fatted Calf and ice cream at Humphry Slocombe (Secret Breakfast is their most popular).