My picture of the Golden Gate isn't quite the same as the one a few posts below because the weather was at times uncooperative (but lovely other times), but I got to experience that authentic San Francisco fog!
As a bunch of you suggested, I made a beeline for Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, and browsed the shops and ate chowder. I stopped for a long time to see the sea lions--not surprisingly, the sea lions were one of the highlights of the day! (As with most animal attractions, I LOVED them!)
I also walked through Chinatown and spent some time people watching in Union Square (during one of those times when the weather was perfect). I had dinner at a charming Italian restaurant near the Square. It was a great day! I fell asleep tired but happy, after looking out at the fantastic view of Union Square from my hotel room.
I think I may be back in Santa Clara again for work later this summer, and I may just stay over in San Francisco again so I can explore more of this great city. There's so much more to see!
Ahhhh, glad to see you had a great time=0) The weather is so very lovely in September! Growing up.....hated SF, LOL! I have soooooo much family there, but it was always so freezing, LOL! I never appreciated it until I was about 30, LOL!
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Carol