You know, I do this sometimes: go to San Francisco to meet up with various ladies, that I once upon a time met on the Internet, and spent the day. I’ve done it with Viviane, with Manja, with Jenny, and last Friday with my friend Tanja . San Francisco is a great place to just hang out for a day, walk around, explore, and get to know each other (in person).
Well, in Tanja’s case, we already had the pleasure to meet each other in person last year (down in Southern California), but I was excited to see her again when she came up for a short visit of the City with her Mom.
Even though it is about a two-hour trip for me to go to SF, I welcome every excuse to go there when I can. I mean, I am so lucky to live so close to one of the nicest cities in America, so I might as well take advantage of it.
Friday morning, I drove to the East Bay and then hopped on BART to go into the city.
I got off at the Embarcardo and then bought myself a “Blue Bottle Coffee” (I had heard so much about it, but never had the chance to try one before) before walking along the piers towards Pier 39.
Tanja and her Mom were still on a tour to Alcatraz (which, in all the years, I have still never been to – can you believe it?), so I took my time and enjoyed the beautiful day. I mean, look at this gorgeous weather! Blue skies, no fog in the bay, only a slight breeze and 75 degrees. It’s a rarity!
These views also NEVER get old.
I walked by the Exploratorium…
… and then all the way to Pier 39, to take a peek at the Golden Gate Bridge from afar and pay a visit to my animal friends, the sea lions.
Around noon, I met up with Tanja and her Mom and we decided to walk around a find a place for lunch. It was so great to see Tanja again and we had no problem reconnecting right away.
We got a nice outside table on the promenade and had fish and chips! Yum!
We passed the time chatting away and then walked over to Ghiradelli Square to take the Cable Car to Union Square.
At 3 p.m., I said goodbye again and hopped back on the BART to head home. I had such a fun time hanging out with Tanja and her Mom for a few hours and I am so glad they picked such a beautiful weekend to visit San Francisco!
Tanja
May 3, 2017 at 8:35 amIt was so good seeing you and I really appreciate you taking the time to come.
We had an amazing weekend, and you contributed a lot to it!!!
xo
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:06 pmThank you friend. I had a great time!
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
May 3, 2017 at 10:24 amIt sounds — and looks! — like a fun day! I’d love to get to San Francisco one day.
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:06 pmOh, you gotta go… it’s so much fun!
Eli@CoachDaddy
May 3, 2017 at 10:34 amA beautiful day. When I was in San Francisco last, I was 3 – admittedly I don’t remember much! (I do remember spilling a packet of crackers outside a restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf and crying about it.) I was hoping you’d include a picture of lunch, which looked delicious!
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:06 pmIt’s time to pay another visit ;)
Eli@CoachDaddy
May 3, 2017 at 5:09 pmFish and chips and a Giants day game? (I get to wear my Rockies cap.)
Beth
May 3, 2017 at 12:01 pmSan Francisco is on my travel list! I do hope to get there someday!
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:06 pmI hope so too! It’s worth a visit!
Charlotte
May 3, 2017 at 12:36 pmI love San Fran, but haven’t been in ages. Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful city again, and how nice you were able to meet up with your friend while there. The sea lions–those are always my favorite to watch *and listen to!* as well :) PS: I’ve never tried that coffee, but am intrigued. Also I love your sneakers!
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:07 pmThe sea lions are awesome! They were so loud :)
Glamamom
May 3, 2017 at 3:54 pmWow, gorgeous! Looks like you made the most of it.
san
May 3, 2017 at 5:07 pmIt was a great day!
Julie
May 3, 2017 at 5:33 pmI adore SF! What a lovely day with friends! We’re talking about another trip out west soon!
san
May 19, 2017 at 12:44 pmHooray for a trip out west!
Trish @ The Trish List
May 3, 2017 at 5:39 pmLooks beautiful! San Francisco is one city I still have not visited as an adult. Somewhere to put on the wanderlust list for sure! Thanks for sharing! looks like you had a great day!
san
May 19, 2017 at 12:44 pmOh yes, bucket list city for sure!
Kim
May 4, 2017 at 8:52 amSanFran is on my to visit list. I have family that live out there and Im dying to visit. It’s so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trip!
san
May 19, 2017 at 12:44 pmOh, come on out.. you don’t have any excuses if you have family out here :)
Kate @ GreatestEscapist.com
May 5, 2017 at 3:00 pmSan Francisco looks beautiful – AND THOSE SEALS!
san
May 19, 2017 at 12:45 pmHehe… the seals are always fun!
suki
May 25, 2017 at 11:10 pmOooh, you got lucky with our weather. :) I work a few blocks from the Ferry Building, so let me know if you’re in town next time!