what is San Franciscos most overrated tourist attraction? (club, train)

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by A_Lexus

I never got the attraction of those smelly animals

They probably reciprocate this opinion in regards the sloppy tourists staring down at them.

I've always liked seals and sea lionsas part of living near the ocean, and the close-up observation at the Wharf is kind of cool, but not so much with hordes of tourists. "No, I don't want to take your damn picture again! Begone!"

[Boompa]

Originally Posted by bigdumbgod

They probably reciprocate this opinion in regards the sloppy tourists staring down at them.

I've always liked seals and sea lionsas part of living near the ocean, and the close-up observation at the Wharf is kind of cool, but not so much with hordes of tourists. "No, I don't want to take your damn picture again! Begone!"

I used to live near the Seal Rocks before they went in past the Golden Gate, between them and the fog horn it got really noisy

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by Boompa

I used to live near the Seal Rocks before they went in past the Golden Gate, between them and the fog horn it got really noisy

They can produce some of the most epic belches of the animal world.

[tcave360]

Originally Posted by bigdumbgod

They can produce some of the most epic belches of the animal world.

LOL


Seal Burp - 8 Seconds of a Seal Belching - YouTube

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by tcave360

LOL


Seal Burp - 8 Seconds of a Seal Belching - YouTube

That and Scoma's are the only redeeming aspects of Fisherman's Wharf.

[jw2]

I want to give a flashback to the late 60’s early 70’s on some of the things mentioned in this thread.

Cable cars used to be 25₵ and even then, the conductor didn't usually go out of his way to collect. There were no long lines at the termini. You could jump on pretty much anywhere even as it was moving. It was generally just a way to get up the steep hills.

The Fisherman’s Wharf was touristy but not as built-out as it is now. The street performers were pretty good (anybody remember the human jukebox?). Alioto’s was the landmark restaurant. In addition, there were some mediocre restaurants with no wait and reasonable prices, like Hungry Tiger.

Alcatraz did not require advance tickets. You just walked up and bought tickets for the next boat. Inside, you got the full tour, they closed the door on you in the ‘hole’ rather than telling you to close your eyes and imagine what it was like. You didn't need to return on the same boat, you can hang out there for a while if you wished.

Lombard St was a novelty but didn't have the long line. These days, I only go down on a bicycle.

The Presidio was still run by the US Army and was clean and maintained

GG Park had Kezar Stadium where the 49ers played.

San Francisco had a lot of charm and was laid back. I think it still is a magnificent city. It is a faster pace now.

[Brynach]

Originally Posted by gone down south

What's the point of this thread, exactly?

True. If no one visits the overrated attractions, commerce will decrease dramatically.

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by Brynach

True. If no one visits the overrated attractions, commerce will decrease dramatically.

No one fears such a situation developing. Tourists will come, their money will be collected, they will be laughed at, everybody's happy.

And the seals will belch regardless.

[Larry Siegel]

Originally Posted by Squiffynole

I've visited only three or four times so do not know much but the worse was Haight Ashbury. With its history I thought it would be cool but it was evening and it felt very dangerous.

It's not really dangerous. There are some scruffy bums around. You're in San Francisco, where bums from all over the west are sent by the local sheriff, who gives them a free one-way bus ticket to get there. Then they qualify for various forms of public assistance that you or I would not get if we were down on our luck.

[Larry Siegel]

Originally Posted by bigdumbgod

Magnolia Brewpub, El Balazo Taqueria, Shaxul Records, and Amoeba Music make it worth it.

and the Club Deluxe! Great local jazz.