The San Francisco Waterfront — A Comprehensive Guide to San Francisco's Waterfront Attractions

Popsickle-stick San Francisco

Watch this enchanting video showing ping-pong balls touring Scott Weaver’s popsickle-stick rendition of San Francisco. You’ll see Golden Gate Bridge, the Ferry Building clock tower, AT&T Park’s Coke bottle and mitt, Steiner Street’s painted ladies, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid, Humphrey the Whale, the Castro, the Haight, Golden Gate Park, the windmill, Ghirardelli Square, and much more.

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San Francisco Mechanicrawl

[ September 24, 2011; ] Here’s a unique way to explore San Francisco’s waterfront: Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason, and the Marina District. The Long Now Foundation presents Mechanicrawl—Explore the mechanical marvels along San Francisco’s North Shore, including the triple expansion steam engine of the SS Jeremiah O’Brien!

Buy a ticket or join a participating organization and for admission to all locations. [...]

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Fifth Annual San Francisco Cocktail Week

[ August 24, 2011; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 19, 2011 to September 25, 2011. ] San Francisco Cocktail Week, a week-long celebration of the Bay Area’s liquid culture, cocktail heritage, bar talent and industry, has announced its schedule of main events for September 19-25, 2011, plus a special CUESA Farmer’s Market Happy Hour SF Cocktail Week Preview Night on August 24. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which [...]

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Undocumented Seaweed, RWQCB, and the America’s Cup permit process

In a letter from the Regional Water Quality Control Board to the port and race organizers (Bay Citizen link), RWQCB officials asked for information on various aspects of the America’s Cup race plan, including creosote removal, pipelines for potable water and sewage, and possible spread of invasive seaweed. Read more on SFGate.

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Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

[ September 10, 2011 to September 11, 2011. ] Participate in a most worthwhile and delicious community event: Ghirardelli Square will host the 16th Annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11, 2011.

The festival benefits Project Open Hand, a San Francisco-based organization that provides meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as senior citizens and homebound critically ill persons.

15 Samples (just $20!): [...]

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Chocoholic Pilgrimage—Your date with decadence

Start this self-guided pilgrimage in south end of the Ferry Building with Recchiuti Confections. Then check in a few stores north, at Scharffen Berger. Both these shops, as well as others along the way, offer free samples, so you’ll want to pace yourself. In fact, you might want to fortify yourself with some protein while [...]

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Cook Islands Day at Pier 39

[ August 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Celebrate the historic “Vaka” ocean journey and Polynesian culture on Wednesday, August 10th from 11:00 to 4:00 at Cook Islands Day. The sights, sounds and tastes of the Cook Islands are set to enthrall San Franciscans at Pier 39. The event is open to the public, and attendees can enter a contest for a chance to win a trip for two to the Cook Islands.

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Off the Grid Announces New Vendors and Vendor Specials at Fort Mason Center!

[ August 5, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. August 12, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. August 19, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. August 26, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Off the Grid: fab food trucks at San Francisco’s Fort Mason on Friday nights.

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S. F. Theater Festival

[ August 7, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] At least 100 short performances, from tragedy to comedy and plenty in between, will be presented at this sensational one-day event held at Fort Mason. See some of the best talent in this city perform. And it’s free, free, free!

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Off the Grid: Food Trucks!

[ September 2, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 9, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 16, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 23, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. September 30, 2011; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Fun and inexpensive, Off the Grid is a great way to spend at least part of a Friday night–it’s at Fort Mason Center and features more than two dozen food vendors and food trucks. It runs from 5-10 p.m., and there’s almost always live music starting around 6 p.m. And after dinner you can walk along the water…

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“Times Square Kiss” at Pier 45

[ August 6, 2011 11:00 am to August 7, 2011 11:00 am. ] The SS Jeremiah O’Brien and the USS Pampanito are displaying a sculptured version of the white photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstadt of a young woman being kissed by an unknown sailor in Times Square on August 14, 1945, the day Americans learned that World War II was over. For two days only, August 6-7, you can view the sculpture, take photos and enjoy live music. The sculpture is being driven across the country from Times Square to promote public awareness of National Spirit of ’45 Day on August 14. And it’s all free.

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