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| Area (sq km): | 9,166,600 | |
| Population: | 297,000,000 | |
| Nationality: | American | |
| Local Name: | US, America |
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| Language: | English, Spanish |
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| Time Zone: | -5 to -11 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 dollar = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Washington DC | |
| Dialling Code: | +1 | |
| Electricity: | 110V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .us | |
| Religion: | Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon |
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| Climate: | Subtropical, Mountain, Desert | |
| Government: | Constitutional Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-18.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Atlanta(ATL), Chicago(ORD), Denver(DEN), Las Vegas(LAS), Los Angeles(LAX), Miami(MIA), New York(JFK), New York(LGA), San Francisco(SFO) |
Historic Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco is one of those places that appeals to everybody, whether you are a romantic, a hippie, a history lover, or a culture seeker. An important part of San Francisco’s charm resides in the lively Fisherman’s Wharf area, with its amazing sea-food, great bars, lovely maritime rides, museums and shops.
It is always busy with people soaking-in the atmosphere of its streets, where you will find some unique characters. Like the Bushman for example, it is a great laugh to watch the startled reaction of the innocent passers-by when this “bush” suddenly moves and talks to them. Another one is the guy who asks for a dollar and whose piece of carton says “yes, it is for a beer”, or the oldies with their grey pony tails and beards riding their Harleys, looking like an excerpt from a 60’s movie.
Restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf
When it comes to restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf, people get spoilt for choice. There are a good number of inexpensive seafood stalls, where delicious fresh fare is served all day. The local steamed Dungeness crab is delicious. You should try a freshly cooked crab meat cocktail and a sourdough baguette, original of this area.
How about the legendary Buena Vista Café? Here, breakfast, accompanied by one or two of their award-winning Irish Coffees, is a must. Great and jolly atmosphere! There are many other attractions around Fisherman’s Wharf like a tour of Alcatraz, the sea lions on Pier 39 and the Aquarium on the Bay
Cable Cars to Fisherman’s Wharf
There are several symbols identifying the magical San Francisco, its charming cable cars being probably the best known. There are two lines of cable cars leading towards Fisherman’s Wharf: the Powell-Mason line and the Powell-Hyde line. Apart from the thrill of travelling on them, it is fascinating to observe the skilled conductors manoeuvre the levers which start and stop the cars.
The first cable was guided in 1873, a great invention indeed, given the inclination of San Francisco’s streets. This is the most fun way to get to Fisherman’s Wharf.