A Holiday Reminder

I just wanted to give all of you Bay Area KroBlog readers a reminder of the perfect family holiday weekend in San Francisco. For starters, book a room using Hotwire. Select a 4 star hotel in the Embarcadero Area, so you're near the Embarcadero and Justin Herman Plaza. It'll only cost you about $100/night. If that option is not available to you, then chose the 4.5 star option in either Union Square West or East and you'll get something nice like The Palace for only $129/night.

Day 1:

• Arrive in the a.m.
• Get on a street car on the Embarcadero and head towards Fisherman's Wharf. Take the street car to the end.
• Head up the hill to Ghiradelli Square for a sundae...hot fudge or caramel. There's usually a guitarist in the Square and if you're with the kids they can run around the fountain after the sundae snack.
• On the way back down the hill to Fisherman's Wharf and the street car, stop and get a charicature done of you, the kids, the family, whomever.
• If there's time, back to the hotel for a quick rest, otherwise head to the Ferry Building for a stroll and some dinner/food.
• By now it's dark, so it's time to head to Union Square for a good look at the tree. Take a cab or if you have time and the energy, you could take a cable car up California Street and transfer to the Powell line which will take you directly to the Square.
• Head back to the hotel and enjoy a good night sleep.

Day 2

• Wake-up and order room service.
• If you're staying in the Hyatt Embarcadero, walk around the lobby and enjoy the holiday toy train display.
• Head out to Justin Herman Plaza and enjoy an hour or two of ice skating. If you're staying closer to Union Square, the City set up a rink there too this year.
• If you have more time, head over to the Metreon...more ice-skating, a bowling alley and the carousel!

Sound good?

Enjoy!