Maps
- Map of the Mandarin Oriental: here
222 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 276-9888
- Map of Marcy's home: here
Bocana St
San Francisco, CA 94110
- Map of Christy and Richard's home: here
Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94121
- Map of the FoLaLieR - Pier 39 Marina: here
Beach & Embarcadero St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Dock D
- Map of Mathieu C's home: here
Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hotels
- Mandarin Oriental
Around $260 a night. That's where the wedding will take place. Say you are coming
for the wedding for special price/upgrade.
- Cathedral Hills
Around $80 a night
- San Remo Hotel
$49.99 for a single bed, no window, no sink. Bathroom to share with other guests.
Beautiful little hotel located in North Beach.
Weather
Driving/renting a car in California
- Rent with a Visa gold and you don't have to pay for daily insurance !
- Rent/inquire for chain if you are going to Tahoe the next week.
- You don't need an international passport (well, so I think).
- It's easier to rent from France as they might not accept european visa or
mastercard for renting. Actually, some companies do, some don't.
- Specific about drinving in California:
- The red light is on the other side of the crossing !!!
- At a 4 stop crossing, right of way is granted for the first one to reach the stop
sign. If you and another car reaches at the same time, right of way for the car
coming from right.
- Don't park where you can't!:
- Bus lane: $300
- disabled (blue lane): $300
- Red line: $150 (except if it's a corner: $300)
- parking meter with no money: $40
- Sidewalk parking: $100 (tested this you for you Jan 10th)
- When parked in a street a bit steep, turn the wheel towards the curb (else
you 'll be fined)
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Things to do
- General beads:
A wonderful bead store that's worth going even if you don't like
beads, trust me !
637 Minna St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Cross Street:Between 8th St and 7th St
- Museum of Modern arts:
Through January 17, 2005: Glamour -> Fashion, Industrial Design, Architecture
Through February 22, 2005: Roy Lichtenstein -> All About Art
151 Third Street (between Mission and Howard Street)
San Francisco, CA 94103-3159
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Asian Art Museum:
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum's mission is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture
200 Larkin street
San Fransisco,CA 94102
Info: (415) 581-3500
- Basic Brown Bear:
Factory where you can build you own Teddy Bear!
2801 Leavenworth St.
Located in the Historic Cannery near Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
- Aquarium of the bay:
At fisherman wharf, a nice aquarium where you can see sharks and touch fishes
PIER 39
Embarcadero at Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
- Haas-Lilienthal House:
A cool typical house of San Francisco you can visit !
2007 Franklin Street, (between Washington & Jackson)
San Francisco
- The cliff house:
Go there for the sunset. Red Martini rosso time !
- Golden Gate Park:
Go thru Haight street toward West, cross the
golden gate park all the way to Ocean Ocean.
Sunset is around 5:30pm, don't miss it!
Inside the park, you'll find:
- California Academy of Sciences
- Conservatory of Flowers: Since 1879, locals and visitors have marveled at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers, the oldest glass-and-wood Victorian greenhouse in the Western Hemisphere and home to more than 10,000 plants from around the globe
- Garden of Shakespeare's Flowers: Designed in 1928 by the California Spring Blossom and Wildflower Association to honor the plants and flowers mentioned in the Bard's poems and plays
- Japanese Tea Garden: Many people's favorite part of the park, this was originally built as part of the sprawling Midwinter Fair. Begun by an Australian in 1894, this intricate and private (depending on the season) complex of paths, ponds and a teahouse features native Japanese and Chinese plants
- San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum: Begun in 1937 with WPA funds and charitable donations, this 70-acre horticultural extravaganza entices the senses with more than 6,000 plant species.
- Rent a bike:
Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate: 3038 Fulton St., (415) 668-1117
Lincoln Cyclery, 772 Stanyan St., (415) 221-2415
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Addition from PH (Jan 12th 2005):
"You forgot a few websites:
http://www.castrosf.org/: for what to do in SF
http://www.pinksf.com/calendar/index.php: to go out at night
http://www.graylinesanfrancisco.com/: for a tour of the city
http://www.hustlerclubsf.com/: to finish the evening"
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Addition from PK (Jan 12th 2005):
"You left out such novelties as Pakwan and Taqueria
Cancun. and what do you really think of the Cliff House? My new firm was
the architect. It just got SOUR reviews by the food critics, but the
building itself is ok. A little sterile for my liking, but I like how they
did the ceiling, exposed metal decking, and hanging pendant light fixtures.
I took my mom there and the service was just as the critic describes... quel
dommage!!"
Addition from Christy (Jan 12th 2005):
"Try some Dim Sum !"
Addition from LK (Jan 18th 2005):
"So, my addition would be under the heading of
"Shopping" with the following suggestions:
Haight Street - where you will find novelty items such
as pipes, jewelry, hippy attire, wigs, costumes and
street fashion. For nice boutiques, try Ambiance,
Behind the Post Office or Jaxx.
Hayes Valley - this up and coming area has seen an
increase in boutiques for young urban professionals.
Azalea, Cop Copine, Ver Unica, and R.A.G (for local
designers).
Some other great boutiques/stores:
AB Fits in North Beach
Therapy on Valencia
Dema on Valencia
Joe Pye on Divisadero"
Wedding Registries
Wedding Information
- Atire: formal
- If it's not raining, the ceremony will be held outside (38th floor, beatiful view!), so it
will be cold (~10deg celsius)
- Parking: Valet parking is payed for. Drive to the Valet in front of the Mandarin Oriental,
announce you are here for the W-B wedding, and all you need is tip ($2-$5)
- Coat: There will be a "vestiaire" inside for your coats
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