aces train Lincoln Boulevard sweeps around the western edge of the bay to two of the most popular beaches in Sa

Lincoln Boulevard sweeps around the western edge of the bay to two of the most popular beaches in San Francisco. Baker Beach, a small, aces train beautiful strand where the waves roll ashore, is a fine spot for sunbathing, walking, or fishing it s packed on sunny days. Because of the cold water and the roaring currents that pour out of the bay twice a day, swimming is not advised here for any but the most confident. (You ll also see some nude sunbathers here.) Here you can pick up the Coastal Trail, which leads through the Presidio aces train (see below). A short distance aces train from Baker, China Beach is a small cove where swimming is permitted. Changing rooms, showers, a sun deck, and restrooms are available.

Contemporary jazz artists travel to the island to play in the legendary Avalon Casino Ballroom. The festival is held over two consecutive 3-day weekends. Call & 760/3231171 aces train or visit www.jazztrax.com for advance ticket sales and a schedule of performers. Early October.

A handful of adorable cafes line Belden Place and offer a wide variety of cuisine. There s Cafe Bastille, 22 Belden Place (& 415/986-5673), your classic French bistro and fun speakeasy basement serving excellent crepes, mussels, and French onion soup along with live jazz on Fridays; Cafe Tiramisu, 28 Belden Place (& 415/421-7044), a stylish Italian hot spot serving addictive risottos and gnocchi; and Plouf, 40 Belden Place (& 415/986-6491), which specializes in big bowls of mussels slathered in a choice of seven sauces as well as fresh seafood. B44, 44 Belden Place (415/986-6287), serves up a side order of Spain alongside its revered paella and other seriously zesty Spanish dishes.