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NORTH BEACH CAFE SOIREE Self-described coffeehouse lizard Elaine Sosa leads Javawalk, a 2-hour walking tour. Aside from visiting cafes, Javawalk also serves up a good share of historical and architectural trivia. Sosa keeps the tour interactive and fun, and it s obvious that she knows a wealth of tales and trivia about the history of coffee and its North Beach roots. aventura songs Tours are given Tuesday through Saturday at 10am and Tuesday through Friday for private parties of six or more. The price is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. aventura songs For information and reservations, call & 415/673-9255.

Mario s Bohemian Cigar Store Finds ITALIAN aventura songs Across the street from Washington Square is one of North Beach s most popular neighborhood hangouts. The century-old bar small, well worn, and always busy is best known for its focaccia sandwiches, including meatball and eggplant. Wash it all down with an excellent cappuccino or a house Campari as you watch the tourists stroll by. And no, they do not sell cigars.

In the pages that follow, we ve compiled everything you need to know to handle the practical details of planning your trip from making campsite reservations to finding great deals on the Internet, plus a calendar of events and much more.

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Fisherman s Wharf North Beach runs into Fisherman s Wharf, which was once the busy heart of the city s great harbor and waterfront industries. Today it is a tacky-but-attractive tourist area with little if any authentic waterfront life, except for recreational boating and some friendly sea lions.

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Still farther along the coast lie Point Lobos, the Sutro Baths, and the Cliff House. The latter has been serving refreshments to visitors since 1863 and is slated to undergo renovation in the coming year. Here you can view the Seal Rocks, home to a colony of sea lions and marine birds. Only traces of the Sutro

The Stud The Stud has been around for over 30 years, is one of the most successful gay establishments in town, and is mellow enough for straights as well as gays. The interior has an antiques-shop look and a miniature train circling over the bar and dance floor. Music here is a balanced mix of old and new, and nights beacon hill staffing vary from cabaret and oldies to disco. Call in advance for the evening s venue. Drink prices range from $3 to $15. 399 Ninth St. (at Harrison St.). & 415/863-6623. www.studsf.com. Cover $2 $6 Fri Sat.

As for things to do in Carmel, we re now hip to Carmel Walks (& 831/ 642-2700), a tour guide company offering 2-hour guided walks through Carmel s gardens, hidden pathways, and fairy-tale-like cottages of bohemian writers, artists, beacon hill staffing and movie stars.

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Chestnut and Union Street bars attract a post-collegiate crowd. reelfoot lake Young alternatives frequent Mission District haunts. Upper Haight caters to eclectic neighborhood cocktailers. Lower Haight is skate- and snowboarder grungy. Tourists mix with theatergoers and thirsty businesspeople in downtown pubs. North Beach serves all types. Castro caters to gay locals and tourists. South of Market (SoMa) offers an eclectic mix. BARS WITH DJ GROOVES Bambuddha Lounge Finds The hottest place for the young and the trendy to feast, flirt, or just be fabulous is this restaurant/bar adjoining the funky-cool Phoenix Hotel. reelfoot lake With a 20-foot reclining reelfoot lake Buddha on the roof, ultramodern SanFrancisco- meets-Southeast-Asian decor (including waterfalls in the dining room.

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704 Sutter St. (at Taylor St.). & 415/771-0803. www.sanraku.com. Main courses $6.25 $11 lunch, $10 $21 dinner. AE, DISC, MC, V. Mon Sat lunch 11am 4pm, dinner 4 10pm; Sun 4 10pm. Cable car: Powell-Mason line. Bus: 2, 3, 4, 27, or 38.

For location and price, the Andrews is a safe bet for an enjoyable stay. Two blocks west of Union Square, the Andrews was a Turkish bath before its conversion in 1981. As is typical in Euro-style hotels, the rooms are small but well maintained and comfortable, with nice touches like lace curtains and fresh flowers. Recent upgrades included new mattresses, carpets (in most rooms), and fresh paint in the bathrooms. 624 Post St. (between Jones and Taylor sts.), San Francisco, CA 94109. & 800/926-3739 or 415/563-6877. Fax 415/928-6919. www.andrewshotel.com. 48 units (some with shower kings island ohio only). $109 $129 double;

222 Sansome St. (between Pine and California sts.), San Francisco, CA 94104. & 800/622-0404 or 415/276-9888. Fax 415/433-0289. www.mandarinoriental.com. kings island ohio 158 units. $470 $655 double; $675 $725 signature rooms; kings island ohio from $1,400 suite. Continental breakfast $21; American breakfast $32. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $36. Muni Metro: J, K, L, or M to Montgomery. Bus: All Market St. buses. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; fitness center; concierge; car rental; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; laundry service; same-day kings island ohio dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, fax, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player, high-speed Internet access.

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Embassies & Consulates All embassies are located in the nation s capital, Washington, D.C. Some consulates are located in major U.S. cities, and most nations have a mission to the United Nations in New York City. If your country isn t listed below, call for directory information canyons resort in Washington, D.C. (& 202/555-1212) or log on to www.embassy.org/embassies.

Northern California may be frightfully demure in comparison, but in the long run, its subdued charms and natural beauty prevail. Wealth is certainly in abundance, but rarely displayed. The few hard bodies that exist are usually swathed in loose jeans and shirts. The few celebrities who live here keep very low profiles, and are more likely canyons resort to be on their ranches than on Rodeo Drive. Ostentation in any form is looked down upon (of course, it s okay to own a BMW, as long as it s slightly dirty), and unlike Los Angeles, you can actually explore smog-free San Francisco on foot.

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Ruby Skye Downtown s most glamorous and gigantic nightspot is all aglitter thanks to a dramatic renovation and the addition of killer light and sound systems within the 1890s Victorian playhouse previously known as The Stage Door. Inside, hundreds of partiers boogie on the ballroom floor, mingle on the mezzanine, and puff freely in the smoking room while DJs or live music bring the dancing house down Thursday through Saturday. Big spenders should splashtown san antonio book the VIP lounge, which offers a glitzy place to kick it and bird s-eye views of the whole club scene. 420 Mason St. (between Geary and Post sts.). & 415/693-0777. www.rubyskye.com. Cover $10 $25.

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There are only three lines in the city, and they re concentrated in the downtown area. The most scenic, and exciting, is the Powell-Hyde line, which follows a zigzag route from the corner of Powell and Market streets, over both Nob Hill and Russian Hill, to a turntable at gaslit Victorian Square in front of Aquatic Park. The Powell-Mason line starts splashtown san antonio at the same intersection and climbs over Nob Hill before descending splashtown san antonio to Bay Street, just 3 blocks from Fisherman s Wharf. The least scenic is the California Street line, which begins at the foot of Market Street and runs a straight course through Chinatown and over Nob Hill to Van Ness Avenue. All riders must exit at the last stop and wait in line for the return trip. The cable-car system operates daily from approximately 6:30am splashtown san antonio to 1:30am.