laura & karl
laura & karl
Things to Do
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
Karl and Laura's 3rd or 4th date. Rodin heaven.
Branner Earth Sciences Library
We like maps.
The Stanford Theatre
Pillar Point Harbor
Gray whale watching (December-May).
Barbara's Fishtrap
Favorite place for clam chowder on the Peninsula. It isn't loaded with butter and cream - which are usually favorite ingredients, to be sure - but you can actually taste the clams, celery, spices, etc. in this soup.
Alcatraz Island
Ghirardelli Square
Ask for the spicy chocolate sundae.
de Young Museum
San Francisco Zoo
Golden Gate Park
For the buffalo especially.
Golden Gate Bridge
Sutro Baths
Ruins of ocean pool aquarium and bathhouse built in 1894.
Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA, United States
Beautiful and easy trails with non-stop views of GGB and ocean. Huge steam ships arriving and departing Port of Oakland via Fort Point which marks the door to the SF Bay from the Pacific. Some trails lead down to beaches (Baker, Marshall) and old military batteries. Lots of wildflowers, birds, windswept Cypress, and green.
Pagan Restaurant
The Burmese and Thai food here is delicious. Especially the coconut chicken noodle soup.
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
Personal favorites: Macaroni and cheese grilled cheese sandwich and mushroom gruyere sandwich.
Presidio, San Francisco, CA, United States
Explore beautiful views of GGB, old military arsenal ruins and buildings and forts.
Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop
Maple buttermilk comes out of the fryer in the middle of the night, I believe. Call ahead to find out. It's the best donut.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival
MAY 28-JUNE 1
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents silent films accompanied by live music. This festival promotes silent film as art and historical record.
San Francisco Green Film Festival
MAY 28-JUNE 3
Films, visiting filmmakers and guest speakers from around the globe cover environmental topics surrounding clean energy, green chemistry, food, housing, trash, water and art in the environment.
San Francisco International Arts Festival
At the Fort Mason Center
More than 150 ticketed performances by artists from the Bay Area and 10 countries unfold in the space of three action packed weeks. The festival features a major arts exhibition as well as multiple educational, residency and outreach activities.
Off the Grid
Gourmet food trucks galore. All over Bay Area, including Menlo Park on Wednesdays (usually). Check out the schedule of markets and food on the website. Examples: Empanadas, Asian Fusion, Soul Food, South American, Milkshakes, Indian, Sliders, Vegan, German, Rotisserie... the list goes on.
Coit Tower
Tours available for really small groups. Good place to see plight and power of the proletariat murals (we call these the ppp's) and beautiful views of the city.