1. My virtual adventure to
San Francisco
Created by: Taylor Gentle
BITE 5390: Web 2.0 Technologies
July 2, 2014

2. Lodging and transportation to San Francisco, California
Upon visiting Kayak.com, my friend and I searched different
rates that combined both flight and hotel prices through this
particular website and found rates that were affordable. Our
total cost for both lodging and transportation totaled
$5,323.60.

3. Let’s hit the road Jack…
PLACES AND ATTRACTIONS
• Muir Woods
• Fisherman’s Wharf – Pier 39
• Alcatraz
• China Town
• Lombard Street
• Yerba Buena Gardens
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Circus Bella & Prescott Circus Theatre
• San Francisco Duck Tours
• AT&T baseball park
• Cable Car Sightseeing Tour
• Academy of Sciences Museum
• Film Night in the Park
• San Francisco Rocket Boat Ride

4. MUIR WOODS
• Muir Woods is a well known
national monument location in
California.
• This protected forest contains
hundreds of redwood sequoia trees
that have been preserved for
thousands of years.
• We will choose to hike the nature
trail while taking a scenic tour of
the redwood park. The cost of
admission for this attraction is
$7.00 per person.

5. Muir Woods: Trails, Tours, and more…

6. FISHERMAN’S WHARF: PIER 39
• Fisherman’s Wharf is the home of
San Francisco’s fishing fleet for over
a century and a quarter.
• This location is world famous for its
wide varieties of seafood, specifically
the Dungeness crab.
• We will be entertained by the sights
of the sea lions that arrive on the
docks of Pier 39, partake in one of
the restaurants that offer the
famous entrees as well.

7. Fisherman’s Wharf: Fireworks Display
• While at Fisherman’s Wharf, we will be
entertained on July 4th by a fireworks cruise.
This cruise will last 2 ½ hours and cost
$140.00 per person.

8. July 4th: Pier 39: Eats
• We will eat at the Fog Harbor Fish House at Pier
39 for dinner.
• We will order two different appetizers which will
be the:
• Blue cheese garlic bread for: $8.00
• Red chili garlic shrimp: $14.00
• I will order the crab cake entrée for: $21.00
• My friend will order the pan seared chicken breast
for: $18.00
• We will drink water with our meals.

9. YERBA BUENA GARDENS
This attraction will be free. We will visit the MLK waterfall at Yerba Buena Gardens as well as some of the
other visual attractions that are located on the property.

10. Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Ferry Tour
• This fun tour of Alcatraz will explore
the surrounding scenery and main
attractions of San Francisco.
• This tour is priced at only $79.00 per
person.
• The tour includes a ferry ride over to
the infamous Alcatraz prison.
• This price includes both hotel pick-
up and drop off as well as a travel
guide alongside the trip.

11. Take me out the ballgame!
• My friend and I will be watching a
baseball game at the Giants stadium,
AT&T ballpark in San Francisco.
• We have reserved two tickets on row
E for a total price of $178.25 each.
• After total fees have occurred, our
adventure for this particular evening
will cost $410.50.

12. San Francisco Rocket boat Ride
This speedboat ride rushing through the
waters of San Francisco of about 50 MPH
rides past the cities most popular
attractions such as Treasure Island, Bay
Bridge, and more!
This 30 minute excursion not only
includes rock and roll music on the boat,
but also live narration from trained
individuals.
This rate guarantees all these features for
only $25.00 per person!

13. San Francisco “Ride The Ducks” Tour
This amphibious experience allows me and my friend to
explore San Francisco from both a land and water experience.
This Duck Tour vehicle is crafted from the WW II DUKW. Not
only does this adventure cruise McCovey Cove, but strolls the
streets and neighborhoods of San Francisco as well. Only
$29.00 per person!

14. Chinatown Walking Tour
We will take a tour of
Chinatown discovering the
unique atmosphere and
culture that surrounds this
popular attraction in SF. We
will explore a 2-block long
alley rich with history as
well as view a authentic
Buddhist temple. We will
also enjoy a 10-course treat
will lunch. This treat will
only cost $100.00 per
person!

15. Transportation throughout San Francisco, CA
We will purchase City Pass tickets as a means for transportation throughout SF instead of renting a car. The
city pass will allow for us to ride the public cable cars as well as the muni public transportation system
unlimited for 7 days. We will plan accordingly and use the City pass tickets for longer distance attractions
and walk to closer attractions. The total cost per person is $86.00. The total cost for two people is $172.00.

16. Lombard Street Tour
We will both experience a guided talking tour car rental at our own pace as we explore Lombard Street, the Golden
Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Ocean Beach. This self guided tour for two people costs a very reasonable price
of only $54.00 for two people.

17. Golden Gate Bridge: Bike Tour
My friend and I will cruise on bike to the Golden Gate Bridge for a 3-hour guided bike tour. We will discover the
beauty of the coastal towns and have the opportunity to explore Sausalito and its unique character. A
complimentary ferry ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco is also included for only $119.98 for two people.

18. San Francisco: Famous Bread Eatery
Sandwiches
•Sourdough Baguette Burger
•$15.95Full half-pound beef patty, toasted sourdough baguette,
lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of cheese
•Classic Chicken Club
•$15.95Toasted sliced sourdough, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon,
lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise
•Char Grilled Ribeye Sandwich
•$18.95On a French baguette with melted brie, arugula and tomato
•Dungeness Crab Cake Sandwich
•$19.95Toasted sourdough, lettuce, tomato, avocado and
lemongrass mayonnaise
•Hot Smoked Salmon Club
•$18.95Sliced sourdough, lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon and
basil mayonnaise
One of our meals will come from Bistro
Boudin, the famous bread company in
San Francisco! We will both order a
sandwich on their famous bread.

19. Snacks and Sweets!
My friend and I will stop for a midday
snack to hold us over to our next meal
by tasting some of the sweet treats that
Cup & Cake Cafe has to offer. How
could we forget to top it off with a cup
of coffee too!
Cupcakes:
Cream filled cupcakes $3.50
Signature cupcakes $3.25
Mini cupcakes 1.95

20. Fred’s Coffee Shop
Me and my friend will both eat breakfast at Fred’s Coffee Shop. This coffee shop is known for its breakfast and lunch platters.
Serving french toast, pancakes, omelets, and huge pancakes, this location is affordable for those on a budget. The seating at this
shop allows for strangers to sit at any of the five tables.

21. A night at the Academy of Sciences Museum
This package includes a 1 hour behind the scenes tour
of the science museum as well as access to the four
story rainforest. We will also view the museums rare
gem and mineral collection as well as interact with
some of the museums scientists. A low price of only
$12.00 per person!

22. What would be a vacation without pizza?
We will each have a slice of deep
dish pizza for dinner. Only $3.50
a slice. Who can beat a dinner
for only $7.00?

23. Dottie’s True Blue Cafe
522 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102-2008
Phone: 415-885-2767
Hours:
Wed-Mon 7:30am-3pm
Cuisines:
American
Pricing:
Average Main Course Price is $8
We will enjoy great food on a
tight budget!

24. Everyone needs a little R & R
On some days of our vacation, we will simply lounge by the
heated pool and feel the suns warm rays. At night, we will gather
for social events around the pools fire pits. This option will allow
us to have an enjoyable time while also saving money.

25. Everybody looks great in SF, right?
In order to get ready for the night life and being around the beautiful people in San Francisco, we will spend some
parts of our days working out in the gym that our hotel offers. This is one picture from the hotels website. Once
the night draws closer, we want to be sure we’re noticed. This fitness center will have all we need to make sure
this happens!

26. Our hotel… many options at our fingertips!
Looks like a restaurant, right? Well maybe so, but it’s our
hotel! We will eat some of our breakfast meals here when
we choose to stay in close proximity of our hotel to snack
and have other refreshments throughout the day to save
on expenses!

27. An outdoor movie? What can top that?
Oh yes! Can you believe it? Now guess how much it costs? Keep guessing… you got it! FREE to the public!

28. All the visual excitement we need for a day!
This event is a 60-minute, one-ring circus from Circus Bella that features aerial acrobatics, madcap clowning,
balancing feats on slack rope, rola bola, and more.

29. CABLE CAR SIGHTSEEING TOUR… All Aboard!
For a cheap low rate of only
$35.00 per person, my friend and I
will have the opportunity to tour
the city on the world famous
cable cars!

30. AND IN CONCLUSION…
Since my friend and I will spend
well below our $10,000 budget, we
can now make the most of our
vacation by purchasing different
souvenirs from all across our
different journeys through San
Francisco, California to take home
to our friends and family! We can
even donate some of our extra
allotted amount to the different
charities in the Golden Gate City.
What could be better than that?