People who love books love Litquake, the yearly literary festival held every fall in San Francisco. Renowned authors are on hand for lectures and book signings, and interesting panels, workshops and parties are also part of what makes Litquake such an essential event for both readers and writers of all backgrounds. One of the highlights of this event is the three-hour Lit-Crawl through the Mission District that features stops at galleries, bookstores, bars and cafes.
While The Mexican Museum's collection is relatively small, it does make up for its lack of size with its breadth of history. The exhibits cover Mexico's history from pre-conquest to the contemporary era. These visually compelling pieces of Mexican craft are augmented by the addition of various creations of art of the Americas that provide a more sweeping yet integrated perspective. Along with these compelling presentations, the museum also features an excellent gift shop in which you will surely find the perfect souvenir to remind you of your visit.
If casting your fishing line out and nestling in a comfortable chair to wait for the big catch sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon, then make your way to the San Francisco Municipal Pier. This site not only offers good fishing, but better than average results await if you go crabbing for rock crabs. Bring a jacket as the winds are chilly on the pier no matter what time of year it is.
Chinatown is arguably one of the most famous sites in San Francisco. However, it can sometimes be a little intimidating venturing out into this section of town because of the language barrier and other factors. Luckily, all of your apprehension will melt away when you take the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour. This enjoyable walking tour through Chinatown is led by a guide who is quite familiar with the culture, oftentimes the guide is a native of or descendent of China, adding a unique, personal touch to the proceedings. And once the tour winds down, you can enjoy an excellent Dim Sum lunch and ask any questions you may have. In all, the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour will make you feel right at home!