Weekend in San Francisco

[MartinPrince]

They don't need to be linked, The Landers EQ had a knock on effect on other fault lines



The Garlock fault line which goes straight into the San Andreas is right next to where this earthquake swarm is happening

From the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48891511

"The fault is growing," she said. "We ruptured a piece in the first earthquake... and we've ruptured more now."

The San Andreas Fault is the largest, extending about 1,200km through the state.

But Dr Jones said this quake was in a distant fault system, and was unlikely to trigger a quake along the San Andreas Fault.

I'll go with the good Doctors information.

 

[Minusorange]

From the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48891511


I'll go with the good Doctors information.

Yes she says it's unlikely, that doesn't mean it can't happen, it just means the probability is low

But she also said after the 6.4 the chance of a bigger quake happening was about 5% and then came the 7.1, so make of that what you will

 

[toshj]

Go to Brenda's Soul Food for breakfast!

 

[Royal Fleet]

We did this and it was awesome. (We did have kids with us though as cover....)

https://www.sanfranciscofireenginetours.com/

 

[Buffman]

Wouldn't worry about earthquakes tbh, isn't the worst hit place about 200 miles away?

Id recommend :
Golden gate bridge cycle then ferry back (across the bridge is busy cycling but the rest is very nice)
Golden gate park
Nelson Mandela Park monument
Alcatraz tour
Lombard Street

 

[SPG]

We did this and it was awesome. (We did have kids with us though as cover....)

https://www.sanfranciscofireenginetours.com/

Dammit that looks great fun

 

[MartinPrince]

Yes she says it's unlikely, that doesn't mean it can't happen, it just means the probability is low

But she also said after the 6.4 the chance of a bigger quake happening was about 5% and then came the 7.1, so make of that what you will

Which is pretty much what I was alluding to. I wouldn't put off a trip to S.F. because of it though.

 

[gonda]

Tony’s Pizza just off Columbus is amazing, easily the best pizza in the world and he has the awards to prove it!

I second a visit to Tony's pizza! Also if you want something a little more peaceful, take a trip to the botanical gardens. Went for a walk around there on thanksgiving when most other places were closed - lovely part of the world.

Also if you want somewhere for some nice nibbles with a view, head to the Top of the Mark.

 

[peter]

Agree about the night tour of alcatraz it was great but booking needs to be done months in advance. We had 3 days there traveled around by bus and cable car.

 

[jpaul]

So there's no particular memorial/museum to the earthquake ? (vs NY)
- All I could see was a SanAndreas walk -
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attra...ational_Seashore_Marin_County_California.html
but not really viable on a weekend.

 

[Rids]

A walk across the Golden Gate bridge was worth it too.

Just want to ask about this, off to San Fran with the Mrs next year. We're doing a road trip and don't pick up the car until we're on the way out of town - so was wondering about the walk across the bridge. Is it sufficiently pedestrianized and an enjoyable walk?

We're both in decent shape and go for long walks regularly, we can clock up about 15 miles before we start getting ratty so distance shouldn't be issue, and we can always Uber back.

 

[The-Plethora]

Careful of the turds on the paths and heroin needles

 

[VincentHanna]

I saw a lot of homeless and a few crazy looking people when we were out there in 2018, but I didn't see any turds on the sidewalks.

 

[Brizzles]

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

 

[Thecaferacer]

Just want to ask about this, off to San Fran with the Mrs next year. We're doing a road trip and don't pick up the car until we're on the way out of town - so was wondering about the walk across the bridge. Is it sufficiently pedestrianized and an enjoyable walk?

We're both in decent shape and go for long walks regularly, we can clock up about 15 miles before we start getting ratty so distance shouldn't be issue, and we can always Uber back.

The path is all fenced off. People use it as a running route it's that wide

 

[SPG]

Did the tram
Did the boat tour
Caused havoc with electric scooters
Did the museum of modern art
Union square / mission is a dump
Pier 39 is hell on earth

Personally i cant wait to get out of the place and into stage 3 of the trip, drive up route one to the redwood forests.

P.s electric scooters are awesome definite purchase when i get back to the uk

 

[dowie]

P.s electric scooters are awesome definite purchase when i get back to the uk

Just makes sure to avoid roundabouts in London and stay clear of Lorries.

 

[SPG]

Live nowhere near London thankfully

 

[HEADRAT]

Tadich Grill is a must (fantastic seafood)

https://tadichgrillsf.com/

Also Tonga Room is great fun

https://www.tongaroom.com

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

The ghirardelli factory was quite cool too when I went many moons ago!