Our second week in San Francisco was just as packed as the first. Once we were comfortable navigating using public transportation we were able to get around downtown a little better so we explored a lot of different areas.
Exploring Downtown San Francisco
We were able to walk down Lombard Street, ride a cable car, see some exotic birds randomly in the middle of the city, and have a sweet treat at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. We walked back down to the San Francisco Pier and watched the sea lions and picked up dinner at the Ferry Building.
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USS Hornet
On Memorial Day, we went to the USS Hornet in Alameda and walked through the aircraft carrier. They had a service for fallen servicemen and told stories of their own time serving our country.
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USS Pompanito
While it was a quick tour, walking through a diesel-powered submarine was quite an experience! It was a very tight fit, but we managed to make it through unscathed. I can't imagine living on something so small!
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San Francisco Zoo
Before leaving San Francisco, we made a stop at the San Francisco Zoo. This zoo was great, with lots of animals and a lot of opportunities to experience animals you don't normally get to see in other zoos.
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Up Next
After an overnight stop at a casino parking lot (hey, they have GREAT security!), we drove to Newport, Oregon for the week. We anticipate a slower pace and a lot of seafood in our future.