Things to do in San Fran at Macworld

A great local site that is gradually going national is called Yelp (www.yelp.com). Full of fun, funky reviews and very little spam or crapola. Search for the kind of place you want and you'll find plenty of advice and reviews. Check out the talk features too, if you post a question you'll get scads of good advice from locals. It's a fun site.

San Francisco is an amazing and beautiful city. I'm a little bit amused that one would need a "what to do in San Francisco" guide as I've only been there for a few days and there were far, far more fun things to do than time to do them. But I guess if you want to do the non-obvious or mac-related stuff, hints are in order.

Here is a page you may find handy - found it last time I attended MWSF. Attending an event at the Moscone Convention Center? You've come to the right place. Places to find food:

There are other options besides the concessions on the show floor, and the restaurant in your hotel. Here's a downloadable walking map

Actually, if you really want to be "in the know" those from this area simply call it "The City." We also use the rather anachronistic "town," as in "Are you coming to town?" (the town being specifically "The City") If you want a fun trip wear comfy shoes and walk from Yerba Buena/Moscone Center up through Union Square, through Chinatown and into North Beach (the Italian and Beat poet neighborhood). Hike up to the top of Telegraph Hill, down the Filbert St. steps (lush gardens and amazing Bay views) and out onto the Embarcadero. Turn south and head back to Market St. and follow Market back to where you started.

Thanks for the tips everyone! I was going for a title with the cadence of "Things to do in Denver when you're dead" (a good movie BTW). Just call it San Francisco. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle!

Yeah, don't call it San Fran or Frisco. SF is ok, San Francisco is better. Us local refer to it as the city, but that's not too descriptive for out of towners.

Also don't call it "SF" either. :) Don't line up later than 7am. 6am would be better.

please don't call it San Fran

I will be there at 1AM. I have to do a live keynote coverage and want to be there early. I was one of the mac sites thave have been to four macworld conferences now and covered it live but this year was deined a media pass. I had to buy my own but whatever yea I am actually having one of my reader meetups at that sushi place. I don't know the name but its on o'farrel I believe me and readers went to apple campus last year but I won't be going this year.

I will be there at 1AM. I have to do a live keynote coverage and want to be there early. I was one of the mac sites thave have been to four macworld conferences now and covered it live but this year was deined a media pass. I had to buy my own but whatever yea I am actually having one of my reader meetups at that sushi place. I don't know the name but its on o'farrel I believe me and readers went to apple campus last year but I won't be going this year.