San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 126) Prices that apply to the majority of the menu entrees are represented by this scale: $ $$ $$$ Under $15 $15–$25 $25 and up B L D Br Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch Credit cards accepted are abbreviated in the listings: mare island historiC park foundation www.mareislandhpf.org, 328 seawind Dr. (Vallejo 94590), 707-557-1538. Tour National Landmark, former mare island Naval Shipyard; chapel has beautiful Tiffany glass. Commander’s mansion, a huge 1855 museum, up to 1,000-person events. Tours $10–14, advance reservations required. presidential yaCht potomaC www.usspoto mac.org, 540 Water st. (oakland 94607), 510-627-1215. Berthed at Jack London Square. a living history memorial of president Franklin D. roosevelt’s administration; offering tours and history cruises. m–F 9am–5pm. sCharffen BerGer ChoColate maker www.scharffenberger.com, 914 Heinz Ave. (Berkeley 94710), 510-981-4066. offering free public tours of our factory to learn how chocolate is made, about our history and to partake in a delightful chocolate tasting. m–Sa 10am–6pm, Su until 5pm. public tours are free. $35 private tours. must be at least 10 years old, closed-toe shoes are required to participate in the tour. advance reservations recommended. Group rates available. minimum number in a group 10. ae, D, mC, V. six flaGs disCovery kinGdom www.sixflags. com, 1001 fairgrounds Dr. (Vallejo 94589-4006), 707644-4000. experience thrills by land, sea and sky for one-of-a-kind adventure with exotic wildlife, thrilling roller coasters, spectacular shows and attractions for the entire family. uss hornet museum www.uss-hornet.org, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 (Alameda 94501), 510-521-8448, 888-865-2812. explore a famous aircraft carrier while descending from Captain’s Bridge to engine room. a National historic Landmark, this ship saw action in WWii and picked up the apollo 11 astronauts. exhibits include aircraft and space capsules. open daily 10am–5pm. $14 adults, $12 military and seniors, $6 youth ages 5–17, free under 5. AE American Express ATM Bank Debit Card CB Carte Blanche DC Diners Club D Discover E En Route JCB Japan Credit Bureau MC MasterCard V Visa Find exclusive savings and value-added offers when you pay with any American Express® Card. For details, visit www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/offers or call 415-391-2000. east of the City At t r A c tio n s/Mu s eu Ms / Pe rf o rMin g A rts anheuser – BusCh Consumer hospitality Center www.budweisertours.com, 3101 Busch Dr. (fairfield 94534), 707-429-7595. Free, 45-minute tour includes brewing, presentation, packaging video, product sampling and beech-wood aging and production floor; all ages welcome; wheelchair accessible. Samples for adults 21 and older. Tours Sept.–may, Tu–Sa 10am– 4pm and June–aug., m–Sa 10am–4pm. Charles ChoColates faCtory store & ChoColate Bar www.charleschocolates.com, 6529 Hollis st. (emeryville 94608), 510-652-4412, 888-6524412. premium chocolatier products include gourmet chocolate bars, handmade confections and chocolatecovered nuts. Free factory tours. optional $10 per person chocolate tasting offered after the tour. W, F, Sa, Su 11:30am and 2:30pm. privately scheduled tours $10 per person. minimum number in a group 10. mC, V. Golden Gate fields www.goldengatefields.com, 1100 eastshore Hwy. (Berkeley 94710), 510-559-7383, 866-928-7223. Live thoroughbred racing with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. For groups, meetings, incentive and leisure with great food, views and action. admission for live racing grandstand $4, clubhouse $6, Top of Stretch $2, Turf Club $10–15. ae, CB, DC, D, JCB, mC, V. Bey ond nigHt cLuB s/ L oun g e s/BArs yoshi’s Jazz CluB & Japanese restaurant www.yoshis.com, 510 embarcadero West, Jack London square (oakland 94607), 510-238-9200. World-class jazz house and Japanese restaurant is “the” place for jazz in the Bay area. From the front row to the back, there is not a bad seat in the house. With a state-of-theart sound system, offering an inviting, smoke-free atmosphere for all ages. Box office daily 10am–10:30pm. L m–F 11:30am–2pm, D 5:30–10pm, F–Sa until 11pm. $5–30 depending on the show. ae, CB, DC, D, mC, V. r est Aur Ant s yoshi’s Jazz CluB & Japanese restaurant www.yoshis.com, 510 embarcadero West, Jack London square (oakland 94607), 510-238-9200. World-class jazz house and Japanese restaurant. The menu highlights classic Japanese dishes, sushi, fresh grilled seafood and vegetarian fare. Take off your shoes in the traditional tatami seating or dine at tables. Do not miss the jazz. L m–F 11:30am–2pm, D nightly 5:30–10, F–Sa until 11pm. $$. ae, CB, DC, D, mC, V. Jelly Belly Candy Company 1 Jelly Belly Ln. (fairfield 94533) 707-428-2800, 800-953-5592 www.jellybelly.com Free Jelly Belly factory tours. See how the legendary jelly bean is made. 9am–4pm. Casual dining at the cafe. retail store open daily 9am–5pm. r et AiL coMPL ex e s Broadway plaza www.broadwayplaza.com, 1275 Broadway Plaza (Walnut creek 94596), 925-939-7601. 126 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.jellybelly.com
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