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Meet the Neighbors: Spirits in the Flesh Tattoo Studio

Fiume — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:52:54 +0000

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Stay at the San Francisco City Center Hostel, in an eclectic neighborhood filled with friendly mom-and-pop shops.

The TL. The Loin. The Trendy Loin. The Tender Nob. These are just a few of the names informally bestowed on the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's oldest, and arguably most colorful, neighborhoods. Brimming with diverse histories -- the Tenderloin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- this stronghold of independently owned businesses in the city is also a mecca for myriad forms of art.

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Inside Scoop: Samantha's guide to attractions in the Marin Headlands

Fiume — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:35:25 +0000

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Stay at the historic Marin Headlands Hostel.

Samantha Stones, a front desk associate at the Marin Headlands Hostel, was born and raised amidst the golden hills of Petaluma in Sonoma County, California. At the age of 18, she found herself thirsty for travel and took her first backpacking trip in the UK.

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The Bay Bridge's new eastern span set to open September 3

Fiume — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:16:46 +0000

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Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco.

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The Bay Bridge

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. The Bay Bridge has been through a slew of them over the past decade, and last week the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee unanimously voted to open the new eastern span on September 3, following a six-day closure over Labor Day weekend. The Bay Bridge -- which has been under construction since 2002 -- will shut down to commuters at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28.

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Capital Wine: Come thirsty to Sacramento's tasting rooms

Fiume — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:29:52 +0000

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Stay at the beautiful Sacramento Hostel, a restored Victorian mansion in downtown Sacramento.

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Sacramento Regional Wine Guide

Are you a wine-lover seeking an alternative to the standard Napa and Sonoma scenes? The tasting rooms and urban wineries flourishing in Sacramento might be just what you're looking for. Sacramento County's vineyards -- all 27,000+ acres of them, as of 2012 -- have established the region as a wine destination, and now you can imbibe the tasting room experience without ever leaving metropolitan Sacramento.

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San Francisco's Spiritual Sights: 7 unique churches and temples

Fiume — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:16:56 +0000

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Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco, and experience a San Francisco not found in guidebooks.

What do a temple designed by a swami, a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth, and an Ohlone ethnobotanical garden have in common? They're all threads in the diverse spiritual fabric of San Francisco. The city's religious centers echo the intersecting cultures, histories, arts, and activist spirits found here, and offer a unique glimpse into a rich and storied past.

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Brannan Street Wharf opens for Bayside basking in San Francisco

Fiume — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:53:52 +0000

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Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco, and experience a San Francisco not found in guidebooks.

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Brannan Street Wharf Design Summary

On July 17, the Port of San Francisco unveiled the new 57,000-square-foot Brannan Street Wharf which overlooks San Francisco Bay, and on clear days, offers idyllic views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and the East Bay. Located on The Embarcadero between the Ferry Building and AT&T Ballpark, the triangle-shaped wharf includes an inviting lawn, bayside plaza and walkway, shade structure and seating, and a small floating dock for kayaks.

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Wildlife Watch: Tips for spotting species in the Marin Headlands

Fiume — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:43:25 +0000

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Stay at the historic Marin Headlands Hostel.

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Marin Headlands Trail Map

The picturesque Marin Headlands, located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, is an ideal destination for wildlife watching. As part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), the entirety of the Headlands, including the historic Marin Headlands Hostel, reside within federally protected lands, and enfold an astounding richness of biological diversity.

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Streets of San Francisco: Seaside sights and tasty delights on Judah Street

Fiume — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:07:44 +0000

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Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco, and experience a San Francisco not found in guidebooks.

Check out our map of spots to visit in the Outer Sunset.

Often tucked beneath a silky veil of fog, Judah Street, between 44th Avenue and the Great Highway in the Outer Sunset, is a hidden gem of foodie-approved eateries, communal spaces, and laid-back beach town vibes.

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Film events flourish in San Francisco -- for free!

Nicky — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:26:00 +0000

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Stay at one of our three hostels in San Francisco and enjoy some free movie magic.

'Tis the season for free film events in San Francisco! Get classy at the iconic Top of the Mark restaurant while enjoying free wine tastings and watching the glamorous Audrey Hepburn. Or perhaps it's time to relive that favorite oldie on the big screen (The Goonies!), with an outdoor screening in one of the city's best parks.

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Walking tours and pub crawls now available at the Sacramento Hostel

Fiume — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:24:50 +0000

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Stay at the beautiful Sacramento Hostel, a restored Victorian mansion in downtown Sacramento.

Cost

$10 / $5 Children 12 and under

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership walking tours

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership is now offering a variety of walking tours and pub crawls for guests at the Sacramento Hostel.

The $10 tours are available seven days a week, in a range of themes that encompass over 150 years of Sacramento’s rich history.

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