Julia & Mitchell
Welcome to SF, do some things
In-N-Out Burger (near reception)
The Secret Menu is very real and very delicious 1. Watching carbs? Order your burger protein style to get it wrapped in some lettuce 2. Cheese fries Animal Style adds on the delicious In-N-Out sauce and grilled onions (the bride personally recommends this without onions, the groom disagrees) 3. 4x4 - 4 patties, 4 slices of cheese, all the other delicious accoutrements 4. Neapolitan shake - vanilla, strawberry and chocolate in the thickest shake of your life 5. Extra crispy fries for dipping in your Neapolitan Shake #powermove Alternative locations: 1. Colma (least busy) 2. Daly City (somehow more busy than the Wharf)
The Buena Vista
Known for their Irish Coffees, it is most definitely worth it. The coffees run about $9, are absolutely amazing, and you can get one to go (as long as you add the alcohol outside the venue). Almost always busy so don't get discouraged by the crowd, force your way up to one bar, or crash with another person at a big table (if they are cool) and grab a coffee.
Exploratorium
You need to give this a full day. This museum is hands-on, non-stop, science fun. From lights, to math, to rotation, to dissection of cow eyes, to geysers and everything in between. One of the Bride's favorite day trips in the city. The F car drops you off basically right in front. The food is Bon App so if you are from UP, you know what to expect.
Muir Woods National Monument
Technically you need a reservation to go through the front entrance. Technically, if you walk the Dipsea trail you might just accidentally enter into Muir Woods and no one would be any the wiser. It's a beautiful little "forest," reminiscent of the Forest Moon of Endor, that offers really simple hikes, but also some more intense ones if you are ready to veer off the more beaten trails. It makes for a wonderful afternoon, super close to the city, but with no loud sounds, and whole lotta nature. Look out for the banana slugs.