San Fran Vacay

I've already shared one part of my trip to San Francisco last week- the blogger meet up!

But the main reason that I headed to Cali last week was for a vacation with my little sister, Tori (she just started her teacher blog, so drop by and say hi!). At 23, she had never been on an airplane... so I decided it was high time that I made that happen! I gave her two options- New York or California? And she chose Cali! So off to San Francisco we went. And we had a ball.

Here are some of the pics from the first half of our trip, running around the city.

San Fran architecture

Union Square

Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park

cable cars on Powell-Mason line

Chinatown

our bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge




across the bridge in Sausalito (I want to move there! just sayin....)

city by the Bay
(picture taken from the ferry out in the bay!)

And yes, we did all of this (along with the blog meet up!) in less than 48 hours. We were busy girls, but loved every minute of it. Tomorrow I'll share pictures from the rest of our amazing adventures in San Francisco (and Sonoma!). The last two days were actually my favorite days of the trip. What are your favorite parts of San Fran?

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30 comments:

  1. marylanierdThursday, July 28, 2011 at 8:10:00 AM EDT

    What a fun trip! Did you win sister of the year or what? Love!

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  2. Reunion Committee Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 8:43:00 AM EDT

    I love the pics and I Love the way you took them! Was that your camera???
    so cool.
    San Fran is one of my fave city in the US!
    Tana

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  3. AngelaThursday, July 28, 2011 at 8:44:00 AM EDT

    Fun Fun Fun! Looks like you had a great sister trip!

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  4. KaseyThursday, July 28, 2011 at 8:51:00 AM EDT

    How fun! And the photos are completely awesome!

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  5. Just in Case..Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:01:00 AM EDT

    Some of the greatest memories I have are the small amount of time I spent in SF on vacation once. Love it there. It's like a whole other country.

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  6. CrystalThursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:18:00 AM EDT

    Thanks for sharing pictures from your San Fran trip. That is one place I've always wanted to visit. I have a friend who is a competitive athlete who swam the Golden Gate Swim (1 1/4 mile swim from Alcatraz to the shore). I live vicariously through her.

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  7. DeniseThursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:51:00 AM EDT

    I *love* the homes in SF. I've been thinking about doing a series of posts on SF neighborhoods

    Were you cold riding that bike over the golden gate in shorts!?

    looks like y'all had fun!

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  8. SarahThursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:15:00 AM EDT

    Fun!!
    I love that skirt you are wearing!

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  9. Simply LKJThursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:18:00 AM EDT

    What a great trip! And, such a sweet thing for you and your sister to do. I think my girls will be the reverse. While both have flown, the older will NOT leave the country...her sister just might have something to say about that!

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  10. HollyThursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:47:00 AM EDT

    Just love your pictures! San Fran is absolutely one of my most favorite cities!

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  11. Kim@NewlyWoodwardsThursday, July 28, 2011 at 10:58:00 AM EDT

    We loved Sausalito, too. It looks like it was pretty warm there. We'll be there in 2 weeks, and now I'm wondering if I should pack warmer-weather clothes.

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  12. katie [the bright life]Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:18:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous photos...made me miss SF! My grandparents used to live in the city and I always LOVED visiting them. Golden Gate Park is one of my all-time favorites. Glad to see you and your sis had a good time, thanks for sharing the photos! Xo, Katie

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  13. natasha {schue love}Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:20:00 AM EDT

    You and T are so so cute! Looks like a blast...great pictures! Can't wait to see what you did in Sonoma...give me tips for our trip there! xo

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  14. jillian :: cornflake dreams.Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:21:00 AM EDT

    all these photos are SO pretty! i have never been to san fran but it's at the top of my list! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  15. ColeyThursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:50:00 AM EDT

    Looks like you had a wonderful time! Can't wait to visit SF one day :)

    Coley
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  16. MichaelaThursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:50:00 AM EDT

    You mean San Franny...like Tori called it (:
    Those are great pictures. I love the one of her biking!

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  17. UnknownThursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:00:00 PM EDT

    I love the one of her biking, too! So cute. Such a fun trip for you girls.

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  18. MorganThursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:22:00 PM EDT

    Great pics! I love the style of the houses there and the picture of your sister biking is so adorable. What a great trip! =)

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  19. Holly GruszkaThursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:37:00 PM EDT

    I've heard such great things about Sausalito (and San Fran) it's on my top trips list! Looks like you girls had a lot of fun.

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  20. ShannonThursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EDT

    what beautiful photos! san fran looks lovely!

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  21. Anna ElderThursday, July 28, 2011 at 3:39:00 PM EDT

    we visited sausalito while we were in SF too and i fell in LOVE. it's like those fictional towns you read about in books. i'd love to go back and visit again. wonderful pictures & looks like a great trip!

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  22. JamieThursday, July 28, 2011 at 3:53:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful pictures! Glad y'all had fun!

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  23. Cassie BustamanteThursday, July 28, 2011 at 4:16:00 PM EDT

    you gals are so cute! i love san fran! chris and i went their for our honeymoon and headed to carmel and monterey for a day and also napa for a couple days... i want to go back! it's soooo pretty!

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  24. InteriorGroupieThursday, July 28, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM EDT

    Oh I LOVE san fran!

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  25. Drew {Coral Cafe}Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 7:59:00 PM EDT

    Great photos!! LOVE housing in Cali!! and how exciting to bike ride across the golden gate bridge!! Splendid idea!!

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  26. jessica // union shoreThursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    san fran looks beautiful! i would love to visit sometime!

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  27. emilyFriday, July 29, 2011 at 12:21:00 AM EDT

    Looks like so much fun! I love SF! And that skirt you're wearing is fab!

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  28. UnknownFriday, July 29, 2011 at 1:10:00 AM EDT

    What a great sister you are! You both are just too cute! Do you wanna know something crazy?! I was born and lived in Cali until I got married and have never once been to SF! I need to remedy that - soon! :)

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  29. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysFriday, July 29, 2011 at 9:42:00 AM EDT

    Looks like a blast! I wanna go!! Bicycling over the bridge sounds like a dream! :)

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  30. AliTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 5:11:00 PM EDT

    How fun!! I miss San Fran -- you so just made me want to go back!! Did you see the scary "bush man" on the street when you were there?

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