Unfortunately, getting stuff in US (from the shops) is very expensive, there is a 8.25% GST, which is not included in the listed price, so be careful when you buy. Most people will order from online shops, but i don't think they deliver to hotels. Driving in US is a breeze, the drivers are more patient and friendly than in Singapore, just be careful where you turn, don't turn into the road heading the wrong direction.
well, depending on how far you are planning to drive, and how many people are with you, there are a few places a bit far off that are worth a visit places like
- Yosemite National Park
- Monterey (~2-3 hours drive)
- Big Sur - Julia Pfieffer Burns Park
- Pebble Beach, Carmel (PGA golf course)
- Stanford University
- Berkeley (Hippie 70's place) , near UC-Berkeley
Some super far places ...
- Lake Tahoe, Mono Lake .. but note its winter now, so to get to these places, you need to get wheel chains and stuff, and the going will be really slow.
In San Fran itself,
- Powell Street, Lombard Street (crookedest street), Palace of Fine Arts, Legion Of Honour, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park (different things), Fisherman's wharf
If you have time, go grab tickets and watch NBA, the local team is Golden State Warriors
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