Friday, November 15, 2013

Presidio of San Francisco

If you like a spot of history and still enjoy some nature, you might want to think about visiting Presidio in San Francisco with your rented coach bus for some ease of travel.

"Do you want history and wildlife all in one place? If you do, then hop onto a rental bus to San Francisco and head over to the Presidio of San Francisco, a park and former military base located on the northern top of San Francisco peninsula. As part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Presidio has many visitor centers and many wooded areas, hills and scenic panorama overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay."

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Going for Organic Food in San Francisco


Hunting down food in San Francisco is not a hard thing to do because San Francisco, as much as they love arts and entertainment, have a very deep love for culinary experiences as well. The hard part is finding organic or vegetarian fare even in the downtown area. But here, we have some of the best and most revered organic restaurant in San Francisco.
We will start off with Minako Organic Japanese Food, something a little hard to hunt down even for non-vegetarian San Francisco rental bus visitors. Earning a fantastic rating health-wise is not an easy feat but there you have it, Minako does it with ease. The thing about eating out at Minako is the fact that they are open from Wednesday right down to Sunday and serves only the dinner crowd and they do not take reservations, therefore, the only way to make sure that you get a table for your visiting friends, be there before five thirty, which is when the restaurant opens for business. But the good news is that there is always fantastic customer service. The casual atmosphere is almost pretentious-less which means guests can focus on the outstanding soba noodles, red sniper, crab roll, seaweed soups, and of course, we are not leaving out the amazing Misha Maki tuna. They know precisely how to make organic food classy, delicious and absolutely to-die-for.
Gracias Madre is as organic as organic comes for Mexican food fare and it is located on Mission Street between the 18th and 19th street so just let your bus rentals San Francisco bus driver to drive you there. The owners’ apparent interest in minimalist decoration and down-to-earth atmosphere is very clear when you walk in. The paintings on display are simple against the wooden tables and chairs in the dining area. It is not something you would expect from the normal Mexican restaurant anywhere else in the world, we would say. When you think of a Mexican restaurant, you would automatically think of a burst of color, fancy decorations, flags and funny figurines...but no, you get none of this at Gracias Madre. The great food comes in large portions so, be warned and be ready to share out your food.
And for something a little more familiar yet organic, we strongly recommend Underdog which is located along Irving Street. The management truly believes in serving only healthy, delicious food and it is very important that they serve hot dogs that are vegan, GMO-free, kombuchas and everything that goes well with the hot dogs. You will end up not just loving the concept, the food but what they stand for at the end of your bus rentals San Francisco visit.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Exploratorium, San Francisco

The Exploratorium in San Francisco is an exciting place to go with friends and family members. To make life easier for everyone, when you are planning for a trip here, do consider renting a San Francisco bus – so that there is no bickering or arguing when the driver can’t seem to find the place nor is there an issue when you need to find a proper parking space to park the car (or cars if you happen to be travelling in a big group).

The Exploratorium has 6 main galleries – with each gallery focusing on a different area of exploration for visitors to see and experience. You and the other passengers traveling in the San Francisco rental bus can expect that the exhibits and displays at The Exploratorium to be very fun and interesting as you get to “play” with it and discover, learn and understand how the world that we live in works. As you tour around the galleries, you will not once feel bored as there seems to be something to see or try out at every corner of the galleries. In short, there is always something for everyone to do, touch, hear, see or even make as you go about the galleries.

Excitement would probably be the closest word that we can use to describe the feeling of the visitors to The Exploratorium – from the young to the old. It does not matter what your age is, as long as you are in The Exploratorium itself, the world inside seems to make you feel like a little kid – touching almost everything that you see only to see it making sounds or responding to your touch. And if you are feeling a little extra adventurous, do make a visit to the Tactile Dome as part of your admission into The Exploratorium. The Tactile Dome is a small geodesic dome that is really dark and is located within The Exploratorium. Once you are inside, you will need to climb and crawl your way through it – please remember to remove everything that is in your pockets as you may just have something fall out of your pockets and the chances of finding them are almost zero. However, if you happen to be claustrophobic, we would not recommend this activity for you, as it will only accentuate your claustrophobia. The Tactile Dome is not the only thing that visitors can “play” in, as there are still other things that you can have fun with at The Exploratorium before you head home in the San Francisco rental bus.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco


Mickey Mouse – you have heard of him. Walt Disney – you have also heard of him, but just how much do you know about him? Not very much, we suppose. That is why you should rent a San Francisco bus and bring the whole family to the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn about the man behind it all – and this will help you to understand his passion and dreams and how the Walt Disney Company became so successful.

Making this trip with your family in a rented bus to the Walt Disney Family Museum will be one of the best decisions you will ever make – especially if you have kids that are still quite young and are pretty familiar with the animated character, Mickey Mouse and friends. In fact, you cannot talk about Mickey Mouse and his friends without associating it with Walt Disney. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a museum devoted to sharing and telling the life of Walt and his family, as well as his business partners and friends and how he became the famous icon that he is today.

Many San Francisco bus rental passengers find it quite difficult to leave the museum – especially when they bring along with them their little ones. That is because there is such a magnetic charm in this museum that leaves the kids wanting to say a little longer and just soak in a little while in the magical “museum” of Disney. For the children, they will feel that it is such a privilege to be in a Disney museum that they may just want to stay there forever! Who knows, the adults may feel the same too, but may not want to express themselves that way in case they look silly.
In the Walt Disney Family Museum, they have different rooms that tell of the different stages of the life of Walt Disney. Photos and videos are displayed throughout the time, and many of them are narrated by Walt Disney himself in which he shares about his family, growing up and how he got into the business. And what is Disney without Mickey Mouse? Therefore, you will also see Mickey Mouse as well as Mickey’s pals that are being displayed in the museum. There are also times where the museum has special exhibits – which make trips to the museum in a rented bus fun and fresh each time.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Experience the Sea at Aquarium of the Bay


There are many things that you can choose to do when you visit San Francisco with your family, but the one thing that you must not miss out on doing together with your family is to visit and experience the almost surreal surroundings of sea at the Aquarium of the Bay. This is the place where visitors will get to see two large saltwater tanks filled with many types of marine wildlife that are found in San Francisco Bay.
The Aquarium of the Bay offers wide variety of species such as different fish, sharks, jelly-fish and there is also a great tunnel where you will be able to see all the sharks and stingrays swimming around as you walk through it. It is as though you are walking in the deep of the ocean itself and you are not getting wet at all! One thing that most children from San Francisco bus rentals will enjoy when visiting Aquarium of the Bay is the part where they get to touch the starfish, baby stingrays and baby sharks (sometimes the adult sharks too).
The staff at Aquarium of the Bay are well trained, very attentive and caring - not just towards the visitors but to the creatures of the sea too. While many enjoy the long underwater tunnel with hundreds of species of the underwater world because it feels as though you are able to touch them up close, the distortion of the glass can also make one feel a little giddy or disoriented after a while, but this feeling usually passes away quickly - most of the time due to the excitement of just being able to be so close the sea creatures.
There is also a Gift Shop at Aquarium of the Bay where you can buy some souvenirs to keep as mementos for yourself or as gifts to be given to your family members or friends back home.
Even if you have been here before, Aquarium of the Bay is still a great place to visit again as they are always getting in new sea creatures as well as introducing different types of shows all the time. The Aquarium of the Bay is also a wheelchair friendly place, and there is no need for you to worry if you do bring along your aged parents who are using strollers or walkers to enjoy the aquatic creatures here. This is certainly an educational place for all ages - from the young to the old!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Festive San Francisco


San Francisco, California, is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, sourdough bread, cable cars and unique culture, but rental bus visitors will find much more to this city by the bay than meets the eye. Many rental bus visitors are surprised to find so many events happening in the city, and most events in San Francisco are family-friendly and appeal to all ages. So, get out and enjoy the rich variety of ongoing events, festivals and fairs available in San Francisco with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus rented from Bus Rentals San Francisco.
San Francisco's street fairs are famous with rental bus visitors for their festive atmosphere, delicious food and quirky themes. The Nihomachi Street Fair celebrates Japanese culture on the second weekend in August with dancing, arts and crafts, children's activities and traditional food. The Haight Street Fair, held on the second Sunday in June, transports rental bus visitors back to the Summer of Love with live music, food and craft booths, all lining the streets of the iconic Haight-Ashbury district. The Union Street Eco-Urban Festival, held annually on the first weekend in June, features eco-friendly crafts, gourmet food, live entertainment, and green vendors selling sustainable wares. The Live Oak Park Fair in Berkeley entices San Francisco rental bus visitors with more than 100 artists and craftspeople showing off unique creations, plus live music, food and kid friendly puppet, magic and juggling shows on the second weekend in June.
Rental bus visitors to San Francisco will be amazed by the number of festivals happening in the city throughout the year. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual event held over two weekends in April, where visitors will enjoy parades, traditional food, origami demonstrations, and live entertainment. The Street Performer's Festival at Pier 39 features fun performances by jugglers, slack rope and tightrope walkers, acrobats, face painters, unicycle riders and musicians.Get your fill of gooey goodness at the annual Chocolate Festival, held annually on the second weekend in September, where rental bus visitors visitors can test their mettle at chocolate- and sundae-eating contests, watch cooking demonstrations or just enjoy some of Ghirardelli Square's best chocolate treats.
For rental bus visitors who love music, the San Francisco Jazz Festival features family-friendly matinee concerts at several venues around the city for three weeks, beginning in October. The Pier 39 May Music Mix offers free concerts showcasing everything from rock to country music throughout the month of May. The Fillmore Street Jazz Festival highlights more than 300 world-class jazz musicians and offers delicious food and crafts annually on the first weekend in July. The Old First Concerts introduces music from around the world through choral performances around the city all year long.
There’s always something happening in San Francisco during your rental bus visit. Find out more from the friendly staff at Bus Rentals San Francisco when you rent a bus from their fleet of fully equipped rental buses.

Monday, January 7, 2013

San Francisco sojourn

Visiting San Francisco is a delight at any time of year, and one of the best ways of moving around San Francisco and seeing the sights is with a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coaches or school bus rented from Bus Rentals San Francisco.
San Francisco rivals New York in terms of worldwide recognizability. The star and background to countless movies and novels, San Francisco is home to many of the most recognizable and familiar landmarks, buildings and neighborhoods. As one of the most liberal cities in the world, San Francisco has always been home to one of the most cosmopolitan populations of any city in the United States. 
Most people start their visit in San Francisco with a visit to Fisherman’s Wharf. Encompassing Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39 and the Municipal Pier, over 12 million tourists visit Fisherman’s Wharf each year. Numerous attractions and several well known seafood restaurants are the draw here, along with the Maritime Museum and Chocolate Factory. Fisherman’s Wharf is also the setting off point for the ferry to the infamous Alcatraz Island.
Get into your rental bus and head over the Golden Gate Bridge. This San Francisco icon is a favorite with tourists, and has been referred to as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The twin 746 foot towers and graceful sweep of the cables holding up the twin span bridge are a tourist’s must have in terms of holiday snapshots. Bridge tours are available depending on weather conditions.
San Francisco’s Chinatown is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in the United States. Established by Chinese immigrant workers in the 1850s, Chinatown today is a vibrant community known for its produce markets and restaurants. You can shop here to find imported Oriental goods ranging from dried and preserved foodstuff to silks and household wares. Eating in Chinatown in an experience, and you will find both small family run stand up and eat places to full service fine dining establishments.
For a taste of San Francisco’s nightlife, Castro and The Mission are places you should visit. Using your rental bus, drop by Castro, the center of San Francisco’s LGBT community. In Castro you will find many trendy boutiques and shops, and bars and clubs that serve up drinks and entertainment in equal measure. The Mission is home to much of San Francisco’s Hispanic community, and is the place where many locals head to for nightlife. A little off the beaten track for tourists, the Mission is a good place to get into the vibe of San Francisco, away from the usual tourist traps.
If you and your group are visiting San Francisco, give Bus Rentals San Francisco a call to find out how we can help you with our friendly, personalized service.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Life Is Much Better With Bus Rental – San Francisco Better Explored


Welcome to Bus Rental San Francisco website! As a large, reputable and reliable charter bus company in the country, we have always placed utmost importance of providing our customers only with the best of bus rental. San Francisco is a large city, in fact, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. It is not hard to see why because San Francisco is one of the most laid-back, free and warm cities in the country.
Bus Rental San Francisco recommendations – Things to do
Beach lovers love San Francisco and for a very good reason too. The sandy-white beaches are large attractions for tourists and vacationers alike and the authorities places grave importance by forming the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. During weekends, the beaches see lots of surfing, eating, drinking, sunbathing, volleyball games and school trips too.
As a reminder, if you are organizing a group trip to the beaches, give yourself some time to put things together. In the meantime, if you are looking around for buses, be sure to give Bus Rental San Francisco a call. Our sales representatives are ever ready to give you a quick quote.
What is San Francisco really like
If there was one word that we can use to describe the lifestyle in San Francisco, it  would be contemporary. Different, laid-back and completely absorbed by luxury. The standard of living in San Francisco has already rose tremendously over the years with many blue-collar neighborhoods popping up adjacent the downtown area. If you take a bus from Bus Rental San Francisco, get the bus driver to take you to some upscale restaurant or grand mall, you will see that for yourself. The malls are magnificently larger than life, neighborhoods turned from 'some silly little corner on the outskirts' to up-and-coming trend-setting neighborhood.
Because of the sheer size of San Francisco, we strongly recommend groups to use bus rental. San Francisco may not be hard to navigate, we recommend group transportation services because it makes life simpler, better and nobody wants to get all stressed out with public transportation during a vacation.
San Francisco – It's where the art lives
Without a smidgen of doubt, it sometimes feel like San Francisco is the heart of art. From ballet to jazz, street performers to rock bands, from film-making to art...it's all here.
So, bear in mind that Bus Rental San Francisco hopes that you have yourself an incredible holiday, whether you are visiting alone, with your loved one, family or friends.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Opaque Restaurant - experience a darker side of San Francisco


Visiting San Francisco in a rented charter bus for a short vacation with family and friends is always a sheer visual delight. To ensure you don’t miss out, book your bus or limo ticket today with Bus Rentals San Francisco. From the awe inspiring splendor of the Golden Gate Bridge, the majestic views of San Francisco Bay, the colorful flower-filled yet twisty stretch of road, Lombard Street to the row of beautiful “Painted Ladies” Victorian houses located Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, once you’ve seen San Francisco, you’ll never forget it.
But what if you can’t see? How would you relate to all the different stimuli around you? Well, the founders of “Opaque”, a unique restaurant in San Francisco wondered about that too and decided to create a dining experience in the dark that takes you on a spectacular journey of taste which will enhance your world of senses. Tour bus vacationers always go back home yearning for more of this restaurant and fervently recommend it to their family and friends back home.
The sojourn starts from the very moment you get off the bus rental vehicle. Your experience of not having use of your visual senses starts after you order at the lobby. Diners then descend a staircase into the restaurant, blindfolded and led to your tables by a visually impaired server, hand-on- shoulder thru the darkness through the restaurant.
The servers are all blind or visually-impaired and they have a clever system to bring you your food and clear dishes in the dark. Their service is smooth and professional and the food is delicious, with a prix fixe $99 (fixed price) for a number of entree choices, 2 appetizers and 2 desserts, plus an amuse bouche and a platter of mystery dips and veggies to get you used to tasting without seeing the food. It is a promising tourist bus rental must-try!
The most daunting part of the experience is learning to use a knife and fork in the dark and at some point most diners usually dispense with their utensils and start to use their fingers for some of the meal, making for a fun experience that really awakens your senses, the smell and taste and even the sound of the food.
So if you think you’ve seen it all and are looking for a fresh new experience in San Francisco, book your ticket by bus or limo with Bus Rentals San Francisco. Don’t worry, our drivers are the utmost of professionals and keep both their eyes peeled on the road ad will leave that experience in the dark solely for you to enjoy.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Golden Gate Bridge Views


When one mentions San Francisco, a few iconic images usually come to mind. They are recognised the world over, and are synonymous with the city by the bay. The view is so gorgeous even when you are looking out of the window, rolling by in the rented charter bus, tour bus, party bus or school bus. A view anyone will kill for, honestly speaking.
One of these icons is something you will undoubtedly see as you approach San Francisco with Bus Rentals San Francisco would be the Golden Gate Bridge. Spanning the opening of San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the bridge links the city to Marin County.
There are a few different ways you can see the bridge in all its splendor. Head over to Hyde Street Pier, close to Ghiradelli Square and look west to see the bridge or go down to Pier 39. You don't even have to get off the charter bus, tour bus, party bus, coach bus or passenger coach to do this – that's what amazing about the whole thing!
You can drive by or ride by on the bridge and marvel at the supports that reach up into the sky and try and keep count of the number of steel cables that hold the bridge up.
If you want to take pictures of the bridge, then you could also go to the Marin Headlands at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the charter bus, coach charter, rented party bus or school bus. The view from the headlands is what most people refer to when thinking of the bridge, as that is where many photographers and filmmakers have gone to get their shots.
You can also cycle or walk across the bridge, either by going one way, to Sausalito and then taking the ferry back or by choosing the more adventurous or fit way by cycling both ways.
If you’re walking or cycling, keep a look out for the suicide phones. These emergency phones have been placed at either end of the bridge to let people who want to end their life by jump from the bridge’s great height, that they have other options. As somber as the idea sounds, it still continues to make the place an interesting place to visit in a charter bus or party bus.
Every visit to the bay area is a trip that will be unforgettable so explore the city and its sights with Bus Rentals San Francisco and you’ll want to keep coming back for more.