I arrived in San Francisco International Airport at about 10 p.m. It was the first time I ever flew AirTran Airways, and well it was a flight. I heard it was a cheap airline and was the cheapest for my trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco, just over $600 including a layover in Atlanta, GA. In all I traveled about 10 hours with a two hour layover. Even though the flight cost was ridiculous I would probably pay a little more to get a direct flight to the West coast next time.
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From the airport a friend and I took a $15 each shuttle to Hotel Diva on Geary Street, not far from Union Square. If you are traveling with more than one person I would recommend taking a taxi to and from the airport as it was only $35 from our hotel and of course does not make any stops.
Hotel Diva was wonderful; great location, interesting room, clean, free Internet, and moderately priced. There were three of us in a standard room and our total came to a little over $400 each for 5 nights. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.
That night there was not time to do much, so we headed to the bar to catch up and pick out some things to do that week, while we waited for our friend to arrive. Our first stop was Harry Denton’s Starlight Room located in the 21st floor of the Drake Hotel. Drinks were a bit pricey, but totally worth it for the view. Best view in the city and that saying something when the city in San Francisco. It looks fancy and the staff is dressed in bow ties and ball gowns, but don’t feel bad dressing casual. The entire bar was in jeans and nice tops.
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When our last friend arrived we headed to the Gold Dust Lounge. While our Starlight bartender called it a tourist trap, it seemed a little too grungey for that. Bottom line, cheap drinks, live band (usually some kind of classic rock cover), and an old school decor.
Garrett, Erin, and the man who called himself Gregg Roberts singing "Sitting on the dock of the bay."
After a diner stop and a meet and greet with street singer, Gregg Roberts, it was time for bed.
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