Saturday, July 14, 2012

{Travel | SJ to SF}

Following Brian & Kaisa's wedding, Keith and I drove onward to San Jose to stay with our friends Jake & Tobi of Squish Style for the weekend. We started off the day at their fave breakfast spot, Bill's Cafe; which boasts classic breakfast traditions as well as cocktails like the best Bloody Marys and Mimosas, so of course we had to order both! Next was a rendezvous with Lauren of L.A. in the Bay at the De Anza Flea Market. This flea market was reminiscent of the OC Market Place, except it was a bit unorganized, or at least it was just difficult to navigate. Regardless, we still had fun walking up and down the aisles of merchandise and goods; I left with a turquoise beaded bracelet, and 4 cool tone nail polishes. I was glad I hadn't spent too much money at the flea market, because our next stop was San Francisco!
Jake drove us to the City and we parked at Union Square so that we could hop on the next City Sightseeing bus. This double decker bus, aside from the tour guide's humorous and witty commentary; proved to be most useful for our brief 1 day trip in San Fran. For only $20/person (normally $24.99/person), we were able to see/experience the touristy sights in a short amount of time by utilizing the hop on hop off service. We first stopped in City Hall; got off at Chinatown and had a 'family-style' lunch @Hong Kong Clay Pot; walked around North Beach; hopped back on the bus to check out Pier 39; then back to Union Square.
We ended our SF day trip by visiting the Golden Gate bridge, and taking a few quick snapshots since it was so windy!
Our evening ended with a movie and pizza! Always such a pleasure to hang out with Jake and Tobi, and I can't wait to see them on my next Nor Cal visit!
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---From San Jose to San Francisco---
Waiting in Union Square for our City Sightseeing Double Decker Bus
It was a PINK kind of day
Jake & Tobi of Squish Style
I really wanted to go to the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at de Young, but I didn't have enough time!



{Images from FFF & Tobi of Squish Style}


21 comments:

  1. How exciting!! I love your Golden Gate pictures! :]

    <3
    Christina

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  2. i definitely have to visit SF! i heard so many great things about this city! i have to discover the states in genearl hihi. so many places i want to see!

    lots of love xx

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  3. I'm so jealous, I'd LOVE to go to SF, maybe one year! It sounds (and looks!) like you've had a very buy trip, lovely photographs and outfit :) xx

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  4. so fun! I really need to take a trip up to SF! Such adorable pics and I love that you saw Lauren! www.casualglamorous.com

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  5. Audrey- yes you do!!!

    Love these pictures Amanda and it was so great to see you again! Can't wait to see you at Lucky FABB, if I end up going :)


    xoxo

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  6. I love San Fran! Enjoy your trip and btw you look so cute in your jump sequence photos!! Excitement all around xx
    M

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  7. Lovely pictures! I have quite a few friends interning in the Bay area this summer and they all posted really beautiful pictures. I'd love to visit there one day!

    Beauty Playlist

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  8. Such a fun trip! Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Wooow! I love pink hair, he's soo cool :D

    I like your outfit ;) I this mix of pink and blue...

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  10. awesome photos! the flea market looks so fun. i've always wanted to go to san fran. the view looks spectacular :D

    the wine tasting looks so fun! nice boots! looking at that photo reminds me that i need to go and buy a new pair since i threw out my old pair (rain would get in them). Hmm the last thing i bought was a pair of flats! it's kind of too hot to wear them now since it's summer. I'm going to wait til fall comes :D

    keep in touch :)
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  11. oops ignore the 2nd portion of my comment please. i accidentally wrote that on the wrong blog lol

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  12. what awesome pics! it looks like you had an awesome time : )


    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  13. Dear Amanda, your San Francisco trip must have been a blast ! I'd love to visit one day soon, I have seen it many times in movies only ! ;) Great pics, thanks for sharing, and you looked uber cute as ever ! Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies

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  14. Great post! Lovely pictures!

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  15. So glad to hear that you had a wonderful time! I'm literally counting down the days until our San Fran vacay in September!!! :)

    xo ~
    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  16. Great pictures. I heart Sf so much and you look so cute! New follower!

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  17. Glad you had a good time in my hometown! Love your outfit! Btw I have some pics from the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit on my blog...it was pretty amazing!

    A Little Piece of Fashion and Beauty

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  18. Ah! you made it to the place where I grew up, the fabulous Bay Area, I love all of the photos, you and your man are such a cute couple too!! North Beach + China Town are two of my favorites!!
    xoxo

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