We're staying in Manteca CA. at the Thousand Trailers Park. Tomorrow we plan to drive to the BART station in Dublin/Pleasnton, and plan on getting off at the Embarcadero and doing tourist things for the day in San Francisco.So, to say we're unaccustomed to this type adventure would be an understatement. But we've wanted to do this for a long time so we're going to go for it.I have many questions. I Pleasanton and Dublin two different stations?Is there parking on the north side AND the southside of the freeway?I've read that parking is very limited, but is there also Pay to Park lots in the area?Is the Embarcadero the best exit point for Fishermans Wharf? Alcatraz tours, etc.Are there tours and/or tour buses that you would suggest?I can't access Tripadvisor from this location, so any other suggestions for two Rubes in the Big City would be greatly appreciated.Any other BART suggestions or advisories would also be appreciated.If you're near the Dublin BART station and you see an old guy with a camouflage hat on wandering in circles, stop and say "hello"... :)

{ I have many questions. I Pleasanton and Dublin two different stations?NO There is actually 2 different stations, (1) is Dublin/ Pleasanton, the other is West Dublin/Pleasanton. Is there parking on the north side AND the southside of the freeway? Yes at the West Dublin/Pleasanton station. The Dublin/Pleasanton only has Parking on the North side of 580. I've read that parking is very limited, but is there also Pay to Park lots in the area? NO parking in the area is limited Monday-FridayIs the Embarcadero the best exit point for Fishermans Wharf? Alcatraz tours, etc. Yes When you exit, go to street level and catch the "F" line, street cars, there the old antique ones from the 1930's, really a experience riding the old restored street cars. Are there tours and/or tour buses that you would suggest? Alcatraz Island will take the majority of your day.I can't access Tripadvisor from this location, so any other suggestions for two Rubes in the Big City would be greatly appreciated. Go to " SFMTA.com " you will get all the about town info you need. Any other BART suggestions or advisories would also be appreciated. Go to " BART.gov " and it will answer all your questions concerning Bart }

to the Embarcadero Station, then transfer to F-Line Street Car head for Fisherman's Wharf Don't miss this place 900 North PointGhirardelli Square San Francisco, CA 94109 Arinell Pizza is great for a sliceI used Siler Lion Tours which gave us a private tour of the city bit expense but it gave us an overview of the city Next day we knew where wanted to go enjoy great place I felt safe walking around at night If you can do the Alcatraz tour is interesting

I haven't been to "The City" in over 30 years. This thread is making me want to plan a trip.

When you take the Alcatraz tour (it's self-guided) - take along some kind of easily erasable marker (from DW's make-up?).Have a family member snap a pic of you (or?) in Big Al's cell, with your head turned to show the (phony) scar - you put on your cheek.Then you can tell your friends and relatives, while you were posing for the pic.......the cell got really cold - and it suddenly appeared!!:B

If it were me, I'd suggest driving to Vallejo and taking the ferry into the city. You'll be right down at the wharf. Easy parking too.Oh, and don't forget; if you are 65 or older, ask for the senior discounts. The ferry is $6.50 and F line will be only a buck I think!!Here is the link to the ferry;http://sanfranciscobayferry.com/route/vallejo/sffb

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ol_Bombero-JC
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Nov 18, 2014
When you take the Alcatraz tour (it's self-guided) - take along some kind of easily erasable marker (from DW's make-up?).

Have a family member snap a pic of you (or?) in Big Al's cell, with your head turned to show the (phony) scar - you put on your cheek.

Then you can tell your friends and relatives, while you were posing for the pic.......the cell got really cold - and it suddenly appeared!!

:B
Water-Bug
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Nov 18, 2014
I haven't been to "The City" in over 30 years. This thread is making me want to plan a trip.
kevinbti
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Nov 17, 2014
to the Embarcadero Station, then transfer to F-Line Street Car head for Fisherman's Wharf Don't miss this place 900 North Point
Ghirardelli Square San Francisco, CA 94109 Arinell Pizza is great for a slice
I used Siler Lion Tours which gave us a private tour of the city bit expense but it gave us an overview of the city Next day we knew where wanted to go
enjoy great place I felt safe walking around at night If you can do the Alcatraz tour is interesting
Browzin
Explorer
Nov 17, 2014
{ I have many questions. I Pleasanton and Dublin two different stations?
NO There is actually 2 different stations, (1) is Dublin/ Pleasanton, the other is West Dublin/Pleasanton.
Is there parking on the north side AND the southside of the freeway? Yes at the West Dublin/Pleasanton station. The Dublin/Pleasanton only has Parking on the North side of 580.

I've read that parking is very limited, but is there also Pay to Park lots in the area? NO parking in the area is limited Monday-Friday

Is the Embarcadero the best exit point for Fishermans Wharf? Alcatraz tours, etc. Yes When you exit, go to street level and catch the "F" line, street cars, there the old antique ones from the 1930's, really a experience riding the old restored street cars.

Are there tours and/or tour buses that you would suggest? Alcatraz Island will take the majority of your day.

I can't access Tripadvisor from this location, so any other suggestions for two Rubes in the Big City would be greatly appreciated. Go to " SFMTA.com " you will get all the about town info you need.

Any other BART suggestions or advisories would also be appreciated. Go to " BART.gov " and it will answer all your questions concerning Bart }

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