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For a memorable Italian dinner, try Fior d'Italia off Columbus in North Beach or, Scoma's @ Fisherman's Wharf. Next, a couple blocks hard by Ghiradelli Square is the "BV" - or Buena Vista. Cheap eats and can't be beat for an Irish coffee. Legend has it this is where the drink originated. It's right across from the Powell-Hyde trolley turn-around that takes you back to downtown and Powell / Market. The Ferry Bldg on the Embarcadero has a great Farmer's Market w/ many vendor stalls. Also, at the Ferry Bldg., you can board a Blue & Gold ferry to go over to Sausalito or do Alcatraz. The old vintage PCC street cars run along Market - Embarcadero - Fisherman's Wharf. Nice, cheap nostalgia ride. I live in San Diego and these are some of the must-do's the wife and I hit whenever we go up. Nada like it here! Enjoy!