Proposal Location in San Francisco
Jun 21, 2005, 1:35 am
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Did anyone mention proposing on one of the cable cars? California line would be better as it is a bit less crowded with tourists- timing on this would be important. Maybe you could get the conductor to "play" a wedding themed song on his bell.... "Here comes the bride" or "Going to the chapel..."??
Or maybe you could rent a sailboat with captain, take a nice champagne/caviar snack and propose on the bay--- excellent view, reasonably private.... could be daytime or evening depending on the effect you are after.
Good luck!
Or maybe you could rent a sailboat with captain, take a nice champagne/caviar snack and propose on the bay--- excellent view, reasonably private.... could be daytime or evening depending on the effect you are after.
Good luck!
Jun 21, 2005, 10:18 am
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I would agree with one of the other posters... drop the rental car. SF is a walking/public transit city. You can get a Muni pass for a week (buses, MUNI train, street cars and cable cars) for around $20. More info at http://www.sfmuni.com. When you want to drive, rent a car for the day.
If you are even considering the Alcatraz proposal, may I suggest that it coincide with the time in solitary. It is completely dark after the door is closed... you can't see your hand in front of your face. Have your fiance-to-be open the door when you are ready to leave, and be down on one knee with the ring.
I like the cable car idea, as well. The California line runs between Market Street and Van Ness. I'd catch it at Van Ness heading down, and propose at the top of Nob Hill. Try and do it doing an off-peak time (i.e. not on the weekend or during rush hours) and the conductors will be more cooperative at stopping for an extra minute at the top.
Sunday Brunch at the Top of the Mark is fabulous, but the service is sub-par... at least ours was. (It was so bad that a letter to the restaurant manager resulted in a full refund of the tab... around $110.)
Congratulations, and remember, no matter what you do, have fun with it. You will both remember is for the rest of your lives. Trust me, you'll be reminded of it often.
If you are even considering the Alcatraz proposal, may I suggest that it coincide with the time in solitary. It is completely dark after the door is closed... you can't see your hand in front of your face. Have your fiance-to-be open the door when you are ready to leave, and be down on one knee with the ring.
I like the cable car idea, as well. The California line runs between Market Street and Van Ness. I'd catch it at Van Ness heading down, and propose at the top of Nob Hill. Try and do it doing an off-peak time (i.e. not on the weekend or during rush hours) and the conductors will be more cooperative at stopping for an extra minute at the top.
Sunday Brunch at the Top of the Mark is fabulous, but the service is sub-par... at least ours was. (It was so bad that a letter to the restaurant manager resulted in a full refund of the tab... around $110.)
Congratulations, and remember, no matter what you do, have fun with it. You will both remember is for the rest of your lives. Trust me, you'll be reminded of it often.
Last edited by AZ_MISMAN; Jun 21, 2005 at 10:20 am Reason: someday, I'll learn to type
Jun 21, 2005, 1:49 pm
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I actually proposed to my wife in San Francisco. I didn't tell her where we were going, but did warn her to pack for both warm and cold. We stayed at the W and I had a feeling that she was expecting it, so I decided to make her "work for it." We walked throughout the city, stopping to admire every view from the top of the hills. No proposal. Then, we walked along the ocean. No proposal. Finally, we walked up to Ghiradelli Square, where I pulled aside a caricaturist make a caricature for us which said "Will you marry me?" She was too tired to argue by this point, so she just agreed and we have lived happily ever after.
I'm not sure if that helps your cause at all, but it was the first FT thread that I have ever seen that has given me a chance to tell this story.
Mike
I'm not sure if that helps your cause at all, but it was the first FT thread that I have ever seen that has given me a chance to tell this story.
Mike
Jun 22, 2005, 8:09 pm
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Originally Posted by mikeef
I actually proposed to my wife in San Francisco. I didn't tell her where we were going, but did warn her to pack for both warm and cold. We stayed at the W and I had a feeling that she was expecting it, so I decided to make her "work for it." We walked throughout the city, stopping to admire every view from the top of the hills. No proposal. Then, we walked along the ocean. No proposal. Finally, we walked up to Ghiradelli Square, where I pulled aside a caricaturist make a caricature for us which said "Will you marry me?" She was too tired to argue by this point, so she just agreed and we have lived happily ever after.
I'm not sure if that helps your cause at all, but it was the first FT thread that I have ever seen that has given me a chance to tell this story.
Mike
I'm not sure if that helps your cause at all, but it was the first FT thread that I have ever seen that has given me a chance to tell this story.
Mike
Is there a website for these cable cars? I'll probably get a muni pass for the first few days as well. Also reserved a table at the Equinox for Saturday night.
Still trying to find a good BB near the Silverado Winery, any ideas?
Jun 22, 2005, 8:14 pm
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CityScape Restaurant - Top of the Hilton Hotel (46th floor)
try the 46th floor of the Hilton hotel on O'Farrell, the view is amazing!
let me know if I can help, I work there.
Steve
let me know if I can help, I work there.
Steve
Originally Posted by flyfarfar
Hello,
I am new to this forum, however feel it will be a great location for this thread.
I am planning a great trip to San Francisco from the midwest, and have never been there before. In late July I plan to propose to my girlfriend and would like to do it in San Francisco.
Can anyone please speak to preferable locations with scenery in the San Francisco Bay area. Preferably near the downtown area and with a disguise to get there (ie, we'll go here to eat/hangout/check out scenery, not get proposed to).
I appreciate any help you can provide and will certainly share the outcome of the trip.
I am new to this forum, however feel it will be a great location for this thread.
I am planning a great trip to San Francisco from the midwest, and have never been there before. In late July I plan to propose to my girlfriend and would like to do it in San Francisco.
Can anyone please speak to preferable locations with scenery in the San Francisco Bay area. Preferably near the downtown area and with a disguise to get there (ie, we'll go here to eat/hangout/check out scenery, not get proposed to).
I appreciate any help you can provide and will certainly share the outcome of the trip.
Jun 23, 2005, 3:15 pm
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Check out this article I found on the web to see if it gives you any ideas:
http://sanfrancisco.about.com/cs/hot.../romantic4.htm
http://sanfrancisco.about.com/cs/hot.../romantic4.htm
Jun 28, 2005, 7:20 am
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I don't know of a website for the cable cars, but your muni pass should be good for them, since the cable cars are actually a part of the public transportation system. I would just do a google search for SF public transportation.
Mike
Mike
Jun 28, 2005, 2:24 pm
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Here are a couple of Web sites about cable cars:
http://www.sfmuni.com/cms/mms/aboutmun/cablecar.htm
http://www.sfcablecar.com
http://www.sfmuni.com/cms/mms/aboutmun/cablecar.htm
http://www.sfcablecar.com
Sep 11, 2014, 10:02 pm
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Sep 12, 2014, 8:43 pm
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-- Vista Point across the Golden Gate Bridge (Marin County, looking back at The City)
-- Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge on the SF side
Good luck!
-- Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge on the SF side
Good luck!
Edit: Holy sh!t this thread is old...I've gotta pay more attention before I reply.
Oct 3, 2014, 10:12 pm
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