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Take in a Concert at Grace Cathedral
Stained glass, candles, singing - it does the trick. Continuing a tradition of sixty one years, Grace Cathedral's Christmas Concert Series are a guaranteed dose of yuletide. Ongoing from Sunday, December 7, 2008 - Monday, December 22, 2008; gracecathedral.org |
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Chow down on Crab Louis at Swan Oyster Depot
If you're serious about your seafood, head to this SF institution. Or, if you'd rather make your own, brush up on your crab-cracking skills with this tutorial from Nettie’s Crab Shack.
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Visit the “Hot Chocolate Lounge” at Christopher Elbow’s shop in Hayes Valley
Choose between 15 drinking chocolates (including peppermint, mocha and Venezuelan spiced) at this late night chocolate stop. Want something with a little more kick? Head to one of these hot spots, where bartenders are firing it up.
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Head to the Pelican Inn at Muir Beach
Wish you were spending the holidays in jolly old London? Fake it by making a pilgrimage to the Pelican Inn at Muir Beach, where you can sip a pint of beer in front of a roaring fire. Pre-drink hikes, while lovely, are strictly optional. Looking for more hikes? Check out our Get Out blog for suggestions.
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Pick your Perfect Tree at the Guardsmen Tree Lot in the Marina
There’s beer, there’s wine and there’s a fine selection of both firs and strapping young men to help you wrestle that seven footer onto your car. guardsmen.org/events.htm
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Watch the Kitties in the Macy’s Windows
Yes, Union Square is crowded in December. But what could be more quintessentially SF Christmas than ogling the kitties and puppies in the Macy’s window? Need something besides mall food to fuel your holiday shopping? Check out our eating guide to Union Square. And if you're not into kitties, there's some quality people watching to be had as well.
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Have an Alembic Hot Toddy
Need a warm up after a foggy day spent shopping on Haight Street? Pop into the Alembic for one of Daniel’s hot toddies. Or, try your hand at Absinthe’s recipe. Compare and contrast.
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