San Francisco Date & Activity Suggestions



San Francisco is full of amazing activities and events but unfortunately very few residents actually know about all of it's hidden gems.  I'm going to reveal some awesome date ideas as well as provide tools to find fun activities and events around San Francisco. 

San Francisco is filled with fun venues and places to get together with friends, go on dates, or just entertain yourself.  I've listed several places below that are defiantly worth checking out.

Fun Lounge or Drink Locations

There are plenty more locations around San Francisco but you can view other similar places in my previous article at http://best-datingreviews.blogspot.com/2013/08/fun-drink-locations-in-san-francisco.html.

Suggested Activities
Bowling @ Lucky Strike - Try your luck at this fun and hip bowling alley which features glowing pins and plenty of drink options to help ease your nerves.
Bike rental and ride across the Golden Gate and up to the Marin Headlands - Ride right past the masses of tourists as you make your way to one of the best views of the Golden Gate at the Marin Headlands.
Rock climbing at Mission Cliffs - Itching for a thrill? Come out to Mission Cliffs where you can participate in yoga, spinning, or just climb a 50ft wall.  Mission Cliffs is a great spot for thrill seekers and climbing enthusiasts.
Boat ride on The Rocket Boat - Do you like to go fast!?  Jump on the fastest boat in the bay and check out the city from the water.
Hiking at Mt. Tam - With hundreds, if not thousands, of different hiking trails, Muir Woods and Mt Tam is one of the best locations to explore new areas and test your endurance.
Paddle Boating at  Stowe Lake - Looking for something a little more unique?  Rent a paddle boat and raise the heart rate as you check out all that Stowe Lake has to offer.
Tennis at the park - This could really be just about any sporting activity.  Challenge your skills and see if anyone can keep up with your awesome skills.
Salsa at the Ramp - Do your hips lie?  Make sure at The Ramp where they feature weekly salsa dancing and lessons.  A veteran or beginner, this is an awesome activity and always a fan favorite.
Trivia night at the local bar - Who doesn't like to show off their random collection of facts and information while sipping on tasting drinks.  There are tons of bars all across San Francisco that feature trivia night and other fun events.
Nightlife at the Academy of Science - Sightseeing with drinks?  What could get better than that.  Check out some awesome creatures and have yourself a cocktail at the weekly Nightlife event at the Academy of Science.
Trip to the Exploratorium or the Zoo - Have you been to the new Exploratorium? Why not check it out with some company?  Bring a date and visit the always fun SF Zoo or new Exploratorium right on the water.

Check out some of these websites for discounts and to find out about upcoming events around San Francisco.

sf.funcheap.com - This is a fun website that features fun and cheap events all around the Bay Area.
travelzoo.com - Travel Zoo provides discounted events and activities.
livingsocial.com - Living Social has events and food/spa opportunities that
Eventbrite.com - Eventbrite is another awesome site that provides the option to purchase tickets to events all over the Bay Area.
Meetup.com - meetup.com is a great site for finding groups of people with similar interests.  If you're ever bored and looking for something last second, meetup can provide.
UpOut.com - This site features some of the coolest and most fun events in the Bay Area. They even offer occasional discounts to events.

Now go sign-up on HowAboutADate.com and post your ideal date!


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How to Pick the Right Profile Picture

Choosing a profile picture on a dating website can be a daunting task.  Everyone wants to come off as the cool and attractive single.  While most people don’t put much thought into their profile picture, it is one of the most important attributes on a dating profile.   Having a profile picture helps prove that you are human and it is your first connection to a viewer.  If you have a picture of a soccer ball or a flower there will always be a sense of hesitation in the communication and some people won't even bother.  You should always include yourself in your profile picture.  It’s important to follow several steps when posting your picture to optimize your results!
  • Be in the picture andbe close enough for someone to recognize you (don’t be 40ft away). 
  • Choose a picture that highlights your best features.
  • Make sure the picture is a quality photo and not outdated.
  • Avoid pictures with a lot of people or friends more attractive than you.
  • Self-shot pictures are more successful than group photos
  • Women should look directly into the camera while making a flirty face.  Men should avoid smiling and avoid looking at the camera. 
  • Try to be doing something interesting such as traveling or at a sporting event.
  • It’s good to have 3-5 pictures of yourself and avoid similar photos and similar outfits.
  • Look like you’re having fun… Everyone wants to date a fun person!
I hope this article helps you take an attractive profile picture!  Remember to always look confident when taking photos and don’t put a photo up where you look uncomfortable.  Now have fun and go upload some profile pictures! 

Arthur G. Bahr
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Fun Drink Locations in San Francisco



Top Lounges & Bars You May Not Know About in San Francisco

Here are my recommendations, my top 10 list of bars & lounges in SF. Note that they are pair featuring a specific and unique feel and theme.

The View Lounge / Top of the Mark
If you’re looking for a classy environment, good drinks, and amazing views, these two locations are for you!  The View Lounge is in the FIDI while Top of the Mark is in Nob Hill.  Both of these places are located atop hotels, have nearly a 360 degree view of the city, feature unique and specialty cocktails.  I highly recommend both of these spots as date options.

Tanga Room / Smugglers Cove
Looking for a little more of an exotic feel?  Both these locations are tiki bars hidden in the city and both provide top notch drinks with unique rums and alcohols.  The Tanga room features a pool of water in the middle of the restaurant where bands will float and play upbeat music.  Smugglers cove is a total of 3 floors and two bars, each their own small hangouts.  The menu here is very detailed and consists of just about every tiki-related drink you can think of.

Ziegist / Dear Mom
If you're a biker, hybrid or road biker, these two bars are perfect for you.  Both of which are a hipster's dive bar paradise featuring good food and a very mellow atmosphere.  Dear Mom attracts a very unique and fun crowd and is a perfect spot for a board game and drinks.  Ziegist has mostly outdoor seating and a large selection of beers on tap. Neither location is the ideal "date spot" but both will provide a fun time!

Southern Pacific Brewery / 21st Amendment
Breweries are scatter all around San Francisco but some are easier to access than others.  Both of these breweries are located in a relatively easy-to-access area and feature awesome food and beer options.  21st Amendment has a fun dining/brewery feel to it and is located near the SOMA district.  Southern Pacific Brewery is located in the Mission district and is hidden inside of a large warehouse surrounded by residential areas.  This brewery is widely known for their tasty food and reasonable drink prices.  Both locations can get a little loud but both are a treat for a fellow beer snob. 

Local Edition / Rickhouse
If just "classy" drinks isn't enough for you, both these places provide classy and stylish cocktails primarily based around whiskey, rye, and bourbon.  They each provide a great selection of gentlemen drinks as well an array elegant cocktails.  While Rickhouse can get a little loud and has a lack of seating, the drinks, dim lighting, and overall ambiance of the bar will keep you coming back.  Local Edition aims to be more of a speakeasy with their dim lighting and jazzy feel.  There is more seating and an awesome display of old typewriters lined up along the walls (it used to be the SF Chronicle printing press).
   
Eastside West / Stock n’ Trade
The Marina is known for its diversity.  These are two fun and lively bars located right off of Lombard St and attract the best the Marina has to offer.  Eastside West is a fun bar that hosts live music from time to time while Stock n' Trade is a larger space and features a small bocce ball court next to the bar.

Doc’s Clock / Laszlo
Dive much?  These bars are two of the Mission's most popular dive bars.  Located across from each other on Mission St, Doc's Clock features a long bar and a shuffle board while Laszlo has a shorter bar and fun bar seating.

620 Jones / Bluestem Brasserie
While SF doesn't provide a lot of outdoor weather both these bars feature awesome outdoor seating and are perfect for a formal hangout with some friends or co-workers.  These are perfect if you're looking for a fun, casual place to grab a small bite and a good drink on a sunny day.

Swig / Redwood Room
Want a homey and welcoming feel?  Both of these bars feature fire places and a familiar touch.  While Swig tends to get a younger professional crowd, Redwood Room attracts an older crowd of professionals typically in town for the night.  Both feature good and unique cocktails and occasionally host DJs to get the mood set. 

Sugar Lounge / The Bubble Lounge
Looking for something sweet?  Both these lounges feature fun and creative cocktails and a fun lounge environment with hip music.  I highly recommend trying Sugar Lounge's dessert menu!

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