By Jackie Burrell | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 19, 2018 at 5:40 pm | UPDATED: December 20, 2018 at 4:08 am It’s been four years since San Francisco opened its splashy cruise terminal on Pier 27. Ever since, tourists have disembarked, ridden cable cars halfway to the stars and left their hearts right here. But boarding a Carnival Cruise Line ship here was another matter. On Wednesday, Carnival announced that it will launch its first San Francisco departures in 2020, offering four to 15-day cruises from the Bay Area to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico aboard the Carnival Miracle. First up, beginning March 19, 2020, will be four-day weekend cruises from San Francisco to Ensenada, followed by five and six-day trips to Ensenada, Catalina Island and San Diego this spring. Fifteen-day Hawaiian cruises begin April 16, with stops in Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island, plus Ensenada. And summer will bring 10-day Alaska … [Read more...] about Carnival Cruise Line to launch San Francisco embarkations in 2020
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Are San Francisco restaurants too loud? A new app helps diners navigate the noise
By Jonathan Kauffman Published 2:35 pm PST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Mark Williamson (center) gives a toast to staff at a holiday office party with Charles Taira (left), Jeevan Balani (right) and others at Zero Zero in San Francisco. Mark Williamson (center) gives a toast to staff at a holiday office party with Charles Taira (left), Jeevan Balani (right) and others at Zero Zero in San Francisco. Photo: Lea Suzuki / The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Lea Suzuki / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Image 1 of 38 Mark Williamson (center) gives a toast to staff at a holiday office party with Charles Taira (left), Jeevan Balani (right) and others at Zero Zero in San Francisco. Mark Williamson (center) gives a toast to staff at a holiday office party with Charles Taira … [Read more...] about Are San Francisco restaurants too loud? A new app helps diners navigate the noise
Photos: Billionaire PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel sells San Francisco mansion for $7.4M
Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold his Marina District mansion in San Francisco for $7.4 million. (Realtor.com) Billionaire Peter Thiel has sold … [Read more...] about Photos: Billionaire PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel sells San Francisco mansion for $7.4M
These should be the best December car deals in the San Francisco area
Smart shoppers know the end of the year is the time to buy By Mike Moffitt, SFGATE Updated 4:24 pm PST, Thursday, December 13, 2018 While some people do give luxury cars like this Lexus as Christmas presents, many more buy vehicles in December because it's the best time of year to find a good deal. Here are cars most likely to be discounted in San Francisco at the end of the year, according to the automobile data analysis company iSeeCars. less While some people do give luxury cars like this Lexus as Christmas presents, many more buy vehicles in December because it's the best time of year to find a good deal. Here are cars most likely to be discounted ... more Photo: Lexus Photo: Lexus Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 While some people do give luxury cars like this … [Read more...] about These should be the best December car deals in the San Francisco area
Facebook created a giant winter village in San Francisco with chainsaw ice-sculpting and frolicking elves for its 2-day holiday party
Rob Price, provided by Published 12:21 pm PST, Saturday, December 15, 2018 A scene from the Facebook holiday party in San Francisco. A scene from the Facebook holiday party in San Francisco. Photo: Gsg1986gsg Via Instagram Photo: Gsg1986gsg Via Instagram Image 1 of / 25 Caption Close Image 1 of 25 A scene from the Facebook holiday party in San Francisco. A scene from the Facebook holiday party in San Francisco. Photo: Gsg1986gsg Via Instagram Facebook created a giant winter village in San Francisco with chainsaw ice-sculpting and frolicking elves for its 2-day holiday party 1 / 25 Back to Gallery Facebook employees blew off steam this weekend with a two-day party at a swanky San … [Read more...] about Facebook created a giant winter village in San Francisco with chainsaw ice-sculpting and frolicking elves for its 2-day holiday party