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Tourist Trapped: Jelly Belly Factory Tour

Who doesn’t love a free tour, free candy, and gorgeous Fairfield, CA? Well whoever they are, I have no interest in making their acquaintance. The free Jelly Belly Factory Tour has been on my wish-list...

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Tourist Trapped: Forbes Island

Forbes Island has been on our ‘Tourist Trapped’ list for years, but like many San Franciscans, I seemed to find a reason to procrastinate on dinner at a man-made island off Pier 39. I’m now kicking...

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Tourist Trapped: Treasure Island Flea Market

With spring and summer hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the last weekend of every month, you don’t need to wake at dawn for awesome finds at the Treasure Island Flea Market. For $3 and free parking, we crossed...

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Tourist Trapped: Alameda Point Antiques Faire

After last week’s trip to the Treasure Island Flea Market, I received loads of feedback that I’m an idiot and also, REAL junk hunters prefer the Alameda Point Antiques Faire, held the first Sunday of...

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Tourist Trapped: Artichoke Joe’s Casino

Artichoke Joe’s Casino in San Bruno has been on my must-visit list for awhile because it is a casino by the airport called Artichoke Joe’s. The casino is also home to some cool local history;...

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Tourist Trapped: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

We’ve all seen the commercials for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve got friends who are Red Robin devotees; people who find excuses to get on BART and visit malls on...

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Tourist Trapped: San Francisco Dungeon at Fisherman’s Wharf

Set to open June 26, the San Francisco Dungeon is the newest and spookiest addition to Fisherman’s Wharf. The San Francisco Dungeon fills the space formerly used by the Wax Museum. We popped in for a...

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Tourist Trapped visits the state Capitol

As I entered the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday morning and passed through security, a suit-clad guard asked me, “Are you staff?” “No.” I stated, standing at attention. “I am a...

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Tourist Trapped: San Quentin Museum

After reading Sam McManis’s excellent article in the Sacramento Bee on touring the San Quentin State Prison Museum, I had no choice but to follow in his footsteps. After all, what is more interesting...

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Tourist attractions no one in S.F. visits

As a major tourist destination, San Francisco has more than her fair share of cheesy tourist traps. But some tourists may know San Francisco better than many locals. How many of you have been to...

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