Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
After learning he is the son of Poseidon, a youth (Logan Lerman) must prevent a war among the gods and rescue his mother from Hades, king of the underworld.
The downtown San Francisco waterfront once bustled with the arrivals and departures of ships and the longshoremen who unloaded them and filled the waterfront bars at quitting time. The bustle hasn’t left, but it’s changed. Now it’s office workers and tourists who fill the bars and the ships are the commuter ferries, party boats and cruise ships who transport them.
More than just a tradition in San Francisco’s Chinatown, the Chinese New Year Festival & Parade is one of the biggest and oldest events in Northern California. The 2010 parade will mark 150 years since the first one, and the spectator turnout—if it doesn’t rain, which is always possible in February—can reach close to one million.
San Francisco Airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Newspapers are San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco Sports teams are 49ers, Giants, Dons
Major San Francisco Attractions and Events are Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Mostly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Pride Parade, Chinese New Year Parade
Local Schools are U.C. San Francisco, University of San Francisco
About San Francisco, California
San Francisco packs about 800,000 people onto a 7-by-7-mile peninsula--it's the most second-most densely populated U.S. city behind New York--but it enjoys a reputation that's much larger. It's routinely ranked #1 among travelers' favorite U.S. cities for many reasons. Landmarks known around the world; a wealth of museums; cosmopolitan neighborhoods; and a rich mix of Victorian and modern buildings spread out over its famously steep cable-car hills make San Francisco a must-see for any traveler. There are entertainment options for any taste, whether you prefer opera, the theater, nightlife, baseball or street fairs. Among the free events that draw thousands to the "City by the Bay" are the Mostly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Stern Grove Festival, Pride Parade, Chinese New Year Parade and jam-packed summer street fairs in several neighborhoods. If you're willing to open your wallet, you can enter the Bay to Breakers race, attend the symphony, see a modern-dance performance or dine at any of San Francisco's restaurants--arguably the best array of gourmet and ethnic restaurants west of Manhattan. And if you want to just enjoy the mild weather, since it's almost always between 50 and 75 degrees, you can walk along four-mile-long Ocean Beach, do a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge or jog the eucalyptus-shaded trails of the Presidio. San Francisco landmarks that draw the most visitors include the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square and Golden Gate Park. If you haven't been to San Francisco in a while, you'll especially enjoy visiting the waterfront, which has undergone a dramatic makeover with its sparkling bayfront path, walking piers, baseball stadium and Ferry Building Marketplace. Close to downtown hotels and museums, all of these attractions are connected by historic trolleys that run between the Ferry Building and Fisherman's Wharf. Whatever you choose to do, you'll want to return for more.
Ruby Skye is not only the biggest nightclub in San Francisco, often filling to its capacity of 900. The level of entertainment is sky high, too. You want the top DJs in House music? Ruby Skye has hosted most of the top DJs in the world, including Armin Van Buuren and Tiesto. The top live musicians? Ruby Skye has presented Alicia Keys, Prince, Rihanna and John Legend.
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It took 14 years and $100 million for Cavallo Point Lodge and Murray Circle restaurant to finally open. But in the end, even the recession that coincided with its debut in 2008 hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of locals and tourists for its rare blend of opulence and a commitment to sustainability.
