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Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by Brendan_Scully » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 12:59 AM UTC

rjett wrote: post #20

j_baker wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm curious as well because I just realized that Augmented Reality isn't a startup of some kind.

With a simple google search, it looks like he basically crafted his own major at Dartmouth called "Designing Reality."

OP here. The major was originally "Digital Humanities" and focused on new media theory and game design. As it became apparent that AR was the central focus, they had me change it from "Reality Design" to "Designing Reality" and now Finally, "Augmented Reality (AR)"

So I guess I'll have parenthesis on my diploma.

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by endlessvoid94 » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:05 AM UTC

I spend most of my time in the mission, so:

go to philz coffee at 24th and folsom

check out the kilowatt bar on 16th street (just east of valencia)

check out the noisebridge hackerspace (its somewhere between 18th and 21st on mission, i can't remember)

if you're around on sunday night, check out the dark room on mission st. for some hilarious overdubs for "bad movie night"

also, let me know when you're in the area and we can grab a brew (dave [at] thathigh [dot] com)

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by Brendan_Scully » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:20 AM UTC

shalmanese wrote: post #15

Putting an email in your about section would help people who want to contact you. I did part of a PhD at the HITLab at UW and I'm in San Francisco now. Email me if you want to meet up.

Done and done, thanks for the heads up. Sometimes I have dreams about HITLab. Glasses and QR codes everywhere. I'll send an email... now that I realize YC profiles exist :)

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by assplecake » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:22 AM UTC

sutro wrote: post #17

Insider's tip: there's this little-known spot where all the locals hang out called Pier 39. I would spend all my time there if I were you. It's spectacular.

It's not really cool to let just anyone know about Pier 39. Some things are just best left for the locals.

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by lanstein » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:30 AM UTC

houseabsolute wrote: post #14

I recommend hitting the great outdoors. There are woods and mountains in almost every direction. Take advantage of the wonderful summer weather.

Wonderful summer weather? Where is it?

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by petercooper » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:31 AM UTC

callmeed wrote: post #13

blhack wrote: post #9

Same thing here :). I finally decided to do a road trip I've been meaning to do for a few years. A friend and I are going to drive to Los Angeles, stop at a bar called Naja's place (which is awesome), then slowly make our way up the coast the next morning. We plan on camping around the Bay Area for about a week...any thoughts on must do geek things while there (that aren't specific to the startup community)?

Stop in San Luis Obispo on your way up the coast ... we'll do lunch.

.. if only to drop in on the mindblowing Madonna Inn and wake a wizz in their bizarre urinal (in an ideal world, stay there - best hotel/motel on the planet).

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by yanowitz » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:32 AM UTC

mhb wrote: post #4

If you have time, try to visit the Exploratorium. It's inspiring. Maybe have your meeting there.

Ah, you beat me to it.

Some additional info: http://www.exploratorium.edu/

It's so mighty, it has a .edu instead of .org Make sure to get a reservation for the kinesthetic dome. Totally worth it.

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by aik » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 1:48 AM UTC

petercooper wrote: post #26

callmeed wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Stop in San Luis Obispo on your way up the coast ... we'll do lunch.

.. if only to drop in on the mindblowing Madonna Inn and wake a wizz in their bizarre urinal (in an ideal world, stay there - best hotel/motel on the planet).

What distinguishes it? My best experience by far has been at The Yas in Abu Dhabi. Fascinating architecture and very pleasing service.

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by Brendan_Scully » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 2:26 AM UTC

sabat wrote: post #5

SF is a unique and amazing town. Keep in mind one thing that's little-understood outside of California: San Francisco is not the same thing as the Bay Area. And when you say "San Francisco" you probably really mean the Bay Area. "The valley", proper, is around San Jose and the lower peninsula, for instance. You should explore SF first, though. It's more condensed, and easier to understand on a short trip.

Ah okay, thanks for the clarification.

And thanks everyone for the help, I'm much more optimistic knowing that the community is this this helpful and supportive. Now just to cram it all into 3 days...

Re: Ask HN: What do I do with a weekend in SF?

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Post by mschaecher » Mon, Jul 26, 2010, 2:31 AM UTC

endlessvoid94 wrote: post #22

I spend most of my time in the mission, so: go to philz coffee at 24th and folsom check out the kilowatt bar on 16th street (just east of valencia) check out the noisebridge hackerspace (its somewhere between 18th and 21st on mission, i can't remember) if you're around on sunday night, check out the dark room on mission st. for some hilarious overdubs for "bad movie night" also, let me know when you're in the area an…

Philz coffee is amazing. While randomly exploring that area of 24th St. one day I walked in there thinking it was just another coffee house....I was delighted to be treated to the best coffee I have ever had.