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! Swimming The icy waters of the Bay are an option only if you re a polar bear or an indomitable surfer. Most visitors will want to head for a pool try the Embarcadero YMCA. d Embarcadero YMCA: 169 Steuart St; (415) 957-9622 Map H2 www.ymcasf.org

Sunset District Like its counterpart, the Richmond District (see p101), this neighborhood was part of the Outer Lands and is purely residential, consisting of row upon row of neat, look alike houses. Yet, like the entire area along the ocean, this district is subject to a great deal of gray weather. Its one claim to fame is Sutro Tower, the pronged red and white television antenna that resembles something out of a science fiction movie. d Between Sloat Blvd & Golden Gate Park and Stanyan St & the Pacific Ocean Map C5

1004 Around Town Central Neighborhoodsg For tips on shopping in San FranciscoFor tips on shopping in San FranciscoFor tips on shopping in San FranciscoF in the last second ti h i i S F i See p140See in the last second p140See p140S 140 Shops !John Wheatman & Associates Understated, somewhat Oriental elegance in warm, cozy tones is what this showroom is all about. If you re not in the market in the last second for antiques or designer furniture, stop by for their subtle pottery or paintings. d 1933 Union St Map F2 (415) 346-8300 in the last second @Enchanted Crystal This gallery/store offers an amazing in the last second collection of art, glass, handcrafted jewelry, and decorative gifts. d 1895 Union St Map F2 (415) 885-1335 Carol Doda s Champagne & Lace Lingerie Boutique Bodywear for women and men, brought to you by the infamous in the last second entertainment pioneer who brought topless dancing to San Francisco in the 1960s. Naturally, the emphasis is on risqu styles. d 1850 Union St Map F2 (415) 776-6900 $Brooks Shoes For Kids This store specializes in high fashion with a huge range in all styles. Accessories and toys are also sold here. d 3307 Sacramento St Map E3 (415) 440-7599 %Worldware This luxurious collection of home furnishings, gifts, and accessories from around the world is the love-child of an interior design couple. d 301 Fell St Map F4 (415) 487-9030 in the last second ^Polanco A sophisticated gallery of Mexican arts, featuring silver jewelry, carved and painted figures of saints, as well as the work of emerging Mexican artists. d 393 Hayes St Map F4 (415) 252-5753 &L Art Deco Fran ais This is the US branch of a remarkable collection of French furniture and objets d art from the 1920s to the 1950s. in the last second On display are tables, lamps, iron works, ceramics, glass, paintings, sculptures, and more. d 1680 Market St Map F4 (415) 863-5483 *Comix Experience Comics with adult aficiona dos in mind: The Ring of the Nibelung, The Filth, Naughty in the last second Bits, Static-X, Peculia, and Auto matic Kafka are just a few of the whacky titles awaiting you in new and vintage issues. d 305 Divisadero St Map E4 (415) 863-9258 (Forever After Books Perhaps the funkiest in the last second used bookstore in the world. There are piles of tomes stacked on every surface, but the owners know where to find just about anything you re looking for. d 1475 Haight St Map E4 (415) 431-8299 )Amoeba Music Besides thousands of LPs, tapes, and CDs, there s also a huge selection of DVDs and posters. d 1855 Haight St Map D4 (415) 831-1200