San Francisco Trip - Part 1 (The Pier)

If you are friends with us on Facebook, its no surprise that this post(s) was going to be coming sooner or later. We took a trip to California this summer with our friends Dan and Marissa. And after the over 300+ pictures that Marissa and I took, I grabbed some of my favorites to share here. Along with the story of our trip too- of course!

So...this is Part 1 of the San Francisco/California Trip posts. --The Pier.

Ryan and I arrived in San Fran before Dan and Marissa, so we grabbed the rental car and decided to enjoy a little IN N OUT burger. It was kind of funny, because we realized that the closest IN N OUT was actually one we've been to before-it was fun to reminisce the last time we were there- we weren't even engaged or married yet- let alone owner of 2 different houses and a puppy! :) Amazing what can happen in 4 years huh?

Delicious IN N OUT

After In N' Out, we realized we had a little more time, so we jetted over to the hotel and hung out for a little bit, while we waited for our friends to arrive. After we picked up Dan and Marissa it was past 1:00 AM (4:00 AM- Marissa's east coast time!) So it was time for BED! We all headed back to the hotel and got some much needed rest.

The next morning, we decided to head down to the City by the Bay for the morning to check out a few sites. We weren't able to enjoy all day in the city, since we did have a wedding to go to and all :)

Our first stop was Pier 39. It was great to see all of the people hustlin' and bustlin', lots of tourists (like us) and lots of locals just hanging out for the day. We stopped and watched a show, enjoyed some fried seafood, and took a look at the seals bathing in the sun. It was such a great time- I would go back to Pier 39 and camp out all day if I could. Lots of good people watching.

Me and Ry on Pier 39

Dan likes sailboats....a lot

Ryan, Amberly, Marissa and Dan

A beautiful shot of the Golden Gate from Pier 39

Alcatraz and a sailboat too :)

Just hanging out. It looks like I'm giant next to all of the people in front of me. I was standing on a ledge looking out and over- I'm really not that giant, I promise.

Seals :)