San Francisco offers a variety of choices when celebrating an anniversary.
A wedding anniversary is a significant day in a couple's shared life, and the occasion can be made even more memorable by celebrating in a romantic locale such as San Francisco. When visiting San Francisco and the Bay Area, there are a number of creative --- and romantic --- ideas on celebrate.
Teatro ZinZanni
Teatro ZinZanni (love.zinzanni.org) offers a complete evening of food and entertainment in a charming setting located on San Francisco's waterfront. In addition to a gourmet five-course dinner, the Teatro ZinZanni performance combines European cabaret-style entertainment with circus performers and live music, set within an elaborately designed "jewel-box" theater on Pier 29 along San Francisco's Embarcadero. The show continually changes, but is renowned for featuring world-class Cirque Du Soleil performers. Tickets can be reserved on their website.
Hornblower Cruises
Another romantic anniversary idea is a dinner cruise in San Francisco Bay. Hornblower Cruises (hornblower.com) offers a variety of different options during different times of the day, allowing couples to enjoy the spectacular scenery while enjoying a memorable meal. For example, a couple can begin a romantic day of San Francisco sightseeing with a two-hour champagne brunch cruise. For an evening celebration, Hornblower offers a three-hour dinner/dance cruise that features live music and a four-course sit-down meal.
Forbes Island
Forbes Island (forbesisland.com) offers a thoroughly unique experience on a floating man-made island located in San Francisco Bay off the Embarcadero. Originally built in 1975 as a massive floating houseboat, Forbes Island now invites guests to enjoy its many features, including a 40-foot-tall lighthouse, a full bar overlooking a sea lion habitat and cozy patios that feature white sand under your feet and real palm trees providing shade. Dining options include the Tahitian-themed banquet room and the underwater dining room, warmed by a central fireplace.
Top of the Mark
A landmark in San Francisco's Nob Hill area, Top of the Mark (intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com/top_of_the_mark) is a restaurant/lounge located on the 19th floor of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel. With windows all around, visitors to Top of the Mark enjoy wraparound views of the city's visual landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and the city skyline. In addition to the lounge's "100 Martinis" menu, Top of the Mark also offers morning brunch, early afternoon tea, late afternoon cocktails and light dining starting at 5 p.m.
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