The Halloween parade happens on Front Street between the Cannery Mall and all the way til the Banyan tree. It's pretty much like a huge mardis gras or carnaval party on the street and in the bars and restaurants. You should forget about driving and take the bus to the Cannery Mall around sunset.
I'm not big on tours, but if i can be on a boat during the tour... i'm in. This was actually a really cool way to check out the city. I'd definitely recommend it if the weather is nice because you really need to be outside on the top deck look up at all the buildings. This isn't plotting on the I'm not big on tours, but if i can be on a boat during the tour... i'm in. This was actually a really cool way to check out the city. I'd definitely recommend it if the weather is nice because you really need to be outside on the top deck look up at all the buildings. This isn't plotting on the map in the right place :( You catch the boat off whacker near one of the bridges... wabash maybe.…see moresee less
agreed with peter. don't take this zoo for granted. it craps on our LA zoo, no joke. don't sleep on this if you haven't been. pay for the sky ride/bus tour, it's worth it -- see animals while you hop from one side of the park to the next.
My future son-in-law gave us the grand tour of NYC. He is from Long Island, so he knows his way around very well. As well as the places to go to and stay away from.