• About
  • Social Media
  • DIY
  • Holidays
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle

Staying Home Sawyer

Real Life Living on a Real Life Budget

Lifestyle, Travel

Take a Break in San Francisco

7.29.2014

San Francisco, CA // Ferry Building OneDisclaimer: I know that you most likely follow me because of my DIYing…but every once in a while I need a vacation day from crafting. So when that happens, I’m going to take you with me on a little tour of my destination. This weekend: San Francisco. The stops? Only an amazing indoor mini-golf course, the best burger in America, and a few outdoor markets. Put up your feet, and enjoy your trip!Rickybobby Burger San Francisco America's Best BurgerAlas! I have finally completed my life’s goal. I found the Best Burger in the world! Okay…maybe not the world, but definitely in the state of California. And trust me, I have really been trying out the competition. I eat vegetables every day for lunch so that on Saturday I can eat a nice big juicy burger. And I don’t feel guilty. Ever. I put a lot of effort into earning that damn burger.

This weekend we hit up nearby San Francisco to do a few touristy things. How can I give you advice on fun things to do, if we never do them? We started Friday night with a new place in San Francisco, Urban Putt. UP is an indoor Miniature Golf Course! It’s spectacular. I surprised my husband with the trip, because of his love for anything and everything golf. This place is my husband’s dream land. Mini-golf mixed with a bar? Take him there. So I did, because of the lovely wife that I am.PicMonkey Collage6While I had fun at UP, our next stop was above and beyond anything I could have ever dreamed. This is where America’s Best Burger comes into play. I read an article about the best  “under-the-radar” burgers in San Francisco, and bookmarked the ones I wanted to try. I just happened to be closest to Rickybobby, so off we went. If luck wasn’t on my side that day, I don’t know what was. This burger was above and BEYOND any burger I’ve ever eaten. And I love burgers. All kinds, I am not discriminatory. I usually hesitate to say “Best” burger, but in this instance, I’m going all in. It is the best I’ve had. So I am labeling it “Best Burger 2014.” Not to mention, they serve bottled Coke! And need I mention they have “sweet patatertots” – yes, they are exactly what you’re thinking. Sweet potato tater-tots. I HIGHLY suggest you take a visit.  If you’d like more information, read my Yelp Review! Then follow me on Yelp too! (Have a suggestion for a MUST TRY burger? Leave a comment below on the best burger you’ve had! Any location, I must try them!)Best Burger 2014 // Rickybobby Burger in San FranciscoSaturday morning we took out all the tourist stops. We started with the San Francisco Flea Market (or the Treasure Island Flea for locals). I thoroughly enjoyed walking around with a Moscow Mule in my hand (see Bloody Mary Cart below) and visiting all the different shops.San Francisco, CA  Flea MarketI have to give a little credit where credit is due. The best shop I came across was Gneiss Wood. As simple of an idea as it is, the pieces of wood are beautiful and very unique. I purchased one for a friend, and had to give them a shout-out for their creations!San Francisco, CA  Flea MarketDa da da….And the best part of the flea market? THE FOOD TRUCKS! They are lined up surrounding one whole side of the market, and they are busy! The famous Sam’s Chowder House has a truck (and you need to SERIOUSLY try their Lobster Sandwich). There is every type of food you can think of from donuts to chicken. And the best truck of all?! A BACON truck!!! How can you beat a bacon truck? Bacon takes the bacon. See what I did there?San Francisco, CA  // Flea MarketOur next stop? The San Francisco Ferry Building for the Farmer’s Market. This market takes place every Saturday from 8am-2pm and is a must stop as a tourist in SF. Because the Ferry Building is a stop in itself, why not stop when it is hosting the market as well! We enjoyed trying various fruits and veggies (and had the BEST tomato I’ve ever eaten) at the stands. We tried food from different stands and shops and just walked around enjoying the day.  The best part: People Watching (this is a serious Olympic Event in San Francisco, and the market gives you a great opportunity to practice).San Francisco, CA  // Ferry Building One // Farmers Market

Share this:

  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…

Related

Previous:
Life’s a Beach
Next:
When Life Gives You Lemons…

Comments

  1. Bobbie Beckman says

    7.29.2014 at 7:34 pm

    Next time I visit it will be a must to see the Flea Market and the “best burger” joint!!!

  2. Yuri says

    7.30.2014 at 8:27 am

    Mmmm, Cowgirl Creamery – yummy cheeses!

About Me

About Me

Hi Mamas! My name is Shauna, a 30-something (big emphasis on the 'something') new mama and wife living in Southern California. I've become a Stay At Home Mom to Sawyer, and I would do it forever if I could! I'm originally from Wisconsin and am a total Cheesehead! I'm here to share DIY's, travel tips, and baby stuff I'm sure!

Follow Us on Instagram!

stayinghomesawyer

I honestly never thought I’d be the mom saying yes I honestly never thought I’d be the mom saying yes
 to slime... but here we are.

The difference? This isn’t just a container of slime
 to squish around. The Slime Prank Lab by @CrunchLabs
turns it into an activity. We spent the afternoon mixing the slime, experimenting with different textures, and (of course) testing out the ridiculously funny booger and fart pranks. 🤣

My girls were completely entertained, and I loved watching them create, experiment, and laugh together. It feels like pure fun for the kids, but there’s actually some pretty cool science and engineering behind it all, plus Mark Rober walks you through even more with the QR code inside the kit.

Who in your family would be the first prank target? 
#sponsored #crunchlabs @moosetoys_
I’m about as outdoorsy as an overwater bungalow in I’m about as outdoorsy as an overwater bungalow in Tahiti can be.

#tahiti
A core memory I didn’t know I’d be making… This w A core memory I didn’t know I’d be making…

This weekend at church, my daughter got to light the candles for the first time. At the end of the service, when she went up on her own to extinguish them, proud tears dropped from my eyes. And as I looked around at others, I noticed I wasn’t the only one. 

If you had asked me in my early to mid twenties, I wouldn’t have imagined how much this community, this faith, and these little traditions would come to mean to our family. There was a season of my life, long before I became a mom, where I drifted away from actively going to church. Now, getting to watch my girls grow up surrounded by faith, love, and a church family who knows them and celebrates them feels like such a gift.
Hot take: We’ve convinced ourselves kids need bigg Hot take: We’ve convinced ourselves kids need bigger backyards, when what they really need is neighborhood kids.

I used to think about more square footage, more land, more privacy. Now? I’d rather my girls have friends they can run to than an acre they have to play on alone.

A bigger house isn’t always a better childhood. For us, built-in community has been worth more than an extra bedroom ever could be.

I know this won’t be everyone’s opinion, but I think for elementary-aged kids, having friends next door is more valuable than having a huge yard. Anyone else change their mind about what “dream home” actually means?
It’s all fun and games until you marry the comedia It’s all fun and games until you marry the comedian of the family…

#funnyhusband #husbandgoals #shsfloats #poolfloats
I’ll die on this hill: kids birthday parties SHOUL I’ll die on this hill: kids birthday parties SHOULD feel magical.

Before anyone comes at me, I’m not talking about spending thousands of dollars. I’m talking about picking a theme, hanging the decorations, baking the cake (or buying it and decorating at home), planning the games, and making your kid feel like the most important person in the world for one day.

That’s the stuff they’ll remember.

You don’t need a huge budget to make childhood feel special. Agree or disagree?
Even with the bathroom trips. 🤣 Listen. Social me Even with the bathroom trips. 🤣

Listen. Social media tends to make traveling with children look glamorous, and the truth is, it usually isn’t. Are some kids professional travelers? Of course. But reality is that there’s always pitfalls and unexpected turbulence that you just have to mentally prepare for before you travel. And in the end? I promise you, it’s worth all the hassle. 

#summertravel #travellingwithkids
Do you ever just look at your spouse and think, I Do you ever just look at your spouse and think, I really nailed it? 

Why yes, I do. 🤣🤣🤣

#husbandgoals
One of my favorite things we get to give our girls One of my favorite things we get to give our girls is perspective. To see new places. To meet different people. To experience cultures outside of their own.

Not so they grow up thinking one place is “better” than another — but so they grow up curious, grateful, and grounded. And the more of the world we see, the more thankful I become for home, for the freedoms we have, and for the life we get to build together. 

Flag tees from @sweet_peas_and_sweeties - they’re selling fast so grab yours before they’re gone!
Follow on Instagram

 

Whatcha Looking For?

Recent Posts

  • Baby on Board Baby Shower
  • Dalmatian Party
  • 14 Things I Love About You
  • Purple Minnie Mouse
  • Surfing Into 6

Categories

  • Birthday's
  • DIY
  • Holidays!
  • Home Decor
  • Lifestyle
  • Parenting
  • Party Planning
  • Products I Love
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Wedding
2026 StayingHomeSawyer. All Rights Reserved. Design by SkyandStars.co
Back Top

Copyright © 2026 · YOON Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Loading Comments...

    %d