Grand Central Station, Brooklyn Bridge, Staten Island Ferry, Statue of Liberty

Grand central station

Battery Park, this is where you would get the ferry ticket to the Liberty island.  It was too late for me, ticket clerk says you can line up but tickets are not guaranteed.

So I walked to ferry to the Staten island.  Got a good view of the statue of the liberty from staten island ferry.

Got a nice view of the statue of liberty from a distance.

It would be so nice to run a marathon on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Manhattan skyline from the Staten Island ferry.

Night Scene-On top of the Empire State Buiding

See that pinkish thingy on the bottom of the picture?  That's a roof-top party! Woo!

Was trying to get to the top of the Empire State Building before sunset, so I can get pictures of both day and night.  Too bad the line was super long!  First you got to pass the security check point, then you have to line up to get the tickets, then you have to line up for the elevator to go up to the 86th floor to the observation deck.





So if you plan to visit and wanting to get photos of both day and night scene of the famous New York skyline, make sure you plan an hour in line before you reach to the top.

In late April, on the 86th floor of the Empire state building is still freezing cold!  Strong wind.  Even with a tripod, the pictures still came out a little blurry because the wind is just too strong, and my hands were shaking.

Total Cost: $25

Click here to the Empire State Building official site.

Club Quarters, Wall Street, New York

This is where I stayed for five nights in New York!
Club Quarters is in downtown Manhattan, right in the heart of the financial district.

The famous wall street is just around the corner.  The red-line subway is just a block away, to midtown is about 15-20 minutes subway ride.

With so many federal buildings in the financial district, there are usually security guards or police guarding at night, makes it safe for us travelers if stay out late.

Shower, no tub.  Nice and clean.

Your own microwave and mini refrigerator!  Free wi-fi included.

This is my favorite part about the hotel!  Chilled purified water right in the hall, bottles provided.  Guest request room has coffee and tea for guest to take as they wish.  

I would definitely stay here again!  Club Quarters got nice staff, clean room and nice service.  Nice location.

Purchased through expedia, 

5 nights for $860.90 tax included, free wi-fi.

Click here to Club Quarter's official site.

Point Reyes

Point Reyes is about 30 miles from San Francisco.

Coastline

Path to the lighthouse was closed when we arrived.  If planning to take the shuttle to the lighthouse for whale watching, the last tour bus is at 3pm.

Click here for more things to do in point reyes.

First night in New York

This was taking on top of the Empire state building.  What an amazing view!  I was trying to get to the top before sun goes down, but too bad the line was so long, by the time I reached the top it was almost completely dark.  Still got great shots with my camera.  This one is taked by the smart phone.  Will post pictures with the camera later:)