My Trip to
San Francisco in 1940
9. Playland at the Beach
San Franciscans love the beach. The water is too cold to swim in but Playland at the Beach has everything else; a wonderful roller coaster, the Fun House, Shoot the Chutes, and great food. A favorite is Topsy's Roost for delicious fried chicken and dancing. If you're eating on the balcony you go down to the dance floor on a slide!
My favorite was the Pie Shop... the best chicken and beef turnovers imaginable.. fantastic crust and a wonderful gravy. San Franciscans take them home for dinner.