Google maps

Zirax · 01-06-2007, 14:24

Goto google maps.com and click on the street view. This little thing is awesome. You get high res images of SF that you can browse around and zoom in/out. It certainly brought back memories where I went and 'look I ate there' and pointing out landmarks to my parents and places to go.

I'm very very impressed with this, it looks as if they are starting to expand it as well. If this comes over here it will be cracking, I know they are doing it over in Europe. Instead of saying, oh its on the corner of geary and jones, you can pass a link showing them exactly where it is.

That would be invaluable in London with all its little mazes. Check it out

We ate here in Pinecrest and the other place across the road
http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&l...717,-122.40986
(Click the yellow dude)
If you head east on Geary you'll get to union square with macy's and the cheesecake factory. There is also a cable car in shot as well.

I'll have a hunt but we should be able to find the steak house that was awesome as well

leowyatt · 01-06-2007, 14:27

I saw this yesterday and it kicks ass

Great to see SF

Will · 01-06-2007, 14:36

Woohoo! The adante hotel!

Brings back memories! AWESOME site feature. I REALLY like that.

Steak house was here:

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&o...,0.014849&z=17

Chris Ruth's steakhouse, you have to turn left a bit - but it's there!

Mark · 01-06-2007, 14:45

If you like that, try Google Earth and NASA World Wind. Both require installation but it's worth it if you like looking at satellite imagery. Oh, and both cover a large percentage of the UK and Europe too (though probably not in 3D).

Will · 01-06-2007, 14:48

They don't do 3D so it's not the same - google earth's pretty good, but this is even better!

Mark · 01-06-2007, 14:51

I think they can do 3D - Google Earth uses a lot of the same data.

Pretty sure I've seen 3D imagery of London on Windows Live! Local as well.

Zirax · 01-06-2007, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

Woohoo! The adante hotel!

Brings back memories! AWESOME site feature. I REALLY like that.

Steak house was here:

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&o...,0.014849&z=17

Chris Ruth's steakhouse, you have to turn left a bit - but it's there!

Oh man that steak *drools*

I still haven't beaten it yet and I've had a number of steaks back here in the UK since then.

If you go to SF, you must go there.... no excuses (unless you are veggie)

Will · 01-06-2007, 14:53

Oh cool. It's a shame they've only done a few cities in the states... just been looking through NY - brought back memories! It's great! Really good idea! I really like google earth too though it's a great bit of software.

Will · 01-06-2007, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

Oh man that steak *drools*

I still haven't beaten it yet and I've had a number of steaks back here in the UK since then.

If you go to SF, you must go there.... no excuses (unless you are veggie)

No offence but the UK don't really know how to do steaks properly unless you go to a decent restaurant but then you're paying £20 or so for a steak...

Go to Frogland if you want a cheap and tasty steak

Though I have to admit the meat quality in Cali is very high and certainly those steaks were done perfectly.

But yes, defo go!! Blue steaks FTW.

Right this is off topic enough!

Mark · 01-06-2007, 14:54

I may well be going to SF around June next year. BD SF meet #2 anyone?

And I agree with Will about steaks. Most if not all of the best I've had have been in the US.

01-06-2007, 14:24	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Google maps Goto google maps.com and click on the street view. This little thing is awesome. You get high res images of SF that you can browse around and zoom in/out. It certainly brought back memories where I went and 'look I ate there' and pointing out landmarks to my parents and places to go. I'm very very impressed with this, it looks as if they are starting to expand it as well. If this comes over here it will be cracking, I know they are doing it over in Europe. Instead of saying, oh its on the corner of geary and jones, you can pass a link showing them exactly where it is. That would be invaluable in London with all its little mazes. Check it out We ate here in Pinecrest and the other place across the road http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&l...717,-122.40986 (Click the yellow dude) If you head east on Geary you'll get to union square with macy's and the cheesecake factory. There is also a cable car in shot as well. I'll have a hunt but we should be able to find the steak house that was awesome as well

01-06-2007, 14:36	#3
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Woohoo! The adante hotel! Brings back memories! AWESOME site feature. I REALLY like that. Steak house was here: http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&o...,0.014849&z=17 Chris Ruth's steakhouse, you have to turn left a bit - but it's there! __________________ *No No!*

01-06-2007, 14:48	#5
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	They don't do 3D so it's not the same - google earth's pretty good, but this is even better! __________________ *No No!*

01-06-2007, 14:53	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Oh cool. It's a shame they've only done a few cities in the states... just been looking through NY - brought back memories! It's great! Really good idea! I really like google earth too though it's a great bit of software. __________________ *No No!*

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01-06-2007, 14:27	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I saw this yesterday and it kicks ass Great to see SF __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

01-06-2007, 14:45	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If you like that, try Google Earth and NASA World Wind. Both require installation but it's worth it if you like looking at satellite imagery. Oh, and both cover a large percentage of the UK and Europe too (though probably not in 3D).

01-06-2007, 14:51	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I think they can do 3D - Google Earth uses a lot of the same data. Pretty sure I've seen 3D imagery of London on Windows Live! Local as well.

01-06-2007, 14:54	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I may well be going to SF around June next year. BD SF meet #2 anyone? And I agree with Will about steaks. Most if not all of the best I've had have been in the US.