USA San Francisco 2025 Sunday Feb 1st

These honestly all sound great to me! I think Chinatown sounds really fun tho personally

 

For Chinatown, probably tourist or street style would work best! Hauling a doll around in hanfu would be a lot of work, and the buildings aren't Chinese to begin with

 

Street style or no theme is better for me, I don't have a ton of clothes anyway. Circumstances are forcing me to sell a couple of my dolls too, so it'll probably just be my Myou girl again, sorry I'm boring.

 

I'm cool with mall dystopia still, since I'd just be lying on the floor taking photos anyway, or Chinatown. The forecast for that weekend is supposed to be HOT tho.

 

Picnic blankets on the mall terrace floor?

 

Well i’d be down for that!

 

If it’s too hot in Chinatown I’d just rather go with the mall

Also, I will be coming with my dollgru 1/3 size doll ^u^ to whatever we decide on

 

I took a walk to Embarcadero Center today, and it has an ample amount of covered outdoor spaces with tables and chairs! Despite being Sunday afternoon, there were very few people as well.

A few photos for reference:

Spoiler: More pics under the cut

I went to the Westfield mall before the Embarcadero Center, and it was crowded as heck, maybe worse than usual The area under the dome, of course, is still empty.

Anyway, while I'm still happy to lead a Chinatown photo walk, since @St. James mentioned the heat, I'd rather not haul a camera and doll while under the sun My vote is for the Embarcadero Center. Even though it's still outside, I think it will be relatively cooler since it's close to the pier, and the shade and fountain at 4 Embarcadero Center should provide some relief as well. I'd vote for the mall, but it's just too crowded.

For those driving in, Embarcadero Center does have parking, but I couldn't figure out from the machines how much it costs. I've heard that the parking garage at Portsmouth Square at the edge of Chinatown, a 10 minute fairly flat walk away, is pretty reasonable, though, if that helps. (Grab a milk tea or some ice cream before walking over lol)

 

I think that's a great idea! It's never crowded over there. Even when I was a kid I don't think it was ever crowded.

 

I'm down for Embarcadero!

 

Ok I’m down for Embarcadero too!

 

super down just waiting on clearance from my doctors to meet up

 

I’m down for embarcadero as well. Is bart walking distance or should I drive? I’m partially disabled and wanna make sure I can safely get myself there.

 

Embarcadero Station is about 3 big blocks from 4 Embarcadero Center! The area is flat, but I'd recommend you look up the distance on a map and see if that distance is within your comfort zone!

 

I like the Embarcadero terrace!
I get off work at 1 that day so I'll try and make it! But I'll be up to an hourish late. Thanks for the parking advice!

I also agree on streetwear or tourist theme or no theme. The mall cop idea is super fun for a future mall meetup! x3

Heck I might just bring a doll dressed in Barbiecore for the sake of the new movie. So if anyone wants to hyper pink their dolls with me, go for it! XD

 

I'd like to meet in the spiral seating area in the first pic. I've been through that area a couple of times and there's a lot of shade, it'll be great for a meet!

 

Sounds good to me! That area is at 4 Embarcadero Center (right past the entrance to Harborview Restaurant)!

Edited to add, for those driving in, it looks like Embarcadero Center's weekend parking rates are rather reasonable (for San Francisco, anyway...) According to their website, it's $3/hr, which is actually better than Portsmouth Square's $4/hr.

 

I'm interested in going.

I'll bring my Momocolor Tasha and probably my PennyBlindBox doll.

I gots an MSD too buuuuut too big to carry comfortably on BART for me. I dun wanna carry her all out like that.

 

I might have a +1! She's been out of the hobby for a while and is excited to attend a meet!

(And like before, my partner will probably help me carry my dolls there and then drift in and out lol )

 

Me and my friend @TaShaa should be there if everything works out. I looked up walking distance and it doesn’t look to bad for me and my walker

 

Since it's a super easy bus trip for me, I'm probably going to haul my biggest boy out in some casual streetwear. Unless I suddenly decide to go for some Dore Alley weekend leather.

 

I'm also considering hauling a big guy out. Maybe one of the Mori9 boys if folks are interested in seeing them in-person?

 

Would love to see another Mori9! Our Lu Xians aren't quite ready for public consumption, so I'm bringing LLT Ludwig.

 

We unfortunately can't go. Hopefully we can go to a future one.

 

I'm here! I know I'm suuuuper early but I messed up my back on Thursday so I'm all about sitting down right now.

 

On my way! Gonna be there maybe around 2? Depends on bart. Can't wait to see everyone!

I've got my MSD boi dressed to the MAX in Barbiecore!

 

I'm in! Noooooo idea what I'm gonna do with that theme. Maybe I'll bring Moonchild in his fancy new outfit that I still haven't tried on him.

 

Won't be able to make this one unfortunately, I have something to do on the 20th and no way would they let me take two weekends in a row. Have fun and take lots of pics!

Btw do we have anything like an official thread where we post pics from previous meets?

 

Aww these keep getting scheduled when I work >~<
I'll try n swap shifts and go!

 

I'll be out of town during this one. Hope to see the pictures!

I have some pics from the past meets to edit and add to the thread later!

 

I'm interested in joining! I just moved to San Francisco and I'd really like to meet you guys. I could bring my Switch Hwayeon, he just came back from the faceup artist's (not sure I'll be able to stick to the theme though, most of my doll clothes are still in packages )!

 

wow, I'm glad I checked this thread, I totally want to come! I'm just on the other side of the bridge, so looks like I could just BART in. woo hoo! is there an entrance fee or suggested donation?
I would love to bring my 44cm but I don't really have a carrying case so I'm not too sure about carrying her on the BART. so, maybe one of my tinies...

 

No entrance fee, it's just an open air shopping center. There's a central spiral ramp that you can't miss, and some good tables behind it that everyone else tends to ignore.
It's easy enough to toss a mini into a structured tote or shopping bag, no special carrier required.

 

do you encourage bringing stuff to trade? I have some clothing items that would be better used in other homes I understand if not though!

 

Yuss I got the day off!!!
I'll see y'all there! I'm really excited for the theme this time!

 

For real????
There were several people who were selling/trading clothes at one of the SF park meets I went to several years ago. o.o
Unless it's a recent law? That meet was in 2016.
I would have never even thought there'd be any laws like that tho it makes sense when I think about it.

 

I agree on the tote bag suggestion! I have a carrying case for my 45 guy but I prefer carrying him around in a canvas tote bag :3 Helps ease the worry if you have a face cover for 'em, or you can add some small plush in there to help secure it if there's extra space.
I've taken my dolls on bart a few times and it's not so scary!

It'll be exciting to meet new people!

 

It's more that we're meeting on private property, and the security guards pay close attention. They were friendly/disinterested which is how we'd like them to remain.

 

thats too bad. i definitely only wanted to trade, not sell!
but ill save it for the next convention nearby

 

Bruh I must be BLIIIIIIND! I didn't see a single one of them

 

Hey! I’m right in front of the entrance of Harborview restaurant. Where should I go, please?

 

Yo here!

 

Oh no! I just found out about this meet-up, so sad I missed it. =(

 

We are trying to hold them monthly! Hopefully, you can make it to a future one

 

Great! I would be happy to attend =)