When in San Fran, get the free city paper to see what is happening and where to eat. The Mission District can be sketchy, but has GREAT food. If you love garlic, eat at The Stinking Rose
The Stinking Rose - A Garlic Restaurant Located in San Francisco & Beverly Hills.
In Vegas, the Hard Rock is off the strip but is pretty cool, you see rock stars and celebs there all the time. You can ride the rollercoaster on top of New York New York for thrills.