10 MUST KNOW TIPS Before Visiting San Francisco
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- San Francisco Travel: Traveling to San Francisco is an endless adventure into the hottest destination eateries, numerous outdoor parks, tons of neighborhoods with different vibes, and all things weird and freaky. It’s a city full of dichotomies it’s beautiful and dirty, it’s culturally diverse, and homogeneous, it’s SO expensive, but has an ever-increasing visible homeless population throughout the city. Whether you are are first-timer to the San Francisco Bay Area, or making your way into the city for a weekend getaway, here are the top 10 local things you must know before traveling to San Francisco.
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For you tourists looking into renting a car, NEVER EVER leave anything in the car. Take all valuables with you, backpacks, purses, laptops, etc. Your car will get broken into.
I repeat, your car WILL get broken into. SO use the tips I added in this vid : )
@@HaleyTakesOntheWorld Do a video for the older crowd not just the 20 somethings
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@@HaleyTakesOntheWorld and DON'T make the mistake of thinking..."i'll be quick"..."i won't take long"..."it's a well lit area"...because none of those are a factor to those pulling up and running thru ya whip
Thank You Haley, For The Video ‼️ Very Informative And Helpful! Me And My Fiancee ❤️ Are Planning To Stay There After Our Wedding!
Thats EVERY CITY IN AMERIKKKA ESPECIALLY THE BIG CITIES.
The first time I went to SF, I had no idea on which neighborhoods to avoid and walked straight through tenderloin. It was the fastest I've ever walked across a neighborhood lol.
This comment is hilarious 😆
You are brave! I cant deal with that or the steep hills!
@@karonhamilton7314 any other place besides the tenderloin to avoid? jaja I just got here and im starting to traveling this weekend
@@marioaceitunorivadeneira6905 i would say downtown is also full of homeless people but another noticible area with homeless peeps is Haight St.
Dont go to mission in the dark😅
Lol 😂 I did the same thing😎but this July I 🤔 might have different plans🤓
100% accurate. I’ll be sending this video to first-timers.
One more thing I would say is: wear comfortable shoes since you’ll likely be walking a lot. And don’t wear sandals unless you’re going to the beach. There might be something suspect on the sidewalks you wouldn’t want to step on.
As someone who lives in Sacramento, i’m so jealous of San Francisco’s public transit.
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I went on SFs public transit a few times and it smelled like pee.
The streets are filled with insane people mumbling and screaming at random people though.
It was unpleasant and I ended up moving out of California.
Sacto transit is virtually non-existent
@@felixG83 Yep! The routes are actually pretty good, the problem is that almost all routes only run every 30-60 minutes.
Every tourists who doesn't do research to places they go to, knowing nothing about the place normally doesn't enjoy it and a waste of time and money so this kind of vlog is a big help very precise and gives us lots of tips you're the best travel influencer, this vid is a very useful guide to keep for future travel, watching this make us want to go to SF right away ❤️👍😘
I am from SF, and this is so helpful and accurate!
Wow, I really love your video! I am from San Francisco, so I totally agree with all what you said here ! You are very well presented!
Everything is so spot on!! We’ve been in sf for 2 years and already feel like an oldie!! The microclimate is extremely true!!
Local Tip: If a cable car ride is on your to-do list. Don't bother waiting in line, the California St. cable car line will give you the experience. But, if you really want the bay views the Powell/Bay St. line offer, make your onboarding spot Fisherman's Wharf - the same views with less of a wait.
Awesome tips, I've visited a few times back in 2013/14, I absolutely love that so many little getaways are so close to the city. Will be visiting next month and then driving to Monterey. Great tip about the car break-ins I had no idea that was a thing. BART arriving late, that's shocking and so helpful you put it in as a tip. Great video!
Awesome topic! Really a great video
, Thanks for giving us some ideas for our next Videos :)
One of the most honest videos on city tips I have ever watched. Great work! I really enjoyed watching this and appreciate all the tips.
This is very helpful! Where is 8:07 at? Is it Golden Gate Park? Looks pretty.
Great video! Thank you! You covered everything visitors need to know
I just love your city. My wife and I traveled from New Zealand to there in 2019 for a holiday. Hopefully one day we will go back, would love to live there too
I live in SF and you did a great job with this video :) San Francisco is beautiful 🤩
The ferry building is also a nice place for locals. Inside have many shops and restaurants. And there's also the moraga steps in sunset and there's also a small area full of food vendors and mini games in mission bay about one or two blocks away from chase center. Tourists can also have picnics at dolores park since during summer and fall they have the best weathers.
Thank you! I went here three years ago and this is so accurate!
Thanks for sparking my memories of many visits here. Oregon to SF is a quick hop. Hotel Nikko / sushi / China town / my daughter’s 13th bday trip / dim sum / people everywhere...Thanks!
Amazing video and tips, thanks!
Thank you! I'm gonna stay a week there and your video was very helpful :)
I’m planning a trip to San Francisco as I type this and want to thank you for this video, it’s fantastic!
This was really, really helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you for making this video, INCREDIBLY informative, thank you!
Yep, that does it. Lands End is going to be my first destination the day after I fly in SF. Thanks Haley
Surprised you didn’t mention Alcatraz? Always get a reservation before you visit because I’ve seen many times tourist just walk up to ticket window expecting to get a boat ticket, just to realize they’re all sold out and never get a chance to visit the island.
And I would add Angel Island
Alcatraz, is not Free, $115+ per person if I remember, and takes up most of the day.
Actually rn it's only $50. But try to always buy your ticket at least one month in advance. They have reservations time you can choose from.
correct,ivisited alcatraz in 2019 im from scotland,booked before i left
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
Ah it’s pretty bad tbh people break into cars like almost every day
Just try not to go outside at night 😅 learn the sketchy places and stay away
Notif squad.. Loveyou haley 😍
lots of good tips! thank you, Hayley :) going there next month! already have the Alcatraz tour, Yosemite & Napa valley tour in our itinerary!
Hi there! What tour company did you end up using for these three locations and was it worth recommending? We are planning a trip there!
Yoda Fountain in the Letterman District is a pretty memorable, non-touristy thing to see.
This was honestly super useful. Thank u so much!
Great video! thanks for sharing useful tips :)
Wow this is great info to know! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad I found this channel!
Thank you so much for this video(: very good tips ! 😊
Best city review Hands down... Everything she says is spot on and TRUE!!!
Gosh, this is sooo informative and fun! Thanks, Haley for your hard work and efforts! You should have a million subscribers! I am already a senior and only been to the Mainland a few times cuz I stay in Hawaii. I really want to go SF to check it out and other places. Thanks!
Hi Kiana, could you share which cruise to take for Hawaii and whether it's better to take it from San Francisco or Los Angeles ? Thanks
Dude you killed this! San Francisco is NEXT LEVEL!!!
But Haley's not a "dude".
This was super helpful! Thank you!!
Thanks for your tips!! Never thought San Francisco will have these messy situations. I hope it gets fixed to increase tourists!! I’ll visit from the east coast and never thought of these issues.
Twin Peaks has incredible views of the city and just a short drive south from the Panhandle Park up Clayton st and then a fork right, begins Twin Peaks Blvd.
Yes, it's a pretty view from atop, but be careful because it's secluded, cars have been robbed up there before.
Thanks for all the advice going to San Francisco and Cali for that matter for the first time this weekend🥵 that spot hero app def gnna come in handy w the rental appreciate the vid and the way you explained everything🔥
My biggest tip as someone who has lived here for about a year is to stay at either the Intercontinental or the Fairmont (depending on your price range). Depending on your family's vacation budget, Intercontinental is relatively inexpensive for a city hotel (around $100 a night) and Fairmont is the more luxury option (around $400-500 to start). Both are atop Nob Hill and have incredible views of the bay and great access to Chinatown, Fishermans Wharf, Russian Hill (where the famous crooked street is), and many other attractions tourists are looking for. A lot of hotels are downtown and while the Union Square area is generally fine, it's homogenous with other big cities like New York so I don't really see why anyone would come to San Francisco and want to hang out there. As far as homelessness, like Haley said, most of it is saturated in the Tenderloin so definitely avoid if you're not used to walking around big cities like New York and LA that have similar problems. For the most part, you will not encounter anything like this in areas away from Market Street/downtown. The greatest tip I can give to tourists who love architecture is to just walk through the residential areas. Places like Russian Hill, North Beach, Pac Heights all have architecture to drool over and it's such an amazing walking tour.
So I’m looking to come next year and stay in the Hyatt right outside of the ball park, is this a decent area?
This is really nice haley!good that you warned them about tendeloin area, i walked there one time and promised myself not to do it again! Have to get out of the city though coz of the expensive rent.i miss the city though!gretel here from the east bay🙂
Thank You! I’m flying soon in March.
I ❤ San Francisco. I've been there and can't wait to come back..
This was super helpful, thanks for this video! I’m still trying to figure out what to wear, but I plan to layer layer layer.
Yes, as a native San Francisco, it can get freezing cold in July! Your toes will freeze if you wear open toe sandals. No joke!
Crocker Amazon Park is just across the street from us - a hidden treasure
d landis crocker amazon park is perf!
Useful video! Thank you so much!!!
This was so helpful thank you
when I clicked on this video wow it turns out COOL. The info about the city is very quirky, thank you for the information, Friends good luck 👍
That was cool, thx for that. Maybe I'll head to Yosemite this weekend
I live there in 1991 and I was say you did a great job at describing San Francisco. Good reminders for me. Thanks
Nice. I'm gonna share this to my friend who is planning to visit SF.
Windbreakers should be an essential piece of your garment selection when packing for a visit to S.F. A small backpack to store it in while touring around the town as well.
Very helpful. : ) Thank you
One of my bucket lists
Great video can't wait to visit.
I'm on the other side of the globe, but when i hear "San Francisco" i immediately feel the breeze, the city noise, .... i don't know why ! I WILL MOVE TO SAN FRANCISCO ONE DAY .
Esef..10 degrees cooler before the tubes..great show neighbor! Bay to breakers too!
My favorite part of the city is the Inner Sunset. There are lots of great restaurants around 9th and Irving, and the Botanical Garden is a pleasant place to spend the day. Other beautiful places in Golden Gate Park are the Conservatory of Flowers and the Dahlia garden next to it. The best Chinese restaurants are in the Sunset and Richmond districts, not in Chinatown.
Do you like Chinese food?
@@user-hx6tj4tv9e yes! Some great ones around there.
@@MikeCohenSF Yes, Chinese food is great. I grew up in China.
Good job, I think it would be helpful to add a description or map of where the general cultural and eating areas are relative to one another like North Beach (Italian), Chinatown, Japantown, Top of the Hill SF/Daly City (Filipino), Mission (Mexican, Latino) and parts of the Tenderloin (Vietnamese, East Asian). Often times, one can find affordable meals in “hole in the wall” local eateries in those areas.
Moved here 7 months ago. Love it so far!
How is it socializing and making friends? Im moving in a couple months to finish school up at SF state (I’ve been remote learning this whole time)
The 17th St tile steps is a nice attraction also Lake Merced is a nice little walk. Also you should try checking out the Greenwich steps
You did a good job! I realize why you have to caveat the Tenderloin the way you did. I go through it on foot every day, worked in it for thirty years. I see the kaleidoscope of humanity in full effect (the heartbreaking and the soul-lifting both) and I know where to see it’s own brand of beauty…but outsiders usually aren’t used to the density and intensity of the issues in this neighborhood, so I just tell them to skip it.
We get tons of visitors who want to explore SF, and I usually send them on their Day One to the Ferry Building.
Some go from there to the Wharf on the F line. Some take a ferry. Sone catch the cable car on California and have a blast without waiting in the terribly long lines by Powell Street. Some just linger there and shop.
If my guests are up for it, though, a sure-fire winner of a day is to get from the Ferry Building to the Levi Strauss Park and then walk up the Filbert Steps. They all come back raving about the gardens, the views, the old architecture, the wild parrots…and they usually drop down the other side and go into North Beach and Chinatown. I tell them about the coffee, the Italian pastry shops, the alleys of Chinatown.
They usually cover them all. They get back home exhausted when the day is done but they are in rapture, with a book they bought at City Lights, and a bag of cannoli, focaccia or those fortune cookies from the tiny factory on Ross Alley.
Great Video!
As a San Franciscan - Great work Haley!
Liked Saturday afternoon 10 April 2021! San Francisco/the Bay Area is my favorite area of California, probably because I visited the area ALOT during my childhood. Thank You for this video. It is my second step toward moving back into the area.
Going to San Francisco next week! Thank you for the tips, was very helpful!
Hi I’m visiting in June. Did you visit Muir wood and Sausalito? I’m debating myself if I should rent a car for one day to Visit those places or just booked a guided tour. Any advice? Since you visited recently. Thanks!
@@lunita7054 I didn't! But I think you should! A friend of mine also recommended to rent a conversable car and go by the coast all the way to Los Angeles! He said it's the prettiest view ever!
I did it that a long time ago! when I was 15 with my aunt. It is a beautiful road trip. This time I’m flying directly, it’s so expensive though
As a fellow native of SF, all those things that visitors love to look at or do are things you start to take for granted. I use to work in Marin and had to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge everyday. Stuck in traffic and paying toll fees. Driving through the Presidio to try and avoid traffic which rarely worked. I also use to work at Pier 39 at a cookie shop during my high school days so that’s a place I haven’t been to in 15 years. I’ve never been to Alcatraz either.
Do you think a visitor should visit Alcatraz or nah ?
@@thegoldenplayer827 you can of course, ive never gone either but i kinda wanna go someday. Going on a boat is cool i guess. Id rather go whale watching than go to alcatraz. Or visit angel island
@@Palpo_pics I ended up staying in San Bruno with my lady. I had gotten a Air Bnb $450 for a full Week. Friday-Friday. Was very spacious, own restroom & bedroom & living room. I did not go to Alcatraz, I went to the State Park which freaking huge! It was a 2 hour walk for us. Crossed the bridge 🌉 , drove around the city. Went to different Piers, visited Oakland, visited different beaches & went to the Greek Roman Colosseum looking place lol. Ate at different local restaurants & bought Weed & alcohol from 😂. Great place, some places were iffy but I live close to LA so it was so no different when it came to their iffy places. 🦭 seal fights were fun to watch 😂 at the piers
@@thegoldenplayer827 yes, yes, been there in 2021, loved it
@@thegoldenplayer827 what is the cost of entry for Fishermen's Wharf , seal show,etc
Could you share what activities you did ( could you please specify in proper order in terms of how near they were to each other ) ? And cost? How much do you reckon the taxi would cost if we do the sightseeing in 1 or 2 days? Thanks meeting Thanks🙏🙂
Kirky beach has a beautiful view of the bridge!
Very accurate! I would perhaps have mentioned Sausalito which has a nice little downtown and restaurants, though not technically SF. And the coast up North ex: Point Reyes is a superb drive with amazing oysters to get as well (favorite being Hog Island in Marshall).
And the headlands,
So accurate. Thanks for the video
Appreciate the advice happy I waterbed your video before my trip to SF.
Btw your very beautiful 😍
The Chabot Space and Science center in Oakland is really neat. Tickets are like 20 bucks but they have free telescope viewings on Friday and Saturday nights!
Great and so informative! I'll be visiting soon! ;)
This is straight up.
Thanks!
Very good video..
Spot on
Nice, I ate mushrooms at that exact spot at Land's End once. Highly recommend!
We just visited San Francisco last weekend. It was awesome. I totally loved the Beach.
Did u use public transportation?
@@ehquez3458 no.
Doing my homework today when your notification pops up. Okaaay! lemme watch for a moment.
I am moving to San Francisco as IT Engineer(API). This video is amazing
amazing, best video
Great video, some useful tips we'll definitely use this August for our first trip there. Any recommendations on where to impressive two 14 year olds?
Wow thank you so much for the information. I’m heading there next month to visit mom.
I'm going to San Francisco on saturday. Thank you or the video.
Visiting or not, this is fun to watch! Very informative too 😊
I'm Happy to see this ^^
From the Bronx New York but lived in SF for 7 years. And tbh with the most recent turn of events in my life I never expected to lose two of my best friends and become permanently disabled on new years Eve
I'm so sorry. Extending positivity 🙌🏽
This was a great video. I have been wanting to visit from Florida one day and found this very helpful. Thanks Mark
I live in the bay and didn’t know about spot hero ! Thanks!
What a great video, Haley!!!!! Not a touristy “hey visit here” video, but a very good video to not only help people enjoy their stay, but also to help them avoid ruining their vacation.
Now I can officially say it: Haley Dasovich-the San Francisco Treat💛💚💛💚🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Traveling over from OC thanks for the tips 🙏
Thank you for this info honestly so helpful I’m going to San Francisco in 2 weeks by myslef and I’ve never been to the west coast and I’m so excited but nervous asf
How did it go
Awesome! I’m thinking about going solo on my birthday in two weeks. I was afraid at first to travel so far and alone but I’m pretty sure I’m going to do it. Looking at a 9 hour tour now with a few companies. I know to stay away from Tenderloin and just heard of Lands Ending today and so want to see this!
@@listentolisa5611 Aw, good luck and have fun! I was afraid to travel solo my first time too but after my first time I truly fell in love with just being alone LOL! My first time was also in the city and it’s honestly amazing to go alone because if you get bored of one spot you just go to the next! If you get the chance you should go to Twin Peaks, such a lovely view of the whole city!!
Good information and good video, 👍👍👍!!!
That was perfect.
Great video. Just subbed!
Love the video! As someone from the Central Valley, living in SF has been a huge adjustment with moments of 👎🏼 … however … every place has its ups and downs and I’ve learned to focus on the ups, & now we never want to leave SF! Now if only a hefty down payment magically appeared in our bank account … 💸
Treasure Island has one of the best views of the city in general in my opinion, from the bay bridge to golden gate and everything in-between. An it's only like 8min ride on the bus from the city
Great video! I’ve been living there for a few years and couldn’t agree more with you, everything you said sounds really accurate in my short experience there. 😊👍