San Francisco Travel Tips: Planning, Packing, Getting Around, What To Do
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024
- No big adventures this week but equally important is preparation for your next big trip out to San Francisco! Here is a local's advice on things any visitor should know beforehand -- what activities you should book in advance, how to pack, advice on transportation, avoiding the seedier elements of the city, and the best itineraries that will optimize your experience.
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Good news! eScooter shares are back! In an effort to control the roll-out, the city is starting with a few controlled scooter share partners not listed above; Scoot and Skip. They will operate pretty much the same except that, as with bikes, you are required to lock the eScooters to designated spaces when done. Check it out and let me know what you think of the new rental model!
Zeene InRealLife I’ve downloaded bird app and in between muni and other means of transportation.. we will use Bird app.. I’m ready for my marathon... I love to push my own limits ...
Good one.. I subscribed.. pls support me also
As a San Fransiscan I believe this is excellent advice.. Although I tend to overlook the speedier elements I admire that you chose not to sugarcoat reality as many travel vloggers tend to do. You are doing them a great service.
New subscriber, frequent visitor to SF, super-early riser. I love the City for its sincerity and beauty. It is the best walking city--at any moment you can walk into a new experience or see something you've never seen.
This is only the second video of yours I’ve watched, but once again it’s proving invaluable in planning our trip! Good job I’ve got a year to go to watch them all! Thanks so much!
👍 Good luck planning and let me know if you have any questions.
If you're going to San Francisco...bring a jacket! Also, Golden Gate Transit is another bus/transit company. It serves mostly Marin County (north of San Francisco), but has commuter buses going to downtown SF regularly.
Yes! I caught a Golden Gate Transit bus coming back from walking accross the bridge. I was like "what is this?" I didn't know they existed. They brought me back to near my hotel at Post/Leavenworth.
I hope you're doing well during these uncertain times. Thank you for the travel tips!
Thanks for the kind thoughts :) 🤗
You are right! I have just arrived in SF and at Civic center, one suspicious guy started following me which made me feel very uncomfortable. Luckily I could manage the situation with the help of civic volunteers.
Thanks for sharing! I'll be in SF in April and I can use yours tips. Kind regards.
this video was incredibly helpful, thanks a lot!!
Thanks for sharing! Very useful and helpful travel guide!
Best city in the world. Very helpful info! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you !!!!!
im about to leave for SF, and I love your videos! Probably the most professional travel channel I've seen
Thank you so much! Hope you have an awesome trip - things are starting to open up so good timing.
I can’t wait to visit!! From the looks of it,SF looks like a cleaner version of NYC (my hometown). I’m actually not worried about the beggars; being from NYC born & raised & now living in L.A I’m pretty much used to it 😆
Its 2021 now watching your video is very helpful. Thanks for your insights
Glad it was helpful!
I wanna visit San Francisco some day
I fell a sleep half way through but I thought it was entertaining , Be there in a few days.
Thank you for your videos! Looking at the Muni website now. I’d love to take the kids on the cable cars. I don’t see a map of the touristy places and how it relates to the cable car route/s. We’re staying in Union Square. Would you happen to know the direct link, so we could get around, or would you be willing to give information on which route to take? Going for Lombard St, Chinatown, North Beach, Painted Ladies, Palace of Fine Arts…
Hello, Muni does provide a map of the cable car lines but it doesn’t highlight the tourist places along the routes. You may be able to find something that a kind soul has created on the internet :) there are only 3 lines; the California one goes east/west along California Street. There isn’t much along that route but if you take it to the end at Van Ness, you are within walking distance to Polk Gulch and Japantown. Polk Gulch has some good eateries including Anthony Bourdain’s favorite Swan Oyster Depot. From Japantown you can walk down via Divisadero (another corridor with trendy eateries) to Alamo Square Park and the Painted Ladies (see my video on Western Addition Walking Tour for more details) and continue west to Haight Ashbury. The remaining two routes Powell/Hyde & Powell Mason are north/south and overlap for the southern route and diverge at Jackson/Washington. The Hyde line goes several streets further west of Mason before continuing north. These end at different points in Fisherman’s Wharf. Both stop at Chinatown/North Beach and the Cable Car Museum (a fun 30 minute stop - see my video on it) where it diverges. The Hyde line continues to the top of crooked Lombard Street and ends at Ghirardelli Square/Hyde Street pier (don’t forget to drop into the Buena Vista for an Irish coffee). The Mason line drops you closer to Pier 39. If you have time, you can take one line one way to Fisherman’s Wharf and take the other line back to you original point of origin in Union Square. Have fun!
I have been to San Francisco when I went to the States as an exchange student. So I miss the city so much. Your video helps me remind some memories that I had back then. Your video clip also helps me improve my English listening skill. I wonder whether you have taken a video of Grand Canyon or not. I hope to see you taking a video of Grand Canyon.
Thank you so much watching! I have not done a Grand Canyon video yet. That would be a great travel one to do. Take care!
Hi Z.. Will be in SF in October. Wondering what hip and safe neighborhood we should stay in. Thanks in advance!!
Hello, for first time visitors I recommend staying in the corridor between Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. This gives you good access to the top tourist spots. Repeat visitors might consider Marina District for access to the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Land’s End or Mission District or Haight Ashbury (largest concentration of Airbnbs) which are good bases for those areas plus Castro District, Twin Peaks and Golden Gate Park. I’ve also got a video on Places To Stay which goes into this in more depth if you want to check it out.
When I first visited San Francisco in July 2001, I booked a place called "The Edwardian" on Market St., near the Tenderloin. It had one of those old fashioned lifts. The neighborhood was kind of sketchy, but I just ignored the beggars. I last visited in 2016 and am eagerly awaiting my 9th trip in a few weeks (Nov. 25-28).
Awesome! Thanks for the lodging tip.
Thanks for being a frequent visitor to SF !!!
Hi there- I'm loving your vides and in the invaluable information before arriving in SF. Would you happen to know if the cable cars are running now in April of 2021?
Hello! It looks like the Powell/Hyde line (which runs between Market St & the Buena Vista Cafe through Union Square) is scheduled to resume in the Fall. There is no timeline yet for the other two lines. The historic streetcars are also coming online slowly. The one that runs along Embarcadero will resume faster in May timeframe so good that stretch (between Fisherman's Wharf and the Ferry Building) will have service again soon.
Omg. Very informative!
Hi and thank you fo this informative video. My family will be visiting San Francisco this May and just wanted to know if the details in your video are still relevant or was there any other updated details. Thank you and best wishes.
The info here should be fairly evergreen. If you have any specific questions or need clarification just let me know!
CoVid19 hit us hsrd in SF
You will likely have to change/cancel your plans.
Hi, I’ll be going to San Jose soon, so I plan on going to San Francisco in the brief moment I get. What neighborhoods would you recommend staying away from at night (and altogether for that matter) ?? Thanks 🙏🏽
I watch your videos a lot thank you so much it makes going to San Francisco very home like. My wife and her friend never been there so I am honore to explore with them the new experience. I can wait of June a 2020 is going very exciting for them once again thank you for though multiple videos that you put out I think this is of super awesome Am very self explanatory once again thank you
Have a great time!
I have lived in SF my whole life!!!!! These tips really help!!!!!!!!
Great video. My wife and I will visit SF next June. We'd like to know if is safe to walk after the night Big Bus tour from their stop to the Park Central Hotel.
Hey there! Happy to help. Do you know what the intersection of the Big Bus tour's stop is located at? Looking just at your hotel, it's right in the middle of a fairly touristy area and under normal circumstances, should be fine. However, in June, I'm not sure whether foot traffic will be back up post-covid (which would make it safer). You may have to play it by ear depending on time you are done (probably prior to 9PM should still be OK and relatively light out).
@@ZeeneInRealLife Thank you so much. I'll find out which one is closest. I believe it's on Union Square. Let's hope things are better in the summer.
@@otaviovieira1041 Union Square is relatively close to your hotel so it should be OK. Market will sometimes have a few homeless people so just be vigilant when crossing over. They are relatively harmless but just be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution.
@@ZeeneInRealLife Thank you.👍
Thanks for sharing. Info you gave in this video is very useful
Great video, Thanks
My spouse and I lived in San Jose and San Mateo for over 30 years. We used to joke that you could tell the tourists in San Francisco because they were the ones wearing shorts and t-shirts. That or it would be the ones with blue limbs from freezing. This was true even in the summer.
Great video. You’ve really nailed San Francisco. I visited (from Australia) for the first time in May. I loved it. In many ways, it felt much like my home town of Sydney, maybe because of waterside location. Even the people looked and felt like Sydneysiders. I’ll definitely be going back for a longer visit.
Thanks for the nice comments! Sydney sounds fantastic and I hope I get a chance to visit!
Zeene InRealLife if you like San Francisco, you’ll like Sydney. Sydney Harbour is absolutely beautiful. Our weather is probably more like Los Angeles. Hope you can make it Down Under sometime.
thanks for all your videos about san francisco. i will be travelling there for the first time later this month and these are extremely helpful
So glad to year! Have an awesome trip :)
Skip the Main Library altogether. Homeless people galore, bathrooms are filthy, people passed out sleeping all over the place. SF has many other neighborhood Library branches, they are worth checking out, avoid the Main
Very Thorough & Enjoyable ... mvc
We are going to San Francisco in a week and I’m wanting to go to a nice restaurant for my birthday dinner what do you recommend?
Hi Sylvia, Happy birthday! What is your budget and food type preference? For very high end California Lazy Bear is a very popular prix fixe choice. A step down from this try State Bird Provisions which also has innovative California cuisine. These are small bites (like tapas) so much easier to control budget. Finally, a nice but more "homey" California cuisine spot is Nopa. Now to ethnic cuisine :) Nice Chinese - Mister Jiu's in Chinatown, nice Moroccan - Mourad in Financial District, nice Indian - Rooh, nice Italian - Che Fico (or the more casual Che Fico Alimentare). Check out those menus and see if you find something you like. If not, give me some pointers and I can help narrow down some more choices. Note that these restaurants are super-popular so at this late date you might have issues getting reservations.
Please recommend some good hotels for families?
Hi Prabha! Please see my episode on SF lodgings and check in the description box where there is a more complete list: ruclips.net/video/DbfKK8lBEts/видео.html . If you have younger children, I recommend you stay in either the Marina area or around Fisherman's Wharf. Marina is reasonably priced, near lots of retail/restaurants, and a short distance to Golden Gate Park, Presidio, and Embarcadero where family activities are located. Fisherman's Wharf is at the center of SF's tourist area but can be expensive. If you come November through February hotels are priced better. Check out the big ones like Marriott and Sheraton.
If you are going to San Francisco, be sure to watch where you walk, no matter what season it is.
Why????😱😱
A M there's poop everywhere
Nicely put ... other comments I've read about this have been much more crude.
Hi Zeene , my sister and I will visit San Francisco in December for 4 days. Could you give us suggestions for places to visit there including beautiful churches. Thank you
Hey there! What is your travel style? Do you prefer adventure, culture, food, popular tourist attractions, off the beaten path? For churches the most popular are Grace Cathedral (Episcopal) followed by Cathedral of St. Mary (Roman Catholic) -- those would be the two grandest. Other historical churches include the churches at Mission Dolores, St.s Peter & Paul Church in North Beach, and St. Patrick Church across from Yerba Buena in SoMa.
Zeene InRealLife We prefer adventure, couture, food, and also tourist attractions. We don’t drive so we will take public transportation and walk around. We will stay in the hotel at Union Square.
Definitely spend a day shopping in Union Square for couture fashions. In that area you can try Sears for authentic "American" style breakfast and the Neiman Marcus Rotunda for lunch or dinner. Ferry Building is also a must for foodies (attend on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday when farmer's market is set up in the morning/early afternoon) and you can either take a bay cruise from there or hop over to Sausalito for the afternoon (check the ferry schedules for both). It's also walkable up to Fisherman's Wharf from here if you'd rather do that instead. Most locals avoid this area but it's a hugely popular tourist spot :) North Beach ("Little Italy" and great for food) is also popular for tourists and can be combined with Fisherman's Wharf. Also hit Valencia Street in the Mission District for boutique shopping. Stop by Tartine for croissants and patisserie, Bi-Rite Creamery for ice cream, and Dolores Park for the view. If you don't mind a bit of a walk, head up to Mission Dolores for a bit of culture. Hope that helps! I'll be hosting another "Ask Zeene" livestream next week Sunday (PST) if you have any additional questions!
Zeene InRealLife thank you. I’ll join your next hosting with my other questions
Good insight :) I'm looking forward to visiting all these places later in Aug. Thanks for the video!
Have fun!
I can see myself liking the weather it's not hot there it's cool. I will have to buy a nice Mountain Bike to get around the city. I also work and deliver with Uber Eats
A bike (or electric scooter) is the way to go when in the city 👍
Can you do a video of Yosemite please
this is an excellent presentation, both style and content
Thanks for these tips! Essential! Be there this coming May!
Have a great vacation!
Your videos helped me a lot when I came to SF for 5 days
Awesome! So glad the information was useful :) Come back soon!
Thanks for this video!👍
Short, sweet and detailed enough for 1st timers like myself. 😊
Have fun!
Thanks!!
I think you should find things like urban community gardens. Typically these gardens are a reflection of people willing to do community and sharing their humanity. You'll find unique shops and restaurants near them. Now, I realize the economy is going to make things be there or not. For example, by the zoo and north beach is a small fish restaurant. Just stay in Concord or Walnut Creek and Bart in to visit. It is near SF and you can escape to Napa the next day a lot, easier. The tech companies haven't overcrowded those areas, yet and homeless crime is softer. I have to say that Rockridge is a fun neighborhood to explore off the Bart. Go after ten and leave at 2 pm. The traffic tide is avoided that way. Don't drive.
Thanks for the suggestions and advice!
Update: The eScooter shares have been temporarily halted by the city of San Francisco pending negotiations on how to regulate the service (so they are currently not available). You can however rent bikes for any point-to-point needs.
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This video is very-very informative, thank you very much. I have a big Q. We will be staying at ain AirBNB in Oakland. Which is the best way to go to the Fishermans Wharf? We are going to go to Alcatraz and we want to check out downtown SF as well. We will have a rental car.
Glad it was helpful! There are a couple of options. If you have a rental car you can drive to Fisherman's Wharf and park there. The garages can be expensive so shop around either in advance on a website like parktopia or drive around until you find a good one. Usually the further you get from Embarcadero the cheaper it will be. Also, make sure you go after rush hour dies down or you'll be stuck in agonizing traffic. You can also take public transportation -- if you are close to a BART station in Oakland that will take you across the bay (Embarcadero Station) and then you can transfer to Muni once in the city. If you don't mind a bit of a walk, start at or wander down to the Ferry Building (see my vid on it here: ruclips.net/video/tvzguJh2LVo/видео.html) also on Embarcadero. There are lots of tourists going back and forth so a very safe walk and the bay views are fantastic.
For downtown I assume you mean around Union Square/SoMa area? For me the best parking garage is the Mission & 5th Garage (at Mission & 5th :)) adjacent to Yerba Buena Gardens. From there you can explore the museums around Yerba Buena, there's a Westfield Shopping Mall across the street, then hop up to Union Square and check that out. If you decide on public transportation the BART has a Powell Street station that will put you very close to Union Square.
Have a great time!
Oh, thank you very-very much! You are awesome :)
Ohhhhh Zeene, I'm so grateful, you help me a lot with your videos, I"m going to San Francisco next June!
Thanks again! 💓💓💓
Hello! Until when do you consider to be a good hour to use public transportation? :)
Hi Solange! Generally there isn’t an issue with the buses and trains themselves so much as walking from the bus stops/stations in sketchy areas. As a tourist it’s going to be hard for you to identify those areas so as a precaution just switch to Ubers/Lyfts after 9PM.
@@ZeeneInRealLife Thank you very much 🙌🏽
...this is quite informative. i will keep these in mind when i hopefully visit SF. thanks.
How is Nob Hill? We are arriving November 6th we would like to rent a car and drive to Yosemite any advice on where to rent and what kind of precautions to take?
Hi Felicia! Happy travels! Nob Hill is a great residential neighborhood that is central to everything. Be a bit careful it's not too far south towards Bush which borders the Tenderloin (rough neighborhood). And just to note you're close to Chinatown to the east and busy Van Ness to the west which I don't find personally too problematic but depends what kind of traveler you are.
For car rentals there are several mainstream car rental agencies near Nob Hill. However, I personally like a service called Turo which is a smartphone app that lets you rent cars from regular people. I find there are more car options, it's cheaper, and the car owners are more flexible.
Yosemite is great -- I made a very early video on it here: ruclips.net/video/_T7kIk41mV8/видео.html which I cringe now at the production but the content is still good :)
I grew up on Bush and Leavenworth, in Nob Hill, it is a wonderful area, never felt unsafe. Sucks when you try to find parking though but thats most of the city.
The muni looks easy enough to use. Do I just download the app and pay on there? Or bring cash?
Hello! Yes, it's pretty easy to use but I normally use cash. The app looks pretty nifty and def more convenient (otherwise you have to have exact change on you at all times and feed the ticketing machine). I'm going to try the app out this week and let you know how easy or not it is to use.
Hi shaine b! Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you! I tried out the app last week and it is very easy to use! It's probably a better solution since you get a discounted fare for using it vs. cash (and the discount has gotten even better for the day passes starting 9/1/18). Also, getting on is more convenient -- you activate the ticket on the app as you get on and it becomes your proof or purchase. There isn't a need to use the ticket machine at the front. Hope that helps!
Best to store cash credit on a Clipper card, you just scan it when boarding and the fare amount is deducted automatically. You have 90 minutes of travel time from the time you start your trip. MUNI fare inspectors do check proof of payment, but they are M.I.A. for the past 10 months because of the pandemic. Clipper is also accepted on BART, Golden Gate Transit, SamTrans, Caltrain, AC Transit.
Hi Zeene! Thanks for the wonderful tips. Heading to San Francisco in about 2 weeks. Ill be staying in Union Square with the Mrs for our anniversary. Any reccomendations for fun?
Also how do we get to fishermans wharf from there via public transport? (if walking is too far)
Thanks in advance.
Hey there! Sorry for not responding sooner - getting over jet lag :( Depends on what you like to do! You are within walking distance to the Ferry Building which is a foodie’s paradise, Chinatown which is a top attraction, and the museums around Yerba Buena. Also the cable cars. Take them from the roundabout so you can see them turn the cars around manually. To get to Fisherman’s Wharf you’ve got a couple of options; 1) walk to the Ferry Building (20 min) then either take the historical streetcars down Embarcadero or a ferry over to Fisherman’s Wharf. The ferry is nice as you can do a short hop on the bay. 2) Take the cable cars from the turnabout at Powell/Market. Both lines will require a bit of walking from the end point; the Hyde line drops you off at Ghirardelli Square and the Mason line will take you as far as Bay. Hope that helps!
@@ZeeneInRealLife everything helps.. Thank you so very much 😁
👍 Let me know if you guys have any more questions! Have fun :)
@@ZeeneInRealLife sure thing, in fact what's the best way to Union square without using Uber or a taxi..partly don't want to pay the excess fees and partly want to jump right into the experience of the city.
Do you mean from the airport? If so, you can also look at public transportation on BART which picks up directly at SFO & Oakland and has a station right near Union Square. It will take between 45 min to an hour. But it might be hard to maneuver luggage if u have a lot of it.
thanks for advice coming over from Scotland next summer
Welcome to SF!
Thank you very much
Many thanks for great content! Next week I am going to be in Oakland for a business trip, I am going to be available after 5pm and I really want to explore SF, I don't want to spend my afternoon/evenings in Oakland. Is going to be my first time in California. I have one question for you. How "dangerous" will it be to return from SF to Oakland around midnight with public transportation if they operate at that time and what will it be the average cost of Uber or Lyft from SF to Jack London square ?
Many thanks in advance :)
Hi Orestgreece! Hmm, many factors to consider so I can only give general answers. Depends on where in SF and to where in Oakland you are planning to travel. Generally BART stations around downtown are OK at night (you get some rabble hanging around outside Powell). In Oakland some stations are better than others and there are good and bad neighborhoods so once you arrive at the BART station it may not be great to walk back to your hotel. In general the cost of an Uber/Lyft from downtown SF to say Jack London Square is about $35 when NOT in surge pricing. It will cost more if you call during peak Saturday night times when everyone is letting out at the bars and after shows. Hope that helps!
@@ZeeneInRealLife Many thanks Zeene your answer is really helpful. Well, I don't know where I will be every evening in SF that's why I questioned like it, I know for sure that my hotel is close to Jack London square in Oakland. I will be there during weekdays so hopefully there won't be peak night times.
To sum up, your advice is to leave afternoon time from Jack London square with BART to SF downtown and to return around midnight with Uber/Lyft ?
OK. First a caveat that I am not as familiar with Oakland as I am with San Francisco. From Jack London Square the most direct from Oakland is to take Uber/Lyft BUT that's not always most budget friendly. So, here's some info that might help you figure it out: Jack London is closest to 12th St. station but it's still 12 blocks away. Enough to consider Uber/Lyft to/from the station. What I understand is the area between is not great. OK during the day but borderline at night. If you'd like to take BART, do a daytime foray first to check it out and you can make a judgement. Also, remember that the ferry leaves from Jack London directly and can sometimes be better than BART. Check the ferry schedule beforehand for times and what terminals in the city are included on the route (service is limited). In SF the major terminals are at the Ferry Building (near downtown) and at Fisherman's Wharf.
@@ZeeneInRealLife Really helpful information Zeene! After spending 2 days in LA, I arrived yesterday in Oakland. Everything is cool here, I will follow your advice for transportation, thanks again :)
I loved your tips! Thanks!
I am coming for shopping. can you recomend me a good place for that? or should I go to another place? around california? any ideas? thank you
Hello! What kind of shopping are you looking for? In general, Union Square/Westfield San Francisco Center is great for higher end clothing retail. The big clothing trend in the US is outlet shopping and these malls are further away -- Gilroy Premium Outlets down south and San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore to the east (this one has a $25 coach bus that will take you there from downtown SF). There are a ton of boutique shops selling indie fashions you can only purchase in SF - try Valencia Street in Mission District (between 16th & 24th) or Fillmore Street in the Fillmore District (www.fillmoreshop.com) or Union Street in Pacific Heights (www.unionstreetshop.com). For food and related items try the Ferry Building -- I have a very early video review of it here: ruclips.net/video/tvzguJh2LVo/видео.html. Not my best work but you get some idea :)
Male clothes mainly... But Like I said I heard that san francisco is a expensive city thats why I am looking for advices from people who lives in San francisco.
Got it! All of the areas I mentioned above should be great for men's fashion as well. My favorite men's wear store is Benny Gold in Mission District (on Valencia) which does street/skater apparel. They have a smaller collection so I wouldn't make a special trip out there but check it out if you decide to hit Valencia Street for some shopping! I feature them in my video here for a quick preview: ruclips.net/video/CmwZ35KbrLE/видео.html
Also, keep in mind that most higher end retail will have ongoing sales even though the regular retail prices might be high so worth checking out. :)
I thought shopping in Japan Town was pretty fun when I went
Zeene, im a hard dance dj/ promoter (sooo cliche 🥴) is there any open decks in SF? or anywhere i can come spin? i have an event website but im not going to spam your video ❤️ do you have any ideas? ty in advance 🙃
check my channel 😇
Hiya! Luckily I have a DJ friend who does the circuit. Sent him a quick email to scope it out for you. Will let you know what he says. R u on Insta? Might be easier to DM you the info there.
Sooo...I checked with my DJ friend and he says he hasn't come across any but will keep an ear to the ground for ya!
Going there this Friday thank you.
Have a great time!
That was very good. Even as someone who lives in the Tenderloin...I have to admit this is accurate.
Maybe even kind.
My tip is that you can take public transportation everywhere. Parking is expensive so I recommend taking public transportation.
Great tips! Going with family in September. Any advice on good spots to watch a 49ers game, other than the stadium?
There are tons of great bars :) I think it depends on what you're looking for and in what area of town. Here's a good article from Eater that includes a couple personal favs: sf.eater.com/maps/best-sports-bars-warriors-giants-niners-san-francisco
Many thanks, I will travel SFO on Oct. Actually this is my first travel ever in US. I decided bring more cloth after watch your video.
Chu*Chu
The description of the weather in SF is accurate, as far as it goes. But you should know that the warmest months are September and October (it starts to cool off near the end of October). This is the time when we dress the way the rest of the country dresses in summer. It's also a good time to do things along the coast, since it's usually not foggy. However, since it is SF, it's still advisable to take a light jacket with you, especially if you're going to be out at night.
loved ur video. just planning a visit. all info helps
Thanks so much!
Hi an excellent Vlog.I will be in SF for three days in Oct 18,can you guide on some budget hotels ,I am a solo traveller.Also like chicago does SF has a city pass which can be used on all types of public transport.Thanks
Thanks Jay! Hmm...I don't have specific recommendations but can give general guidance -- lodgings in the city are expensive and about 2x what you'll find in other metropolitan cities (probably comparable to NYC). The touristy areas will be the most expensive; so around Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, etc. For cheaper, look for quieter neighborhoods like around Japantown or Fillmore which are more residential but also central to major attractions.
If traveling by yourself, you may want to check out hostels. There is a new breed of "luxe hostels" nowadays that have private en suite rooms with down bedding but allow you to share common living areas -- targeted towards "adults." AirBnB is also an excellent option.
I'm just about to publish a new vid on Friday addressing public transport! Yes, there is something called the Clipper Card which is a joint project by 22+ mass transit agencies here in the Bay Area which can be used on any of their systems, including Muni, BART, Caltrain, and ferries. More info here: www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/index.do
Good hunting!
@@ZeeneInRealLife Thank you very much
Can you guide what will be the weather like in say 2nd week of october,should i bring warm cloths also.Thanks
Hi Jay, it's been warm recently. Typically October is the changeover season when it starts to get cold but in the last few years Indian Summer has been extending into November. I would plan for warm clothing but bring a light shell and pullover just in case.
Thanks .
My wife HATES driving in the City. She calls me the GPS of San Francisco coz I know the short cuts to any district without actually using GPS. But at the same time, I hate driving period.
LOL, I don't think anyone enjoys driving in SF!
I have been binging on your videos. Headed to Cali in two weeks from FL. Mainly staying in Vacaville but we will make 2 days trips to SF. I have my heart set on going to China Town and eating! Lol
We will be driving a car. Do you have any tips for China Town? Maybe a walk guide, like if we star at X point and recommend stopping at Y and Z, and then when we get to A street stop by B and C.
I know I want to try and get those egg tarts that you got and I to try a pork buns, sesame buns, and dim sum. And I will have plenty of cash on hand. We will also have teens with us, they are foodies too.
I appreciate any guidance you will have. I haven’t been in SF in about 11 years and that trip was spent entirely at Pier 39.
Awesome and welcome!!! I happen to be working on a Chinatown walking tour video right now which will be shot at end of July with some guest RUclipsrs :) Until then see this video: ruclips.net/video/ZLKgmJvqHgY/видео.html which has many of the main Chinatown highlights (but this one's from a historical perspective). Start at the Dragon's Gate and make your way up Grant to Portsmouth Square. Grant has all of the touristy shops you can look for souvenirs or cheap goods. At California & Grant are Sing Chong & Sing Fat buildings which were the two first anchor buildings of Chinatown. Portsmouth Square is historically the original town square of San Francisco (used to be called Yerba Buena). See the video for highlights here. Make your way up to Waverly Place. Some people like going up to the temple here but IMO it's only worthwhile if you've never seen a taoist temple before. This street is also famous for the brothels that once resided here. Head to Ross Alley (used to be gambling halls) and the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Co. Hit Ten Red for boba tea and wait at Golden Gate Bakery for noon opening for egg tarts. Head up Pacific to Stockton where the real Chinese stores are. Hit Good Mong Kok for your pork buns, har gow, shu mai, and any other goodies. :) To eat them you can walk back down to Portsmouth or what's nicer is either Empire Park or Redwood Park at Transamerica Building (but they are a bit farther). OR you can eat while you walk and end your trip at China Live for some higher end dim sum items. Hope that help!!
Also if you're a huge history buff there are a ton of walking tours of the area. You can take one first to get a bit of orientation, then hit all the food places!
very informative!
Plan, plan, plan !
Wait, what about wearing flowers in my hair? I was told to be sure to do that.
any tips on any hotels in the tourist spots that you would recommend that aren't 500 dollars a night. maybe something that shows as 2-3 star but is still relatively nice
Hi Steve -- see my video on best tourist neighborhoods which includes lodgings (also check in the description box for an extended list): ruclips.net/video/DbfKK8lBEts/видео.html
thanks this really helpful
This is the first video I have watched about SF, with a view to a visit next year as part of a road trip down the PCH. (We live in UK) It has been very very helpful - thank you! Presumably we can get transport from SFO to the city and then pick up a hire car following our stay to drive south?
Wonderful! Very excited for you to come out and explore our awesome city :) From SFO to the city I would recommend taking an Uber carshare. If you are budget traveling there is also BART public transportation that goes into the city but the stations are limited so there's a bit of walking (and it's not that much cheaper). An Uber will cost around $40-$60 depending on peak periods. In terms of renting a car, yes, you can rent from the city but keep in mind that downtown locations will be more expensive than out of SFO. Also, if you are making a one way trip down to SoCal there is a re-location fee. Have fun!
thanks, im coming in 3 wks, the scooter rent is 👌ty gud info ❤️
We will be staying in San Fransisco for a couple of nights but wanted to go to Six Flags one day. What would be the best way to get there and back?
Hi Amar, I haven't attempted that route myself but quickly looking at all your transportation options I think your best bet might be to rent a car from a carshare service like Turo or Getaround. Your alternate option is to take the ferry (check Blue & Gold for schedule and fares) which isn't necessarily cheaper but is the other more direct route at a reasonable cost. Good luck!
We will be arriving on june 5th 2019, excited !
We will stay at marina, travel inn,
Still wonder how to get there from SFO, and daily transportation to tourist spots,
I am about to publish a video soon on places to stay in SF and most of the hotels along Lombard in Marina offer free parking (call or e-mail Travel Inn to doublecheck that it's free). So you should do a cost comparison but you can either rent a car and mass transit/uber within the city for direct distances, use some combination of BART/Caltrain into SF and then take an Uber the rest of the way to Marina, or just take an Uber directly to the Marina. Your hotel is very convenient to several attractions including the Presidio (walking distance), Golden Gate Bridge & Fishermna's Wharf (biking distance and there are bike rental shops on that strip of Lombard), bus distance to curvy portion of Lombard and North Beach. For the rest Uber is likely the way to go. Hope that helps and let me know if you need any more pointers :)
Oh, also bus distance to Golden Gate Park!
@@ZeeneInRealLife thanks for your reply ! We are family of 4, (2 kids age 3 and 9), hope there is mass transportation nearby our stay,
I wonder do you ever use gocard or citypass or sightseeing pass in San Francisco ? What do you know about that ?
Yes, Lombard is a major street and there are plenty of bus stops along that strip (all inns and motels). If not in front of your hotel then a few blocks walk away. The Gocard is great if you plan to maximize the attractions you visit in one day -- perhaps do the math vs. a la carte. With children that young I'd recommend touring Golden Gate Park with a stop at California Academy of Science (which alone can take you the entire day), Fisherman's Wharf down the Embarcadero to Exploratorium (again another solid day to see it all) and then down to the Ferry Building for farmer's market/artisanal food stalls inside. The CityPass looks better as there doesn't seem to be a time restriction (but doublecheck) and includes a 3-day MuniPass in the package.
I was wondering, why would it be not recommended to take the muni at night. I don't disagree with you, since this video is targeted towards visitors. Someone who lives there would find it just fine, but visitors would find the city unfamiliar and make them feel unsafe. Better safe than sorry! Good video! (I just watched another SF travel tip video from a tourist, and many locals were disappointed lol!)
Thanks Bianca!
Napili54 I am going to be traveling there with kids in 2 weeks; staying union square area. How unsafe is it? I’ve been doing my research and have been hearing a lot about this issue. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!
Hi Christina! Not sure if this is directed at another commenter? I'll answer just in case but make sure to tag Napili54 with an @ before the handle if you are looking for their feedback :) Union Square is quite safe and is one of the nicer parts of downtown. Yes, there are panhandlers (especially along Market) but just avoid them. Even if you unwittingly cross over into Tenderloin, the people are not going to attack you but their dirty appearance and behavior can be quite jarring and you may *feel* unsafe. Some are mentally disturbed and act out in public. It's documented about the open drug use on the street although I haven't personally seen it. When we don't come into contact with this on a daily basis, it can be scary to see people struggling (which is why I recommend avoiding this area for tourists who are here to relax and see the best of the city). I have several friends who live in the area and they have not experienced issues. Hope that helps.
Obrigada pelas informações. Um beijo do Brasil. =D
Thanks zeene for very informative video. My queries are. Is there any hop on hop off service available? Do you know any day tour to silicone valley? Or can i go myself alone? What will be the public transport for the same?
Hi Parvez! Yes and yes there are a ton of hop-on/hop-off SF tour buses and tours to the big Silicon Valley tech companies. They are too numerous to list so best to search online and select the ones with best routes/prices for your needs. Check out my Silicon Valley Tour video here: ruclips.net/video/A5hmWEYiQbk/видео.html which also includes a referral to a good tour company and can be a guide if you decide to tour yourself (you will need to rent a car as that's the best way to get around in South Bay -- look at Turo, Getaround, or similar carshare program for same-day rentals out of the city). Have fun!
Arriving on the rth Sept.thanks for sharing tips.
Really well made video
re: car sharing services: "Keep in mind though that they do have a pretty involved application process before you can rent..."
Yeah, I had to leave my first born as collateral.
Which actually made *my* experience that much better 😉
Lol
Thank you, very helpful video
Nice tips 👍
I'm visiting within 3wks and what areas should I avoid at night?? Or in general??
Hi Isaias, first timers should avoid walking through the Tenderloin area, parts of Civic Center, the outer edges of Mission and parts of Potrero Hill. You can certainly visit businesses in these areas but I would recommend taking an Uber. In general, switch to Uber at night instead of public transport. Also, be aware of high tourist crimes (like pick-pocketing and car smash n grabs) in areas like Union Square, North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf, and Marina (where tourist traffic is quite high). Be safe and have a great time!
I love how you talk like a newscaster :)
Nice tips
thanks!
Bring VAPORPOO!
Muni shuts down so early you don't really need to worry about taking it at night.
thanks for the tip!
I just went SF yesterday and only brought one shirt on. I think I have a cold now
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You are unfortunately incorrect and horribly misinformed about the SF arts and cultural scene... it is alive, vibrant and diverse as any great city... many pre-Broadway shows try out in SF; Wicked is probable the most famous and successful example. SF Opera and Symphony, SF Moma and the DeYoung museums as well as the Exploratorium and CA Academy of Sciences are World Class... many cultural icons and phenomena are born in the SF Bay Area! You do your viewers a terrible mis-service by making such an ignorant statement...
Hi Rick, Thanks for your feedback and perspective. I agree that San Francisco has some really great arts and cultural venues. My opinion compared San Francisco which is relatively small on the scale of offerings with cities such as New York, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Sydney, etc. (even Chicago with its enormous Art Institute and Broadway scene). These are what I personally consider "world class" 😀 What San Francisco does offer that these cities don't are phenomenal outdoor activities and diverse neighborhoods (we are one of three left with an active Japantown)! This is what I encourage viewers to spend their limited time exploring. But by all means they should catch a show and museum or two if they so desire! The De Young has fantastic views of the Lincoln golf course and Beach Blanket Babylon is not only unique but highly entertaining and funny!
I highly recommend this show... facebook.com/pg/SFPlayhouse/reviews/ - a very innovative and beautifully performed production of Sondheim's classic Sunday in the Park with George about the artist and their personal process and challenges. BRILLIANT theatre with all local professionals... BBB is not the only show in town. These small theatres need to be supported or expensive SF will force them out of business. CTC in Sunnyvale closed after 41 years! I worked there for over 25... the media really has to help keep art alive here as it is MUCH more challenging to survive paying higher than NYC rents, yet competing with so many outdoor opportunities all year long...
yes it is perspective; as a local i definitely enjoy arts and music here in san francisco, but if a friend is visiting from another city for few days, i don't recommend him or her to spend time at the museums or concerts, because there are things unique to sf that visitors cannot enjoy elsewhere
The San Francisco Ballet is definitely a world class company (it is considered such by the international dance community, not just by me!). As for specifically San Franciscan entertainment, I recommend the SF Ethnic Dance Festival, in June. Those performances always reinforce my love of San Francisco. Or, for very little money, attend a segment of the auditions for the festival, in January.
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You are stunning like model type stunning.
Stepping in a pile of shit on those steep hills have got to be rough.