Chinatown

Established in 1848, this is the oldest Chinatown in North America, full of shops and restaurants to explore on foot.

Chinatown appears in 8 of the 17 San Francisco vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2025.

8 moments in vlogs

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  1. Yellow Productions

    Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!

    The real Chinatown is in the alleys off Grant; many places there are cash only.
  2. California Through My Lens

    24 Things to Do in San Francisco

  3. touropia

    10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video

    The tourist section runs mainly along Grant Avenue from Bush Street to Broadway.
  4. Aly Smalls

    Top Things to See & Do in San Francisco! (full travel guide)

    Come hungry and plan at least a few hours.
  5. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in San Francisco 4K

    Don't arrive too early: many shops are closed before noon.
  6. Yellow Productions

    San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go

    Said to have introduced dim sum to the US and to draw more visitors than the Golden Gate Bridge.
  7. Brief

    S3

    12HRS in SAN FRANCISCO - A Michelin Chef Shows Us His Favorite Restaurants

    Recommended as the next food stop after North Beach on a day of eating.
  8. Wolters World

    San Francisco - What NOT to Do in San Francisco

    Head off the main strip for more authentic food.

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