10 MUST KNOW TIPS Before Visiting San Francisco

16 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 2:12

   Golden Gate Park

   🌳 Park · Golden Gate Park · brief mention

   Listed among the best free spots in the city; anything goes, even walking through in a unicorn costume.

2. 2:40

   Folsom Street Fair

   🚡 Activity · SoMa

   Billed as the freakiest free public display in San Francisco, so be warned before going.

3. 3:16

   Marina District

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Marina District · brief mention

   Used as the example of local stereotypes: popped collars, khaki shorts and fraternity talk.

4. 3:48

   Bay to Breakers

   🚡 Activity · Citywide

   After the morning race the rest of the city walks the course in ridiculous costumes or nothing at all.

5. 6:05

   Tenderloin

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Tenderloin

   Visitors are advised to avoid it because of the street drug trade and visible homelessness.

6. 7:07

   Lands End

   🥾 Hike · Outer Richmond

   Called a favourite local escape from the city, and it's free.

7. 8:16

   Palace of Fine Arts

   🏢 Landmark · Marina District · brief mention

   Named as a free must-see spot for budget travellers.

8. 8:19

   Baker Beach

   🌳 Park · Presidio · brief mention

   Named as a free must-see spot for budget travellers.

9. 8:19

   Sutro Baths

   🏛️ Historic site · Outer Richmond · brief mention

   Named as a free must-see spot for budget travellers.

10. 8:22

    Washington Square

    🌳 Park · North Beach · brief mention

    Named as a free must-see spot for budget travellers.

11. 8:29

    Muir Woods National Monument

    🚆 Day trip · Marin County

12. 8:38

    Napa Valley

    🚆 Day trip · Napa County · brief mention

13. 8:40

    Sonoma County

    🚆 Day trip · Sonoma County · brief mention

14. 8:42

    Yosemite National Park

    🚆 Day trip · Sierra Nevada · brief mention

15. 8:48

    Pacifica

    🚆 Day trip · San Mateo County · brief mention

    In winter, surf here in the morning and ski at Lake Tahoe in the afternoon.

16. 8:54

    Lake Tahoe

    🚆 Day trip · Sierra Nevada · brief mention

    Suggested for skiing in the winter months.