San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
737K views · 20 min · 2019
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The Castro
Neighborhood · Castro · brief mention
The historic F-line streetcar runs from the Castro to Fisherman's Wharf.
Boudin Bakery
Restaurant · Fisherman's Wharf
This flagship also serves a Dungeness crab melt and offers free samples.
North Beach
Neighborhood · North Beach
Union Square
Neighborhood · Union Square
Named the top neighbourhood to stay in, since BART runs straight here from SFO.
Powell Street Cable Car
Activity · Union Square
Costs $7 one way, with day and multi-day passes; ride standing outside and come early to beat long lines.
Chinatown
Neighborhood · Chinatown
Said to have introduced dim sum to the US and to draw more visitors than the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ross Alley
Landmark · Chinatown · brief mention
Fisherman's Wharf
Neighborhood · Fisherman's Wharf
Worth a visit but not recommended as a place to stay; expect tacky souvenir shops.
Fisherman's Wharf Crab Stands
Street food · Fisherman's Wharf
Best when crab is in season; lobster rolls are also sold.
Pier 39
Landmark · Fisherman's Wharf
Up to 1,700 sea lions have been recorded on the left side at the end of the pier.
Alcatraz Island
Historic site · San Francisco Bay
Only Alcatraz Cruises lands on the island; others just sail past. Tickets sell out a week or more ahead.
Napa Valley
Day trip · Napa County · brief mention
Two days in Napa is suggested; Oakland Airport is the closest airport to Napa.
Monterey
Day trip · Monterey County · brief mention
Two days in Carmel or Monterey is suggested; San Jose Airport is the best airport for it.
Santa Cruz
Day trip · Santa Cruz County · brief mention
