This is the one place in the States that I kept going back! Every time I went back, I always experienced something new! San Francisco has everything from the multitudes of outdoor activities to the hundreds of restaurants for the foodies in you. Because San Francisco housed so many different cultures, you can find about any food your heart desired.
Weather
San Francisco is known for its microclimate. Wind and fog often surround San Francisco. I've been to San Francisco in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. The weather has been about the same for all three seasons. Dress in layers because while it gets hot walking around during the day, wind and fog make it worst at night and it gets very cold.
Transportation
Look into flying into Oakland for cheaper flights. You can stay in Oakland and take the ferry or the subway into the city.
The roads in city were very steep so having good brakes was a must! Cable cars and hop on hop off buses are very convenient ways to get around the city. It took me all over the city and stopped at many tourist attractions. Parking is very hard to find and you must be an expert at parallel parking! Be careful when parking your car on the steep roads and turn your wheels in!
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Attractions:
Fort Funston
This is a must see and do in San Francisco! I think this is the most beautiful place in all of San Francisco! You either have to get a taxi or rent a car to come here because this is not a main tourist attraction. It is mainly a place known only by the locals. People often bring their dogs so there are plenty of those friendly, furry, little creatures. You can take the trail down to the beach for a nice relaxing walk. The water is cold so swimming is not a good idea but I did dip my feet into the water. There are plenty of trails along the coast splashed with red and orange moss. This place is like a real life painting! No filter needed! Bring a light jacket because it gets a bit chilly with the wind.
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| Look! A fury little guy! |
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| Another one:) |
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| Sunset at Fort Funston. Nature at its best! |
This is a very popular attraction so make sure to make reservation a head because they do sell out and the lines are very long. You can tour the famous prison that housed many of the state’s famous criminals. It was said to be inescapable but so far about 3 people have escaped from it. However, it was unknown if they survived the freezing water or the sharks that lurked the ocean.
Muir Woods
Just a short drive right outside the city, you can see the famous Coast Redwood. The trees can grow close to 380ft. tall with the tallest tree in Muir Woods at 258ft. Most of the trees in the park are 500-800 years old with the oldest at least 1200 years old!
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| Inside of a decaded Redwood tree. |
Japanese Garden
This garden was smaller than all the other Japanese garden I have been to. However, it was still very beautiful and during the springtime, you can catch the cherry blossoms. A definite must see!
Golden Gate Bridge
This is an iconic structure for San Francisco and cannot be missed! Mostly because it is very big and visible from many locations in the city. You can bike, walk, or drive across the bridge. For such a beautiful bridge, it has the title of the second most used suicide site in the world! The first being Nangjing Yangtze River Bridge. Most jumpers die from trauma from impact, drowning, or hypothermia from the freezing water.
Lombard Street
Drive through the curviest road in the world if you can! Be very careful and make sure you have good brakes.
Chinatown
You can find amazing Chinese food that will keep you coming back! There were several Dim Sum places that make you wish you had a second stomach!
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| The most raved about Dim Sum restaurant in the city! |
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| Dumplings! Sorry I didn't take a lot of pictures of food. I was with people that if you don't eat fast, you don't eat! |
Do not miss this place if you are a foodie! The famous clam chowder bread bowl cannot be missed! There are several places that offered the delicious dish but I found the ones at Nick’s to be the best. They put more clams in their chowder versus the one right next to it which tries to fill their chowder up with potatoes and not a lot of clams. Dungeness crabs are also a must! If you are a seafood lover, this is your paradise!
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| Clam Chowder in sourdough bread bowl |
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| Dungeness Crabs |
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| Fun time at the Pier |
This is a relaxing place to just hang out. People often bring a long a picnic or just sit and bathe in the in the sun.
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| Home to the chocolate lovers! |
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