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Browse travel tips and advice for San Francisco, California. Plan your San Francisco trip by making sure you know all the facts before you go. Read tips and advice for San Francisco submitted by fellow travelers, or write your own review for a San Francisco travel tip.
#1 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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architeqt says:
1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. View of the Skyline from Treasure Island
3. Alcatraz
4. Postcard Row at Alamo Square
5. Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf
6. Lombard Street
7. Riding a Cable Car
8. Union Square
9. The Castro District
10. Coit Tower
11. The View from Twin Peaks
12. Golden Gate ...
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#2 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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georgina99 says:
Sometimes it takes a visitor to your own home town to show you all of the sights. Seven years in San Francisco and I had never been to Alcatraz or Stern Grove. The best thing I learned from people visiting me in SF is www.simpatigo.com - it's like Google Maps meets Lonely Planet. Put in a startin...
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#3 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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Ryanbobyan says:
I did San Fran for 8 days with a group of friends (who make a living by living cheap thought its not even necessary for them to do so, merely a personal choice). i made the whole trip in less than $700 ($200 was for the house for the week which isnt bad and $380 was for the round trip tickets.. the...
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#4 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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mmelvin says:
I love San Francisco, especially the clam chowder in a bread bowl, mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Great chocolate shops, Alcatraz, the bridge, the sea lions at the pier, the boats, tour of submarine, Lombard Street (don't forget your camera and have to walk up it again the next day!) the Pier, all deffo worth do...
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#5 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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m49erfan says:
Okay, maybe I'm biased, but living in San Francisco is the best thing ever. I dream about the days when I can move back there. First of all, you'll never run out of things to do. They have everything from museums and opera to kayaking and sailing and everything in between. My favorite museum is ...
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#6 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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LaurynBoogie says:
I love craigslist and many times i can actually say i live by it. It is a free online classified for eveything. I have found, jobs, apartments, furnitature, and friends on there. Great Site
www.Craigslist.org
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#7 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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mzzzmeowww says:
hi ellen,
im glad you are coming to san francisco where i live. I would recommend going to fishermans wharf or pier 39....they are next to each other within walking distance. If you are there you should take a boat around the bay or around golden gate bridge. or you can also walk over the golden...
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#8 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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russ2000_uk says:
by far the best place i've ever been!!!
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#9 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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scnbenstein says:
Some of you may be afraid of the homeless people that are on every other corner of San Francisco, especially near Fisherman's Wharf where all the tourists hang out. For the most part, I just ignored them and they never bothered me. I gave change to a few of the bums that actually were quite entertai...
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#10 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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dsmith11 says:
http://Publicroutes.com, the online directions site provides directions by BUS, RAIL and SUBWAY in US cities including San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle and more. TravBuddy members can make use of this free service.
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#11 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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dsr2007 says:
I've taken many trips to San Francisco over the years for business, visiting friends, or just to get away from the LA heat. Recently though, I discovered something that for whatever reason has always been off my radar. I was talked into a jaunt down to Fisherman's Wharf to check out the barking sea ...
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#12 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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malinos says:
I just wanted to write a Review of this city. First I want to say, for those of you who haven't been there, GO THERE! I promise you, this city has everything, from good resturants, to exciting nightlife, to great shopping, and there is also alot of great attractions! I spent a weekend in San Francis...
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#13 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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martinikitty13 says:
We arranged for a private SUV and driver for our wine tasting adventure through "Private Limousine Service". Our driver, Ed Abrahamyan, was awesome! He showed up a little ahead of schedule to pick us up (better early than late) and was very professional, pleasant and helpful with his tips about th...
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#14 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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amkaestner says:
So...as all of you may think...sunny California. Not alays the case with San Francisco. As Mark Twain said "The coldest winter I ever spent was a SUMMER in San Francisco." Well to say the least, he wasnt completly wrong. We have what we call the June Gloom. So..Bring sweaters. It doesnt get too cold...
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#15 of 30 general tips & advice in San Francisco
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livelylady says:
These guys all have good ideas. My personal favorites and where I take people is for sure the new Ferry Building because it is gorgeous and has a great view of the bay. If it is a weekend, they have a fun farmers markets and all kinds of arts and crafts for sale. From there I like to go to the Hyatt...
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