{"id":7014,"date":"2021-02-17T14:57:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T14:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/itinerary-for-san-francisco\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:26:47","slug":"itinerary-for-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/itinerary-for-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Itinerary for San Francisco: What to Do, See, Eat and More","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>\u2013<\/em>&nbsp;<em>This post was written by&nbsp;<strong>Callum Tyler<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>San Francisco has a special place in my heart. One time my sisters and I had this kooky nanny who would pee standing up. No wait, that was the plot to Mrs Doubtfire. Well, there was this other time Sean Connery and I had to stop chemical weapons being launched from Alcatraz and I drove a yellow fe-\u2026 Anyway, you don&#8217;t need a blockbuster plot for a show-stopping itinerary fro San Francisco. Here&#8217;s how to spend an unforgettable three days in the City by the Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:43%;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/XYot661SFS62c\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" style=\"position:absolute\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/XYot661SFS62c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside houses on hills, some hardworking street cars, and one of the world\u2019s most iconic bridges, there\u2019s more to add to your itinerary for San Francisco than these regular staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/hq27U0v-GCNgb3T2yLPkGkl6XrdujWyQmJgQ1RYfZjitR7WKT6sbeR-zqREE1JjRYoPuiP0UbpHIRbJ-0rF1DUCcCfZuQ-kfOS2OFrr4Rd7SZqrlmSRS3M7dPD-Sf39Rlw02J95V\" alt=\"View of the Painted Ladies and the San Francisco financial district from Alamo Square\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sortino?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Sortino<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/painted-ladies?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now to make a patriotic San Franciscan proud, it&#8217;s time to make your day. Let\u2019s get the ball rolling.<br><br>Here\u2019s how to make the most of your itinerary for San Francisco.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-san-francisco\"><strong>Where to stay in San Francisco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In case you haven\u2019t booked your trip yet and are wondering where to stay, check out these hotel recommendations. These three hotels are all close to the main centers of activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feel like you\u2019re in the heart of the city with a stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels-g.com\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel G San Francisco in Union Square<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairmont San Francisco<\/a>, atop Nob Hill, is close to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, Union Square and Chinatown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to wake up to views of the Bay every morning, then look into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.argonauthotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Argonaut at Fisherman\u2019s Wharf&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"itinerary-for-san-francisco-day-one-see-the-best-of-the-west\"><strong>Itinerary for San Francisco, Day One: See the Best of the West<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-the-sunrise-with-the-painted-ladiesnbsp\"><strong>Watch the sunrise with the Painted Ladies <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Start your itinerary for San Francisco with some eye candy and enjoy a classic San Francisco view. You&#8217;ll have an instant appreciation for the city after you see these hillside Victorian houses with skyscrapers standing high on the horizon behind them. If you\u2019re looking for a great photo, stand at the edge of Alamo Square Park \u2013 you\u2019ll be at a high enough vantage to see the houses and everything behind them, including the financial district and the bay.&nbsp;<br><br>Next stop on your itinerary for San Francisco, breakfast. Dispense with your intermittent fasting, you\u2019re on holiday for cr\u00eape sake! Breakfast is a big deal in San Fran, so don\u2019t waste your dollars on dives.&nbsp;<br><br>When bottomless mimosas are up for grabs, it\u2019s no wonder that cafes and restaurants fill up fast, so make sure you arrive before 10 am to your desired destination, or you could be waiting for up to an hour to secure a spot at the table.&nbsp;<br><br>Live life in the 21st century \u2013 Silicon Valley is only a stone\u2019s throw away \u2013 and embrace the millennial experience by spending $8 on avocado toast at The Mill in NOPA. It\u2019s more delicious than the price tag. With fresh bread from their partner, Josey Baker Bread, whole grain flour that\u2019s ground onsite (hence the name <em>The Mill<\/em>), and a sourdough recipe passed down from a grandma, the smell alone will be tantalizing enough to keep you there.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019re after a more traditional slice of Americana \u2013 land of the free refill and home of the bravely sized portion \u2013 go big with breakfast and pile up stacks of pancakes at Zazie\u2019s in Cole Valley.<br><br>While San Fran isn\u2019t as spread out as other Californian cities, it can still take a while to get around, so if you see any of these cafes close to your hotel, you can take it on good advice that they\u2019re reliable for coffee and a snack:<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tasty-places-with-multiple-locations\"><strong>Tasty places with multiple locations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saint Frank Coffee&nbsp;<\/strong><br>San Francisco \u2192 Saint Frank. Now that your mind\u2019s been blown, get it blown again with a healthy hit of hot coffee. There\u2019s two locations in town: one in Russian Hill not far from Lombard Street, and another in Soma not far from Union Square.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blue Bottle Coffee<br><\/strong>With twelve locations sprinkled throughout the city, and even more in other Californian cities, this is a safe bet if you\u2019re a coffee connoisseur hoping to avoid the scourge of Starbucks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/RUSLgv346u-N3x0LzFxX5BFJ-leHwcwKKrllgf9HlqnEJNsJyQCjnvs31hqwfHjQig_OwxG8QBnL8MXakq3OZ61ZjZ4GqkRX3igLThiwqKA3G0AIXgRfBWJxsGLmP8mXh0YD48_5\" alt=\"Blue Bottle Coffee with latte art in branded paper cup\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@bradencollum?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Braden Collum<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/blue-bottle-coffee?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Equator Coffees<br><\/strong>With three locations in San Fran and one in Sausalito (plus a few others sprinkled throughout the state), the folks at Equator care about offering you the best of the bean. Check out their seasonal specials if you\u2019re looking for a caffeine hit with an alternative twist.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-cultured-in-golden-gate-park\"><strong>Get cultured in Golden Gate Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Burn off those calories with a gentle hike in Golden Gate Park. Alongside its hiking trails, the park \u2013 bigger than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/3-days-in-new-york-city\/\">New York\u2019s Central Park<\/a> \u2013 also has its own Japanese gardens, a Dutch windmill, and even a bison paddock.<br><br>If you want some culture to go with your nature, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/california-academy-of-sciences-skip-the-line-p974700\/\">check out the California Academy of Sciences<\/a>. This fascinating museum has its own indoor rainforest and a Foucault Pendulum that demonstrates the earth\u2019s rotation. The park is also the location of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/de-young-museum-p974615\/\">De Young Museum<\/a>, a tribute to all things American from the 17th to 21st centuries.&nbsp;<br><br>While you\u2019re strolling through Golden Gate Park, remember that Richmond is close by and that plenty of great snacks (and an amazing book store) are waiting to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-eat-in-richmondnbsp\"><strong>Where to eat in Richmond <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for breakfast on the go, then get ready to lurch your body forward and avoid the gentle descent of crumbs landing on your shirt when you bite into the city\u2019s best croissant at Arsicault Bakery. It\u2019s simple, but this mouthful of buttery goodness, combined with a coffee in your hand and the Californian sunshine on your neck make for the ultimate breakfast trifecta.<br><br>There\u2019s more to come on Chinatown later, but the dim sum in Inner Richmond\u2019s Good Luck Dim Sum may hit an even sweeter spot than on their home turf.&nbsp;<br><br>Once you\u2019ve munched on crumbly calories, burn &#8217;em off with a stroll to the far end of the park and arrive at the western coast of San Francisco.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-intellectual-in-inner-richmond\"><strong>Get intellectual in Inner Richmond<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Find some charm in the pages of a novel at Green Apple Books in Inner Richmond. If you\u2019re on a bookstore pilgrimage make sure to check out City Lights in Jackson Square and the Booksmith in the Haight too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-the-sunset-at-lands-end\"><strong>Watch the sunset at Lands End<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When you exit Presidio, close to the Dutch Windmill, you\u2019ll be ideally situated to start a sunset stroll along the coastal trail toward Land Ends Labyrinth and Mile Rock Beach. If you\u2019re hunting an unforgettable sunset to add to your itinerary for San Francisco, you\u2019re in the right place.&nbsp;<br><br>Your path will take you past a little bit of history at Sutro Baths. You can\u2019t swim in them anymore, but this old, burned-down bathhouse is the closest you\u2019ll get to old ruins in California.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-the-city-lights-from-twin-peaks\"><strong>See the city lights from Twin Peaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If the idea of all that walking isn\u2019t doing it for you, then take a ride up to Twin Peaks which offers up an equally impressive end to the day. Drink in the entirety of the city from the crest of these dual hills.&nbsp;<br><br>You can expect less weird goings-on than the fictional town in Washington state, but one damn fine view. From atop Twin Peaks you can drink in the city\u2019s skyline and the bay. At 282 meters above sea level, it\u2019s worth the journey.&nbsp;<br><br>If you want to avoid the tourists at Twin Peaks, then drive a little further to Mount Davidson. Like a <em>Price is Right <\/em>contestant who guesses one dollar higher, Mount Davidson rises up to a mighty 283 metres above sea level. There\u2019s also great hiking here (although it\u2019s probably best to save that for daylight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-language=\"en\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-product-ids=\"974700,974615\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"itinerary-for-san-francisco-day-two-alcatraz-and-the-east-side\"><strong>Itinerary for San Francisco<\/strong>, <strong>Day Two: Alcatraz and the East Side<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>After enjoying what\u2019s on offer in the city\u2019s west side, it\u2019s time to get your bearings in San Fran\u2019s main tourist spots. Walk some key neighbourhoods, breakfast by the bay, and enjoy plenty of walking in that fresh ocean air. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breakfast-in-the-ferry-building\"><strong>Breakfast in the Ferry Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to spend an entire morning walking around the building and enjoying the multitude of merchants inside. Start your day on the right foot with a caffeine boost from the folks at Blue Bottle Coffee. They have two cafes in the building, so finding their bright blue logo shouldn\u2019t be an issue, even with jet-lagged eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-the-ferry-to-alcatraz\"><strong>Get the ferry to Alcatraz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t go to an offshore prison, did you really go to San Francisco? What other city can make so bold a claim? Alcatraz was home (that might be too kind a word) to some of the United States\u2019 most notorious criminals, including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Featured in films and romanticised for the inmates that had to fight against high tides and hungry sharks to breakout, you\u2019ll be stepping onto a big piece of 20th-century history.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019re booking tickets to Alcatraz, combine it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/alcatraz-island-golden-gate-bridge-sausalito-guided-bike-tour-p977210\/\">Golden Gate Bridge bike tour<\/a>. Not only will you get to take a self-guided tour of The Rock\u2019s cells with an audio guide full of tantalising tidbits, you\u2019ll also cycle the Bay\u2019s coast and the bridge itself.*&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>* The bike tour is automatically booked on the day before Alcatraz, so get in contact with the supplier to schedule the same day, or a date that suits you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-seafood-at-pier-39\"><strong>Have seafood at Pier 39<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Once your ferry has taken you back to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, you\u2019ll be ready to fill up on something more substantial than facts. Head to Bistro Boudin for a bowl of clam chowder served inside a cob bun.&nbsp;<br><br>With your hunger satiated, spend the afternoon playing games at an old school arcade in the Musee Mecanique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w4fV4UdhRWU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(including an arm-wrestling machine that only costs a quarter)<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>After that you can head west and enjoy more of the coast, or venture down the east side of the city to the Embarcadero where more earthly delights await (pop back into the Ferry Building, the burgers from Gott\u2019s Roadside come highly recommended).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"go-topsy-turvy-at-lombard-street\"><strong>Go topsy turvy at Lombard Street<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>If you head west after lunch, you won\u2019t be far from the world\u2019s windiest road \u2013 Lombard Street \u2013 made up of eight hairpin turns, all situated on a steep 27% grade. Learner drivers in San Francisco break into a cold sweat at its mere mention.&nbsp;<br><br>Make sure to hear nature\u2019s music at the Wave Organ \u2013 where pipes have been laid through the shore to make music. Take another five-minute walk and arrive at architecture akin to ancient Greece at the Palace of Fine Arts. Dating back to 1915 it has appeared in classic San Fran films like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VB_Xl78uC1U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vertigo <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pKAwXLVxuZQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Room<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-the-city-from-coit-tower-and-ride-the-cable-car\"><strong>See the city from Coit Tower and ride the cable car<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>If you head east, you\u2019ll hit more highlights.<br><br>See the city while staying downtown at Coit Tower. The views are top notch and the trip to the top is full of artistic ambition with frescoes decorating the interior. Located in North Beach, not far from Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, Coit Tower provides a 360\u00b0 view of the city and its coast. The 64-meter-tall tower shows off the financial district, Alcatraz and the famous curves of Lombard Hill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Finish up with the Financial District and and Rincon Park, where you\u2019ll see Cupid\u2019s Span. Once you\u2019ve finished your walk, head on over to Union Square to see the city\u2019s main hub for shops.&nbsp;<br><br>Union Square is also the nexus for cable cars, so if you\u2019ve been hoping to hop on for a ride, then here\u2019s where to head.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sightseeing-in-san-francisco-made-easy\"><strong>Sightseeing in San Francisco made easy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re hoping to drink in the city\u2019s views in one fell swoop, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/hop-on-hop-off-bus-san-francisco-p974609\/\">Hop-On Hop-Off bus <\/a>is the answer to your prayers. Aboard the double-decker open-top bus you\u2019ll pass by Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf, Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, Haight-Ashbury, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-the-best-view-of-the-golden-gate-bridge\"><strong>Get the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>First of all, it\u2019s time to get dinner. Check out The Italian Homemade Company in North Beach.&nbsp;<br><br>If you decided to walk westward earlier in the day, then you\u2019re in the prime position to continue your trail around the coast and spend some time in the Presidio. If you went down to Union Square, then hop on a cable car back north.<br><br>Finish the day at Marshall\u2019s Beach. This vista is worth the journey. Situated beneath the bluffs of the Golden Gate Bridge you\u2019re guaranteed incredible views and a true sense of scale of just how big the bridge is. Crissy Field is closer to the North Beach area where you\u2019ve spent the day, and still offers an exquisite end to the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/BWKr5LMpzQENtigA5mDAi5gsuioN7iv6_8NFzT1vUju8YxztQ7oVIQummh9LNmUwBl_Lq0jlJ-TQZhdUnzvHL9LyjG0g0usXNJ6y0HK6hhV8vAfA-jHVXXeJPku6C84CwiUwoC6I\" alt=\"View of the Golden Gate Bridge from Marshall's Beach\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@naaatsnaps?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natalie Chaney<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/beach-san-francisco?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-language=\"en\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-product-ids=\"975688,974609\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"itinerary-for-san-francisco-day-three-venture-north-of-the-golden-gate-bridge\"><strong><strong>Itinerary for San Francisco<\/strong><\/strong>, <strong>Day Three: Venture North of the Golden Gate Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Make today about the Golden Gate Bridge and what lies north of it in Marin County.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bike-over-the-golden-gate-bridge\"><strong>Bike over the Golden Gate Bridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Get your blood pumping with a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. With 1.2 kilometers above water and a total span of nearly two kilometers, it won\u2019t take too long to cross, but the ocean breeze will wake you up and provide a valuable memory if you\u2019re usually landlocked.<br><br>Once you\u2019re across, take a stroll through Sausalito. Grab an early lunch at one of the many waterside restaurants and pick up your souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-redwoods-in-muir-woods\"><strong>See Redwoods in Muir Woods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the time to venture as far afield as Yosemite or Sequoia National Park to see enormous California Redwoods, then Muir Woods is a solid option to add to your itinerary for San Francisco. While these giant sequoias aren\u2019t as freakishly large as those in the neighbouring parks, the tallest still rises to a mighty 79m \u2013 that\u2019s 30 meters larger than the statue section of Lady Liberty in NYC.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019ve got a hiking itch that you\u2019ve been dying to scratch, then venture a little farther north to Mount Tamalpais. There\u2019s hiking trails that will take you from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/california\/dipsea-trail-to-steep-ravine-trail-to-matt-davis-loop-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shores of beaches to ravines<\/a>, with the chance to climb beside a waterfall (that\u2019s the Dipsea, Steep Ravine, and Matt Davis Loop if you want the name). And if you\u2019re looking for an even more comprehensive read up, then check <a href=\"https:\/\/socalhiker.net\/hiking-the-dipsea-steep-ravine-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this<\/a> out.&nbsp;Just keep an eye out for poison oak \u2013 that&#8217;s a hiking itch you defintely don&#8217;t want!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"have-dinner-in-chinatown\"><strong>Have dinner in Chinatown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>With your body tuckered out, it\u2019s time for some tucker. If you haven\u2019t been to Chinatown yet, now\u2019s the time. Soak up the buzz of the city in a part of town that dates all the way back to 1848.&nbsp;<br><br>It deserves its own blog post, but it would be remiss to not delve into more detail on SF\u2019s Chinatown (the oldest and largest in the United States). If you\u2019re yearning for yum cha, trying to find products that you can\u2019t buy in your hometown, or have a serious craving for Peking duck, then make sure you roam the streets of Chinatown.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019re after a seafood alternative, then look into Pearl 6101 in Outer Richmond. They also have dishes to suit all palates if fish isn\u2019t your thing.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019re in the city on a Thursday, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/exploratorium-skip-the-line-p976930\/\">Exploratorium <\/a>is open after dark. There\u2019s a DJ, bar, and \u2013 of course \u2013 access to the interactive exhibits. Get a little tipsy and look into warped mirrors and a larger-than-life kaleidoscope before walking from a pitch-black dome to a fog bridge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"play-games-north-of-the-panhandle\"><strong>Play games North of the Panhandle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Jump in an Uber and head to Emporium SF \u2013 Arcade Bar, it\u2019s only a 15-minute drive away.&nbsp;<br><br>Ideally situated near to Alamo Square, you\u2019ll be able to see the Painted Ladies by night, before you play everything from pinball to old-school classics like Double Dragon and Metal Slug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-language=\"en\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-product-ids=\"976930,977151\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-trips-from-san-francisconbsp\"><strong>Day Trips from San Francisco <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sonoma-and-napanbsp\"><strong>Sonoma and Napa <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re so close to wine country, it would be a shame not to explore California\u2019s vineyards. Take a day trip from the <em>City by the Bay<\/em> and journey an hour north to the rolling hills and verdant valleys of Sonoma and Napa.&nbsp;<br><br>See how the grape goes from vine to vino and finally find out what <em>exactly<\/em> a tannin is. After you\u2019ve gone through enough cellar doors, make sure you line your stomach when you\u2019re back in the city. Wine-fueled dumpling purge around Chinatown, anyone?<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yosemite-national-park\"><strong>Yosemite National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a trek, but with scenery like this&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/8pglTYjRfNZtLe8UoNUvZiVvOK9pzTuchiI2AN4HXSJDL3LE35KfGZ_uPkRxDmds61pS7wwwtJmTpaApNceBYlNMcoZZimgwvWtMQWX43qmZBRGFSZmupMEkWKugXrjMMZ5bzZlP\" alt=\"Sun rise shining on a cliff face in Yosemite National Park\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@shounen21?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shounen21<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/yosemite?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to understand why it\u2019s a mecca for rock climbers, campers and fathers who insist on taking their children camping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"silicon-valley\"><strong>Silicon Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Not exactly a hidden gem, but if you want to witness where the marvels of the 21st century were made, then make sure you venture south of the Bay and check out Silicon Valley. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/san-francisco-c1772\/silicon-valley-campus-hop-p974978\/\">Hop from campus to campus on this guided tour<\/a>. <br><br>Don&#8217;t be alarmed if you are caught in the judgemental glare of some Silicon Valley tech nerds. Their vision is based on movement, and percieved social status. Talk loudly into your phone and drop in key phrases like &#8220;Thanks Elon&#8221;, &#8220;Blockchain&#8221; and &#8220;No, I said lactose-intolerant-<em>intolerant<\/em>&#8220;, and you should be able to walk among them undetected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-currency=\"EUR\" data-language=\"en\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-product-ids=\"975785,974986,974978\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-travel-in-san-francisco\"><strong>How to travel in San Francisco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in the city responsible for Uber and Lyft\u2019s creation, getting around needn\u2019t be a chore. If you\u2019re wondering how bad traffic is, well, getting around San Francisco isn\u2019t a slog like commuting in LA. <a href=\"https:\/\/la.streetsblog.org\/2015\/03\/03\/l-a-vs-s-f-how-does-transportation-really-compare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In fact, 52% of trips in the city are taken by means other than private cars<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>Then again, LA City is ten times the size of San Francisco \u2013 470 square miles compared to San Fran\u2019s 47 square miles \u2013 so it makes sense for citizens of the Bay Area to take advantage of the city\u2019s bike lanes and public transport systems. MUNI buses don\u2019t cost an arm and a leg, and the underground train system, BART, is an even quicker way to reach your destination if you have considerable ground to cover.&nbsp;<br><br>San Francisco also helped launch the e-scooter-sharing craze that is sweeping its way across Europe. Keep an eye out for Scoot scooters if you\u2019re looking for the nimblest way to navigate the neighbourhoods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-activities-for-your-san-francisco-itinerary\"><strong>Best activities for your San Francisco itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a serial skim reader, and you\u2019re looking for the essentials, here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Golden Gate Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcatraz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ferry Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rincon Park \u2013 Cupids Span<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coit Tower \u2013 if you\u2019re looking for a 360 view of the city and water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable Cars \u2013 good way to get from Union Station to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinatown \u2013 largest and oldest in the US<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lombard Street \u2013 the world\u2019s windiest street&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palace of Fine Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wave Organ \u2013 tubes that make noises when waves come in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presidio&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painted Ladies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twin Peak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lands End&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sutro Baths&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marshall\u2019s Beach&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-from-a-localnbsp\"><strong>Best things to do in San Francisco from a local <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you want to make your itinerary for San Francisco more exclusive, check out these tips you wouldn&#8217;t find from the average travel blog. The list is broken down by neighbourhood to help you find the best things near you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-a-raunchy-snack-in-the-castro\"><strong>Get a raunchy snack in the Castro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Get the raunchiest snack in town at Hot Cookie.<br><br>Macaron? More like macabone. Order a phallus-shaped cookie; you can even get it creamed. They even have vulva shaped delicacies too. Expect a taste sensation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drink-a-rum-coconut-in-mission-dolores-park\"><strong>Drink a rum coconut in Mission Dolores Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re there in summer, check out Dolores Park. You\u2019ll get to hang with locals who\u2019ll be knocking back beers \u2013 keep an eye out for the coconut man who walks around selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/michael-the-coconut-guy-san-francisco?select_video=vYYhq58OpmnyXoLR6Df2nw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coconuts which he&#8217;ll cut open and immediately fill with rum to serve you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"birite-ice-creamnbsp\"><strong>Bi-rite ice cream <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Coconuts haven\u2019t cooled you down, or you\u2019re not much of a drinker? Or maybe you just want ice cream, then Bi-rite is the real deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tartine-bakery\"><strong>Tartine bakery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If rum, followed by rum-and-raisin still isn\u2019t doing it for you, then Tartine is sure to hit the spot. It\u2019s right beside Dolores Park for when you\u2019re feeling peckish. Indulge your sweet tooth even more with treats from Tartine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"presidionbsp\"><strong>Presidio <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Unconventional for tourists, but if you love a challenge then you\u2019ll find three of California\u2019s highest-rated escape rooms in the Palace of Fine Arts. There\u2019s: the Great Houdini Escape Room, the Roosevelt Escape Room, and the Edison Escape Room \u2013 so arm yourself with historical knowledge and get ready to escape from a prison of puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mission-districtnbsp\"><strong>Mission District <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Not that hidden, but the debate in SF is whether Taqueria El Farolita or La Taqueria has the best Mission Burrito. They&#8217;re a block apart, so I say don&#8217;t choose \u2013 have both! Warning, it&#8217;s cash-only, and my opinion is Farolito has the better burrito but La Taqueria has better tacos \u2013 they melt cheese in between a soft and hard shell if you order it house style.<br><br>Put your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfinfluence.com\/skill\/golf-swing-plane\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">golfing skills<\/a><\/strong> to the test at Urban Putt. This crazy golf in the Mission district is SF-themed and all indoor if the weather\u2019s not great.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nob-hill\"><strong>Nob Hill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Get spiritual while staying secular. Check the yoga schedule at Grace Cathedral. 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