The Ultimate San Francisco 3 Day Itinerary

Last Updated on 21st July 2023

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40 Best Things To Do In San Francisco - Ultimate San Fran Travel Guide

San Francisco is a place that I’d heard very mixed things about; some people told me it was their favourite city in the world, while others argued that it wasn’t even worth visiting.

However, I’m happy to say that I fall firmly into the former camp and while New York still remains my favourite city in the world, San Francisco isn’t too far behind in terms of the best cities in the USA in my opinion.

Inspired by the many Californian trips that Original Travel has to offer, we spent 3 days in The Golden City and it was the perfect place to conclude our 3 month trip in the US.

In today’s post, I’ll be sharing my ultimate list of the best things to do in San Francisco in 3 days, so if you’ve got a trip planned any time soon, I’ve got you covered with this perfect San Francisco 3 day itinerary!

San Francisco 3 day itinerary summary

Tour Alcatraz Island
See the Golden Gate Bridge
Explore Fisherman’s Wharf & Pier 39
Check out Lombard Street
Play retro arcade games at Musée Mécanique
Eat at Boudin Sourdough (Pier 39)
See the Transamerica Pyramid
Visit the City Lights Bookstore
Admire the spectacular Palace of Fine Arts

Best things to do on this San Francisco 3 day itinerary

The best things to do in San Francisco, California

When it comes to the best things to do in San Francisco, there’s no shortage of awesome sights, tours and attractions to enjoy.

Below, I’ve compiled a list of the top fun things to do in SF for the perfect 3-day itinerary!

1. Take a tour of Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island was one of those attractions that I was really worried would be so underwhelming after hearing about it for many years, but I can happily say that I felt the direct opposite!

Not only was the island itself utterly fascinating, but the journey to and from Alcatraz boasted stunning views of the San Francisco skyline, which was a huge added bonus and a great way to see the city from a different viewpoint.

This seemingly tiny island is full of enigmatic history and remarkable stories about the prisoners who “lived” there when it was a penitentiary between 1934 and 1963.

It was also fascinating to learn about the Native Americans who occupied the island in 1969 for 19 months as a form of peaceful protest and to claim the land back as their own!

Included as part of your tour ticket, you also get the chance to take a free audio tour of the inside of the former prison which was probably one of the best self-guided tours I’ve ever done!

I won’t go into too much more detail about what to see and do on Alcatraz Island as I have a full guide to visiting Alcatraz here, but I will say that it’s definitely one of the best places to visit in San Francisco!

Tickets to Alcatraz Island cost $41 each and you can book them online in advance, especially on weekends, to save disappointment.

2. Check out the views of the Golden Gate Bridge

No 3-day San Francisco itinerary is complete without seeing the incredibly iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This was another attraction that I was worried I’d be disappointed by, as the photos always look so incredible but I’m happy to report that it looks just as impressive and beautiful in real life as it does in photos!

If you’re driving over the bridge, in the southbound direction into San Francisco, you will have to pay a toll fee which differs depending on the method of payment you choose and the size of the vehicle you’re driving (it ranges anywhere from $6.05 for carpools to a ridiculous $60.20 for vehicles with 7 axles or more!). If you’re driving a regular car, you’ll pay between $6.05 and $9.05, depending on which method of payment you choose.

Of course, seeing the GGB from one of the many awesome viewpoints around the city is completely free of charge and unless you absolutely need to, I wouldn’t necessarily advise driving over the bridge as you won’t be able to see it in all its magnificent glory.

Best views of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco:

There are so many places to see the Golden Gate Bridge in and around the city and you can even spy it as you’re driving into San Fran, depending on where you’re coming from. The whole area around Marine Drive and Torpedo Wharf is probably my favourite spot in the city to admire the bridge.

If you’re looking for some of the best viewpoints of the Golden Gate Bridge, check out this list below:

Port Point
Golden Gate Park
SF Golden Gate View
Torpedo Wharf
Presidio of San Francisco

3. Explore Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf is undoubtedly one of the coolest areas in the city and definitely somewhere that you should make time for while in SF.

The area of Fisherman’s Wharf also technically comprises other places such as Pier 39, Musée Mécanique and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, so it’s a great place to spend a couple of hours exploring all the wonderful attractions and sights that fall within it.

There are also some awesome places to eat at Fisherman’s Wharf and if you’re a huge seafood fan, then you’re in luck as there are so many seafood restaurants and food vendors at Fisherman’s Wharf. Alternatively, there’s also an infamous Californian In-N-Out Burger franchise if you fancy something a little easier and greasier!

4. See the sea lions at Pier 39 – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Pier 39 really blew me away with how fantastic it is as I always thought it was just a bunch of sea lions laying on the pier!

Of course, this “attraction” is very cool to see and even though there weren’t dozens of sea lions around when we were there like there usually is, it was still pretty awesome to see them chilling out on the pier and surrounding area! In the height of winter, as many as 900 sea lions frequent K-Dock at Pier 39, so this is probably your best chance to see as many as possible. We were there at the tail end of the winter season, so we only saw a handful.

As well as the adorable sea lions, Pier 39 is also home to many arcade games, an abundance of incredible shops, both franchises and local, artisanal stores, plus some really great restaurants as well (more on that below!).

It feels like a true seaside destination and while it can get incredibly busy, especially in the summer months and on weekends, it’s really worth visiting while you’re in San Francisco for 3 days and it actually turned out to be one of my favourite places in the city!

5. Explore Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio of San Francisco is a ginormous 1,500-acre park that offers some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Often confused with the viewpoints from Golden Gate Park, the Presidio of San Francisco is actually the park that runs right along the waterfront (and well inland, too) and includes viewpoints such as Baker Beach, Torpedo Wharf and SF Golden Gate View.

While it’s certainly awesome for observing the Golden Gate Bridge, the park itself should not be overlooked as it’s a truly lovely outdoor space in the city. With stunning gardens, hiking trails, a golf course, adorable hidden cafes and even The Walt Disney Family Museum, the Presidio is such a gorgeous urban park that cannot be missed while in San Francisco.

6. Admire the spectacular Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts is a place that I had on my list of places to visit on a 3-day trip to San Francisco, but I said to Matt that I wasn’t too bothered if we skipped it as I didn’t have particularly high expectations of it. However, as it’s situated in the Marina District of San Fran, just on the very edge of the Presidio, we walked past it one day as we were heading into the park and I’m so glad we did because it’s absolutely stunning!

There does seem to be a bit of a running theme throughout this post about the fact that I didn’t have very high expectations of San Francisco and then everything we saw/did completely blew me away and that was certainly the case with the Palace of Fine Arts.

This glamourous monumental structure was originally built in 1915 to exhibit works of art at Panama–Pacific International Exposition. While the buildings you’ll see today aren’t actually the original construction of the site (it was completely rebuilt from 1964 to 1974), what you will see are incredible feats of architecture that are truly breathtaking.

It’s primarily used as an event space, but it’s completely free to walk around the exterior and gardens of the Palace and you’ll likely see people taking part in photoshoots (we saw several while we were there!) because it’s such an aesthetically-pleasing place in San Fran.

7. Enjoy the cars driving down Lombard Street

Lombard Street is probably the most famous street in San Francisco and arguably in the whole of the United States.

It’s famed for its crazy eight hairpin bends on an incredibly steep hill and even though it’s not super long and only stretches for one block, hundreds of people flock to see it every single day. While many people mistake it as being the steepest street in San Francisco, that isn’t actually true as it “only” has an 18% grade incline, but it’s still remarkably cool and crazy to see!

The best part of visiting Lombard Street is seeing people attempt to drive down it and the grimaces on their faces as they weave their way through the gardens, parked cars and ridiculously sharp turns are positively hilarious to see!

Top tip: the best view of Lombard Street is from the bottom at the Leavenworth and Lombard Street intersection.

8. Take pictures at the Greetings from San Francisco mural and Umbrella Alley

We stumbled across the ‘Greetings from San Francisco’ mural and Umbrella Alley completely by accident while walking towards Ghirardelli Square and I’m so glad we discovered it as it’s such a gorgeous part of town.

I’m not really one for art galleries or fancy paintings, but I do love giant, colourful murals and this stunning alley in Fisherman’s Wharf, just off Beach Street, is some of the most gorgeous street art I’ve seen in a long time.

The ‘Greetings from San Francisco’ mural has only been there since July 2019 and was created as part of the Umbrella Alley creativity project and it’s one of the most “Instagrammable” places in San Francisco.

The other murals in Umbrella Alley are also so wonderful and my personal favourites are the ‘See The World’ mural and the ‘California Dreaming’ mural. You can check out more of the incredible works of art at Umbrella Alley here or you can head to SF and see them all for yourself 😉

9. Take pictures of the famous Cable Cars – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Renowned for being the world’s last manually operated cable car system, the incredibly iconic cable cars in San Francisco are an absolute must-see.

You don’t even have to ride on them to experience them; simply just wandering around the streets will give you the chance to spot a few riding up and down the many hills around the city.

A single-ride fare is approximately $8, but you can also get multi-ride passes, depending on how long you’re in the city and how often you’ll want to ride the cable cars.

10. Play retro arcade games at Musée Mécanique

I only heard about Musée Mécanique after doing researching for the Princess Diaries filming locations in the city (more on that below), but I’m so glad we discovered this cool and quirky retro arcade game warehouse in Fisherman’s Wharf as it’s undoubtedly one of the coolest places in the city!

Musée Mécanique first opened all the way back in 1933 and it’s home to more than 300 retro and vintage games. It’s totally free to enter and most of the games only cost around 25 cents each (with some of the more popular ones costing a bit more) and it’s such a fun place to hang out in San Fran.

11. Stroll through Chinatown – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

I’ve mentioned it in many of my travel guides over the years, but I always love exploring each city’s version of Chinatown and SF’s offering might just be my favourite one yet!

It doesn’t feel as heavy or intense as many city’s offerings (New York’s Chinatown is probably one of my least favourites!) and it’s full of beautiful architecture, great restaurants and wonderful, friendly people.

12. Wander around Little Italy – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

I’ve dubbed this as “Little Italy” because there are so many incredible Italian restaurants and Italian influences in this neighbourhood but it’s technically called North Beach in San Francisco.

The area around Washington Square Park (more on that below) is positively teeming with an abundance of Italian trattorias, coffee shops and quirky bars and it just has such a lovely feel to it. If you’re a fan of Italian food, you’re in for a real treat in “Little Italy!”

13. Stroll through Washington Square Park

While I wasn’t quite as big a fan of San Fran’s version of Washington Square Park as I am of New York‘s version, this park that resides directly opposite one of the city’s most beautiful churches, Saints Peter and Paul Church, is a great place to hang out in the city, especially on a lunchtime.

You’ll find many locals basking in the sun, as well as tourists stopping by to take pictures of the church. It makes for a great place to enjoy a picnic while in the city, especially if you pick up something delicious to eat from one of the many nearby Italian restaurants.

14. Dine and shop at Ghirardelli Square

Ghirardelli Square is a multi-level marketplace offering numerous great places to eat and shop and it resides where the famous former chocolate factory stood!

Today, Ghirardelli Square operates as a place for both locals and tourists to hang out, indulge in something delicious to eat and purchase a few souvenirs, too. It also boasts numerous events throughout the calendar year, so be sure to check for anything exciting before you visit so you don’t miss out.

15. Check out Saints Peter and Paul Church

Saints Peter and Paul Church is a marvellous religious building directly opposite Washington Square Park.

It’s definitely one of the most beautiful and photographed churches in San Francisco and even though it’s almost 100 years old, the exterior looks like it was completed just yesterday!

It’s often dubbed as “la cattedrale Italiana dell’Ovest”, or “the Italian Cathedral of the West” thanks to its close proximity to the city’s version of “Little Italy”. It’s also one of the main churches in San Francisco for the American-Italian community.

The Saints Peter and Paul Church has also made several appearances in popular culture, having featured in films such as San Andreas and Dirty Harry and it was the church where the funeral of the infamous baseball player, Joe DiMaggio, was held.

16. Explore the many hills – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

It’s no secret that San Francisco is sensationally hilly and one of my favourite things to do in the city is to just spend some time marvelling at how steep they really are.

There’s no real guide to follow for this point, but I promise you it won’t be hard to find the crazy steep streets in San Francisco; they’re absolutely everywhere!

17. Visit the City Lights Bookstore

I read about the City Lights bookstore on my good friend and fellow travel blogger, Nele’s blog, and I’m so glad she recommended it because it’s such an epic bookshop right in the centre of the city!

Dating back to 1953, with three floors positively teeming with books ranging from the classics to ultra-modern romance novels, the City Lights bookstore is a true gem in SF.

18. People-watch in Union Square

We actually only hung out in Union Square because we were waiting for an Uber to take us back to our hotel (we’d already walked nearly 30,000 steps that day and we didn’t fancy another one hour of walking back!), but it turned out to be a lovely little square in SF and I’m glad we made the stop.

The square is surrounded by a plethora of shops, restaurants and bars and the little park itself makes for a great place to stop and rest your feet if you’ve had a busy day, plus it’s great for people-watching as there are always some interesting characters wandering through.

19. Go to the USS Pampanito Museum

We didn’t actually go inside the submarine of the USS Pampanito Museum but judging by the 100,000+ visitors it gets each year, I’d say it’s one of the best cultural experiences in the city!

The USS Pampanito ship played a huge part in World War II and today it acts as a museum detailing the many stories it has to tell.

20. Relax at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

This gorgeous grass area is just a small part of what makes up the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.

Technically a part of Fisherman’s Wharf and comprising numerous ships (including the USS Pampanito), this National Historic Park is a great place to explore in San Francisco if you love huge outdoor spaces and the opportunity to explore museums and all things sea-related.

21. See the Transamerica Pyramid – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

The Transamerica Pyramid is the second tallest building in the San Fran skyline (with the fairly new Salesforce Tower now taking first place) and its incredibly unique shape really stands out as you’re walking around the city.

Inside the actual building, you’ll just find office spaces, so it’s not all that interesting, but its unique exterior shape makes for a cool picture!

22. Go shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co

If shopping is more your style, you’ll be pleased to know that San Francisco has some great shopping outlets, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co, if you’re feeling that extra bit spendy while you’re in the city!

Located right next to Union Square, the giant Saks Fifth Avenue store might not be as cool as the one in NYC, but it’s still on hand to satisfy your spending, should you wish to partake in a little retail therapy while you’re there!

23. Take a tour with Big Bus – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Taking a tour via bus in a new city is always one of my top recommendations for people visiting a place for the first time as I think it’s such a great way to get to know the city better.

My favourite ever bus tour was in New York City (I’ve actually done it three times now!), but San Francisco’s BigBus tours are a great way to get around the city and learn more about everything you’re seeing; plus, you don’t have to worry about walking quite as far!

24. Enjoy the views of the city from the top of the hills

I’ve already mentioned how steep the hills are in San Francisco, and one thing you definitely need to check out while you’re in the city is the awesome views from the tops of some of the hills.

In some directions, you’ll be treated to amazing views of the city, including the Coit Tower (which you can just about see poking out the top right corner of the picture above) and from some other hill-top viewpoints, you’ll even be able to see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

25. Check out Fort Point National Historic Site

Fort Point National Historic Site resides on the southern side of the Golden Gate Bridge, right next to the many viewpoints such as SF Golden Gate View and Torpedo Wharf and this impressive fortification tells the stories of more than 200 years of military presence in San Francisco Bay.

26. Explore the SS Jeremiah O’Brien

The SS Jeremiah O’Brien is another ship that resides at the end of Pier 45 in Fisherman’s Wharf.

It’s a Liberty ship that was built during World War II and named after the American Revolutionary War ship captain, Jeremiah O’Brien. The SS Jeremiah O’Brien is one of the very few survivors of the thousands of ships that were part of the D-Day Armada in Normandy in June 1944.

Now, the ship serves as a museum that’s incredibly historically accurate and recounts tales of the war. Tickets to go inside the museum on the ship cost $20 for adults and $10 for children aged 5-12.

27. Hire a Go Car GPS for a guided tour of the city – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Hire a Go Car GPS for a guided tour of the city best things to do in San Francisco

We saw many Go Car Tours in and around San Francisco and they were an incredibly popular way for tourists to get around the city while learning more about San Fran as they drove.

They look very hilarious as they’re so small; they could practically be toy cars! But, they’re one of the best and most fun ways to take a tour around San Francisco’s top sights and attractions, so if you’re looking to do something a little unique while you’re in the city, definitely check out Go Car Tours!

28. Check out some of the Princess Diaries filming locations

Princess Diaries filming locations San Francisco

The Princess Diaries was one of my favourite book and movie series when I was younger, so when I remembered that many of the scenes were filmed in San Francisco, I couldn’t wait to visit!

The famous scene where the Queen and Mia are playing the arm wrestler arcade game can be found inside Musée Mécanique and you can also find several other filming locations around the city, including:

724 Brazil Avenue, San Francisco, California (Mia and her mum’s home in the former fire station).
2601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California (Grove High School).
Fisherman’s Wharf (several scenes).

Best places to eat – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Unfortunately, Matt wasn’t feeling too well for the majority of our San Francisco trip, so he wasn’t able to eat too much on most days.

I, however, was more than willing to take one for the team and I’m delighted to say that we (I) discovered some awesome places to eat in San Francisco; check them out below!

29. Eat soup from a bread bowl at Boudin Sourdough (Pier 39)

Boudin Sourdough have multiple locations in San Francisco and we ate at their Pier 39 cafe/bakery in Fisherman’s Wharf.

Their speciality is their bread bowls that consist of hearty soups such as clam chowder (their most famous and popular option), tomato soup (this is what I had and it was heavenly!) and butternut squash, plus a few other seasonal flavours, too.

They’re remarkably filling and ever-so-scrumptious and I love that you can eat the whole “bowl” as well!

Boudin Sourdough bread bowl and soup – $10.99

30. Tuck into delicious Indian food at Namaste SF

I’d been craving Indian food for weeks while we were in America, but everywhere we found was so expensive and I didn’t want to pay a fortune for it, so we just put it down as a lost cause.

However, when we arrived in San Francisco, we were determined to find an affordable Indian restaurant and we came across Namaste SF and I’m so glad we did because it was one of the tastiest meals we’d had in a long time!

Namaste SF was fairly newly opened when we visited in March 2022 so it wasn’t incredibly busy, but the food and staff were exceptional. I had the chicken tikka masala and Matt had the lamb rogan josh which were both served with rice. We also ordered a side of masala fries and a garlic naan to share and everything was absolutely divine.

If you’re looking for excellent, affordable Indian food in San Francisco, be sure to check out Namaste SF!

Tikka masala $14.99 (served with rice)
Lamb Rogan Josh $14.99 (served with rice)
Masala fries $4.99
Garlic naan $3.95

31. Gorge on yummy carbs at Super Duper Burger

Super Duper Burger has won many awards and accolades in the San Fran foodie scene, so we knew that we had to check it out and I’m super (pun intended!) glad that we did!

The garlic fries were definitely the highlight of the meal; they were probably the most garlicky thing I’ve ever eaten (and I’m a huge fan of incredibly garlicky flavours) and they were smothered in cheese. If you’re a lover of garlic, you’ll absolutely adore these fries!

Chicken sandwich with aioli and onion and lettuce $9.25
Garlic fries $4.25

32. Get some sweet treats from Trish’s Chocolates at Pier 39

Trish's Chocolates at Pier 39 San Francisco

I’m such a huge sucker for chocolate truffles and while I could happily take it or leave it when it comes to other sweet treats like regular chocolate bars or ice cream (don’t get me wrong, I do love these things, just not quite as much as I love savoury things!), chocolate truffles are just on another level for me!

My favourite chocolate shop in the world is in Windermere in the Lake District, but when we stumbled across Trish’s Chocolates on Pier 39 in San Francisco, I was excited to try them out!

They’re not quite as good as my favourites from back at home, but the chocolates from Trish’s were still unreal. There are hundreds of chocolatey goodies to choose from, but I went for the pick n mix chocolate truffles and choose all the chocolate orange flavoured ones as these are my absolute favourites.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Trish’s is the place to be in San Fran!

33. Enjoy a lovely lunch at Cafe RX

Cafe RX is located inside the Tides Building in Presidio Park and even though we found it via Google Reviews, once we headed inside, we couldn’t believe how insanely busy it was; it’s clearly a popular place amongst locals!

We were there for around an hour over lunchtime and there was a constant queue of at least 10 people at any one time, so that really shows just how good a place is!

They offer an array of sandwiches, quesadillas, salads and more and it’s a perfect spot for lunch if you’re in the area.

Turkey provolone sandwich $8.95
Chicken quesadilla $9.95

34. Eat at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is one of the most famous and popular restaurants in San Francisco and while it certainly won’t be the cheapest place you’ll eat in the city, it might just be one of the best.

A pizza here will cost you anywhere between $24 and $40, so it’s certainly not a cheap eats place, but if the reviews are anything to go by, it’ll be worth every penny!

35. Drink at The Saloon

We wandered past The Saloon while aimlessly wandering around the city and it was absolutely jam-packed with locals.

It’s not exactly the biggest bar in San Francisco, but it is one of the quirkiest and most original and it has a truly local feel to it.

Bonus best things to do – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Bonus best things to do in San Francisco

If you’re still looking for more fun things to do in San Francisco, check out some of the bonus best things to do below!

Check out the Painted Ladies (we saw these but I wasn’t overly impressed by them!)
Go on a helicopter ride over the city
Spend some time at the San Francisco Zoo
Take a tour around San Francisco Bay
Go on a day trip to the Muir Woods

How to get to/around – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Despite San Francisco being unfathomably hilly (I genuinely didn’t realise just how steep the roads were until we arrived there!), it’s a city that can be walked around relatively easily. Of course, there are a few times when you’ll need a car or a mode of public transport to get around (such as the iconic cable cars!) to certain attractions in the city, but apart from that, we found it to be pretty walkable.

Depending on where you’re travelling from, you’ll likely be landing at San Francisco International Airport. We actually drove into San Fran from Yosemite National Park, but we flew out of the airport to go to Cancun, Mexico.

We always book our flights via Kiwi.com or Skyscanner as they usually offer the best deals on both domestic and international flights all over the world.

Where to stay – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

We stayed at the Alpha Inn & Suites motel for 3 days in San Francisco. It’s in a pretty good location; just a 5-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge, a 10-minute walk from The Palace of Fine Arts and a 30-minute walk from the famous Lombard Street (the hotel is technically on Lombard Street, but the street is so long, that only the really windy bit of it is famous!).

I wasn’t the biggest fan of the check-in process at Alpha Inn & Suites as it was all done through a tiny drive-through window which made it a bit difficult to communicate as it’s right on the main road (though, the noise of the traffic once inside the rooms was completely non-existent!), but I completely understand that they’re probably doing it for Covid purposes.

The neighbourhood around the motel also felt safe enough and there are so many bars, cafes and restaurants nearby that you’re truly spoiled for choice!

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Top tips for visiting – San Francisco 3 day itinerary

Is San Francisco worth visiting?

If you’re still on the fence about whether San Francisco is worth visiting, I can wholeheartedly say that it is!

I was trepidatious about visiting as I’d heard many mixed reviews about it, but I fell absolutely in love with San Francisco and it’s easily one of my favourite cities in the US, so I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to you guys!

How long should I spend in San Francisco?

I think 3 days in San Francisco is a good amount of time to see and do as many things as possible. We only spent three days there and we managed to see and do almost everything on this list, so I think that’s a good amount of time to set aside for the city.

Where can I find public toilets in San Francisco?

Unlike many cities in the USA, San Francisco has many public toilets that are free for use, here are just some of the ones I saw while walking around the city:

Chowder Hut
Pier 39
Anchorage Square Courtyard
Ghirardelli Square
Washington Square
Inside Tides building in Presidio Park
Torpedo Wharf
Crissy Field East Beach

Is San Francisco safe?

As far as personal experiences go, San Francisco felt very safe. I’d heard that there were a lot of homeless people in the city which is very sad to see and of course, there are areas in the city where you need to be more aware of your surroundings, but I felt very safe in all the touristy areas and near our hotel.

Where can I park in San Francisco?

Parking in San Francisco definitely isn’t as expensive as it is in New York City, for example, but it’s also certainly not the cheapest. You can be looking to pay up to $60 per day in some public car parks, so I’d highly recommend trying to book a hotel with free guest parking if you’re driving in the city.

We didn’t drive around the city at all once we’d checked into our hotel as we found that it was much cheaper to take an Uber somewhere in the city and then walk back, rather than pay between $50-$60 for car parking.

If you do need a car park in San Fran, you’ll find plenty of spots in and around the city on Google Maps.

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