I used to live and work in the heart of San Francisco! The foggy city is definitely my favorite place on earth! Here are my favorite things to do!
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Things to do
If you visit SF, you must go and cross the Golden Gate. I would recommend renting a bike to live the full experience!
Golden Gate Bridge - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
One of the best places to visit in SF is Alcatraz Island! I would recommend booking at least 4 - 7 days prior your visit, it fills up very quickly
Alcatraz Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
If you have time, I would recommend taking a one-day trip to Yosemite. We booked this experience during my last trip to California, and we loved the experience! Worth it!
From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Full-Day Trip
If you are traveling with children or the weather is rainy and cold, I would recommend going to the Exploratorium. This place is magical and super fun!
San Francisco: Exploratorium
Taking a bike to cross the Golden Gate Bridge is probably the best option for an amazing experience.
San Francisco Bike Rental For the Golden Gate Bridge
I would definitely recommend this day-trip to Yosemite! I had such a great time.
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
You absolutely need to go and see the sea lions at Pier 39. This is a super fun place, and you can stop to have a chowder bread bowl, one of the specialty from SF!
Pier 39
Amazing Napa Valley tour is a cable car bus! loved it!
2024 The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour
Restaurants
Great grill & burger restaurant! One of my faves!
MO'S GRILL, San Francisco - North Beach
Great pizza in North Beach!
GOLDEN BOY PIZZA, San Francisco - North Beach
Great restaurant in SF with communal tables and accessible chefs!
Lazy Bear
Super nice place for dinner and cinema!
Foreign Cinema
Bars
My favorite bar in SF!
Vesuvio Cafe
I really the vibe of this place! The only issue is that you will need some cash as you can't pay with a credit card. But still, great music and cocktails!
Blondie's Bar | Bar Restaurant in San Francisco, CA
Nice bar with great music and affordable drinks!
Monroe SF
Others
I love checking this official San Francisco site before I visit the Bay Area. Great advices and events to check there
San Francisco Travel | Official Visitor Information
I love this little marketplace filled with little shops, coffees, and restaurants! I would recommend going in the morning for a coffee with a view of Oakland Bridge.
Ferry Building Marketplace - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
