San Francisco
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About The City
Even if traveling for a short weekend, budget and pack accordingly. Wind, rain, and hills, along with expensive taxi rides, should not be unexpected surprises. Temperatures average around 50-60°F.
- Layers & Good Walking Shoes!
- Hilly City
- Expensive
where to stay
Although Nob Hill is another visitor favorite, Pacific (Pac) Heights offers a more quaint, safe, & local feel. Avoid the Tenderloin area for safety concerns.
- Area of town: Pac Heights
Hotel: Mansion on Sutter
- Vacation Rentals
how to get around
The Cable Car is truly more of a fun, one time option, but it is a great way to see the city!
- Walk!
- Cable Car
- Taxi/Rideshare
what TO do
- Bike the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
- See the Painted Ladies (iconic houses)
- Lombard Street (twisty, picturesque street)
WHERE TO eat
- Dinner in Chinatown (such as R&G Lounge)
- Wildseed (American, healthy, brunch, lunch, or dinner)
- Nopa (New American, dinner)
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Grab our complete and detailed list of things to do as well as a suggested THREE DAY itinerary.
