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San Francisco Travel Guide
Fog, tech, and the best sourdough you'll ever eat.
Best Time
September – November
Budget/Day
$100–$150
Mid-Range/Day
$200–$320
Getting Around
MUNI / BART
🎯 Top Things to Do
Golden Gate Bridge
Walk or bike across the 1.7-mile span for breathtaking bay views. Best on a clear morning.
Free
Alcatraz Island
Tour the infamous former federal prison on an island in the bay. Book weeks in advance.
$41
Chinatown
The oldest and one of the most vibrant Chinatowns in North America. Dim sum and tea shops.
Free to explore
🍽️ Where to Eat
Bakery & pastries$5–$15
Tartine Bakery
Seafood counter$20–$45
Swan Oyster Depot
Mexican burritos$8–$14
La Taqueria
🏨 Where to Stay
💰 Budget · Fisherman's Wharf
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
💵 Mid-Range · SoMa
Hotel Zetta
💎 Luxury · Nob Hill
The Ritz-Carlton
🚌 Getting Around
MUNI bus/metro $2.50. Cable car $8. BART to airport $9.65. Very walkable downtown.