Alex KhachigianAlex Khachigian
San Francisco

Bay Area, California

San Francisco

  • Hayes Valley
  • North Beach
  • The Marina
  • Sausalito

Top Hotel & Airbnb Stays

Tours & Experiences

My San Francisco Reels

About San Francisco

Top Places To See or Explore

  • The Presidio
  • Ferry Building
  • Battery Spencer
  • Golden Gate Bridge
Best time to go:
September to November (the warmest, clearest months)
Getting there:
SFO and OAK both under an hour from downtown

Planning a Trip to San Francisco

Park the car and walk. The Golden Gate, the Presidio, and the Marin Headlands sit within a few miles of each other, and the payoff views cost nothing.

What to Do in San Francisco

  1. Cross to Battery Spencer at first light

    Marin side of the bridge. Fog usually sits under the deck.

  2. Walk the Lands End trail to the labyrinth

    Two miles round trip from the Sutro Baths lot.

  3. Eat your way through the Ferry Building on a Saturday

    Farmers market until two. Bring cash for the small stalls.

  4. Ride out to Ocean Beach for the sunset

    The Great Highway shuts to cars on weekends. Bring a jacket.

Common Questions About San Francisco

When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
September to November (the warmest, clearest months).
How do you get to San Francisco?
SFO and OAK both under an hour from downtown.
Where should you stay in San Francisco?
Good bases are Hayes Valley, North Beach, The Marina and Sausalito. The places I'd book first are 1 Hotel San Francisco, LUMA Hotel San Francisco, Hotel Kabuki, JdV by Hyatt and Hyatt Regency San Francisco.

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Where to next

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