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San Francisco travel advice
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:15 pm
Going to Carmel California next week and plan to do a day trip to SF. We are planning on going to Mama’s for brunch in North Beach, Muir Woods, Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz. What pro-tips do you guys have for parking while in SF so that we don’t get our vehicle burglarized? I hear parking on the street is a no-no but wanted to hear from locals or others who have figured it out. TIA
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Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:20 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I don't know about parking in the city but when we went years ago to Muir woods you had to get there early to get a parking spot.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:25 pm to Doctor Strangelove
My parents just did a month long trip out west and visited San Fran for a day. Parked in a garage while there and vehicle got broken into. Suitcases and other stuff stolen.
ETA: parked in paid parking at Pier 29.5
ETA: parked in paid parking at Pier 29.5
This post was edited on 9/11/23 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:37 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I have been there a bunch of times. That used to be one of my favorite cities in the US to visit. Not anymore. It is a shame what has happened to it. The only reason for me to go there now is to rent a car at the airport and drive to Napa.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:42 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Do not under any circumstances drive a vehicle & park it in San Francisco whether it be your own vehicle or a rental. If you rent & decide to do this take out all the insurance you can. Uber or taxi everywhere. If you do drive and park in the city if something happens it is on you. It is pretty simple. The citizens of the city voted for this situation whether they realize it or not.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 6:43 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I parked in a paid lot close to downtown spots and was just fine when we went. Very fun city to visit
Posted on 9/11/23 at 8:21 pm to Doctor Strangelove
They will need to make reservations for Muir. They only allow so many vehicles at a time.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 8:26 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Park the car in a safe neighborhood and Uber. Look at the poop maps. There are a lot less bums when you get up to the northwest/west part of the city.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 8:29 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Do not have any luggage or valuables in your car. Seriously. Do. Not.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 9:01 pm to Doctor Strangelove
The Tenderloin area is beautiful for a self guided walking tour at night.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 9:15 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Why not just park the car at SFO, then catch an Uber into the city?
Posted on 9/11/23 at 9:26 pm to LemmyLives
Thanks for all the warnings and suggestions guys. I bought tickets to Alcatraz but may just eat that $300 and forget SF. It’s not worth the hassle and worry. I used to love going there. What a shame they have let it become so crime infested.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:15 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Go south through the central wine country toward San Luis Obispo instead.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:18 pm to Doctor Strangelove
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Mama’s for brunch in North Beach, Muir Woods, Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz.
San Francisco is amazing, but don’t try and do all that. Pick 2.
I would instead go visit Santa Cruz for a bit, drive West on 1 and stop at Panther Beach, check out the rock arch and then the hidden cave…drive up 1 to Pescadero and eat at Duartes, cream of green chili soup, drive east from there up through the redwood groves and down into Los Gatos if you’ve got to get back or on top the ridge to Ben Lomond…really dreamy up there.
This post was edited on 9/11/23 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:45 pm to Gaston
We will be in Carmel for 4 days. Playing golf, going to Big Sur one day, then the day at SF. We may still hit SF but it’s iffy now. Love those tips though. May sub in some of those if we skip SF.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 6:54 am to Doctor Strangelove
Go to a different state.
No kidding
No kidding
Posted on 9/12/23 at 11:40 am to Doctor Strangelove
I am on my way home from SF right now. Definitely recommend Uber or Lyft instead of driving. FYI, Muir Woods requires a reservation for parking.
By the way, the horror stories of SF are waaaaaay overblown. Keep your arse away from the areas you have no business and there are rarely any issues. We had a great visit!
By the way, the horror stories of SF are waaaaaay overblown. Keep your arse away from the areas you have no business and there are rarely any issues. We had a great visit!
Posted on 9/12/23 at 12:07 pm to Doctor Strangelove
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What pro-tips do you guys have for parking while in SF so that we don’t get our vehicle burglarized?
If you leave shite in your car, it will be stolen. Don't do it.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 12:13 pm to auwaterfowler
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By the way, the horror stories of SF are waaaaaay overblown. Keep your arse away from the areas you have no business and there are rarely any issues.
Completely disagree. It was worse than I expected and I saw multiple breakins and crimes in broad daylight in heavy tourist areas
Posted on 9/12/23 at 4:31 pm to Doctor Strangelove
If you are really worried you can take the BART from the east bay or even park and take the ferry from Marin.
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