There’s no better way to understand San Francisco’s layered topography than by walking it. This route begins in Noe Valley, one of the city’s most charming residential neighborhoods, and winds upward through a sequence of hidden stairways and hillside streets to walk to Twin Peaks, one of the best panoramic viewpoints in San Francisco. As…
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A Perfect Day Trip to Pescadero from San Francisco
Hike to see elephant seals, wine tasting, pet baby goats, and explore charming Pescadero The “Slow Coast” is a special stretch of Highway 1 in Northern California between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. Most of the drive is along the coast so you get treated to gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean along the…
A One Day Tour of San Francisco on Public Transportation
Wondering what to do in San Francisco on a budget? Here’s how we explored the city in one day using public transportation—cable cars, Muni trains, a driverless taxi, and the historic F line—while visiting iconic spots like the Ferry Building, Chinatown, North Beach, and the Castro. Tour with a Local I moved to San Francisco…