Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!

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If you're thinking of visiting San Francisco, then be sure to avoid these 13 common mistakes that visitors make! Visiting San Francisco is a beautiful and exciting experience, but it's important to be aware of some of the things that you DON'T want to do. I want to help you plan the best trip to San Francisco, and that's a mistake free trip to San Francisco!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Common Tourist Mistakes in San Francisco
00:03 Mistake #1 - Driving in & around San Francisco
01:43 Mistake #2 - The Cable Car
02:37 Mistake #3 - Good Footwear
03:16 Mistake #4 - Cold Weather
03:59 Mistake #5 - Swimming
04:38 Mistake #6 - Touristy Food
05:19 Mistake #7 - Fisherman’s Wharf
05:49 Mistake #8 - Alcatraz tickets
06:20 Mistake #9 - Not Making Reservations
07:03 Mistake #10 - Carrying Only Cash
07:40 Mistake #11 - The Tenderloin
08:17 Mistake #12 - The Real Chinatown
09:00 Mistake #13 - Calling San Francisco Wrong
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@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

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@JimL666 Жыл бұрын

Mark Twain: "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco".

@theorderofthebees7308 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@tomtaber1102 10 ай бұрын

People keep repeating this quote, but there is no evidence that Mark Twain ever actually said it.

@joeysmith4650 9 күн бұрын

It's funny bcuz it's true even when it does get warm the fog rolls in and chills you to the bone ,it wasn't until I moved to LA hell on earth did I realize how freakin cold SF was.I was wearing layers in the summer in SF I don't miss how cold it was and I don't miss the kind of people who live there now

@JustForFun-mt9og 4 күн бұрын

I moved to San Francisco from Canada. And I was surprised to see the locals in big puffy winter coats in the middle of summer. When you move from a cold climate, San Francisco is nothing but pleasant. Where else can you live where it's a warm spring day, but within about a 1.5 hour drive, you can go downhill skiing??

@wonkm222 Жыл бұрын

I actually live in SF and was curious to see what you thought about what not to do in the city when visiting. I have to say that I agree with you 100% with all of these points! The way you explained some of them were so funny I was laughing out loud. Well done! 😊

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Right on Asianfirestar!

@vincentl.9469 10 ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions I've never been. How, why, did the place go down the pan in this way? why is nothing being done? I guess you don't want to wear a flower in your hair ! as in that 60s song. Maybe that's when the decline began

@chrisbrown-lx7qz 9 ай бұрын

u mean what not to do in San Francisco if your a tourist do not go to tenderloin bunch of homeless and drug addicted are their and never leave any valuables in your car or else thieves will break into your car and steal your item

@chrisbrown-lx7qz 9 ай бұрын

I will never drive to San Francisco anymore even tho i live almost 2 hour from San Francisco the city is absolutely trash now so many stores are closing down due too many theft too many homeless and drug addicted

@atestspecimen 7 ай бұрын

@@chrisbrown-lx7qz Yeah he talked about that all that. SF Is still a beautiful city even though Soma and the TL are struggling.

@jmbear628 11 ай бұрын

i live in san francisco since october, 1979. i watch what vloggers post about my city. i appreciate this video for the tone and the info presented. i really appreciated your comment that pier 39 is a tourist place and not the city.

@pi17835 Жыл бұрын

Mistake 6b/7b - leaving Fisherman’s Wharf without picking up something from In-n-Out Burger

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@pi17835 11 ай бұрын

@@DuffyGabi In-n-Out or Wharf? I’ve to say, I liked the In n Out in L.A. better (probably the only thing I can say that about), but still: it’s not just an In n Out, I think it’s the only one in SF, so… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@kimberlyperrotis8962 10 ай бұрын

Love them.

@danc2014 7 ай бұрын

Only if it is still $3.50 and not increased due to location.

@andrew6xrv Жыл бұрын

Another mistake is visiting Baker Beach without realizing it’s clothing-optional 😂. Love your SF videos!

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Only the gay part is the rest will get you a ticket from park ranger its about half the beach were you see ugly old naked white wrinkly men

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew for that tip! 😉

@kenhoyer8601 11 ай бұрын

Naked just one end of the beach

@jennifuzz3316 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Thanks Chris!

@MartyInLa 10 ай бұрын

Born, raised, graduated high school and college in San Francisco and own a house there. I have to pretty much agree with everything you said. The Richmond District is indeed a great place to get Chinese food. Definitely avoid the Tenderloin, even when I was a kid it was the most dangerous spot in San Francisco. But, there are way less tourists now with the Pandemic, mass homelessness, closed stores, and rising crime. The line for the cable car is normally blocks long at Powell and Market. I hopped on in 5 minutes in the middle of the day, it was great!

@Keith_Aerotrunk Жыл бұрын

These are all excellent pointers to remember. Thanks for sharing this video.

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

Chris, you are a force of nature, filled with chutzpah, energy to burn, reaching new heights all the time. The review is so much fun, thanks!

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Aww. Thanks Dennis!

@user-eo3hl4eb6o 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍 really appreciate your input. Quite helpful

@HOlsen-xe1xy Жыл бұрын

Info is much appreciated 👍

@elizabethhirst9419 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos!

@Twinsen764 Жыл бұрын

You should do more of these videos for other cities you have been in of what NOT to do in this city.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Twinsen. I'll consider this as a series 😉

@commanderosis435 11 ай бұрын

SF native. If you do Alcatraz do the self guided audio tour. Otherwise you are just looking at bars and tables. It is very well done.

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@jeovahpimentaadv 10 ай бұрын

Great tips, definetely will watch your other videos

@solo.life.travels7215 Жыл бұрын

Will be there Thursday! Definitely catching the bart and munis bus

@MicahPotts Жыл бұрын

VERY impressed with this video, it is DEAD ON, Bang up job! Very enjoyable!

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Micah!

@awesomeadamfrom2099 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job chris

@rubinadbritto9809 9 ай бұрын

This was very helpful, especially on parking garage. We visited on long weekend and just decided to park to the garage you suggested. I am glad we did that. Most if the garages were full or expensive.

@RoyExplores 11 ай бұрын

I love your San Francisco series, especially this video. Thanks for the great tips!

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy!

@RoyExplores 11 ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions 1:12 I have to time stamp this great recommendation!

@sweeney0558 Жыл бұрын

GREAT TIPS THANKS

@elizabethhirst9419 Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree on the good footwear!

@ladenree31 2 ай бұрын

Hi from France. Thank you for the protips, as I’ll visit SF next summer.

@boomertuber8878 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Chris!

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Boomer!

@riomabugay6211 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I learned a lot! Im coming to SF! Your video is great!

@YellowProductions 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GreatCityAttractions 11 ай бұрын

Some great information there Yellow. Cheers.

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@zayonara-pg7sd Ай бұрын

cool video love your way!

@blackie-jm9tr Ай бұрын

Very good video and great information, thank you! (from a local resident..)

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks blackie!

@movingforward743 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video and thank you!!

@YellowProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@jameshiga8077 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Thanks for the useful tips. Take care.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@mariannabarbowski121 Жыл бұрын

On my Bucket list - thank you for the tips!!

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marianna!

@Mustache_Dave Жыл бұрын

Rainey! Keep up the great work! As you mentioned in the video, you must worry about your vehicle broken into when in the city. I generally utilize CalTrain, Bart, & the Muni.

@solo.life.travels7215 Жыл бұрын

I'll be in the city next Thursday, should i get the bart and the bus for transportation? I'll be there 4 days

@paulrom446 11 ай бұрын

@@solo.life.travels7215Yeah Check ✔️ out what MUNI has in the way of Day Passes If you venture into the Hinterlands of the East Bay AC Transit is your best bet! Transfer from BART unless you want the 'Scenic view' of crossing the Bay Bridge 🌉 on an L Express on AC Transit BART will put you in easy access of lots of things: Berkeley Campus Museums in Oakland Oakland's Chinatown to name a few! Good luck!

@harlock75 9 ай бұрын

Great video and thanks for being fair.

@robertschelly 10 ай бұрын

Well done. I have lived in and around S.F. for 33 years and concur with each of your points.

@YellowProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert!

@exoplaneeet9499 11 ай бұрын

with regards to the weather point-- im a san francisco native, and my family like to joke that you can identify who the tourists are by who's wearing shorts during our foggy summers 😂

@thewolfpacktoyreview Жыл бұрын

Big fan of your channel, been watching for years, first time leaving a comment. 9:03 this is a big pet peeve for us locals, another good alternative to call it is “The City” Keep up the good work👍🏽

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks wolf pack!

@d0hertywOw 10 ай бұрын

Interesting how real sf/bay OGs called it Frisco. Cellski, RBL Mac Dre and many many more. The only people who seemingly get upset over it are gentrifying white people.

@nvyharrisonII 10 ай бұрын

Excellent advice. Grew up in SF. ;)

@sandramorey2529 10 ай бұрын

Pretty good advice. Born and raised in SF. Mark Twain said the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in SF. He was right on. Go see the WPA murals in CoitTower. Made in the 1930's by some famous artists and worth whatever they charge to see them. You might see the Parrots of Telegraph Hill who nest in the palm trees in that area. This city has riches beyond belief, but you have to spend time to be able to take them all in. Also, the outlying cities of Sausalito, Oakland are well worth some of your time and don't miss our Sequoia Sempervirons. Best place to see them is in Oakland-Roberts Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park.

@jboy55 8 ай бұрын

@DawnSClark Oakland is a big place. Downtown Oakland, Jack London Square, Lake Merit, Alameda are all ok during the day even into the night. They're not really touristy given the reputation too. Just like the Tenderloin in SF, there are places to avoid, so I wouldn't 'wander' in Oakland, but if you have a destination in mind, and you go to it, you'll be ok.

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Lyft and uber is expensive $20 to $30 for a short trip a muni bus can get you most places you can buy muni $5 day pass

@andrewmullen6387 Жыл бұрын

I was there in September 2015. Walked all the way from market square through kastro to top of mount sutro . Oh boy look at the banks of fog moving over S F. Walk back again------ crazy English Alien,?👽👽

@fabianespinoza991 11 ай бұрын

Frisco is undoubtedly a contentious word but it is still used by some natives. In fact walking around San Francisco you might see businesses emblazoned with it. It’s been used in songs throughout the years and has been around since the 1800’s. Generally I find it’s a class issue where the working class use it and the higher class don’t. The history of the word is a good read for those that are curious.

@mark99k 11 ай бұрын

It's definitely contentious. There was even a restaurant on Fillmore Street in the 1980s named "Don't call it Frisco."

@cfunkmike 11 ай бұрын

I think it's a Valley thing. To say Frisco. I hear a lot in the Fresno region

@kevincarr335 10 ай бұрын

frisco frisco frisco

@Jorge-kd7ww 9 ай бұрын

exactly. just wondering do you have a link to any good readings about it?

@danc2014 7 ай бұрын

My answer to people who call it The City I always say San Jose?, Oakland? or Frisco. FYI to all the football fans, SF 49er play in Santa Clara 50 miles away.

@paulrom446 11 ай бұрын

You hit all the right tips! I used to ride my bike through Golden Gate in the Loinn on my way to my buddies house 🏠 up around McCallister and Steiner in the Western Addition Explore Oakland's Chinatown as well!

@glorystyles7156 10 ай бұрын

Oakland Chinatown is great!

@chilibean215 10 ай бұрын

Looking this video and seeing the mistakes, we intentionally did everything right, when visiting SF last may. We stayed there for two days and had a really great time. Even though we visited some of the most touristic spots, we didn't regret and enjoyed every minute in this awesome city.

@YellowProductions 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@scottfranco1962 11 ай бұрын

Its the same rule for any tourist trap, drive a block or so away from Fisherman's warf and find parking for $25 a day. I was just there and found a lot 1/2 the price of a lot ACROSS THE STREET.

@MegaLivingIt 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic Mexican food in the Mission District (daytime) casual eating outdoor tables Big slabs of white meat juicy chicken and it's all about the green sauce in the burritos. 😀

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Mmm

@LoyaFrostwind 11 ай бұрын

In college, my friends and I got tired of waiting in line for the cable car, so we walked to Ghirardelli Square ourselves.

@littlecatfeet9064 11 ай бұрын

Is the fog called Karl because of the poem by Carl Sandburg about San Francisco fog? It inspired my profile name 😊🇦🇺

@Elizabeth-490 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! We are in San Diego now from Vermont and heading north this week to SF! Your videos have been so helpful! Rewatching them all and taking notes! Btw we are turning in the rental car when we get to SF and spending a few days and flying out of San Francisco.

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Before turning it in use it to drive around drive twin peaks.golden gate park fisherman's walk Lombard crooked st drive up great st china Town drive presidio drive to Muir woods but book parking mont before

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elizabeth! Good plan on returning the rental car before visiting SF!

@Elizabeth-490 Жыл бұрын

@@samfish6938 thanks Sam. Actual specific plan is drive to Muir Woods- already have parking reserved. Then drive into SF and return rental. Thanks for the ideas, we’ll look into that!

@husseinaliabdulzahraal-dul1575 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@darrylk808 Жыл бұрын

Only 70 car break-ins? It went down, used to be over 80 a day.😁 The worst part is the broken window that you need to replace. Good advice, you're like a local.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl ;)

@danc2014 7 ай бұрын

That's 70 reported break ins, I know of people who stop reporting them. The police do nothing about it.

@vincentschmitt2316 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. As usual 😉

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent!

@user-uj5kn6co5q 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your travel guide having lived in the Bay Area for 66 years. Thank you for painting a positive picture of The City, except please don't perpetuate Karl when referring to the fog. Native San Franciscan's cringe when they hear that.

@rattiegirl5 10 ай бұрын

As a Bay Area resident, I can vouch for these tips.

@ilomars281 10 ай бұрын

I am amSF resident and I agree 100% with this advise Well done. Except the advice to check Yelp. Yelp is pay to play

@CoryTheRaven 11 ай бұрын

I've only been to SF once, on a 7-hour layover on a flight back from Paris. We didn't see the bridge thanks to Karl.

@thetravelingfoodies 11 ай бұрын

About to take our 3rd trip to San Francisco. Revisiting your series once again. Chris is like the travel Encyclopedia. “Gayborhoood” lol always cracks me up.

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy SF foodies! 😀

@chrisbrown-lx7qz 9 ай бұрын

@@YellowProductionsi live almost 2 hour from San Francisco the city is goin way down now lots of stores are closing too many drug addicted too many homeless too many robbery

@chrisbrown-lx7qz 9 ай бұрын

@@YellowProductionshave u ever got your car broken into

@OhAnthony Жыл бұрын

Unless I missed the videos while scrolling through your collections -- you should do a video on Monterey/Caramel. Especially Monterey Bay Aquarium. I am hoping for my first trip out that way this summer! 😁

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Monterey acquirement is expensive and operated i prepare the san francisco one but that is expensive and not worth it

@kogepannyanko Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! I'm visiting SF for the first time in a couple weeks and these tips are super helpful.

@mrljgibson 2 ай бұрын

I'd say don't avoid walking about and finding places like the tenderloin in the day, you'll find great places to eat and some great local bars.

@paulrom446 11 ай бұрын

Do a video on the East Bay Regional Park District I think Urban Hikers would love to know about this Crown Jewel of the East Bay!

@prowrestlingisart6742 Жыл бұрын

Great recommendations from a seasoned pro! I am only driving through SF and stopping in Santa Rosa on my way up north this summer. Don’t feel comfortable leaving my car parked with luggage in it

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Look up storags places

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Or you could do what I did. And park at a hotel valet. But then you have to trust the valet with your stuff

@prowrestlingisart6742 Жыл бұрын

@@YellowProductions i did like your pro tip of parking in the garage that houses the police. My car is a hatchback so i dont have a traditional trunk that can hide luggage/belongings. That has always been a concern of mine on trips regardless where I was going. SF’s current situation just ramped it up a few levels for me

@user-im8ep8nf7f Жыл бұрын

have a nice weekend

@johnirish989 3 күн бұрын

3rd street corridor way rougher than the Tenderloin. Lived there 4 yrs and loved calling it Frisco.

@phxrsx 11 ай бұрын

That skull on the tenderloin map killed me lol

@heathermason1500 Жыл бұрын

Could you please please do a walking tour through Haight-Ashbury? 🙏🏻

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

Haight Asbury is full of drug addicts and the stores are expensive

@El.Chico_Hector 2 ай бұрын

I def almost made the Alcatraz mistake for my birthday trip, but luckily it was in Feb, so I was able to book a trip to visit the island. I also visited a local crepery near the TL and it was sooo good. Also, TL is bad but as long as you mind your business I think you should be good.

@TheZipeedoo 11 ай бұрын

Nice video. 4:40 -- you're standing in front of one of my favorite restaurants. As to the name of the place, you forgot to tell viewers they can refer to San Francisco as "The City"

@danc2014 7 ай бұрын

He wants to go to SF not Oakland.

@loveinthetimeofcorona8192 5 ай бұрын

SF is the city. Oakland is the town

@clownpuncher6434 9 ай бұрын

Lived there for years. Don’t forget Japan Town. My favorite Chinese restaurant is Kirin on Geary Blv in the Inner Richmond District

@p.z.arnott2329 10 ай бұрын

Hello, a San Francisco native here. The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company technically did not invent the fortune cookie, That credit goes to Makoto Hagiwara, a Japanese immigrant landscape designer responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park .

@YellowProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the correction

@mrljgibson 2 ай бұрын

There's another line further along the coast that's a few streets in and it's normally really quiet, most people wouldn't know unless they check a map or are in a nearby hotel.

@DoomGoober Жыл бұрын

A statistician did an analysis of Yelp reviews and found that cities like San Francisco tend to give fewer 4.5 star rated reviews (big cities tend to be harsher than medium sized cities for reviews.) So, while number of reviews and a 4 star review should be a good indicator in San Francisco, don't expect to see even the best restaurants having 4.5 or 5 star on Yelp in San Francisco.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Interesting report!

@kimberlyperrotis8962 10 ай бұрын

I almost always eat Dim Sum when I go into The City, it’s great there and hard to find anywhere else, even in other parts of the Bay Area.

@cfunkmike 11 ай бұрын

Stay at a hotel close to the SF airport, Ride the Bart from the airport, hotels usually have a shuttle to the airport. Get off and walk around you get off closest to the baseball park grab a drink and order an Uber. FyI Uber from down town back to the airport area is $25. Way better than driving in city

@ReelPhoneReviews Жыл бұрын

For #1 . When people are driving around also need to consider tolls

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Good point

@danc2014 7 ай бұрын

The all electronic road collections system mean you need a fast trac for the express lanes ( NOT toll roads), but the bridges have a toll going in to the city (which is SF direction) , Fast trac only, NO cash accepted but the bridge will also take a payment if you log on to 511 Caltrans and pay with a card.

@kenhoyer8601 11 ай бұрын

There's more sun in the winter then in the summer. Best time to visit is May, and even better is October. Don't swim at Ocean beach unless your familiar with the rip currents. Tourists get sucked out panic and drown.

@YellowProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips Ken!

@Squintillions Жыл бұрын

Thanks, planning a trip for me and my 13-year-old son this summer. It has been several years since we have been there. Is Golden Gate Park fairly safe for parking these days?

@psfca Жыл бұрын

Sometimes car break ins happens in GG Park especially cars with out of state license plates. Better to take Uber or if you choose to drive never leave any valuables in the car ..,have a great safe trip

@samfish6938 Жыл бұрын

If you have nothing in your car it will not be broken into there's only 4 hour parking i saw park ranger and sf parking giving tickets thousands of cars park there so its pretty safe the cut most of park in half so its hard to pass as Kennedy drive is pedestrian

@Squintillions Жыл бұрын

@@psfca thanks for the info. I have California plates.😀

@Squintillions Жыл бұрын

@@samfish6938 Thanks for the warning about the ticketing. I'll keep track of the time!

@slime9457 11 ай бұрын

I’m born and raised in the city. Lol I grew up my whole life saying that and yes I’m from the hunters point born and raised lol it’s funny because how yal feel about saying frisco is how we feel about people saying San Fran😒we hate that shit. “The city” works too

@StephEatsnTravels 11 ай бұрын

I'm from the Bay Area. Everything in this video is spot on (I'm glad you mentioned Richmond District)! Fr, we do not say "San Fran" or "Frisco"

@nathankoon7749 7 ай бұрын

the alcatraz tours get booked up pretty early. i'd say look 3 months in advance during the summer

@YellowProductions 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@estrada41510 Жыл бұрын

Im a SF city Native, and we do call it Frisco...just depends who you're asking, if you ask an old white guy from the Marina district, sure he probably does not like the term Frisco, but if you ask Black, Hispanic and asian youth from The mission District, Fillmore, Hunters point, Potereo hill, Excelsior , Sunnydale, Lakeview, china town, avenues, tenderloin, SOMA etc. we do call it Frisco

@clubmogambo3214 11 ай бұрын

It's usually arrogant white liberals who get all in a huff over the word Frisco. Which is why I like to use this word a lot when posting in channels discussing this city.

@terejosh13 11 ай бұрын

😂

@douglasmcarthur7986 11 ай бұрын

We also call it “The City”.

@eddieg6436 10 ай бұрын

……it’s The City.

@glorystyles7156 10 ай бұрын

We all call it "The City".

@priyomabasu7089 Ай бұрын

Hey I am going to be in SF the next 4 days. What’s the best and reasonable way to explore the city? Will a Muni pass help?😊

@solo.life.travels7215 Жыл бұрын

Excited to visit your beautiful state!!! From north Carolina ❤❤

@craigarmitage2697 5 ай бұрын

I was staying right next to the Tenderloin in the Clift Royal Sonesta, on Geary. Wanted to go get a bahn mi from a place, not knowing about the Tenderloin. It was pretty sketchy and my fiancée was a bit scared. It's really sad to see the state of it, didnt expect that sort of degradation so close to Union Square and the Civic square. We made a sharp exit and went North Beach for food.

@scottman895 Жыл бұрын

I've eaten at China Live before! The food was pretty good there when I went. These are all great tips to keep in mind. One thing I'll add for Fisherman's Wharf is that you should try to go early in the day to avoid all the crowds. Pier 39 was not too crowded in the morning, and I got to watch all the sea lions without having to rub elbows with anybody! I went during April when they were all at the wharf. I also remember lucking out with the weather too on the same trip as it wasn't too cold, and the Golden Gate Bridge was clear of any fog during the trip!

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

China Live is pretty good! And glad to hear you got that one clear Golden Gate day! 😉

@roberthasan6231 Жыл бұрын

@@YellowProductions I had a sunny, clear sky morning seeing the Golden Gate Bridge on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Def lucked out on the weather in San Francisco! It was sunny everyday during Thanksgiving break too.

@stevenjohnson8736 2 ай бұрын

@@YellowProductionsu mean what to do when u visiting San Francisco is go to the best neighborhood in San Francisco called the tenderloin and make a whole lot of friends with those homeless people and smoke a lot of fentanyl with your drug addicted buddy and act like a damn zombie and talk a lot of nonsense with them 😃

@AllDogsAreGoodDogs Ай бұрын

There's 3 areas that are known as "Chinatown". He mentioned #1 only. There's Clement Street, and Irving around 24th.

@Beatit19 4 ай бұрын

What not to do: going to San Francisco

@MicroDon-CookieMonster 2 күн бұрын

Bro idk how many people got your comment. But that shit made me laugh aloud lol.

@thomasbrutting8046 Жыл бұрын

My wife and myself spent the last couple days of our US holiday in SF and our hotel was the Motel 6 in Tenderloin. Yes, the area was shabby there were a lot of homeless and poor people around, but we actually did not feel unsafe there. I have to say that actually all people we encountered were friendly and even though we obviously were better off than most of them nobody approached us or bothered us. And as far as food is concerned - there is an excellent Thai restaurant just across the street from Motel 6.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the report on the Motel 6!

@thomasbrutting8046 Жыл бұрын

@@YellowProductions The hotel itself was actually ok, fairly priced with free parking in their underground car park included.

@jeffkelly4024 11 ай бұрын

The true SF experience...🤣😂

@kabysummit5801 10 ай бұрын

You actually did very well. Car break-ins tend to happen on the streets, not in hotel parking lots. And, yes there are many poor people in Tenderloin, but they are not thugs. They are poor and often times, high on drugs and mentally unstable. But still, don't test it by walking around in the evenings.

@BlueTickCH 8 ай бұрын

@@kabysummit5801I love my city😢

@manxkin 11 ай бұрын

My last trip to San Francisco was February 2022. I’ve been there many times. No reason to go back at this point. Simply not what it used to be.

@terejosh13 11 ай бұрын

thank you for the nothing sandwich

@user-vo9xu8dn1d Ай бұрын

Mark Twain stated, "The coldest summer I ever spent was in San Francisco." I live in S.F. Yes, it can get very cold in summer. When the fog (Karl) starts to creep over the Twin Towers, go get your coat! Chinatown has many surprises. The side streets and alleys where you'll find them. I think that Fisherman's wharf is so kitschy. However, it is fun to visit once in a while. And it is NOT the real San Francisco.

@judithoberpaul509 11 күн бұрын

I also know Mark Twain's saying. Next year I'll spend a few days in San Francisco again to reminisce about my first visit there. This year in March I saw the Golden Gate Bridge from an airplane for the first time without fog 😊

@donackerson5194 9 ай бұрын

Mistake #1 Going there in the first place

@richardmercer2337 Жыл бұрын

One of the best ways to visit San Francisco: take a cruise which stops there for a day. I did that once and somehow managed to get a personal tour driver who took me all over the city at my request, including a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge! Also your ship will likely offer a number of package tours.

@YellowProductions Жыл бұрын

Great tip Richard!

@shashikumarganesh2516 11 ай бұрын

Do you have contact of personal driver

@gatorwoman71-the-real-one 8 ай бұрын

I've read recently that BART has gotten unsafe and not to take it from SFO into downtown. What's your take on that? Thanks for the tips!

@YellowProductions 8 ай бұрын

Day time maybe it's OK. I wouldn't take it at night. Uber instead

@billtaylor9679 Жыл бұрын

Pretty good. coverage of "rhe City". Ir ia however Grant AVENUE.

@subaruamazon 10 ай бұрын

any recommendations for Italian rest on north beach neighborhood or Chinese restaurants in the allys of chinatown thx. coming from nj want to avoid tourist eateries.

@nope7560 Жыл бұрын

I respectfully disagree about the driving and parking thing. I found inexpensive parking all over the city and love having my car with me while driving up from So Cal. Very convenient and never had a problem. Only frustrating thing is potential break ins, but so far haven’t experienced that.

@Eightpspi 11 ай бұрын

I love driving in san fran. I got to see the whole city for the most part.

@KakoThePoet 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree. My family drives up from SoCal every few summers, and we always manage to find reasonable parking without any car theft. (hopefully i stays that way)

@MikeCohenSF 7 ай бұрын

I got rid of my car when I moved here 12 years ago and I don't miss driving one bit. Even before I moved here, I never once rented a car when I visited. It's so easy to get around with public transit or walking. Where I live now, I step out my door and get right on a Muni light rail (N Judah) and I'm downtown in 15 minutes.

@justwatching2006 7 ай бұрын

Rental companies have a specific mostly white and a little blue rear license plate registration sticker. This sticker is a dead giveaway to car thieves that there's a good chance there backpacks, luggage or electronics in the car. They bypass most cars that have the typical solid color in this case for California the 2024 sticker is solid blue.

@bocagoodtimes1460 10 ай бұрын

Mistake 1-13….visiting in the first place 😂 It’s sad but true….. great video as always…..it’s sad what has happened to a once great city.

@aracnealbarran7228 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Love your videos!

@nancyberry1039 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in the Monterey Bay area (Monterey, Pacific Grove, & Carmel-By-The -Sea) which is about 2.5 hrs south of S.F. All of us central coast residents always referred to San Francisco as "The City" back before San Jose (& Silicon Valley) became a popular area with all the big tech companies. Back then The City was the place to go for fun daytime activities (Wharf, Golden Gate Park, the zoo, museums) and for nightlife entertainment (concerts, clubs, theater shows, etc). My last visit there was 2019, the summer before the pandemic shut everything down in early 2020. My parents sold their home of 46 years & moved to WA 4 months later.

@RedZ1900 10 ай бұрын

Grew up in San Francisco. Didn't even know people called it "The City". Also didnt know the fog had a name.

@eddieg6436 10 ай бұрын

Yes, EVERYONE (who knows anything) refers to it as “the city”.

@diegoterneus2250 7 ай бұрын

@@RedZ1900 Even those of us who live in other parts of the Bay Area refer to San Francisco as "the City".

@RedZ1900 7 ай бұрын

@@diegoterneus2250sounds pretentious

@MR.B1004. Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in San Francisco and I don't have a problem with people calling San Francisco San Fran or Frisco! Sometimes I say it. The problem I have is everyone going to Alcatraz why would you spend your time at a prison? Why not go to Angel Island where immigrants came for a better life. Another thing don't waste your time making reservation at these high end restaurants go spend your time and money at the local whole in the wall restaurants. Where you can find real authentic food for cheap! What I do agree with you is the parking too expensive and going to Peir 39 it's too touristy the food overpriced. I also have to cosign on the wearing a jacket all year round,if you visit SF without a jack you will pay the price!😢

@smileeysface Жыл бұрын

Do you have any restaurant suggestions near Hilton union Square? I will be there for a conference in a couple months.

@MR.B1004. Жыл бұрын

@@smileeysface Basically the further away from downtown the better! Find other communities throughout the city. Other communities are nothing like downtown over years it changed to become more touristy.