San Francisco any tips please

[Lenny Rider]

Off there for my landmark birthday this year, got 4 nights there then 4 in San Diego finishing up in LA.

Short time in each, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SeagullSarge]

Super Duper burger, fast food chain and dotted around SF but their burgers are amazing and the garlic fries are the best!!

 

[El Sid]

A drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and lunch in Sausalito.

 

[robinsonsgrin]

"finishing up in LA".. well, if you are skint by then, you are welcome to my gaff for a bed for the night.. though, surely it is easier to just drive back to Worthing!!

 

[Gazwag]

Dylan's Tours do an excellent tour around the city

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

 

[Goldstone1976]

SF - GG Bridge, Marin headlands, Sausalito, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Pier 39 (but only for the sea lions), Farmer's market in the Ferry building. More bars and restaurants than you can shake a stick at (PM me for details if interested)

Near SF - North: Wine country (prefer Sonoma valley to Napa personally), South: Route 1 South (all the way to SD if you like, but it's slow), Santa Cruz (to laugh at the surfer dudes, ride the wooden roller coaster and seeing the pelicans fly low over the beach), Monterey Bay (for the world class aquarium and to hire a canoe and paddle out to within touching distance of wild sea otters hunting in the kelp, and for diving if you're into it and for whale watching), Carmel (for the stunning beach, antiques and for 17 mile drive around the coast with Pebble beach)

Santa Barbara - just beautiful

SD - go on a couple of WWII ships, including a carrier; Sea World; Tijuana (then you've been to Mexico too [but you haven't really, of course])

Have fun.

 

[chiefkickass]

Alcatraz (at dusk)

 

[User removed 4]

Don't drop your soap in communal showers.

 

[red star portslade]

My tip would be: If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

 

[Rugrat]

A drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and lunch in Sausalito.

Absolutely this ... I would recommend Scoma's ... on the water, great views and grub

Make sure you drive out to Napa and do a couple of vineyards

If you're driving down PCH (1) to LA give yourself enough time to go by Carmel, and Monterray ... its a great drive

For my money just drive through LA ... I lived between LA and SD for a number of years and always found LA soulless ... exceptions are Santa Monica and Pasadena, both worth a visit if you're there

San Diego has a few vineyards around Temecula and one Calloway (I think) is a great place for lunch

 

[Lenny Rider]

Alcatraz (at dusk)

Already booked that, apparently they are closing it as an attraction in October.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Do not drop acid at midday in Haight Street then get into a car with a strange man, also off his head, who offers you a lift, and who drives off, side-swiping several cars along the way. Only in San Fran.

 

[Cars]

Went there last year, hated it. Huge homeless problem, and you get hassled constantly for spare change and cigarettes.

I'd go sausalito, or maybe Tiburon.

 

[PWA]

I've been to many cities in America and this is still my favourite.

Also Check out the Levi's Stadium - Home to Superbowl 50. Opens very soon.

 

[jameswestport]

I'm going for the Summer cant wait! Keep the tips coming!

 

[Tubby-McFat-Fuc]

I'm going for the Summer cant wait! Keep the tips coming!

Go by plane. That atlantic ocean can be a ******* swimming across

 

[Tubby-McFat-Fuc]

If you deceide to go to Alcatraz, book your tickets as soon as you can.

I recall there can sometimes be a day or more waiting list

 

[desprateseagull]

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[bhafc4eva]

Also going in Aug for a birthday. LA, Las Vegas, SF, Santa Barbara and then San Diego.

Planning on driving between SF and San Diego with 1 night in Santa Barbara via Pacific Hway. Have looked at various websites and they advise that this is too much in 2 days. Cars all booked and hotels sorted so just going to go for it. Has anyone done this drive and what were their experience?