Things To Do In San Francisco, Tourism & Photo Locations
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In my line of work, I am constantly on the search for new places, different angles, and overlooked spots for my photoshoots for those that demand something unique and custom.
As an avid travel and couchsurfer, I care about how visitors spend their time effectively, efficiently and cheerfully while on limited schedules, budgets and other constraints traveling from near and far from all over the world.
I have been fortunate to be shown around places during my travels where I do my reciprocate thoughtfulness and attention to detail to those I meet.
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From amazing architecture, beautiful street art, quirky fixtures, beautiful alleys, walking tours, neighborhood strolls, date ideas, charming Victorians, stunning views, institutional businesses and everything in between – here are some of my favorite places to hang out and explore through the city.
This is my sample list of San Francisco essentials for tourists, professional travelers, insiders, and those with a permanent sense of wanderlust.
These are not only some of the best places to explore but some of the best locations and spots to take photos in San Francisco whether you are looking for iconic locations, hidden gems, colorful backgrounds, rustic backgrounds or scenic backdrops.
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Check out my other travel guides. Favorite SF neighborhoods: Mission District, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Embarcadero, Hayes Valley, NOPA, SOMA, Financial District, Jackson Square, and Bernal Heights. See my gallery of photos, including hidden gems, alleys, night photography spots, and more.
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What Should I See In San Francisco? How Do I Spend A Day In San Francisco?
San Francisco is an amazing city, and despite it’s compactness, there is a lot to do and see in a short period. You can easily spend your time crossing around town so it’s best to pick a couple neighborhoods a day to explore.
Mission District: food, drinks, street art
Hayes Valley: food, boutiques
Inner Richmond: Clement Street aka ‘new chinatown’, food
Nopa: wine, beer and food
North Beach, Upper Haight: distinct neighborhoods
Marina, Embarcadero: outdoors, views, water.
What Are The Best Day Trips From San Francisco?
Marin County: Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, Sausalito, Mt Tamalpais.
Wine Country: Sonoma (less crowded, not as pretentious), Napa (bachelorette parties on Saturdays).
What Are The Best Weekend Trips From San Francisco?
Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Monterey/Santa Cruz/Carmel, Hwy 1 up to the Mendocino Coast, Hwy 1 down to Monterey.
What Are The Best Restaurants In San Francisco?
That’s debatable, but I would start with the Eater SF Essential 38 Guide which is constantly updated. It has cheap eats, classic San Francisco institutions and fancy high-end spots.
Some of the most jam-packed neighborhoods for food are Mission District, Hayes Valley, Nopa and Inner Richmond.
Some of my favorite places are Nopa (burger, pappardelle), Foreign Cinema, Swan Oyster Depot, Hog Island, Slanted Door, Sotto Marie (cioppino), Liholiho Yacht Club, Mandalay, Pizzeta 211, Dragon Beaux, Zuni Cafe (1 hour roast chicken), Rintaro, La Taqueria, Absinthe, Shizen (vegan sushi), Bar Crudo, La Mar, Lers Ros, Limon, Cuisine of Nepal, Flour & Water to name a few.
What Are The Best Cocktail Bars In San Francisco?
It depends on what you seek (wine, cocktails and beer) but San Francisco has plenty of options that cover all those things. San Francisco has great cocktails and stiff cocktails.
Some of my favorites include Tommy’s (Margarita), Holy Water (Zombie Cocktail), Whitechapel, Aub Zam Zam, Bix, Buena Vista Cafe (Irish Coffee), Tonga Room (Mai Tai), Smuggler’s Cove (Mai Tai), LiPo Cocktail Lounge (Mai Tai), Padrecito (margarita).
What Are The Best Craft Beer Bars In San Francisco?
Toronado, City Beer Store, Crafty Fox Ale House, Liquid Gold, Zeitgeist, Fool’s Errand, Cellarmaker, and Monk’s Kettle.
What Can Couples Do In San Francisco?
Ballet, symphony galas, art openings at de Young, SFMOMA, walk embarcadero, shop at the ferry building farmer’s market, explore the Salesforce Park, catch a live show at a small intimate venue (Blackcat, Club Deluxe, Rickshaw, or Jazz at Bix).
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Travel Photographer - Destination, On Location (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago & Beyond)
San Francisco photographer, featured in the New York Times 52 Places Travel, Fodor’s Travel Guide, Travel+Leisure, Lonely Planet, San Francisco Travel Association, Culture Trip, Matador Network, TastingTable, TimeOut, Michelin Guide and more. I do travel for client engagements on a limited basis, mostly Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago and other locations for other projects – contact me for details. Below are a few places I recommend with illustrative examples of views, architecture, street art, hidden gems and restaurants (more to come, for travel updates follow me on Instagram).
In addition to my other photography services, I do offer customized personal vacation photography services – a hybrid of tour guide and personal photography services for individuals, couples and small groups. If you are looking for someone to show you around, capture your vacation travels and blend in seamlessly, contact me today. Having a local expert is essential for optimizing your precious time traveling, understanding optimal times for avoiding crowds and getting best lighting conditions as well as knowing what to skip and what to prioritize based on your personal preferences.