According to research, the city of San Francisco is expecting a whopping 26.5 million visitors in 2019. If you want to visit San Francisco, you need to explore it like a local, or else you will be stuck in long lineups with a lot of people.
San Francisco offers some of the most award-winning cuisines in all of North America, there is an incredible culture to be experienced, stunning architecture, beautiful scenery, and really interesting history.
Unfortunately, most of the common areas have been exploited by tourism making it ridiculously busy to even get on a trolley in the high season. So how do you visit San Francisco and get the true experience, not just the tourist traps?
Thankfully, we did that research for you, keep on reading to learn how you can visit San Francisco and experience the city as a true local would.
Let’s get started!
Observe the Golden Gate Bridge From Crissy Field
The Golden Gate bridge is at the top of every San Francisco tourist’s list, and for a good reason, it is absolutely incredible and contains a lot of history. However, if you are planning to walk across it, you will be spending half of your day there because of the crowds.
Instead, head to Crissy field where you will be observing the bridge from a beautiful National park. There you will get full photos of the bridge without dodging a bunch of other tourists. This is one of the places to see in San Francisco, by far, and easy to get to, especially with your own driver.
Have a Craft Brew at Monk’s Kettle
Did someone say craft beer? Monk’s Kettle has over 200 craft beers to choose from, including some very rare brews such as the Midas Touch which is a 2700-year-old Egyptian recipe.
Watch a Comedy Show at Cobb’s
Comedy shows give you a true taste of the local experience. Head to Cobb’s Comedy Club for the top comedians and a nice brew while you watch.
Feel the Tranquility in the Japanese Tea Gardens
Feeling a little overwhelmed by the large city? Head to the zen and tranquil Japanese tea Gardens where you will be amongst giant Koi ponds and stunning gardens. Make sure you enjoy a cup of tea while you are at it.
Work off the Cuisine at the Filbert Street Steps
One thing is for sure, the food in San Francisco is incredible, which also means you will constantly be eating. If you are feeling like a bit of exercise to work that off, head to the Filbert St steps where you will find incredible views of the city, wild parrots flying around, and a beautiful garden to relax at.
Visit San Francisco In Style!
Getting around the city can be difficult in the busy times of the year, so nothing better than booking private transportation while you visit San Francisco.
We offer a range of late-model vehicles with experienced chauffeurs that will give you a true experience of what San Francisco has to offer.
If you have any questions or inquiries, feel free to contact us at any time.
