What if I told you there IS a way to experience San Francisco without breaking the bank? Today, I’m going to share some budget-friendly ideas for your visit to San Francisco. You’ll learn about the least expensive times to visit, how to explore top museums for free and a little advice on how to keep your food budget in check.
As a San Francisco resident, I love exploring the city, and I can’t wait to share some of my tips with you today!
Best Budget-Friendly Tours & Experiences:
Mission Murals & Food Tour: https://gyg.me/5hSLa9nR
Self-Guided Bike Rental: https://gyg.me/GxLNqizR
Cable Car Experience with App-Based Tour: https://gyg.me/BTnDwbNh
Videos & Articles Mentioned:
Golden Gate Bridge Photo Spots: https://youtu.be/buozm4MwU7s
Free Museums: https://youtu.be/t2pSY5HXn98
Colorful Staircases Around SF: https://youtu.be/u3SLL8NKyek
Free Museum Days Calendar: https://www.sftourismtips.com/free-museum-admission-days.html
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 When to Visit
02:13 Free Sightseeing
05:30 Hidden Gems
08:31 Affordable Eats
10:43 Free Museum Days
12:02 Transportation
15:15 Conclusion
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Best city in the US! Don't forget – there is also Lyft, Uber, Waymo etc if you don't have a car and don't want to take muni(which is thorough and awesome). Bring a sweater! Visit the mission and the Haight! Don't be scared of the tenderloin – it's 3 square blocks and people are more focused on getting high than messing with tourists. 6th street between market and Howard is the real dangerous area.
So THAT'S where the Musee Mechanique went! You can also call City Guides for free, well-narrated walking tours. In Chinatown look for restaurants that don't look fancy. The more it looks like a laundromat, the better the food will be — as one cookbook author (can't remember her name) says, "How much decor can you eat?" Remember to walk up Stockton Street as well as Grant. For a portable snack, look into the fortune cookie bakeries. A big bag of imperfect cookies costs next to nothing.
I've lived here for 14 years without owning a car. The N Judah stops directly in front of my home.
LA day tours what do u say?
Visiting in.late October or Early November your videos are so informative and helpful! Thank you! 😀
Going to alcatraz,golden gate, mostly. Only have 2 days then drviing to monterey. Trying to decide to stay by airport and use travel tonget to those places. Vs renting a vehicle those 2 days. Or to stay like around fishermans. Which lodging is more expensive. I need to stay some where the most economical but with visiting those areas. Or do i stay by airport and just drive. I do have a hotel booked now that offers free parking,not far from fisherman. But i we dont drive to places,then were paying $100 day for a rental car were not using. Really appreciate your videos. Thanks
Last week I finally walked the Golden Gate Bridge. It was definitely an amazing experience. We parked at Battery Park for free and walked all the way down. I am finding your videos very helpful.
Personally, I’ve found there to be an amazing selection of affordable things to do in SF if you time things right. I’ve stayed in multiple hotels around Union square (basic, but perfectly nice) for under $120/ night, and the all day muni app pass for $5.70 (no cable car) is a no brainer for me. I always leave my car parked at either San Bruno or Dublin/ Pleasanton BART station depending where I’m coming from, and take BART into the city.
Thank you very much for that usefull information. It will help me a lot for my SF Trip
More like $100 parking
I'm wondering if Coit Tower with its wonderful WPA painted wall frescos from the Great Depression is still open. In addition to a great view the frescos depict life at work in the 1930's. Not to be missed. During the
McCarthy era Coit Tower was closed, but it opened again in the 1960's.
Thank you for the great video and excellent information. ✌️👍
Did she just say I'm sure you heard the rumor that San Francisco is expensive? Really?🤔 it's not a rumor it's a fact. Re Damn diculous!😅 However thanks for the information 👍🏾.
check hotel rates in nearby suburbs with good transit connections to San Francisco
what a helpful and welcoming video with excellent suggestions and excellent photos. you open so many doors to experience san francisco in a beautiful way.
Excellent reccos thank you
🎉❤Hi friend, San Francisco is one of my dream place to go🎉, you are so amazing, love, love how you created this video ❤😊.
If You Live Anywhere Near San Francisco Than You Don’t Have To Book A Hotel Room At All And The Distance Between San Francisco And The Rest Of The Bay Area Is Close Enough For A Day Trip Where Overnight Stays Is Not Needed
Thanks for the great Video! 🎉😊