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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The main thing not to do is even go there and waste your money and time.
Why bother visiting anyway you'll get robbed or murdered can't stand Frisco
Is making a reservation but not committed to eating there ok in San Francisco?
Mistake #1 is going to SF these days for ANY reason.
13: not having "relations" with a bum
If you dont hook up with one of those bums in the tenderloin, you havent lived.
What NOT to DO in San Francisco.
#1 Stay
I love how you can just take a crap anywhere in San Francisco and people don't get all weird over it. Everyone knows how difficult it is as a tourist, walking around all day, taking in the sights, and being totally unable to find a toilet when you really need one. Finally, an international gem has embraced the logic of people's reality and struggles.
What not to do in San Francisco: Going there.
Liar
Driving in SF is a great way to enjoy and to see it
I love how u said don’t call it SAN FRAN but the title of yur vid is SAN FRAN. funny. Thnx for yur videos 👍👌😘
Cable cars are a good transportation option if you are staying on Nob Hill like The Fairmount. Even if you are just 3 blocks away on Grant Ave. I couldn't climb that hill after dinner and drinks! 😄
The safest place to park is at the police station. 🤣
The fog isn't called Karl by San Franciscans. Some DB that moved here in 2010 decided it should have a name. We don't accept it. Sorry!
I've never considered Pier 39 part of Fisherman's Wharf, but close enough. There are some decent restaurants on Pier 39, along with the tourist stuff. There are places to stay in The Tenderloin. Tourists book them because it's cheap, but then they find out why it's cheap. I think you're OK walking around there during the day, but I wouldn't wander it late at night. I've stayed at The Hilton on O'Farrell Street several times, that's down the street from Union Square. The hotel is quite nice. Just remember when you walk out the front door, walk to your right toward Union Square. Going the other way, and you will be visiting the Tenderloin.
need more people to understand mistake #1, you do NOT want to drive in SF
Made a mistake of booking our hotel in the Tenderloin. Didn't realise how bad the area is until we got there
It's a complete mess. Put me off SF completely
The one thing to do in SF is not to go.
Travelers call it San franpsycho
Does anyone realize that San Fran psycho it's illegal to refuse legal u.s. currency
#14. Don't go to that 💩hole to start with.
What not to do in S.F.? Vote Democrat, because that is the source of all of S.F.'s problems. Decades of electing Democrats has allowed the Dems to put into effect all of their horrible policies, which have destroyed the city.
A law was just passed that place is must take cash!
You Reap What You Vote.
Reasons People Are Fleeing "The Golden State" Under Governor Gavin Newsom.
Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom assumed office on January 7, 2019. His second term will end on January 4, 2027. This is an overview based on people leaving the state. Gavin Newsom has been involved in California politics for 27 years. Do you think that he might be part of the problem?
People are leaving CALIFORNIA for various reasons, driven by both economic and personal factors. Governor Newsom has done nothing to turn this around. Gavin just keeps signing progressive liberal bills about everything “under the sun” and does not listen to the concerns of Californians.
HIGH COST OF LIVING: Housing Costs: California's housing market is notoriously expensive. While other states such as New York and Hawaii also have high housing costs, California's combination of high prices, limited supply, and significant income disparity makes it the state with the highest housing prices relative to income. Drivers in California are paying the highest prices in the nation for gas this summer.
TAXES: The state with the highest taxes in the nation is California. This includes a combination of state income tax, sales tax, and property tax. California has a progressive income tax system with the highest top marginal tax rate in the country, reaching up to 13.3% for high-income earners.
The state has a base sales tax rate of 7.25%, which is among the highest in the nation. Local jurisdictions can add their own sales taxes, leading to combined rates that can exceed 10% in some areas.
While California's property tax rates are not the highest in the nation, the HIGH PROPERTY VALUES result in significant property tax bills. As of 2024, the average cost of a house in California varies significantly depending on the region, but statewide, the median home price is approximately $760,000.
HOUSING SHORTAGE: Limited housing supply and strict zoning laws have led to a significant housing shortage, making it difficult for many people to find affordable housing options. In 2023, California saw approximately 110,000 housing starts. This figure includes both single-family and multi-family housing units.
HOMELESSNESS CRISIS: The state has a high rate of homelessness, particularly in urban areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco, contributing to concerns about safety and quality of life. California has the largest number of homeless people in the United States. As of the latest available data in 2023, California ACCOUNTED for about 30% of the nation’s homeless population.
Over the past 5 years California has spent $24 billion to tackle this problem. Instead of solving the problem the homeless population has grown from 151,000 to 181,000. This increase occurred over a period of three years, from 2020 to 2023.
The mild climate in many parts of California can make living outdoors more feasible than in states with harsher weather conditions, attracting homeless individuals from other regions.
NATURAL DISASTERS: "California frequently experiences natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and landslides. Residents are advised to be prepared for these environmental hazards, which are often exacerbated by extreme weather events and climate change." As a result, insurance rates are rising, coverage is shrinking, or policies are being canceled.
California typically experiences the largest number of wildfires and acres burned annually compared to other states in the United States. California is also frequently cited as the state that experiences the most severe and widespread droughts in the United States.
Annual earthquake damages in the US are estimated at $14.7 billion, up from $7.5 billion in 2017. California accounts for $9.6 billion of the annual losses, followed by Washington ($1.2 billion) and Oregon ($745 million). San Andreas – are you also waking up?
QUALITY OF LIFE: Issues like traffic congestion, long commute times, and pollution in major cities can negatively impact the quality of life for many Californians. Otherwise, California tends to rank in the middle to upper tier among U.S. states.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ELSEWHERE: Other states offer comparable or better job opportunities, often with lower costs of living and better business climates, attracting Californians to relocate. California’s economy has shown signs of strain recently. The state is in the middle of back-to-back multi-billion dollar budget deficits because of declines in state tax revenue. California’s unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is above the national average and the highest of any state.
POLITICAL CLIMATE: Some residents are dissatisfied with California's political climate, which they feel is too liberal or not aligned with their personal beliefs and values. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation July 15, 2024 that bans California school staff from informing parents about changes in their child’s preferred gender identity without the student’s consent.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT: High business taxes and stringent regulations can make it challenging for businesses to thrive, leading companies and entrepreneurs to move to states with more favorable business environments.
Recently Elon Musk decided to move two major headquarters, X and SpaceX, from California to Texas. On Apr 1, 2024 — the California State Legislature and Governor ARBITRARILY decided that the minimum wage for California fast food workers should be $20 an hour, or 25% above the state's $16 level. San Ramon-based Chevron to move headquarters to Texas ( 8.2.2024).
After 56 years, the Oakland A’s baseball team is leaving Oakland. Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA will serve as their temporary home ( 2025-2027) before they move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season. And the march of major businesses to other states continues unabated.
CRIME: Newsom and CA Legislature’s bottom line: Retailers, secure and lock up your merchandise because we won't be locking up criminals.
Many retirees seek to stretch their retirement savings further by moving to states with lower living costs and better tax benefits.
There are more affordable, less stressful living conditions, and better opportunities elsewhere. California needs to make changes. If necessary fire the manager ( Governor Newsom) and remove his “worker bees” – the ultra progressive legislators. To not do so – you just get more of the same policies that are slowly destroying one of the most beautiful states in the country.
Great video thank you!
Breeders and the rich destroying the earth.
Only stupid and uneducated people create to cause more suffering and pain and disguise it as a gift of life when it is not… only very intelligent people never produce.
i ❤ sf. our backyard.
DO NOT GO TO SAN FRANCISCO…unless you want to get mugged, car jacked and robbed.