San Francisco
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The City by the Bay | The City by the Bay
Why visit
San Francisco still works for hills, ferries, neighborhoods, food, museums, bay views, and access toward redwoods or wine country. The best days stay compact because the terrain and transit shape everything.
When to avoid
Do not visit San Francisco expecting every worthwhile stop to be close together or easy to improvise. For San Francisco, the practical constraints are part of the itinerary: hours, transport, weather, crowds, and the distance between worthwhile areas. A day in San Francisco should account for distance, heat, parking, and transit before adding more stops. For San Francisco, do not make weak transit carry the whole day. Use a ride or car when it keeps the route sensible.
