Trip advice needed, San Francisco.
 

Headed out to San Fransisco for a bit of business and pleasure,

was trying to align the date with the perfect temp's of Indian Summer.

Would be really appreciative if anyone knew the "ideal" date to go for the best weather, the least tourists, and some decent events. I know there are some locals on here, perhaps they could tell me which things to avoid at the very least. Best places to eat? Best places to score a bag of nugs? You know.. the necessities in life.

I already have a few "touristy" things lined up.. was hoping for some additional input.

Much appreciation for any helpful comments!

I've lived in SF since 1995 and the ideal time to come for a visit is early-mid October. It's the best weather we have all year. :2 cents::thumbsup

Any time during the summer is nice and cool.

If your gonna do the cable car, don't do the tourist thing and wait in line for an hour. Go to one of the stops and buy your tickets directly from the cable car itself. Much easier.

Guys,

really appreciate the tips.. just what I was looking for. Will definitely take note of both :)

When we went i used the cty pass thing for the cable cars Was a great deal and the lines were not bad at all. We enjoyed alztraz island the best :) if you like that sorta thing

Anytime between July and Oct are the warmest and least rain. Technically September is the warmest month. Avoid the Wharf, Union Square, etc to avoid lots of tourists.

Too many good places to eat for me to even make a recommendation. I think this city has more good food than any other city in the world.

Yeah, see.. Alcatraz is the kind of thing I'm trying to avoid like the plague. Looking for beautiful land, less people, more enjoyment and relaxation. But I'll definitely be getting the pass as mentioned and NOT waiting in line for an hour :thumbsup

*checks wharf off the list* Thanks for that :thumbsup

I loved going to the wharf, had oysters on the half shell, went to a blues club right around the corner, it was awesome

http://www.parksconservancy.org/visi...ker-beach.html

also awesome hiking trails here:

http://www.parksconservancy.org/visi...lands-end.html and you can see the remains of the infamous sutro bath house still from some views while hiking

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutro_Baths

land's end/sutro baths
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oh , i missed the score a bag of nugs, i used to buy matchbox $20 in the haight/ashbury and the park at the end there, not sure if that still happens, just walk down haight and several peeps used to say *nugs*

If you're goin to the wharf. Try the clam chowder in a bread bowl too :thumbsup

Yes the Wharf is infested, it's like being in hel, you can barely walk down the sidewalk without running into someone that thinks a sidewalk is for standing in the middle of and blocking it. Unlike other less touristy areas, where people know what walking is and how to do it properly.

Check out Golden Boy Pizza in North Beach, killer slices :)

If you like house music.

My brother throws a cool gig on Friday's :)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php...27114903988464

Jaw dropping. Me likey for sure, thanks Dyna Mo.. will definitely be looking into those :thumbsup

Ha.. I'll let you know about the nugs or not, if there still there.. but hey.. anything is possible.

Rent a car and drive south on Hwy 1.



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After you get back to SF, do the same thing, only go north.


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I've been there a few times. Good food.

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San Francisco is a great place to eat--lots of good restaurants, especially neighborhood places. I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, so I save my Chinese food cravings for my frequent visits to SF. But it's not Paris, or Lyon, or Bologna, or Rome, etc., etc., etc.