Alright, you have a couple of hours to spend between conference and dinner, chances are your starting point is a downtown venue. So what to do in downtown San Francisco when you're short of time? Read on. What to see in North Beach District, San Francisco? Fisherman's Wharf is swarmed by tourists and you can join the legions. But why not use your time less touristy with our list of…

Alright, you have a couple of hours to spend between conference and dinner, chances are your starting point is a downtown venue. So what to do in downtown San Francisco when you're short of time? Read on. What to see in SOMA, San Francisco? To make sure you're going in the right direction take the Market Street with the Bay Bridge visible and turn right wherever. But start at Union…

Alright, you have a couple of hours to spend between conference and dinner, chances are your starting point is a downtown venue. So what to do in downtown San Francisco when you're short of time? Read on. What to see in Chinatown, San Francisco? Find yourself the Dragon gate, Grant Avenue, or the Great Eastern Restaurant where Obama had dim sum. But you can also choose to start at Union…

Topping the rent charts nationwide, $3500/month for 1-bedroom unit is as real as is obscene. But where did it go wrong for San Francisco and is it really so bad as it looks? The supply side is pretty straightforward: available housing in San Francisco is scarce. Here’s why: Geographic constraints. Bay Area doesn’t have much land available to build out. San Francisco is a 7-by-7 mile city with sprawling problematic,…

The warmest month in the city, September is definitely a good time to visit San Francisco. Just bring your layers. What is the weather like in San Francisco in September? Expect temperatures around high 60s (19-22'C) by day to mid-50s (11-14'C) by night. Pleasant weather, coupled with diminishing crowds (tourists love summer), it's a good time to visit the city. Mind the famous San Francisco fog in early mornings and…

Where are the most exciting swings in San Francisco? These are not the overprotected constructions on city playgrounds with rubber flooring, rather than old-school rope-and-tire tree swings done by enthusiasts on various precious spots. Most of them have the added value of a vista site so get your camera ready! #1. Bernal Heights Park Swing A very popular spot with a very wanted swing that was broken and repaired numerous…

Not what you may expect. If you think of California as a sun-soaked, heavily air-conditioned place, arriving in San Francisco you might be in for a surprise so read on. What is the weather like in San Francisco in July? Expect mid-50s – high 60s (12–19'C) temperatures. Although you can certainly get 80s (ca 27'C) at noon Downtown, 'beach weather' tends to be a rarity in SF, so make no…

Slideseeing: The city's steep terrain has to have some advantages besides vistas. 1. Slides in Golden Gate Park Golden Gate Park is your go-to place in San Francisco for all things fun and relax - with kids or on a kid-free day. These bumpy concrete slides with shallow chutes are the oldest and well-known in San Francisco. Thing is, the slides in Koret's Children's Quarter in Golden Gate Park are…

Happy Birthday Free SF Tour! On October 12 we celebrated our first birthday hooray! On this day last year, we hosted our first tour guest and this is how the magic began. Ever since then, you could catch Filip waiting at 10AM @ Union Square full of energy and enthusiasm, eager to show you the lovely city of San Francisco! Every Day 10AM Rain or Shine! The past year was…

It might be cloudy and rainy outside but you shouldn't worry! San Francisco might be amazing when the sun is shining, but a city with such vibes has got you covered when it’s a bit darker outside, too! If you wake up in SF and find out it’s more grayish outside than expected, we got a list of ideas for you! Jane on Larkin 5$ chocolate croissant, 4$ soy latte…