San Francisco Tips & Tricks, San Francisco, California

San Francisco, one of America’s most visited cities, draws in tourists from all over the world! Even the locals and nearby residents like to join in on the fun that this wonderful city has to offer. But, with so many people vying to catch a glimpse, it can often become an overwhelming (and chaotic) adventure. In my most recent trip out to San Francisco, I decided to do my research beforehand to make the best of my time (and money) while exploring what wonderful treasures this city has to offer; here are a few of the things I learned:

We arrived in the city at 9 in the morning and were pleasantly surprised to find there were still at least 20 FREE parking spots right near Ghirardelli square and Aquatic Park. We enjoyed 4 free hours of parking, which was plenty of time to do the things we wanted to do that day. For those who plan to spend the whole day exploring, there are parking lots that will charge you an arm and a leg to stay there (up to $10/hour) which can get expensive! Instead, do some research and find a lot that will charge a flat rate for the whole day; for instance, you can park at the Fort Mason Center for 4+ hours and it only costs you $14. Or, if you prefer not to worry about parking, you can visit this site and reserve a spot before you even arrive! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).