I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Frank Sinatra was right, San Francisco is a beautiful city. You totally fall in love with it!!! (I’m referring to the song: I left my hear in San Francisco) My last visit was in 2013, but it’s still as fresh as bread out of the oven. In my case, sour dough. 😉 So, without further ado, let’s just chat about this beautiful place.
Here are my favourite things to do in the city hope you enjoy 🙂
What all to pack
- It tends to get cold-ish, so make sure you throw in a jacket with a cosy stole or scarf
- Flat shoes or sneakers, to tame the hilly-terrain. You tend to walk a lot.
- Medicine packs
- Healthy snacks if you do not want to pile up some holiday weight 😉
What all to do
- Alcatraz
- The painted ladies
- Japanese tea garden
- The Golden Gate Bridge
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Chinatown
- Sausalito
- Lombard Street or the famous Crooked Street
- You can not be in S.F, and, not enjoy a Ghiradelli ice cream, or chocolate or both. We did go up-to the, Ghiradelli Square and treated ourselves to a sinful ice-cream sundae. (Was not into blogging, back the so no pictures of the dessert)
Summary of our day
We, took a day trip and covered the city in about 6-7 hours. You get plenty of breaks to eat, explore, etc. They started with a ferry ride, hich took us Sausalito and after an hour’s break there, we hopped on to a bus for The Golden Gate Bridge. Then, Lombard street and the Japanese tea garden, followed by The Painted Ladies & China town. I did not enjoy the tea garden, just a lot of walking to do, nothing else. (2009)
We took a cab, to the fisherman’s wharf, and the ambiance is lively. But, just a lot of walking. Ghiradelli Square is on the western side of the wharf. It was super hard to find a taxi, so we had to stand in the longest line ever, for the tram. But, it was worth the wait 🙂 (2011)
And, ofcourse we always a keep a day or two free to shop, or just R &R (rest & relaxation)
We wanted to visit the Yosemite National Park, and used the services of, Extranomical Tours & must say it was superb. We did a day trip, but you can totally stay the night if that’s what you’d prefer. They do expect a gratuity or a tip, at the end of the trip.
Some more interesting things to when in the bay area –
We, had limited time, so were not able to do the above, but hey, now we have another reason to go back right 😉 ?
Make sure to choose a hotel which checks all your boxes.
Have you been to San Francisco? What were the highlights of your trip, or your favorite spot? I really loved the Sasalito, cute little town and great food!!!!
It sure looks like quite the spot. Another blogger lives there and shows lots of pics too. One food loving, dog loving city with lots to see.
Yes it’s a great city ❤️
beautiful pics shows u have lots of fun 🙂 thanks for sharing 🙂
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thanks for sharing …pics are beautiful …u must have lots of fun 🙂
OMG! Was there two weeks ago! I will blog about it soon! I used Extranomical for their SF City tour. Six hours long. I saw everything but the Japanese Garden and Lombard St, as the shuttle bus wasn’t allowed on it. Had a blast, even though I was alone.
Wow, I’m sure you feel like going back. Well, you covered the core of the city… ?
Looks beautiful and so much to do! Did you visit Alcatraz?
No, we didn’t visit Alcatraz! I was not v enthusiastic about it, but some people seem to love the place.
My boyfriend and I were just talking the other day…San fransisco is in the list of ‘must do’. 🙂
Yes, totally on the must do list ?
I’ve landed there, but never got to see the city. It does look fabulous from the sky. Thanks for visiting my blog, SE!
🙂 my pleasure. Well, I suggest next time you do take a longer transit in SF 🙂
I was there once when I was a kid because my uncle lived there and we went for a visit.
I’m sure you must have loved the place:)
Amazing post.
Thanks 🙂
Beautiful story. A beautiful city is always beautiful. Loved how you described your trip.R & R is very important on my trips too
Yes, can’t do without the R&R 😉
San Francisco is definitely on my bucket list. We’ve done most of the eastern states in our travels, now it’s time to head west!
Yes, I’m sure you’ll love it❤️️
I’m jealous. I’ve been wanting to visit San Francisco FOREVER! I’m hoping to go next year sometime. Thanks for the info! 🙂
My pleasure:)
I want to go there so badly! It’s definitely on my wishlist 🙂
You’ll love it ?
Hope you go soon ?
Oh my my! Stunning photographs. I hope I could visit the place soon. 🙁
I’m sure you will 🙂
Sounds like a great trip! I have always wanted to visit San Francisco and see the golden Gate Bridge. I’d love to see the Full House house…haha.Even though it does not look like the original. But I was a huge fan back in the day.
Its lovely, I’m sure you will love it.
Lovely post..I was in SF this June and loved everything about it! Simply walking across the beautiful houses made my day!
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Neha
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It is amazing, right?
Now I totally want to go to San Fran. I’ve never been.
I’m sure you will enjoy a great deal 🙂
Oh, that does look and sound very nice! Thanks for taking us with you on your trip!
-Kati
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🙂 my pleasure
Loved your travelogue! I love travelling but have been busy mummy-ing so havent got a chance yet to go out.. love reading such posts and making a note of where all I want to be ?
I love reading your travel stories!
Thank you for posting “To do list” when on San Fransisco. ? Good read
Wow I loved your travel diary, The Pics are fab. My heart is already in Sanfransisco 🙂
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Woww..!! Great info
I soo wanna go there too
We were planning a trip to San Fransisco, your write up helps with a lot of essential info. Thanks a lot for the share 🙂
Lovely pics showing that you have had too much of fun….keep travelling , keep enjoying and keep posting 🙂
Looks like a great trip. Id definitely visit Lombard St.
The pictures are mind blowing..I am sure you would have had a hell of time there..
I guess we Indians are so used to vehicles that we travel abroad we will tired of walking?
Lovely clicks. Adding San Francisco to my summer vacation bucket list.
Looks like you had great fun! your smile says it all!
Seems you have great vacation in san Francisco
great places and spots in pics
This looks like a lovely place to be. Adding it to my bucket list.
And you took me to San Francisco through your write-up and pics. Beautifully written post..
Such a beautiful city ..Love your pics ..need to save for this vacation though
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pictures and a lovely place❤
Lovely post, enjoyed it thoroughly !
I would love to explore all these places when plan to visit SF. Suxh a nice post
thankyou 🙂
Never been to San Francisco but hoping to sometime soon 🙂
OMG! I’m droooling over the pictures ❤️ Lovely place!!
Ghirardelli is never to be missed. I loved the weather. Living in texas, i am always up anything pleasant or cold.
Ya the weather is good 🙂
Place looks amazing
Sitting on my list since long.. and I think its time I visit SFO.. its such a beautiful place and thanks for sharing your insights..
You did? 🙂 I can see why from the pictures.
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Yes it is a fascinating city. I still remember the thrill of munching on some Ghiradelli while watching the dolphins feom pier 49 I think it was . Quite recently I visited the Palace of Culture and had a lovely Peruvian meal at a quaint eatery . Thanks for bringing back great memories
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It’s a lovely place 🙂
Good to see Incredible India on the tram…
Loved the Incredible India poster on the tram 😉
SF is one my travel list and I hope I do get to go there soonest!! Nice images Z
I have an intense urge to travel now………….
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Lovely pics and such a detailed description I hope to visit one day
You look lovely Zainab. SFO is a beautiful place and my husband was there for few months. He always says that there is no place like SFO. I and kids didnt get a chance to see it when we were in the US.
I was to get the oppertunity to travel to SF in 2010 for work. Its funny but i had amde the same list to do. Unfortunately it didnt work out but loved reading about your experience and seeing it through your eyes!
S’ Frisco is definitely one of the most popular tourist city in US. Tram is one of things that I feel is must experience in this city. Other must experience in SF is Golden gate and Ghiraredelli. Enjoyed your pictures.
Never been to San Francisco…Happy to get a glimpse of this place through your blog. Great coverage.
San Francisco is my favourite city among those I’ve visited… completely in love with the place and cant wait to get back again
Wow I would love to visit this place. Thanks for sharing about it 🙂 .. Lets see when I get a chance to visit till then happy reading and seeing it from you eyes 🙂
Neha (Sharing our experiences)
Wow! San Francisco seems to have so much to do. It’s a pity that I was there for just a couple of hours during my first visit. Hope to go there sooner rather than later for a much longer trip and see the sights and sounds :).
Such a lovely place, Loved all the pics you have shared.
u just made me add this place to my bucket list.. surely am not complaining!
I have my cousins there but never got a chance to go. Hope so once in a lifetime
San Francisco has been on my bucket list for the LONGEST time. After your wonderful trail of the trip, I want to visit it NOW!
Thank you for sharing such elaborate experiences!
Amazing and superb pics of San Francisco. Lovely post.
Another lovely post! Next time, add stories from your visits, like interesting anecdotes, inquisitive items, some goofy conversations, and such. Would love to read more.
I hope we get to visit San Fransico too sometimes. Great pictures and Golden Gate Bridge would be something that I would definitely not miss.
I too know the place mainly from the song… sigh, someday I do wish I could go there
I went to San Fran for 5 days in 2015 and loved it. Walked a lot, saw most things, enjoyed Fisherman’s wharf, little bookstores, riding a bicycle along Golden Gate bridge. I also did the hop-on, hop-off bus on one of the days to explore further out.