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Originally Posted by Coys1882
Tell me some better places to go then please - my wife is running a half marathon there and she'd love some ideas of things to do.
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Don't listen to him, that's such a pretentious hipster attitude.
Yes, there are a million things to do in San Francisco and the warf is very touristy. But that's because it's meant for tourists.
I've been to San Francisco a dozen times and without a doubt I'd recommend the warf if you've never been to the city.
One of my favourite things was taking the $20 ferry tour of the bay that leaves from the warf and give you stunning views of the entire bay, north SF, goes under the Golden Gate bridge and then swings back around alcatraz.
The views alone are worth it and there's a great audio track that gives some informative history of the city and the bay.
Lets you see the north coast of the city, the piers, alcatraz, and the Golden Gate all in one swoop.
No need to hang out there exclusively and pay double for every meal, but it is without a dout worth seeing.
Head down there, and then take a streetcar.. walk around Columbus to the City Lights Book store, wander around China Town, trolly it up to Union Square and down town.
Catching a Giants game is great with the atmosphere and location of the stadium but of course it's seasonal and tougher to get tickets the last few years.
Another great day trip can be spent checking out Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate park (can spend days there)...
Alcatraz makes a great day or night trip (plan and get tickets in advance though).
And of course wine tours north of the city etc. All can be arranged by your hotel or for local pickup where you're staying.
You definitely don't need a car in San Francisco as it's very easy to get around and parking is difficult and costs a fortune, but I have rented a convertible for six hours a few times to drive over the bridge, up Lombard etc.
A lot to do, but if you've never been there's no shame in doing tourist things. That's why they're called that.