San Fransisco in Three Days

San Fransisco in Three Days

We spent a long weekend exploring this NorCal gem!
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Day 1- Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf

We did a lot of walking today. While I posted some of the highlights, as you walk around see if anything else sparks joy!

Réveille Coffee Co.
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Great way to start the day with great burritos and bowls !! Plus great coffee with several locations
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
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Hole in the wall spot that makes fortune cookies locally !!
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City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
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Famous bookstore with beat poet roots. Make sure to go through all three floors!
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Coit Tower
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I think the view is worth the admission to the top of the tower! But also is a beautiful place to walk around
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Lombard Street
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The twistiest street in the US! Fun to walk up and see the craziness
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Boudin Bakery Cafe
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San Fransisco is not complete without Boudin brea! Love their bread bowls and clam chowder, but if fish is not for you they have other options!
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Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
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Perfect for my sweet tooth- put your name in right away and then walk around the square while you wait for a table! I think the wait is worth it for their hot fudge sundaes!
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Day 2- Painted Ladies and Bike Ride!

After a hearty breakfast at Kitchen Story, rent bikes and see some of the unique San Fran architecture!

Kitchen Story
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I still think about their Millionaire's Bacon... they have crazy lattes as well!
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The Painted Ladies
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After seeing these beautiful historic houses, rent some citibikes for a quick bike through Golden Gate Park. If you bike past something that catches your eye, make sure to stop!

Golden Gate Park
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With so many things to do it can be overwhelming. I loved biking through it and getting a little taste!
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16th Avenue Tiled Steps
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The Famous steps! With a fantastic view of the bay!
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sweetgreen
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like Chipotle for salads... I eat the Harvest bowl almost every other week in NYC!
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Day 3- Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito

Ferry Building
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The cutest shops right on the water! Historic building with the best place to get tchotchkes !! Also has a variety of options for coffee and breakfast!
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Iconic bridge to walk across! While you can drive or bike, I recommend walking for all the views and photo spots!
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Sausalito
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A little more of a small town vibe after you cross the golden gate bridge. Walk the main street for shops and restaurants!
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If biking to Sausalito isn't your thing, try visiting Alcatraz island!

Alcatraz Island
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At one point it was the world's most secure prison, now only the bones remain. This will take several hours to fully explore!
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Hey it's Hayley !! Latte enthusiast, used bookstore connoisseur and huge fan of walkable neighborhoods Having spent at least one day and night in 42 states and counting my specialty is traveling within the USA. I grew up in Southern California, lived for six years in Utah, had a brief stint in Orlando and now on year 2 in New York City. Want to know the cheapest times and places to fly? My day job is a flight attendant based in NYC! Trains more your speed? I once spent a month backpacking from Utah to Boston using Amtrak! Love a long road trip? I have driven across the country three times! After years of travel planning for my friends and family I thought I would share my resources with the world wide web :) I enjoy planning the trips more then actually leaving for the trips so this is the perfect place for me.
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