San Francisco Archives - Only In Your State ® https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/northern-california/san-francisco/ Discover What's In Your Own Backyard Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:58:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png San Francisco Archives - Only In Your State ® https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/northern-california/san-francisco/ 32 32 10 Easy Hikes To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List In San Francisco https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/easy-hikes-san-francisco/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:20:30 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=618797 Surrounded by natural beauty and spoiled by amazing weather year-round, San Francisco is a hiker’s paradise with tons of easy hikes in the Bay Area. One of our favorite hikes in the city is the coastal Batteries to Bluffs Trail, but here, we wanted to include some easier and often...

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Surrounded by natural beauty and spoiled by amazing weather year-round, San Francisco is a hiker’s paradise with tons of easy hikes in the Bay Area. One of our favorite hikes in the city is the coastal Batteries to Bluffs Trail, but here, we wanted to include some easier and often overlooked urban and nature hikes in San Francisco for all levels of hikers. Let’s take a look at the best easy hikes near San Francisco!

Have you been to any of these easy hikes near San Francisco? If so, let us know all about your experiences in the comments. For more great walking adventures, check out these incredible hikes under five miles everyone around San Francisco should take. Just make sure you’re well prepared with all the info you’ll need for these hikes.

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These 10 Epic Waterfalls Near San Francisco Will Take Your Breath Away https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/waterfalls-san-francisco/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:34:21 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=345550 San Franciscans are totally spoiled in the nature department, and the waterfall selection around here is one of the country’s finest. Most of these breathtaking spots near San Francisco are just a quick drive (or even bike ride) away. In fact, one sits in the city itself (okay, it’s a...

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San Franciscans are totally spoiled in the nature department, and the waterfall selection around here is one of the country’s finest. Most of these breathtaking spots near San Francisco are just a quick drive (or even bike ride) away. In fact, one sits in the city itself (okay, it’s a man-made one, but so what?!). Here are our picks for the most beautiful waterfalls near San Francisco. There’s just something about water and gravity that leaves us all speechless. If you were to do a search for “waterfalls near me” one of these would most certainly pop up at the top of the list! Check them out:

If this doesn’t get you off your bum and out into the great outdoors, we don’t know what will!

So what do you think about these waterfalls and waterfall hikes near San Francisco? If you’d like to embark upon other hikes in the areas around any of these spots, you can find some great trails by going to the overall AllTrails website.

Any other waterfalls near San Francisco we need to add to this list? Let us know in the comments!

If you’re still in the mood for more California adventures, explore with us in this video about beautiful Big Sur:

 

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10 Things Everyone In San Francisco Should Avoid At All Costs https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/avoid-in-san-francisco/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:07:49 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=823319 San Francisco is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s full of historic charm, natural beauty, and incredible people. It’s 49 square miles of peak Northern California living – walkable, friendly, and stunning. But no city is perfect (though San Fran comes close!). It goes without saying that there are...

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San Francisco is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s full of historic charm, natural beauty, and incredible people. It’s 49 square miles of peak Northern California living – walkable, friendly, and stunning. But no city is perfect (though San Fran comes close!). It goes without saying that there are things in the Bay Area that should be avoided, if possible. Here’s a list of what to avoid in San Francisco… like anywhere else, we’re not flawless!

Do you agree with any of these negatives about living in San Francisco? Anything that you think should be added to a list of what to avoid in San Francisco? Let us know about your experiences living in the Bay Area in the comments!

There are, however, plenty of things not to avoid in San Francisco! Check out this beautiful drone footage:

 

If you’re curious about odd San Francisco attractions, be sure to check out the 10 steepest streets in San Francisco.

Want to show off your love for California everywhere you go? Check out this great Explore California shirt from The Landmark Project!

 

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Here Are The 8 Most Dangerous Places In San Francisco After Dark https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/most-dangerous-san-francisco/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:30:39 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=595162 Ever wonder what places to avoid in San Francisco, or what the worst areas in San Francisco are? Perhaps you’re curious about what the worst neighborhoods are in San Francisco, statistically speaking. Here, we point out what spots are the most crime-ridden statistically. These findings are in accordance with FBI...

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Ever wonder what places to avoid in San Francisco, or what the worst areas in San Francisco are? Perhaps you’re curious about what the worst neighborhoods are in San Francisco, statistically speaking. Here, we point out what spots are the most crime-ridden statistically. These findings are in accordance with FBI crime data based on the number of crimes per 10,000 capita. Please be advised and tread carefully in the dangerous places in San Francisco:

Did we miss a dangerous place in Fog City? What do you consider to be the worst or most dangerous neighborhoods in San Francisco? Let us know in the comments.

Of course, no place is perfect, and locals happen to love living in this beautiful little corner of the Golden State. So let’s move on to some happier news, shall we? Take a look at some of the best places to live in San Francisco.

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Some People Don’t Know That San Francisco Was The First To Do These 10 Things https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/san-francisco-first-to-do-10-things/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:14:52 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=953065 We all know that San Francisco is an amazing city, but there are also many ways that the City by the Bay changed the world. There are so many things that originated here, things that San Francisco did first, and San Francisco inventions. The history of San Francisco is a...

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We all know that San Francisco is an amazing city, but there are also many ways that the City by the Bay changed the world. There are so many things that originated here, things that San Francisco did first, and San Francisco inventions. The history of San Francisco is a rich and lengthy one, so it should come as no surprise how many things from San Francisco have been so life-altering for so many. We’ve gathered up a few things that San Francisco did first, check them out:

Were you familiar with all these things San Francisco did first? Who knew that our city had so many inventions!

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6 Lazy Rivers & Lakes Around San Francisco That Are Perfect For Tubing On A Summer’s Day https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/lazy-rivers-lake-summer-san-francisco/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:09:19 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=1026036 Fog City may have relatively mild summers: it’s one of the things that we love about San Francisco. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself with fun in the sun. If you’re up for an adventure, there are plenty of lazy rivers near San Francisco where you can...

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Fog City may have relatively mild summers: it’s one of the things that we love about San Francisco. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself with fun in the sun. If you’re up for an adventure, there are plenty of lazy rivers near San Francisco where you can try out tubing, river floating, or even lazy river rafting. Explore some of these lakes and rivers near San Francisco — we have so many opportunities for water fun around the Bay area!

Have you ever been to any of these lakes and lazy rivers near San Francisco? Share your experiences in the comments! Want even more waterside fun? Check out these waterfront trails near San Francisco.

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Here Are 11 Unique Day Trips Near San Francisco That Are An Absolute Must-Do https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/day-trips-san-francisco/ Tue, 30 May 2023 16:40:22 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=432135 It’s easy to stay cozy in the 7×7 bubble of San Francisco, which holds a wealth of attractions, both indoors and out. But sometimes a change of scenery does the mind and body good, and, thankfully, city residents have a myriad of fun options at our disposal, in whatever direction...

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It’s easy to stay cozy in the 7×7 bubble of San Francisco, which holds a wealth of attractions, both indoors and out. But sometimes a change of scenery does the mind and body good, and, thankfully, city residents have a myriad of fun options at our disposal, in whatever direction we choose to travel (even straight into the Pacific), with whatever means of transportation we can get our hands on. Here are some of the best day trips from San Francisco that are an absolute must-do.

Planning your day trips from San Francisco as a starting point gives you nearly an infinite amount of exceptional places to explore. Seriously, you can’t get bored around here, but if you’re looking for more of the best day trips in San Francisco, check out these nearby hiking spots, waterfalls, and state parks.

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6 Incredible Day Trips You Can Take From San Francisco By Train https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/train-san-francisco/ Sat, 27 May 2023 01:18:25 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=732749 Trains are not used enough in exploring the beauty of California and the West Coast in general. There are train trips to enjoy from San Francisco, so take a chance on these fun routes. Don’t worry, a train trip is more than possible in the San Francisco Bay area. If...

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Trains are not used enough in exploring the beauty of California and the West Coast in general. There are train trips to enjoy from San Francisco, so take a chance on these fun routes. Don’t worry, a train trip is more than possible in the San Francisco Bay area. If you’re looking to take a step back in time then take a look at these six wonderful and best day trips from San Francisco. All of these train trips are in the San Francisco Bay area. Now, pack your bags and board the train. Ready to go!

Have you taken any of these trains? What other best day trips from San Francisco would you suggest? Let us know your opinions. Also, if you’re curious check out this lighthouse road trip near San Francisco that’s dreamily beautiful!

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Here Are 8 Swimming Holes Near San Francisco That Will Make Your Summer Epic https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/swimming-holes-near-san-francisco/ Mon, 22 May 2023 08:28:42 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=964646 When the weather gets hot, the tough get swimming. If you’re looking to get wet and have some fun, then check out these Bay Area swimming holes around San Francisco. Let’s start swimming! Have you been to any of these Bay Area swimming holes? Do you have any favorite secret...

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When the weather gets hot, the tough get swimming. If you’re looking to get wet and have some fun, then check out these Bay Area swimming holes around San Francisco. Let’s start swimming!

Have you been to any of these Bay Area swimming holes? Do you have any favorite secret swimming holes? Let us know and share your experiences in the comments. Share this story too! If you’re curious about the best swimming holes then check out this lazy river near San Francisco.

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8 Glorious Campgrounds Near San Francisco Where No Reservation Is Required https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-california/san-francisco/no-reservation-san-francisco/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:04:18 +0000 http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/?p=978644 Summer is here, so get out and enjoy nature. There are campgrounds around the Bay area where no reservation is required. All you need to do is get up early to these spots for first dibs. These campgrounds around the San Francisco Bay area are first come first serve. Get...

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Summer is here, so get out and enjoy nature. There are campgrounds around the Bay area where no reservation is required. All you need to do is get up early to these spots for first dibs. These campgrounds around the San Francisco Bay area are first come first serve. Get going and check these places out. Let’s get the ball rolling on these no reservation camping spots near San Francisco!

Have you been to any of these campgrounds? Let us know. If you’re curious about nature in the city then check out The Most Beautiful Campground In All Of San Francisco.

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