Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!

If you're thinking of visiting San Francisco, then be sure to avoid these 13 common mistakes that visitors make! Visiting San Francisco is a beautiful and exciting experience, but it's important to be aware of some of the things that you DON'T want to do. I want to help you plan the best trip to San Francisco, and that's a mistake free trip to San Francisco!

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Common Tourist Mistakes in San Francisco
00:03 Mistake #1 - Driving in & around San Francisco
01:43 Mistake #2 - The Cable Car
02:37 Mistake #3 - Good Footwear
03:16 Mistake #4 - Cold Weather
03:59 Mistake #5 - Swimming
04:38 Mistake #6 - Touristy Food
05:19 Mistake #7 - Fisherman’s Wharf
05:49 Mistake #8 - Alcatraz tickets
06:20 Mistake #9 - Not Making Reservations
07:03 Mistake #10 - Carrying Only Cash
07:40 Mistake #11 - The Tenderloin
08:17 Mistake #12 - The Real Chinatown
09:00 Mistake #13 - Calling San Francisco Wrong

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[JimL]

Mark Twain: "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco".

[jmbear]

i live in san francisco since october, 1979. i watch what vloggers post about my city. i appreciate this video for the tone and the info presented. i really appreciated your comment that pier 39 is a tourist place and not the city.

[wonkm]

I actually live in SF and was curious to see what you thought about what not to do in the city when visiting. I have to say that I agree with you 100% with all of these points! The way you explained some of them were so funny I was laughing out loud. Well done! 😊

[MartyInLa]

Born, raised, graduated high school and college in San Francisco and own a house there. I have to pretty much agree with everything you said. The Richmond District is indeed a great place to get Chinese food. Definitely avoid the Tenderloin, even when I was a kid it was the most dangerous spot in San Francisco. But, there are way less tourists now with the Pandemic, mass homelessness, closed stores, and rising crime. The line for the cable car is normally blocks long at Powell and Market. I hopped on in 5 minutes in the middle of the day, it was great!

[phxrsx]

That skull on the tenderloin map killed me lol

[pi]

Mistake 6b/7b - leaving Fisherman’s Wharf without picking up something from In-n-Out Burger

[commanderosis]

SF native. If you do Alcatraz do the self guided audio tour. Otherwise you are just looking at bars and tables. It is very well done.

[denniscallan]

Chris, you are a force of nature, filled with chutzpah, energy to burn, reaching new heights all the time. The review is so much fun, thanks!

[fabianespinoza]

Frisco is undoubtedly a contentious word but it is still used by some natives. In fact walking around San Francisco you might see businesses emblazoned with it. It’s been used in songs throughout the years and has been around since the 1800’s. Generally I find it’s a class issue where the working class use it and the higher class don’t. The history of the word is a good read for those that are curious.

[andrewxrv]

Another mistake is visiting Baker Beach without realizing it’s clothing-optional 😂. Love your SF videos!

[FunnyVideos-niiu]

loved how he got to the point within the first 10 sec or less! no bells and whistles, no intros and the jazz. loved it!

[manxkin]

My last trip to San Francisco was February 2022. I’ve been there many times. No reason to go back at this point. Simply not what it used to be.

[thewolfpacktoyreview]

Big fan of your channel, been watching for years, first time leaving a comment.
9:03 this is a big pet peeve for us locals, another good alternative to call it is “The City”
Keep up the good work👍🏽

[Twinsen]

You should do more of these videos for other cities you have been in of what NOT to do in this city.

[bender]

The coolest thing about the bay is sf is just the start of amazing places. There are LIMITLESS places within 30-45 mile radius that are worth seeing even for a day. Palo alto, san Mateo, Burlingame, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Berkeley, parts of Oakland, San Jose, oh yeah Napa and Sonoma are 30-60 minutes away as well. For a relatively small area it has SO much to do. SF is great but the entire bay area is what sets it apart from everywhere else.

[blackie-jmtr]

Very good video and great information, thank you! (from a local resident..)

[darrylk]

Only 70 car break-ins? It went down, used to be over 80 a day.😁 The worst part is the broken window that you need to replace.
Good advice, you're like a local.

[eohlebo]

Thanks mate 👍 really appreciate your input. Quite helpful

[RoyExplores]

I love your San Francisco series, especially this video. Thanks for the great tips!

[koan]

I was born and raised in SF …. Left in 2010 … the really cool vibe and magic I felt in SF
Is no more . I literally have no interest in going back … it’s very sad 😢