If you are going to San Francisco, remember to wear a flower in your hair...
And you should probably be prepared to move there. Or at least to go back, many, many times.
In the past few years six friends have moved to San Francisco from Boston alone, and that doesn't include Facebook friends or other friends I haven't seen on any on my past three or more visits (hope you're reading this anyway guys!). And, additional friends have moved there from wherever they were. And just last week another friend announced a 5 year plan to move out there the minute she got home. (I'm skeptical of 5 year plans. But still.)
But, with that one little caveat, San Francisco IS a fantastic place to visit, and you will certainly not be the only tourist. Tourism is huge and very well set up. Or you can just hang out in a neighborhood or set out to explore lots of them if well-set-up tourism isn't your thing.
And, since it's a giant magnet, you probably know at least one friend or friend-of-a-friend who can loan you their couch, show you around, or meet you for coffee. Or, if not, don't worry because coffee can be your friend. Start with Philz, I like the Mission Location. While you're in the Mission, enjoy a burrito, wherever you walk by, then continue with your coffee pilgrimage at Ritual, and Four Barrel. You can pick up as many reading materials as you need to accompany your coffee at the used bookstores scattered along the way. If you are really committed to the coffee pilgrimage, continue to Pirate Cat Radio for their Maple Bacon Latte, which luckily has enough something to it that its like a meal in itself. Or you can ironically eat a vegan treat if you bring more than $4 with you unlike I did.) Another day, make your way to Blue Bottle, which you can also experience together with an artist-inspired pastry at SF MOMA.
I could go on for days, or years. And you will too. And you probably already have. So let me know when you are moving to San Francisco, or what coffee or other attraction I shouldn't miss on my next visit. (Yes I've been to Alcatraz.)
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