{"id":10776,"date":"2019-04-08T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=10776"},"modified":"2019-04-25T15:21:08","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:21:08","slug":"san-francisco-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/san-francisco-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Do’s and Don’ts: How to Make the Most of Your Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Francisco offers visitors a veritable buffet of options when it comes to sightseeing, fine dining, high-end accommodations, and exciting activities.\u00a0 However, every vacation to a big city comes with its own unique set of pitfalls and possible mishaps.\u00a0 And, the City of San Francisco is no different.\u00a0 So, if you find yourself planning a San Francisco trip, let our list of San Francisco Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts help you navigate around some of the common issues visitors face during their time in the city:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Do Buy Your Alcatraz Tickets Ahead Of Time<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve done a little research into adding an Alcatraz tour<\/a> to your San Francisco trip, then you\u2019ve probably already read the suggestion that you pre-book your Alcatraz tickets online.\u00a0 But, what sounds like a sales gimmick is really the best advice you could receive.\u00a0 There\u2019s only one way to get on and off the island; and, everyone wants to tour the prison.\u00a0 If you wait until you\u2019ve landed in San Francisco, chances are that tickets have already sold out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Get Duped Into Buying A Cruise That Merely Sails By Alcatraz<\/h4>\n

Fancy a San Francisco Bay cruise<\/a>?\u00a0 Hopping on a boat and sailing around the bay serves as a fantastic way to view the city skyline, take photos of Alcatraz Island, and just relax for a while.\u00a0 But, if you plan on visiting Alcatraz, you should know that San Francisco Bay cruises typically don\u2019t let you off on the island.\u00a0 Alcatraz might be one of the highlights listed for a cruise, but you won\u2019t be able to tour the prison.\u00a0 Making sure you actually buy an Alcatraz Tour ticket that allows you to roam the island always makes the list of San Francisco Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Spend Some Time In Chinatown<\/h4>\n

San Francisco plays host to one of the best and most famous Chinatowns in the world. And, you\u2019d be remiss to skip it during your San Francisco sightseeing.\u00a0 Yes, you\u2019ll find it full of your fellow tourists; but, a Chinatown trip<\/a> also affords you the opportunity to find some unique souvenirs, soak up some culture, and learn a little bit about the history of the city.\u00a0 You might find some other San Francisco Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts pages that tell you to skip Chinatown all together.\u00a0 But, that would definitely leave your San Francisco trip rather incomplete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Randomly Walk Into Just Any Chinese Restaurant You See<\/h4>\n

Some better advice would instruct you to use care and caution while navigating this city within a city.\u00a0 Sure, you\u2019ll find plenty of tourist traps, sub-par restaurants, and cheap souvenirs in Chinatown.\u00a0 But, just take a step off the main drag and you\u2019ll encounter a scene that makes you feel like you\u2019ve been transported to bustling marketplace in East Asia.\u00a0 Just make sure you do plenty of research ahead of time before you settle on a restaurant for some authentic and delicious Chinese food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Know Difference Between Sourdough and San Francisco Sourdough<\/h4>\n

San Francisco is well known for its sourdough bread.\u00a0 But, what most people don\u2019t know is that San Francisco is known for its own unique type of sourdough bread.\u00a0 Authentic San Francisco sourdough bread uses an entirely different kind of yeast than your average sourdough.\u00a0 In fact, the yeast itself got named after the city:\u00a0 Lactobacillus Sanfranciscensis.\u00a0\u00a0 Why not try both sourdoughs side by side and find out which one you like best?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Order An Imported Bottle Of Wine<\/h4>\n

So, you\u2019ve found yourself in the City by the Bay during your California vacation.\u00a0 Then, why on Earth would you order an imported bottle of Bordeaux or Champagne?\u00a0 You\u2019ve arrived at the Mecca of American wines; so, take advantage.\u00a0 Just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge sits a global leader in quality wine production:\u00a0 Napa Valley!\u00a0 Therefore, you should really consider tasting some of the local vintages and save the bottle of Burgundy for your next France trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Cross The Golden Gate Bridge At Least Once<\/h4>\n

As the most iconic San Francisco attraction, the Golden Gate Bridge<\/a> draws hundreds of thousands of tourists, every year.\u00a0 You can easily drive across it and admire the San Francisco city skyline from the other side of the strait.\u00a0 But, you might enjoy the experience a little more if you step out of the vehicle and either walk or bike across this marvel of engineering.\u00a0 That way, you can take it slow, stop for pictures, and fill your lungs with as much salty sea breeze as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Be Afraid To Keep Going Once You Have<\/h4>\n

And, once you find yourself on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, just keep going!\u00a0 A Napa Valley trip<\/a> is just a hop, skip, and jump away from the city.\u00a0 Take a wine tasting tour or book a reservation for one of the countless high-end restaurants north of San Francisco.\u00a0 With a little research, you\u2019ll discover that some of the best eats are located in Napa Valley, Sonoma, St. Helena, Oakville, and other towns.\u00a0 These represent some of the best places to go for a luxurious dining and drinking experience near San Francisco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hi there!\u00a0 Can you suggest any San Francisco Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts?\u00a0 Mention them in the comments and we\u2019ll add them to the list during our next update!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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