Many people would like to move to California forever, others decide to visit this wonderful state on their own and then go back home. If you are one of them, here you’ll find all the best things to do alone in San Francisco.
Embarking on solo travel to San Francisco is a unique experience because it offers you lots of fun moments, even if your friends are far away.
In the City of Brotherly Love (as locals call S.F.), the days become endless as you’ll always find an attraction to see or a new hiking tour. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
Okay, lone wolves, are you ready to discover all the things to do alone in San Francisco? Buckle up, here we go!
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Now that you know all the areas to exclude from your itinerary and how to travel around California with confidence, we can focus on the fun side of your solo travel to San Francisco.
Exploring San Francisco is definitely an unforgettable experience. Undoubtedly, you won’t miss the city’s view, the cable car, the bus tours or the bay area.
Whether you want to enjoy the best views from the Golden Bridge, walk through Golden Gate Park or visit the California Academy of Science, you shouldn’t avoid the following attractions and activities.
Founded in 1935, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is listed among the city’s best attractions .
Its collection includes over 33,000 works of paintings, photography, sculptures, design, architecture, and media arts.
To get in, you need a ticket. You can purchase it in advance or on site. Prices may vary for special exhibitions.
Prices: $0-25.
Address: 151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States.
✅Good for art lovers and designers.
As usual, the most famous search engine (its headquarters are not far from S.F.) provides us with a list of possible locations. But which is the best?
It’s true, hiking is not for everyone, but we guarantee that here you’ll find your route even if you haven’t been to the gym a day in your life!
The best time to explore California‘s wilderness is in the fall, between September and November (summers are too hot). During these months, you’ll find pleasant temperatures and clear skies. So, during your trip to San Francisco, don’t forget to try great local outdoors experience!
✅Good if you want to take a walking tour.
Well, if you have had enough of wandering around the city by yourself and want to look for new friends, we recommend the top 3 bars for singles in San Francisco.
✅Good to make new friends.
Here are some self-care ideas to get the most out of your solo travel to San Francisco.
✅Good if you want to feel more relaxed
Several portals are always updated, where you can find everything that happens in the city and other useful information.
For example, you can visit Eventbrite, a U.S.-based event management website, where you can also purchase tickets.
Another very popular website is Wikido. Here you can find concerts, presentations, games and courses scheduled for today.
Probably, when you plan a vacation in a new city, the last things you think about are the places to avoid.
However, you should put this check at the top of the list, especially since you are about to venture into a completely unknown destination. The following tips are also useful for solo female travelers.
The U.S. is a safe country, and San Francisco is one of its safest areas. Here, crime rates are much lower than in cities like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Washington DC.
As in all metropolises worldwide, even in San Francisco, you should keep away from some neighborhoods.
To make your vacation more enjoyable, you can take a screenshot of the following list and keep it in your gallery. You’ll know exactly the name of the places to avoid.
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