an Francisco 2-Day Itinerary (With Route Map!) 🚗🌁

⚠️ Critical Tips • Renting a car? Always park indoors—even if pricey—to avoid break-ins (yes, even for empty cars!). Get full insurance at airport rental counters. • Avoid downtown hotels. Stay 10-15 mins outside the city (e.g., cozy Airbnb) to dodge sketchy areas. 🚋 Day 1: Cable Car Adventure 1️⃣ Start at Union Square: Park nearby → buy a $15 day pass at the kiosk. 2️⃣ Powell-Hyde Line: Stops: Chinatown 🏮 → "Painted Ladies" Victorian homes → Lombard St (crookedest street!) → Cable Car Museum → Fisherman’s Wharf. 3️⃣ Wharf Eats: Fog Harbor’s lobster roll 🦞 (skip the sourdough unless you’re brave!). 📸 Pro Move: Hang off the cable car for iconic shots! 🌉 Day 2: Scenic Drives + Bridges 1️⃣ Japantown: Stock up on instant noodles 🍜 (for Yosemite survival). Cute trinket shops but skippable. 2️⃣ Palace of Fine Arts: Abandoned but stunning Roman-style ruins. 3️⃣ Golden Gate Bridge: Drive across for epic angles (fog permitting ☁️). Top photo spots: Battery Spencer, Fort Point. #SanFrancisco #TravelUSA #RoadTripVibes