San Francisco❄️🌁

As I stood shivering at Marshall's Beach in July, watching the fog swallow the Golden Gate Bridge, I finally understood Twain's famous quip. While the rest of California bakes in sunshine, SF summers serve up a bone-chilling 55°F (13°C) with wind that cuts through jackets like they're tissue paper. Here's why this "summer" adventure was unforgettable: 🌉 Golden Gate Bridge: Two Ways to Freeze 1️⃣ Rooftop View (Parking Available) The secret spot locals don't tell you about! Park at the designated lot, then climb to this elevated vantage point. Pro tip: Bring a tripod—the 85mm lens shots here make the bridge look like it's floating in clouds. 2️⃣ Marshall's Beach (10-min Hike from P1 Parking) More adventurous? Trek down the cliffside trail (wear grippy shoes!) to this secluded beach. At low tide, you’ll find driftwood sculptures and the postcard-perfect bridge framing. Just don’t let the icy Pacific waves catch you off guard! 🤖 SF’s Real Unicorn: Driverless Taxis While my fingers went numb, I spotted a Waymo gliding silently past Alamo Square—no steering wheel, just tech magic. These L4 autonomous vehicles (that’s "high automation" for non-geeks) now roam most of downtown. Next mission: Try a robotaxi to warm up! ❄️ Survival Kit for SF Summer Thermal layers > sundresses Windproof jacket with hood (fog = wet hair disaster) Gloves for holding that coffee (Blue Bottle’s Oakland Frost is my heat-source hack) UGGs or waterproof boots (beach sand + fog = chilly toes) #SanFrancisco #MarkTwainWasRight #RobotaxiRevolution #GoldenGateFrozen #CaliforniaButMakeItScotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿