🌉 San Francisco One-Day Travel Guide

Attractions: Lombard Street → Fisherman's Wharf → Union Square → "Inception" Spot → Chinatown → Golden Gate Park → Golden Gate Bridge Total duration: ~12 hours Parking cost controlled under $20 🅿️💵 1️⃣ Lombard Street (Crookedest Street) 🌸 📍 Lombard St & Hyde St Stop 🅿️ Free street parking in nearby residential areas ✅ Tested & safe, but DO NOT leave anything in the car! 🚫📦 2️⃣ Fisherman's Wharf 🦀 📍 Pier 39 🚶♂️ 20-min walk from Lombard Street → Save $27 (avoid wharf parking!) 🦭 Sea lions sunbathing & barking on docks 🐦 Seagulls love fries – bring some to attract them! 🍟 3️⃣ Union Square 🛍️ 📍 545 Post St (metered parking: $3-$5/hr) ⏳ Set timer for parking! We got back 5 mins late and barely avoided a ticket 🏃💨 🛒 Shopping district – enjoy street performances and vibes! 🎤 4️⃣ "Inception" Movie Spot 🎥 📍 830 Powell St 🚋 Follow cable car tracks uphill to the top 📸 Use 3x zoom for best shots (many photographers in the road) ⚠️ Steep climb – wear comfy shoes! 5️⃣ Chinatown 🏮 🚗 Drive through for a quick look (similar to Chinese markets) 🅿️ 434 Pacific Ave ($3-$5/hr for 2 hours) 🍜 Tried stir-fried noodles – tasty but slightly sweet! 6️⃣ Golden Gate Park 🌳 📚 Museums & libraries (check hours – we missed due to holiday 😢) 🚶♂️ Massive park – explore on foot! 7️⃣ Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 🅿️ 1230 Ralston Ave (free but requires walking) 📍 Battery East Vista for iconic views 🌅 Best at sunset – stunning golden hour photos! 📸 💬 Tips: 1️⃣ Read parking signs carefully! Friend got a $108 ticket 😭 2️⃣ Budget-friendly guide – wear comfortable shoes 👟 3️⃣ Bring fries to Fisherman’s Wharf for seagull fun 🍟 4️⃣ Visit Golden Gate Bridge near dusk for magical views! #USA #SanFrancisco #TravelGuide #BudgetTravel #GoldenGateBridge #FishermansWharf 🌁✨