San Francisco

[Dartman]

Going to San Francisco in August would anybody know of some good hotels there I could stay at

 

[Ceiling Cat]

The St. Regis in the Mission district or you can try the The Fairmont San Francisco. It all depends on what you want to spend and where you want to be near.

BTW- Wear some flowers in your hair, the locals like that.

 

[IM469]

I use to stay at the Fairmont Hotel for my business trips and rented a sports car to travel the coast and wine district. If you do rent a car, don't get a standard unless you are great with a clutch as the hills can make stop lights extremely challenging.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

The Fairmont has a concierge service where they will get you a good deal on a luxury car rental. When driving in SF remember to curb your wheels when you park or your will get a ticket.

 

[Born2Star]

Downtown SF hotels (and everything) has become VERY expensive these days... I wonder if I'm willing to drive a bit is there better places to stay?

 

[Promo]

I stayed at the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf while vacationing a few years ago. Although it's a Sheraton, it's nothing special, but the location was excellent (10 min walk to Fisherman's wharf) and the price was okay $240US a night if i recall correctly.

San Francisco is a beautiful city, you are really going to enjoy your visit! August is the best month to go as the weather can be pretty unpredictable and surprisingly cold in the other months. The fog is incredible. I suggest you consider one of the Hop on Hop off buses for your initial days. They go to all the major tourist sites, you can hop off as long as you like and explore. Buses come by every 30 minutes. https://www.city-sightseeing.us/tour/san+francisco/sanfranciscodoubledeckerbustour

A few places you should visit:
- Alcatraz
- Redwood State park
- Napa valley
- Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 39
- Lombard street (try walking uphill)
- Chinatown
- de Young Museum / Japanese Tea Garden / Golden Gate Park
- Alamo Square (famous hippie park, beautiful victorian homes)
- Nob Hill at night

If you are a military buff:
- The Presidio
- Battery Spencer / Battery Kirby
- Fort Point

I agree that renting a car for a day or two is a great idea. I drove the Pacific Coast Hwy SR1 southward to Carmel.

 

[Butler1000]

And go to a Michael Mina restaurant. They are expensive but a dining pleasure.

 

[shack]

How are you getting there?

 

[Calgacus]

Went there a few years back. Nicest part of America I've been to. Much preferred that area to Southern California. If I was going again I would stay in Sausalito or Carmel

 

[lurkerdick]

If you're on a budget, try Whitcomb...it's on Market St, trolley stop and BART right outside for travel to and from airport....rooms are okay, there still is a bit of a "homeless gauntlet" some nights.
Starbucks right downstairs...staff are quite helpful and friendly ... walgreens and Twitter HQ just up the street. walls are somewhat "thin" so if you'e going to order in...