There’s always something going on in this pretty city of ours. Whether it’s a gigantic pillow fight for Valentine’s Day or a city-wide 12k race in costumes at the beginning of the summer, there’s no shortage of free and unique events in San Francisco.
As budget-friendly backpackers ourselves, we get it. You don’t want to have to break the bank to enjoy the cities you’re traveling to, especially the more expensive ones like San Francisco. But don’t let that stop you from making your SF fantasies come true!
There are plenty of free things that every city offers, you just have to do a little digging around. We took it upon ourselves to find unique museums in our own backyard that offer free admission. Below are our top 5 favorite museums that are free EVERY SINGLE DAY!
We know Halloween isn’t such a big thing in many parts of the world, but in San Francisco, it’s huge. There’s countless bars having costume parties and constant fun events happening all over the city. But how are you supposed to know where to go if you’re traveling, just passing through for the day, and on a budget? Just read this! We’ll tell you everything you need to know.
One of the best things about San Francisco is that it's located so close to many other amazing cities. Its location allows you to easily plan some of the most beautiful road trips known worldwide. So many famous cities and landscapes are easily reachable by car or bus from San Francisco. Read on to learn about three amazing cities you can easily reach from San Francisco!
Ah, San Francisco. Where a sit-down meal in a restaurant is basically a luxury, and some avocado smeared on toasted bread can cost you ten dollars.
If you’re here on a budget and that sentence just made your heart stop, don’t panic! San Francisco also has some awesome food specials. You just have to know where to go find them and when. Lucky for you, we know all that stuff, so all you have to do is read this! Wow!
So! You have one day in San Francisco. Maybe you’re passing through on your way to somewhere else. Or, maybe you know that our pretty city by the Bay is the eighth-most expensive city to travel to in the U.S., so you figured that a day here is all you can afford.
If it’s the latter, never fear! This blog post will walk you through how to spend 24 hours in San Francisco - on just 24 dollars. You heard it here first.
When you come to San Francisco, you might see someone riding the bus in their underwear.
Don't worry! You're not hallucinating - they're probably just taking part in the No-Pants Subway Ride.
Events in San Francisco are among the most off-beat and crazy on the planet. In fact, it wouldn’t be going too far to say SF is the counter-culture capital of the world.
No matter what time of the year you arrive, there is bound to be a mind-bending parade or festival taking place.
If you’re hoping to fill your time in San Francisco with amazing events and activities, then you'll never be disappointed.
Our city is alive throughout the year with huge parties, musical celebrations and much, much more.
Let’s dive into the calendar and take a look at the biggest annual San Francisco events!
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When you come to San Francisco you have to check out Golden Gate Park.
You are days away from arriving in San Francisco and, of course, you want to visit the infamous Alcatraz Island.
You check for tickets online but…they’re all sold out.
The island was famous for being impossible to get out of and, ironically, you can’t in.
But don’t worry, there’s no need to panic. It is possible to snag last-minute Alcatraz tickets, but you have to know where to go.
