Solo Travel in San Francisco, San Francisco, California

San Francisco in the USA is one of those travel wish list places that you may have dreamt of visiting. This iconic city has been the home to many movies and is known for the Golden Gate Bridge. If you are planning solo travel to San Francisco, below is my guide on things to do alone in San Francisco, recommended places to stay when you solo travel San Francisco and how to get around.

San Francisco is a reasonably safe city but as with any other city, there are areas that you may want to avoid. The Tenderloin is a colourful area with good nightlife and theatres but both this area and neighbouring Civic Centre are places to be careful in at night. Be aware of pickpockets in the city and invest in a money belt if you feel more comfortable. As with any city, avoid walking alone late at night and be aware of your surroundings

There are a large number of homeless people in San Francisco especially within the Tenderloin area and you may be approached by panhandlers asking for money. If you are unsure whether to give them money, there is the option of donating to a homeless organisation.

To meet others here I recommend going on a free walking tour where you just pay a donation at the end depending on how much you enjoyed the tour. There are plenty of tours you can do in the evenings too, such as taking a ghost tour, a night tour or San Francisco on a sightseeing shuttle or a dinner and dance cruise. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).